Ticino Holidays by Rail

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.

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Our Recommended Hotels in Ticino

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.

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.

Lugano
Villa Sassa Hotel & Spa

Surrounded by a large park, Villa Sassa Hotel, Residence & Spa offers a spacious spa area and panoramic views over Lake Lugano, and the surrounding mountains. Each of the comfortable rooms comes with a balcony, satellite TV and a minibar. The bathrooms come with amenities such as free toiletries, a hairdryer and bathrobes.

Locarno
Hotel Garni du Lac

The Hotel Du Lac is located 200 yards from the train station, the funicular, the pier and the bus stop for all your excursions and is only a few steps away from Locarno’s old town and the lake. All rooms are non-smoking, air-conditioned and have been completely renovated in 2009. Most of them offer views of Lake Maggiore or the Piazza Grande.