Must-see hotels in Ticino

  • Guesthouse Castagnola

    Lugano

    Kristina and Maurizio bend over backwards at their B&B, lodged in a beautifully restored 16th-century town house. Exposed stone, natural fabrics and…

  • Villa Sempreverde

    Locarno

    With lake and mountain views to swoon over, this18th-century house turned B&B reclines in flower-draped gardens on a hill above Locarno. The bright, wood…

  • Villa del Gusto

    Ticino

    One of the sweetest options in Bellinzona, this lemon-fronted B&B is run like a tight ship by Michela and Massimo, who lovingly tend their garden with its…

  • The View

    Lugano

    If you're going to blow the budget, do it in boutique style at this new five-star design hotel in Lugano-Paradiso. The lake views from its 18 suites are…

  • Villa Principe Leopoldo Hotel & Spa

    Lugano

    This red-tiled residence set in sculptured gardens was built in 1926 for Prince Leopold von Hohenzollern, of the exiled German royal family. It oozes a…

  • Hotel Gabbani

    Lugano

    Run by the respected local Gabbani food family and within sight of their signature delicatessen, this enticing place has slickly styled rooms with pops of…

  • Caffè dell'Arte

    Locarno

    Designed with a razor-sharp eye for detail, this boutique hotel above a cafe and art gallery has been decorated with flair, originality and lots of unique…

  • Casa Moni

    Ticino

    Expect a heartfelt benvenuto at this sweet, extremely peaceful B&B in Bosco Gurin, where the rush of a nearby stream is the backbeat. The colourful rooms…

  • Pensione Olanda

    Locarno

    Set in pretty gardens above Locarno, Pensione Olanda keeps it sweet and simple – though the views reaching across the lake to the mountains beyond are…

  • Castello Seeschloss

    Ticino

    This is a 13th-century castle turned romantic waterfront hotel in the southeast corner of Ascona's Old Town, complete with flowery gardens and heated…

  • Croce Federale

    Ticino

    Just inside the Old Town, this is a petite and friendly midrange pick. Rooms are straightforward but light; the best have balconies with knockout views of…

  • Albergo Antica Posta

    Ticino

    Nestled in the heart of Ascona, this attractively converted 17th-century townhouse has nine bright, parquet-floored rooms. The restaurant (mains Sfr35 to…

  • Alla Capanna

    Ticino

    Reached by a cable car from Verdasio or a lovely 8km hike through beech and chestnut woods, this eco-friendly B&B in Intragna is a welcome respite. The…

  • T3e Terre

    Ticino

    Marco and Loredana are your kind hosts at this petite, green-shuttered hotel in Ponte Brolla. Given the rural surrounds, the rooms are surprisingly modern…

  • Palazzo Gamboni

    Ticino

    From its perch above the Valle Onsernone, this restored 18th-century palazzo has soul-stirring views over thickly wooded mountains from its terrace. The…

  • Hotel Internazionale

    Ticino

    Sitting opposite the train station, this candyfloss-pink hotel seamlessly blends turn-of-the-20th-century features like wrought iron and stained glass…

  • Ospizio San Gottardo

    Ticino

    Hikers and mountain bikers love Ospizio San Gottardo, a 13th-century guesthouse recently given a contemporary makeover and now run on thermal energy. The…

  • Hotel & Hostel Montarina

    Lugano

    Occupying a pastel-pink villa dating from 1860, this hotel-hostel duo extends a heartfelt welcome. Mosaic floors, high ceilings and wrought-iron…

  • Hotel Garni Muralto

    Locarno

    On a gentle rise above the station, but within a 10-minute walk of the old town, this hotel is worth considering for its large, modern rooms that punch…

  • Locanda del Giglio

    Lugano

    A lovely place to stay the night is the Locanda del Giglio in Roveredo, 8km north of Lugano. Backing onto forest, this eco-focused, solar-powered lodge…

  • Grotto du Rii

    Ticino

    On the fringes of Intragna is this sweet, stone-built guesthouse in the best of rustic grotto traditions. The interior is charmingly old-fashioned, the…

  • Hotel Collinetta

    Ticino

    Set in beautiful gardens, this sweet, welcoming hotel has bright, spacious rooms with terrific views of the lake, an indoor pool and a private beach on…

  • Da Toldo

    Ticino

    To fully appreciate Valle Onsernone when its blanketed in morning silence, Da Toldo in Russo makes a fine base. Immersed in greenery, this restored…

  • Della Posta

    Ticino

    Sitting on Cevio's main piazza, these simple, charmingly old-fashioned digs make a good base for exploring the valley. There's a decent restaurant that…

  • Piccolo Hotel

    Locarno

    Piccolo ('small') by name and nature, this bijou hotel has unfussy but smartly kept rooms – the more expensive ones come with a balcony. Breakfast is…

  • Hotel International au Lac

    Lugano

    Rooms are comfortable, with some antique furniture, at this lakefront pick. From the balconies of the front rooms you look straight out over Lago di…

  • Osteria Vittoria

    Ticino

    Stay at riverside Osteria Vittoria, a bustling family lodge with its own restaurant (mains Sfr26 to Sfr45) and attractive gardens. Most of the bright,…

  • Vecchia Locarno

    Locarno

    Rooms are gathered around a sunny internal courtyard, evoking a Mediterranean mood, and some have views over the Old Town centre and hills. The digs are…

  • Camping Gordevio

    Ticino

    Attractively situated near the Maggia River, this well-kept campground has shady pitches, a barbecue area and a solar-powered swimming pool. It's a good…

  • Camping Bellinzona

    Ticino

    Situated 2.5km north of central Bellinzona, this leafy site is well equipped with a laundry, shop, snack bar, playground and children’s activities. From…

  • Federazione Alpinistica Ticinese

    Ticino

    Ask about the 31 mountain huts run by the Federazione Alpinistica Ticinese along hiking trails. They and other huts (often unstaffed) are listed at www…

  • Hotel Walser

    Ticino

    In keeping with the quaint look of Bosco Gurin, this hotel has bright, sizeable rooms, a sauna, a small gym and a pine-clad restaurant where an open fire…

  • Hotel Garni Millenium

    Locarno

    Housed in the 19th-century former customs house, this baby-blue B&B has friendly service, dreamy lake views and jazz-themed rooms.

  • SYHA Hostel

    Lugano

    Housed in the Villa Savosa, this hostel has bright well-kept dorms, a barbecue area, a swimming pool and lush gardens. Sadly, the indifferent staff let…

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