Hotel Acquarello
Swiss Quality Hotel
Lugano Funicular Hotel
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The Hotel Acquarello offers many related services to make your stay as personalised as possible.
Hotel Acquarello
Experience Lugano at your own pace
Located in the heart of Lugano, in the pedestrian area, Hotel Acquarello welcomes you in a convenient and strategic location that makes every trip simple and immediate.
Arrive, drop off your bags and you are immediately in the city: streets, lake, restaurants and atmosphere are just a few steps away.
The funicular railway is right next to the hotel, perfect for quick connections to the railway station.
If you are travelling by car, the Motta car park is within easy walking distance.
A central, convenient and natural base from which to enjoy Lugano with ease.
10 minutes
Walking distance from the railway station
5 minutes
By funicular from the railway station
5 minutes
On foot from the Motta car park
Jean Marc Balmelli
Accomodation
Simple, welcoming, essential
The hotel rooms are designed to offer a practical and comfortable stay, ideal for those looking for a functional solution in the centre of Lugano. We have single and double rooms, all equipped with shower, WC, television and telephone. The rooms have a simple and informal style, suitable for those who want comfortable accommodation without excess.
The ECONOMY, STANDARD, 2 STUDIOS and one ECOMINI rooms face the funicular railway that connects the railway station to the city centre in just a few minutes.
The funicular runs from 5:00 a.m. to 12:15 a.m.
The COMFORT, COMFORT with balcony and 2 STANDARD-ONE rooms are in a quieter location than the funicular, while the ECOMINI rooms (with one exception) face the wall.
Services
The Hotel
Hotel Acquarello is a welcoming and functional landmark in the heart of Lugano, designed for those who want to experience the city in a simple, free and practical way.
Ideal for both tourist and business stays: for those who travel frequently for work or necessity, we offer special agreements with reserved conditions and services designed for everyday comfort.
The common areas include a breakfast room, a gym and co-working areas, ideal for accompanying the different moments of the day.
We are also a bike-friendly hotel and, in some room types, we accept pets (dogs).
Meeting room
Terriitory
Experience Lugano
Hotel Acquarello is the ideal starting point for exploring Lugano and its surroundings, where city, lake and nature come together in perfect harmony.
Thanks to the hotel’s central location, many of the main attractions are within easy reach on foot or by public transport:
• Old town – a short walk away
• Lugano lakefront – about a 3-minute walk
• Ciani Park – about a 7-minute walk
• LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura – about a 10-minute walk
• FFS railway station – 10 minutes on foot or a few minutes by funicular
Per chi ama la natura e i panorami, le montagne che circondano la città sono facilmente accessibili:
• Monte Brè – circa 30 minuti fino alla vetta con i mezzi pubblici e funicolare
• Monte San Salvatore – circa 30 minuti fino alla vetta con i mezzi pubblici e funicolare
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How to reach us
The Hotel Acquarello is located in the centre of Lugano, at the foot of the Cathedral of San Lorenzo, renowned for its bas-reliefs and Romanesque frescoes.
We are just a short walk from the “Motta” car park and the lake.
We are located within the pedestrian zone.
Address
Piazza Cioccaro 9
6900 Lugano Switzerland
Near us
FFS station
10 min. a piedi
FFS station
1.5 min. by funicular
Motta car park
5 min. walk