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…
Must-see hotels in Ticino
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…
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…
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…
Lago di Lugano
Gathered around a cobbled inner courtyard, this rustic B&B extends a warm welcome courtesy of your hosts, Erica and Wolfgang. The old-school rooms 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…
Lago di Lugano
Almost dipping into the lake, this B&B has cosy, light-filled rooms, with parquet or wood floors and oil paintings festooning the walls. The pick of the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Ticino
Nestled in the heart of Ascona, this attractively converted 17th-century townhouse has nine bright, parquet-floored rooms. The restaurant (mains Sfr35 to…
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…
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…
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…
Ticino
Sitting opposite the train station, this candyfloss-pink hotel seamlessly blends turn-of-the-20th-century features like wrought iron and stained glass…
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…
Lugano
Occupying a pastel-pink villa dating from 1860, this hotel-hostel duo extends a heartfelt welcome. Mosaic floors, high ceilings and wrought-iron…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Lago di Lugano
Right on Morcote's main square, this family affair has bright rooms with wooden or tiled floors; most also have views across the lake. The restaurant …
Hotel Garni Moosmann "Cà del lago"
Lago di Lugano
Almost toppling into Lago di Lugano, this quiet hotel has tremendous views out across the water to the mountains beyond. The pick of the clean, well-kept…
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…
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…
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…
Locarno
Housed in the 19th-century former customs house, this baby-blue B&B has friendly service, dreamy lake views and jazz-themed rooms.
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…
