CaMelia B&B, city-named rooms and parking in Arconate
CaMelia B&B is a small bed and breakfast on Via Boccaccio, in Arconate, in the province of Milan. It has air-conditioned rooms with a balcony, private parking and a self-service breakfast, and it is not far from Malpensa airport. I recommend it to people travelling by car, by bike or for work who want a quiet stop.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where CaMelia B&B is and how to get to Arconate
CaMelia B&B is at Via Giovanni Boccaccio 2, in Arconate, in the province of Milan, Lombardy. It is a quiet area, suited to people who want to be close to the main transport links without staying in the city. The listing gives Busto Arsizio Nord at 8.9 km and Malpensa airport at 18 km.
The B&B can arrange an airport shuttle to Malpensa on request, for a fee, which is useful if you fly and do not want to hire a car. One guest describes it as very close to the airport. If you travel by car, you will find private parking, one of the points reviews mention most often.
What the rooms and spaces are like
The rooms at CaMelia B&B are air-conditioned, with a balcony and free WiFi. They have a distinctive touch: each takes the name of a different city, a detail more than one guest found charming. Guests describe them as spacious, clean, fresh-smelling and tastefully furnished.
Breakfast is self-service and is described as rich and generous. There is also a bar with a restaurant on site, handy if you arrive tired, although, as we will see below, it has a side to consider. Cyclists have a lockable garage where they can leave their bikes.
- Air-conditioned rooms with balcony and WiFi
- Private parking
- Self-service breakfast
- Lockable garage for bicycles
What guests say
The Google rating is 4.7 from 77 reviews. The common thread is the welcome: many guests talk about the owner as kind, helpful and friendly from the first contact. Cleanliness, the comfortable bed and the peacefulness of the place come right after.
Parking, the generous breakfast and the price are also appreciated; one review calls the price low for the level on offer. A group of cycle tourers chose the B&B for its position on the AIDA cycle route, right along the way.
What to know before you book
The weak point that comes up is noise. Downstairs there is a pub, and one guest, while otherwise happy, warns that light sleepers should use the earplugs the B&B provides in the room. If you sleep lightly, ask which room is the least exposed and which evenings the pub is open.
There is also a very negative review from a few years ago, without details, which speaks of general disappointment. It is not backed up by recent opinions, but it is fair to mention it. Arconate is not a tourist town either: you come for the convenience of the location, not to wander between monuments.
- Pub downstairs, possible evening noise
- Airport shuttle is paid and only on request
- Better to have a car to get around
Who I recommend it for, and who should look elsewhere
I would choose CaMelia B&B in Arconate if you are travelling by car or bike, if you have a flight from Malpensa, or if you need to stay in the area for work. It works well for a night or two when you want a clean room, safe parking and a relaxed breakfast.
It is not the right choice if you want total silence at night, or a longer stay in a place with plenty to see on foot. If you would prefer a more easterly address in Lombardy, take a look at our listing for Villa Noce - Guest House (Brescia). For a stay in Milan itself, have a look at Hotel Ambra in Milan, and for another address in Lombardy try Hotel Ducale in Vigevano.
What to do around Arconate
From the B&B you can reach by car some of the places mentioned in the listing: the Arese shopping centre, 22 km away, and the Monastero di Torba, 24 km away, a calmer visit for lovers of history. Malpensa, 18 km away, is the reference point for flights.
For cyclists, the AIDA cycle route runs right past here, according to guests who have ridden it. It is a good reason to stop in Arconate, even for a single night, and set off again the next day.
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