3 Star Hotel

Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel

Piazza Cioccaro 9, Lugano, Switzerland View Map

$217 nightly

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Central Location Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel in Lugano offers a central position with public transport options nearby. Guests appreciate the convenience for city trips. Facilities The hotel features a fitness center, bar, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a lounge, fitness room, elevator, daily housekeeping, family rooms, bicycle parking, bike hire, and luggage storage. Comfortable Accommodations Rooms offer air-conditioning, private bathrooms, hairdryers, coffee machines, showers, and TVs. Additional features include kitchenettes, balconies, sofa beds, refrigerators, microwaves, and kitchenware. Dining Options A continental buffet breakfast with fresh pastries, cheese, and fruits is served daily. Nearby Attractions Villa Olmo is 19 mi away, Basilica of Sant'Abbondio 20 mi, and Villa Fogazzaro 6.2 mi. Activities include ice-skating, boating, and scuba diving.

388 Reviews

8.3Very Good
Cleanliness
8.8
Staff
9.3
Location
9.4

What Guests Say

  • “Staff is friendly and kind, rooms are very clean. Location is INCREDIBLE and extremely easy to get to!!”
  • “Very good location.:). Big room. Clean”
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Top Amenities

  • Free Internet Access
  • Spa
  • Fitness Center
  • Pets Allowed
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Comfort Single Room1/3

Comfort Single Room

162 sqft • 1 Queen

  • Air conditioning
  • Baby Cot
  • Bath or Shower
  • Blackout curtains
Studio with Kitchenette1/3

Studio with Kitchenette

313 sqft • 2 Single, 1 Double

  • Adapter
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
Studio1/4

Studio

377 sqft • 2 Single or 1 Queen, 1 Sofabed

  • Air conditioning
  • Baby Cot
  • Bath or Shower
  • Blackout curtains
Economy Single Room1/4

Economy Single Room

162 sqft • 1 Double

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Blackout curtains
  • City view
Comfort Double Room with Balcony1/4

Comfort Double Room with Balcony

183 sqft • 1 Double

  • Air conditioning
  • Baby Cot
  • Bath or Shower
  • Blackout curtains
Standard Twin Room1/2

Standard Twin Room

183 sqft • 2 Single

  • Air conditioning
  • Baby Cot
  • Bath or Shower
  • Blackout curtains

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    What Guests Loved

    8.3
    Very Good

    Based on 388 reviews

    Location

    9.4

    Cleanliness

    8.8

    Staff

    9.3

    Overall Quality

    8.3

    Pros +

    • Staff is friendly and kind, rooms are very clean. Location is INCREDIBLE and extremely easy to get to!!
    • Very good location.:). Big room. Clean
    • Great attention to detail and very helpful staff, lovely facilities including sauna, solarium and bar. Right next to the funicula to the train station and the city and lake a few minutes walk away.

    Cons -

    • If a window is cracked open slightly, you can hear the funicular. (If the A/C is on and the windows are closed, you will be fine!)
    • We were happy with everything.
    • Pretty much everything was good.
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    10AlyaPosted on: 1-19-2026

    Staff is friendly and kind, rooms are very clean. Location is INCREDIBLE and extremely easy to get to!!

    If a window is cracked open slightly, you can hear the funicular. (If the A/C is on and the windows are closed, you will be fine!)

    9carmenPosted on: 1-1-2026

    Very good location.:). Big room. Clean

    10JimPosted on: 12-19-2025

    Great attention to detail and very helpful staff, lovely facilities including sauna, solarium and bar. Right next to the funicula to the train station and the city and lake a few minutes walk away.

    10RoseanePosted on: 12-16-2025

    Location, very clean, close to all the attractions, very friendly staff, great breakfast.

    10AndreaPosted on: 12-6-2025

    My husband has limited walking abilities so we loved the fact that we could get on the funicular from the train station then walk about 50 feet to the hotel. Location is a big plus.

    We were happy with everything.

    8WendyPosted on: 11-6-2025

    Very convenient with the tram to the train station. Many shops and eateries in easy walking distance. Facilities are nice and clean.

    Pretty much everything was good.

    8DenisaPosted on: 10-31-2025

    Very good location, in the city center, easy to get toClose to the funicular which goes to the train stationVery good diverse breakfastNice person at the reception who answered all my questions

    The noise coming from the outside from the funicular and the people going in/ out of it.The bathroom is very small and the toilet is very close to the sink. I wish I paid the fee of the room already included the city tax and I wish that there was the possibility as a single person with a dog to be offered a single room (and pay for a single room, with the dog fee on top)

    9FranciscoPosted on: 10-18-2025

    Excellent hotel with an unbeatable location as per its closeness to downtown and free funicular to the train station. Rooms are quite good and breakfast was top notch. Very nice staff.

    8JasonPosted on: 10-17-2025

    This hotel was extremely convenient to the train station, via the funicular, and the center of town on Lake Lugano. My room had a view of the courtyard with the funicular; the view wasn't the most spectacular, but I was fascinated to watch the funicular arrive and depart at various times during the day.

    This hotel did not have free left luggage; instead, they offered paid lockers.

    9JohannaPosted on: 10-12-2025

    Excellent location. Basic room, but clean and comfortable . Staff was fantastic. We had a last minute change in plans and had less people than expected. The hotel worked with me to adjust the room and price accordingly.

    10EyalPosted on: 9-27-2025

    We had a wonderful stay at Aquarillo Hotel in Lugano. From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed by Sabrina, the receptionist, who was exceptionally kind and helpful. She provided us with all the information we needed and went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable.Our room was spacious, modern, and very well equipped. We required two separate beds, and it was simple to arrange them to our convenience. All of the hotel’s facilities were excellent and well maintained.Since we had to leave early in the morning, Sabrina thoughtfully prepared packed breakfasts for us to take on the way — a gesture we greatly appreciated.The hotel’s location is also excellent: reaching the railway station was easy with the nearby shuttle cabin, and there are many good restaurants within walking distance in the center of Lugano.Overall, Aquarillo Hotel exceeded our expectations, and a special thanks goes to Sabrina for her kindness and professionalism. Highly recommended!

    9DavidPosted on: 9-8-2025

    Great Location. Really convenient to both the train and town / lake because of the easy free tram to the train station

    Air conditioner was a little noisy

    9RoopaPosted on: 8-30-2025

    Great location, spacious room , good breakfast.

    A little dated , wall view from our window

    6ChristinaPosted on: 8-8-2025

    great location near the furnicular.

    Hotel is old and needs an update

    8JoseePosted on: 8-2-2025

    Perfect location if you travel by train. Also, the perfect location, situated in the center of Lugano. BEST breakfast of all the hotels we stayed in on this trip.

    The view from our room.

    8Sohaib O. A.Posted on: 7-13-2025

    Everything was perfect as mentioned in booking.com staff , breakfast ,location

    A/C was not cooling enough but was working and the temperature was shown . Inside the room will feel hot

    9BrucePosted on: 6-25-2025

    The location is very handy being right by the funicular. I went for a larger room as it was further away from the funicular and I couldn't hear it. Breakfast is ok but not a large choice. The hotel has a small lift.

    The staff go home at 11pm but your key activates the outside door entry system . Plus the staff gave me the code in case of problems. But not the hotel if you need full service.

    3RaniPosted on: 6-23-2025

    Clean room and great location

    Air conditioner didn’t real work well, the pillows were terrible, the bed was not comfortable at all and I could barely sleep because the room was so hot.

    9JacobPosted on: 6-4-2025

    The location is relatively convenient. It's *right* next to the funicular for lugano central station. The HVAC was amazing and the bed was comfortable. The restroom was one of the better layouts. They had lots of free value adds. Breakfast was one of the better ones. Less than 10 minutes alking distance to basically everything you could need.

    It's very hard to find the first time. It's hidden behind some shrubbery in a shopping center behind the funicular. If you just blindly follow Google maps you'll have a hard time. Also if you don't know about the funicular it's a very long walk from the central station.

    6DennisPosted on: 5-25-2025

    Location was great

    Room as very very small, I’m not a big person and barley fit in the shower

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Fitness & Spa

    • Fitness Center
    • Spa

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • Pets Allowed
    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 3:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 11:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 2 stay free with cot.
    PetsPets are allowed upon request. Charges may apply.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Please inform the hotel if you are traveling with children and include their age.Please note that the Hotel is located in pedestrian zone (no cars are allowed). Please note that the city tax includes the Ticino Ticket. It offers free benefits and discounts in the Canton of Ticino, including free use of train and bus services. For more details, please contact the property directly. Please note that the name on the credit card used for payment has to be the same as the guest name and the credit card has to be presented on site. Please contact the property directly if you would like to pay in advance. When traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of CHF 10 per night applies for dogs up to 10 kilos and a supplement of CHF 30 per night for dogs over 10 kilos.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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    Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel

    Piazza Cioccaro 9, Lugano

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