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Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel

★★★ Piazza Cioccaro 9, Lugano, CH

8.2 guest rating· 2730 reviews

About this hotel

Central Location in Old Town Lugano

The Hotel Acquarello is perfectly situated in the heart of Old Town Lugano, offering easy access to the lower terminus of the funicular and connecting you to the main railway station.

Comfortable and Modern Rooms

Renovated in 2014, our rooms are designed for your comfort and convenience, featuring air conditioning for a pleasant stay. Select rooms even boast balconies with stunning views over the charming rooftops of Lugano.

Convenient Amenities and Services

Our friendly, multi-lingual staff is dedicated to ensuring you have a memorable stay, providing insider recommendations for exploring Lugano. Enjoy a quick and delicious express breakfast in the lobby before heading out to explore Lake Lugano just a short 5-minute walk away. Immerse yourself in the vibrant surroundings with an array of shops and restaurants at your doorstep.

Book your stay at Hotel Acquarello now for an unforgettable experience in Lugano!

Rooms & rates

Studio, 2 Bedrooms

Sleeps 5 · 30 m² · Queen Bed, 2× Twin bed, Sofa bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV

Economy Room

Sleeps 1 · 15 m² · Queen Bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV

Studio

Sleeps 5 · 35 m² · 2× Twin bed, Sofa bed, Queen bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee machine

Comfort Double Room with Balcony

Sleeps 2 · 17 m² · Double bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee machine
  • Shower

Standard Twin Room

Sleeps 2 · 17 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee machine
  • Shower

Economy Twin Room

Sleeps 2 · 15 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee machine
  • Shower

Comfort Twin Room

Sleeps 2 · 18 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee machine
  • Shower

Standard Single Room

Sleeps 1 · 15 m² · Twin bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee machine
  • Shower

Studio with Kitchenette

Sleeps 4 · 29 m² · 2× Twin bed, Double bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee machine

Economy Single Room

Sleeps 1 · 15 m² · Twin bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee machine
  • Shower

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Sauna
  • Fitness facilities
  • Parking garage
  • Bar
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Air conditioning
  • Pets allowed
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
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  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Key access
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Security alarm
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Solarium
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Vending machine - drinks
  • Vending machine - snacks

Location

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Piazza Cioccaro 9, Lugano, CH

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say8.22730 reviews

+ Great location+ Friendly staff+ Varied breakfastNoise from funicularSmall bathroomsSound insulation issues
Cleanliness8.0
Service8.5
Location9.0
Room Quality7.5
Amenities8.0
Value for Money8.0

Guest review

6.0

Lage, Sauberes Zimner, Frühstück

Gabi · DE · 2026-07-25

best to stay in

9.0

The check-in process was smooth, and the reception staff were very friendly and helpful throughout our stay. The hotel also has an elevator, which was very convenient. The location is excellent—right in the heart of beautiful Lugano and only a 2-minute walk from Lugano Central Station, where you can take the funicular. It was the perfect base for exploring the city. The room was clean and a reasonable size. The bathroom was modern, spotless, and seemed to be recently renovated. Breakfast was satisfactory but fairly basic, with only a limited selection of items. Overall, we had a pleasant stay, and the hotel's excellent location and friendly staff made up for the few minor drawbacks.

the air conditioning could be improved. During our stay, the outside temperature was around 36°C, and the room remained quite warm despite the AC.

Shaimaa · EG · 2026-07-24

Très bon emplacement

8.0

L'emplacement est parfait ! En plein centre c'est ideal pour aller faire les boutiques et sortir

Peu moderne la chambre, le petit déjeuner laisse à désirer car peu qualitatif

PhoneLéa · CH · 2026-07-24

'twas awright.

7.0

'twas awright.

'twas awright.

gp · IT · 2026-07-23

Good to know

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.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Groups

When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Parking

Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs CHF 45 per day.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.

You haven't added any extra beds.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.