Frequently asked questions – Parcheggio Arena Como
Where is the car park?
Parcheggio Arena del Teatro Sociale is at Via Bellini 21, 22100 Como, Italy, in the city centre, about a 2-minute walk from the Cathedral.
What are the opening hours?
Open 24 hours a day, every day. The car park is automated and unattended, with CCTV and number-plate recognition.
Is the car park inside the ZTL?
No. The car park is outside the limited traffic zone: you reach it from Via Bellini without passing any ZTL gate, so there is no risk of fines.
How many spaces are there and which vehicles are allowed?
70 spaces. Cars only, up to 5.00 m long: no vans, motorbikes or campervans.
How much does parking cost?
Daytime (8:00 am–1:00 am), Monday–Friday: 30 min €1.50; 1 h €3.00; 2 h €7.00; 3 h €11.00, then €4.00 for each further hour (17 h €67.00). Saturday and Sunday: up to 2 h as on weekdays, 3 h €12.00, then €5.00 for each further hour (17 h €82.00). Night (1:00–8:00 am) €1.00 per hour. 24 hours €60.00; public holidays €60.00. Maximum stay 24 hours; stays over 24 hours are permitted only with prior notice by SMS to +39 338 4454556, stating the car’s licence plate. You may leave without paying within the first 5 minutes.
How can I pay?
Cash, credit cards, debit cards, contactless or the EasyPark app (car park code 20559).
How does EasyPark Camera Park work?
Install the EasyPark app and enable Camera Park before arriving: the camera reads your number plate and opens the barrier on entry and exit, with no ticket and no pay machine. Approach the column slowly.
How do I enter? What does the red light mean?
There is one single gate for entry and exit. Enter only on green: red means a car is leaving. Wait in the queuing lane on Via Bellini at the stop line. Anyone attempting to enter through the entry gate on a red light is automatically barred for 24 hours, without being able to park.
Are monthly passes available?
Subscriptions are currently sold out.
How can I contact you?
Phone +39 031 718834 (office Monday–Friday 9:00–12:00 and 14:00–17:00) or email parcheggioarena@gmail.com.
Which vehicles may enter the car park?
Reserved car park: access is permitted only to cars with a maximum length of 5 metres. Motorcycles, campervans and bicycles are not admitted.
Where exactly is the car park?
Directly behind the Teatro Sociale di Como, a historic monument from 1813, within the walled city with around a thousand shops. The street market (alternate days) is about 10 minutes away on foot and Lake Como, with its promenade, 5 minutes.
How do I leave the car park?
Pay at the automatic pay stations before driving into the exit lane, then approach the exit column slowly: the camera reads your number plate and the barrier opens automatically. Prepaid card holders must have active credit on their card before driving into the exit lane. Driving into the exit lane without having paid is strictly prohibited, as it causes queues and blocks customers waiting to enter.
What services does the car park offer?
Number-plate recognition on entry and exit, prepaid cards, rubber bollards marking the spaces, active CCTV and safety.
What is the Teatro Sociale box office number?
The Teatro Sociale di Como box office can be reached on +39 031 270170 (website: teatrosocialecomo.it). The car park number is +39 031 718834.
Is the car park accessible to people with disabilities?
Yes. There is a wheelchair-accessible pedestrian gate with a ramp for people with disabilities to enter and leave, reached from Via Indipendenza (about 50 m away), as shown by the signs.
What is near the car park?
Parcheggio Arena is the ideal starting point for enjoying central Como. We welcome you to: shop in the walled town, with around a thousand shops; go to the theatre: the Teatro Sociale is right next door; stroll along the lakefront, about 5 minutes on foot; have breakfast in the many cafés of the centre; dine in the restaurants of the old town; stay in comfort: a convenient location also for guests of the hotels and the many B&Bs in Como city centre.
Are the parking spaces wide?
Yes. Our parking spaces are wide and comfortable, among the widest in Como, and marked out by rubber posts.
Is smoking allowed in the car park? Are there toilets?
Smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the car park for fire safety reasons. Offenders will be subject to the penalties provided for by law. The car park has no toilet facilities.
How does the automatic exit work?
The exit barrier opens automatically thanks to number-plate recognition: please approach the exit column slowly. You must stop for two seconds at the entry column and at the exit column. If your number plate is not read at the exit, please scan your paid entry ticket at the exit column.
Are prepaid cards available?
Yes. Rechargeable prepaid cards with no expiry date are on sale, with a 5% loyalty discount on every transaction and automatic opening on entry and exit through recognition of the number plate linked to the card. You may request one at the manual cash desk by filling in a paper form. If your number plate is not read on entry or exit, or if you use the card with a second car, please scan the card manually on the window marked with the prepaid card icon.
May I park for more than 24 hours?
Yes, but only if you notify us in advance by SMS to +39 338 4454556. The SMS must state the car’s number plate. This is required for safety reasons: it allows the car park to be cleared in an emergency and the customer to be traced.