Lake Como Hostel vs Hotel Merloni
Both are in Menaggio, 2.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hostel★★★Carsolina
Lake Como Hostel
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 6.0
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
Hotel★★★Cardano
Hotel Merloni
- Guest rating
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Location score
- 3.9
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Pick Lake Como Hostel
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 2.3 km apart.
Choose Lake Como Hostel if you want
- to be closer to the beach
- to walk to the sights
Choose Hotel Merloni if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Why is Lake Como Hostel better than Hotel Merloni?
- 11.6 km closer to the beach (590 m vs 2.2 km)−1.6 km
- 21.6 km closer to the city centre−1.6 km
- 3More guest reviews (103 vs 10), so the rating is more reliable×10
Why is Hotel Merloni better than Lake Como Hostel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.6 vs 8.6)+1.0
- 2Has an on-site restaurant
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Lake Como Hostel vs Hotel Merloni: which hotel is better? | Lake Como Hostel | Hotel Merloni |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 9.6 +1.0 |
| Location | 6.0 +2.1 | 3.9 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Families | 1.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Beach access | 8.3 +5.4 | 2.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | 8.9 +0.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 9.6 +1.0 |
| Number of reviews | 103 +93 | 10 |
| Google rating | 3.6/5 | 4.4/5 +0.8 |
| Google reviews | 169 | 241 +72 |
| Rank in Menaggio | top 64% | top 27% +37% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.0 +2.1 | 3.9 |
| Distance to the centre | 550 m −1.6 km | 2.1 km |
| To the beach | 590 m −1.6 km | 2.2 km |
| To the airport | 25 km | 23 km −2.0 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 7 +3 | 4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 3 +2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 11 | – |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Listed amenities | 14 +7 | 7 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:30 | 14:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
2.3 km apart
Lake Como Hostel or Hotel Merloni: common questions
Which is better, Lake Como Hostel or Hotel Merloni?
Lake Como Hostel leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access. Hotel Merloni is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Lake Como Hostel or Hotel Merloni?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Lake Como Hostel is closer: 550 m from the centre, against 2.1 km for Hotel Merloni.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Lake Como Hostel is 590 m from the nearest beach; Hotel Merloni is 2.2 km.
How far apart are Lake Como Hostel and Hotel Merloni?
The two hotels are 2.3 km apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score