The best accommodations Italian Switzerland

At an altitude of 800 m, a charming hotel awaits you in an almost Mediterranean atmosphere. Beautiful swimming pool, beautiful green spaces and especially beautiful harmony in the residence. A hotel that allows families to enjoy a range of services in a quiet and sunny place. The privilege is to relax in the spa area of 1,000^m2 in freshwater and thermal pools. On site, you can extend the pleasure by awakening your taste buds in the Grotto restaurant. An ideal place to discover Ticino.

To be relaxed, live perched! This very charming 12-room inn has a beautiful panorama and an indoor swimming pool as well as a wellness area for absolute relaxation. You will be accommodated in intimate rooms with balcony and view on the valley. You will have the pleasure to live convivial moments in a warm house. The decoration of the rooms is sober, but the rooms are bright and have large spaces.

This pretty pink building offers rooms for tight budgets, some of which (budget rooms) have shared bathrooms on the landing. In fact, it's more like a youth hostel than a true hotel. Central, easy to reach and quiet, it's ideally located in Bellinzona's historic center. On the night side, the rooms are small, fairly simple but decent. Cleanliness is impeccable. Plus: parking with direct access to the hotel. Good value for money. Wifi connection.

A dream campsite right on the beach, with modern, clean facilities and sanitaryware. No fewer than 280 pitches await you, with prices varying according to size, pitch, season and chosen extras. Plus: the fine sandy beach adjoining the campsite and large wooded areas for dining or relaxing in the shade. In the swimming area, a small slide to entertain children and teenagers. The campsite offers a wide range of sports and is a great starting point for family excursions.

As if in a nest perched in the mountains. Located in Ronco on the heights of the lake, this inn is a jewel case of happiness with a magnificent view of Lake Maggiore, a peaceful atmosphere, a swimming pool and a panoramic view. A service full of little attentions which attracts an ever increasing number of faithful guests. Restaurant on site and, of course, a view of the lake. You have everything you need for a bucolic stay with a touch of Swiss-Italian dolce vita. Don't miss a cruise on the peaceful waters of the lake.

So small and so charming, it is an intimate place where you immediately feel very comfortable as in a hushed cocoon. The building has a pretty courtyard, several small, modern and carefully decorated rooms. Known for its Beefsteak-Tartare and the cockerel on the spit, the table of the Antica Posta imposes a stop. Situated in the pedestrian area of the picturesque Via Borgo, not far from the famous Piazza di Ascona, this boutique hotel and restaurant will win you over.

This mountain hut in the Cardada hills is ideal for a country and mountain break, with 5 rooms with a total of 35 beds. A volleyball court, ping-pong table and board games are available for hikers. In keeping with the spirit of the inn, the shared bathrooms are very well kept. The restaurant specializes in wood-fired polenta with fig, tomato and greens... The setting is perfect for outdoor activities! For paragliders, nature offers an exceptional playground.

The 6532 Smart Hotel Castione is the first fully automated hotel in Ticino. No reception, everything is done online, from booking to check-out. Located in Castione, just a stone's throw from Bellinzona's castles, it is easily accessible from the freeway and close to the railway station. It's the ideal starting point for excursions in the Upper Ticino region and a strategic stopover on the north-south axis. Comfort and design are carefully considered. Noble materials, warm colors and refined style make this the perfect address.

One of our big favorites! With its perfect location in the Piazzaopposite Lake Maggiore, this boutique hotelhas opted for a casual-chic spirit while respecting traditional architecture. The design is resolutely modern and the light grey tones bring a touch of class and timelessness. Clean and warm at the same time, the bright rooms invite you to relax. The Mediterranean atmosphere is also in the spotlight with the charming courtyard and garden where it is pleasant to rest. Charm, style and quality at the rendezvous!

Located in Giubiasco on a charming piazza, just a few kilometers from the old town and famous castles, this is one of the finest hotels in the Bellinzona area. Housed in the ^18th-century Palazzo Scalabrini, the hotel, which has been tastefully modernized, has retained its original elegance. The service is impeccable and attentive, and the breakfast excellent. The 31 rooms are spacious, well-lit and elegant. Plus: free parking and bike hire. A little jewel, in short!

Today, Olivia and her brother Lorenzo are at the helm of this hotel, which has been family-run for three generations. You can even listen to them playing jazz with their parents in the plant-decorated courtyard. Here, every detail counts in the design of the rooms. Ceramics and pottery are carefully selected. A drink or dinner on the rooftop terrace is a must. Italy is never far away on your plate as Lake Maggiore spreads out before you. Home-cooked pasta is on the menu alongside vitello tonnato.

Our gaze is lost in the mountain reflections of Lake Maggiore's waters. How could we not extend this moment of pure delight by staying in this cocoon of well-being? This intimate 20-room hotel offers a family welcome of the highest quality. The rooms are decorated with care and some have a balcony with a view of the lake. In summer, the camellia garden is the perfect place to relax and unwind, lying back on a deckchair and enjoying the beautiful surroundings. A romantic setting ideal as a pied-à-terre for visiting Ticino. Healthy, vegan breakfast.

A mythical hotel of the 1900s in front of the train station. It retains the panache of this beautiful era and has been able to adapt to the new tourist requirements. The additional wing opened in 2014 brings a more modern character and blends perfectly with the architecture of the old building. The rooms are charming, especially the attic rooms where the wooden beams awaken the spirit of yesteryear. A service worthy of a palace, a team at your disposal and a careful gastronomy.

A cozy mountain home ideal for a stopover. The inn and village are delightful. A true delight, for the stay and for the gourmet. Rustic Italian cuisine, well seasoned and pleasantly served. Cosy rooms in peaceful surroundings, decorated with noble mountain materials: slate, solid wood. A must is to combine discovery and relaxation in the wellness area. Everything you need torecharge your batteries in the heart of nature, in cosy mountain-style comfort.

This attractive building on the edge of the old town also houses the local Ticino radio station and music school. A well-kept youth hostel with a games room, garden and inner courtyard, complete with ping-pong table... Practical and very good value for money. A choice of room types: single, double, family or six-person dormitories. Plus: good breakfast, children's corner, bike room, board games available..

An excellent place to spend a few days in Ticino. Stunning architecture blends the ancient with the modern. The rooms at Bella Conca are very pleasant, and the proximity of lakes Como and Lugano makes for pleasant walks. In addition, the high standard of the cuisine makes it a pleasure to be a guest here: it combines Ticino's terroir with more international preparations, without losing any of its personality. A superb wine cellar invites you to sample local wines.

On the shores of Lake Maggiore, the charming little outbuilding of the Hotel Piazza invites you to spend a bucolic moment. The Casa delle Olive attracts gourmets of Mediterranean flavours. Here, the cuisine is as light as the olive oil that revives the taste of sun-reddened tomatoes. The atmosphere is lively and relaxed, and in summer the terrace is very popular. Hotel Piazza welcomes you to extend all those good moments that life has to offer. A very good value for money for this lakeside establishment.

A beautiful youth hostel in the style of a Mediterranean villa, set in a 10-hectare park with palm trees and even a large, pleasant swimming pool. Communal areas include a lounge with TV, games, Internet corner and more. A very good address for backpackers and families alike. There's a choice of six-bed dormitories, with shared bathroom and toilet on the landing, or single rooms with shower and toilet. Discounts for stays over 4 nights - see offer on website.

A hotel that advocates simple yet friendly comfort. The inn dates back to the ^19th century, and you can feel the owners' passion for maintaining a family atmosphere. The restaurant serves traditional cheese dishes and meat and fish fondues. As well as charcoal-cooked dishes and wood-fired pizzas. Like the food, the welcome is generous. The family pampers its customers as if they were guests. An inspiring place to recharge your batteries and enjoy the surroundings and walks.

The hotel, a truly historic palace, was built by a noble family in the ^15th century. The majestic residence was converted into a hotel in the ^19th century. Since then, everything has been tastefully modernized. The superb, modern rooms exude a pleasant atmosphere and boast unobstructed views of the city, lake and mountains. In addition to its elegance, the hotel's other strong points are its garden overlooking Mount Cardada and its spa with indoor and outdoor pools. The hotel is strategically located for excursions.