Where to stay in Como: Best hotels and accommodation for Man United fans

Manchester United have endured a difficult season so far, but fans have another Champions League away day to look forward to, when Michael Carrick's side travel to face Serie A's Como on October 21.

The Red Devils kicked off their continental campaign with a 4-0 demolition of debutants Sabah, though they are set for a much tougher test when they visit Cesc Fabregas' team at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia.

Supporters making the trip will find plenty to enjoy in the picturesque, lakeside city of Como, and should consider spending the night in town to take in more of what it has to offer.

Looking for somewhere to stay? Read on as Football Ground Guide runs through some of the best hotels and accommodation options for Man United fans in Como.

Where to stay in Como for football fans

Como Park Hotel Meuble – Viale Fratelli Rosselli, 20, 22100, Como, Italy

Situated just a two-minute walk from the stadium, the Como Park Hotel Meuble is a great option for fans looking to get to the game with minimal fuss.

The rooms are spacious and feature free wifi and air conditioning, not to mention that the hotel has its own bar and 24-hour front desk service. Prices are currently in the region of £150 per-night.

Hotel Metropole Suisse – Piazza Camillo Benso Conte di Cavour, 19, 22100, Como, Italy

This four-star hotel sits by the harbour, and offers spectacular views of both Lake Como and the Swiss Alps. Air conditioning is standard across all 71 rooms in the hotel, which boasts its own in-house restaurant known as The Imbarcadero, as well as a sauna.

Hotel Metropole Suisse is also within eight minutes' walk of Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, making the commute to the match that much easier, while Como Cathedral sits just 300 metres away. Current prices land at around £229 per-night.

Palazzo San Gottardo (Radisson Collection) – Via Fontana, 22100, Como, Italy

A similar short walk from the ground is the Radisson Collection's Palazzo San Gottardo, a 5-star hotel within a refurbished and restored 1920s palazzo. This luxury option features 70 rooms across four floors, with a variety of layouts to suit your style of travelling.

Palazzo San Gottardo has multiple great spots for patrons to enjoy a drink or a bite to eat, including an all-day ‘informal bistrot' and a rooftop restaurant and bar. Prices vary wildly depending on when you are booking, but expect to pay beyond £400 on matchday.

B&B HOTEL Como City Center – V.le Innocenzo XI, 15, 22100, Como, Italy

Around a 10-minute walk from the stadium is B&B HOTEL Como City Center, an accommodation option that popularly serves as a hub for travellers, given its location just 900 metres from the lakefront, and minutes from the Como San Giovanni train station.

For around £200 on match night, guests can expect free 300 Mb/s Wifi, air conditioning and free parking (depending on availability), making this hotel a simple but solid choice for fans visiting Como for the match.

Palace Hotel – Lungo Lario Trieste, 16, 22100, Como, Italy

The Palace Hotel is approximately 10 minutes from Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia on foot, and offers great views of Lake Como, as well as easy access to the city's sights.

Visitors can enjoy spacious rooms with plenty of natural light, as well as luxuries such as the highly-rated Antica Darsena Restaurant, which serves fine cuisines from regional, national and international palates. Prices for matchday sit at roughly £350-375.

Budget-friendly options for fans in Como

Residence Diaz – Via Armando Diaz, 86, 22100, Como, Italy

Residence Diaz is one of the most budget-friendly accommodation options for fans visiting Como, with prices on a match night listed in the £90 range.

This ‘apart-hotel', which is located approximately 15 minutes away from the ground on foot, features spacious apartments equipped with a kitchenette, and is ideal for groups or families.

The Convo Lake Como – Via Coloniola, 8/10, 22100, Como, Italy

Weighing in at £129 on match night, The Convo Lake Como is a three-star hotel found a short walk from the stadium, and a popular choice amongst solo travellers.

The small property is not a luxury option by any means, but it offers free Wifi, serves breakfast with fresh pastries, and has just enough for a fan heading to catch a Como game.