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Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Lake Lugano

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Bar (on property)
Lobby lounge
Studio, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchenette
Studio, Kitchenette | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel on Lake Lugano offers a cozy lobby fireplace and continental breakfast. Guests can borrow bikes, use the gym, or relax in the sauna. The multilingual staff ensures a great stay.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry

Room options

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Standard Single Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Clothes dryer
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Clothes dryer
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Clothes dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Studio, Kitchenette | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, Kitchenette

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
TV
Clothes dryer
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Clothes dryer
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Single Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Single Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Clothes dryer
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Double Room, Balcony | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Clothes dryer
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Clothes dryer
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Studio, 2 Bedrooms | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 2 Bedrooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Clothes dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Lugano City-Centre, a neighborhood in Lugano, Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel is near a metro station. Giancarlo and Danna Olgiati Collection and LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include BSí and Villa Ciani. Swissminiatur and Schwimmbad Carona are also worth visiting. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course nearby, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails.
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Piazza Cioccaro 9, Lugano, TI, 6900

What's nearby

  • Via Nassa - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Piazza della Riforma - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Palazzo dei Congressi - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Lake Lugano - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Lugano Funicular Station - 3 min walk
  • Lugano (QDL-Lugano Rail Station) - 4 min walk
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anacapri - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Agua - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Spaghetti Store - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Vitti Laboratorio & Cucina - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel

Hotel near Lake Lugano
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, laundry facilities, and a fireplace in the lobby at Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. In addition to a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Bike rentals, luggage storage, and multilingual staff
  • An elevator, a vending machine, and a front-desk safe
  • Smoke-free premises, a banquet hall, and meeting rooms
Room features
All 59 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and shampoo
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1954
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 10.00 per pet, per night
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 48.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for CHF 20.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.20 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 0.15 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: CHF 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: CHF 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 48.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Please note: There is a cable car route adjacent to the hotel. Guests booked in Economy Rooms can expect to hear noise during cable car operation.

Property is also known as

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Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel Lugano
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Frequently asked questions

Is Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet. There's a fee of CHF 10.00 per pet, per night.

How much is parking at Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel located?

Located in Lugano City-Centre, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of San Lorenzo Cathedral and Lake Lugano. Via Nassa and Piazza della Riforma are also within 10 minutes. Lugano Funicular Station and Lugano (QDL-Lugano Rail Station) are within a 5-minute walk.

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Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 264 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 440 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 203 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1002 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and place to stay with my family in a lovely city
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location! When you arrive at the train station, take the funicular down and as soon as you get off turn right- the hotel is in that back corner beside cafe Milano. Rooms were recently renovated, great breakfast, and friendly staff. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gojart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Close to train and lake
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

DONALD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it! Loved it! Loved it! The best of 6 hotels on my visit to Schys. Attractive, spacious comfortable rooms. Great location , just steps from the funicular to the station. Two min. from hotel to station via funicular! Plenty of restaurants and shops steps away. And Lugano itself is as lovely as advertised. Would I stay again? Absolutely! Ten plus!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The marketing does not do this place justice! From pictures online, I was skeptical, but the location and quality of this hotel was above my expectations. The room was nice, bed comfy and breakfast abundant! The entrance is hidden behind large plants as the hotel is tucked into a corner at the base of the funicular. No noise problem!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiril

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic stay

Everything was perfect. Staff, location, breakfast, wifi, cleanliness, shower, bed and Lugano itself. Would definitely recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Santo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel at foot of the funicular to the train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location, nice rooms with great shower, super nice and helpful staff, room available for a casual business meeting was perfect, good breakfast, really enjoyed our stay with this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It our third trip in Lugano and the third stay at Acquarello. This hotel is located in the centre and staff are always great.

8/10 Good

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good for the price. Very well located.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine Elizabeth

Perfect placement in the town, walking distance from the lake and the train station. Very friendly staff and good facilities! Will definitely be coming back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Great Find

It was a very pleasant stay. Close to transportation and shops as well as tourist attractions. A very comfortable bed!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Enough

It's a nice enough hotel, right next to the funicular that takes you to the train station. The rooms are quite dated, but the breakfast was nice the service was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
next to the funicular station. Nice bar area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel option for staying in Lugano center. The funicular connects the SBB railway station with the city center and funicular station is just 10m away from the hotel entrance.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Geat stay

My stay was very pleasant. The fromt desk staff were very accommodating and the free bus and train pass was very helpful! Thanks to Joanne who provided great site seeing recommendation. I truly enjoyed my stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is located at base of funicular from main train station. Perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend

We loved our stay and wish we could have stayed longer. Great location. TIP from Lugano train station: GET on funicular. Exit funicular and immediately make U turn. Hotel is right there at the bottom. Great restaurants walkable and our favorite breakfast of our trip.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Center of town . Shop and lake close by.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money although rooms a little small. Breakfast very basic
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk from the train station to the hotel. Take the funicular down from the train station and the hotel is immediately on the right. Right in the middle of old town so it was a good location. A decent hotel for the price. The room was small, but definitely adequate for our needs. Staff was super helpful and the breakfast good. The only negative was the sheets were not soft and a bit scratchy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is next to the furnicular that goes to the train station and also a very easy walk to the lake and shopping. The included breakfast was nice with an assortment of options. The beds were comfortable , the facilities were clean and nicely kept. The staff was friendly and helpful. It was nice to have access to the gym and sauna. We were very happy with this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

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