Ticino Holidays

A pocket of Italy across the Swiss border, Ticino is a beautiful, varied region, combining medieval castles, vineyards, colourful resort towns and lovely Lake Maggiore. Not to be missed attractions include Mediterranean Lugano, Locarno with its lovely piazzas and hill-top monastery overlooking the lake, palm-lined Ascona just around the shoreline and Bellinzona with its dramatic UNESCO World Heritage listed castles.

Our Recommended Hotels in Ticino

Lugano
Dante Swiss Quality Hotel

The Hotel Lugano Dante is located on the quiet Piazza Cioccaro, in the historical heart of the city, close to shops, cafés and restaurants. The modern bedrooms come with tea & coffee making facilities and a mini bar with complimentary soft drinks. The lakefront is only a 3-minute walk away.

Bellinzona
Internazionale Hotel & Spa

Located across the road from the train station, Internazionale Hotel & Spa Bellinzona offers free access to a spacious spa area, as well as modern, air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi in the centre of Bellinzona. The restaurant connected to the hotel serves Mediterranean and regional cuisine with many seasonal specialities. A rich breakfast buffet is available each morning.

Locarno
Hotel Belvedere

Located on a hill overlooking Locarno, 5 minutes walk from the Old Town, the Hotel Belvedere offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and the lake. Along with light and spacious guest rooms, the hotel also offers some fantastic facilities including an indoor-outdoor swimming pool, a wellness centre, a restaurant and a garden. This has plenty of deck chairs to relax in along with an assortment of games from petanque to table tennis and giant chess.

 

Ascona
Eden Roc Hotel

One of the Leading Hotels of the World, the Eden Roc occupies an enviable position along Ascona’s beautiful waterfront promenade. All guest rooms are furnished with modern decor and equipped with cable TV, free Wi-Fi and luxury bathroom amenities. The hotel also offers an array of leisure facilities including two swimming pools, a spa with an exclusive women-only area and a choice of four restaurants, one boasting a lakefront terrace during the summer months.

 

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