We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Ascona, Switzerland. We have also included accommodation in apartments, boats, historic buildings, holiday homes, family-run hotels, old "castellos" and romantic hotels. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated December 2023.
Bed and Breakfast.Charming. Lovely interior design. Popular among women. Offering a garden and garden view, B&Borgo is set in Ascona, 3.1 km from Piazza Grande Locarno and 41 km from Lugano Station. There is a private entrance at the bed and breakfast for the convenience of those who stay. The property offers allergy-free units and is located 1.5 km from Golfclub Patriziale Ascona. At the bed and breakfast, every unit has a wardrobe. Featuring a shared bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer, units at the bed and breakfast also offer free WiFi, while certain rooms include a terrace. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne, fruits and chocolates or cookies. Buffet and continental breakfast options with local specialities, fruits and juice are available daily at the bed and breakfast. There is a coffee shop on-site. Exhibition Center Lugano is 43 km from B&Borgo, while Swiss Miniatur is 48 km away. The nearest airport is Milan Malpensa Airport, 104 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most charming and stylish bed and breakfast in Ascona.
Boutique hotel.Delightful property. Gorgeous surroundings. Popular among couples. Offering a 300-metre long private lakeshore at Lake Locarno, the luxurious Castello del Sole features a spacious wellness centre with a gym, tennis courts and a golf course. It is surrounded by a 14-hectare big private park. The various à la carte restaurants serve an international cuisine including sea food specialities. All rooms and suites come with air conditioning, free wired internet access, cable TV and balcony. The private bathrooms are equipped with toiletries, bathrobes and slippers. Directly on the lakeshore guests can have a drink at the Spiaggia bar and terrace. They offer outdoor dining options on the summer terrace. The Castello del Sole offers a playground for children and a rich animation programme in July and August. Baby sitting services are offered throughout the year on request. Guests can rent motor boats and bicycles. The centre of Ascona is 1.5 km away and Locarno is 3 km from the Castello. Free parking is available on site.Show full description
This is likely one of the most BEAUTIFUL boutique hotels in Ascona. It also has beautiful surroundings. And it is very popular among couples travelling to Ascona.
Boutique hotel.Hip. Superb interior design. Popular among women. Offering an outdoor pool and sun terrace, Art Hotel Riposo is set in Ascona in the Canton of Ticino Region. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. The nearest airport is Lugano Airport, 20 km from Art Hotel Riposo. Every room includes a TV. A balcony or patio are featured in certain rooms. Each room is fitted with a private bathroom equipped with a shower. For your comfort, you will find bath robes and slippers. There is valet parking at the property.Show full description
Based on my research this is the coolest, most creative and well designed boutique hotel in Ascona. It also has a popular rooftop bar and a unique rooftop pool! Soooo nice!
Luxury Hotel.Relaxing atmosphere. Lovely surroundings. Surrounded by a Mediterranean garden, the 5-star Hotel Giardino in Ascona offers 2 award-winning restaurants, a spa area, and indoor and outdoor pools. Free WiFi is available, and an 18-hole golf course is just steps away. Guests can enjoy unique creative dishes in the Ristorante Ecco, which was awarded 2 Michelin stars. The Giardino's spacious and elegant rooms are all air-conditioned and feature a balcony or terrace, a flat-screen satellite TV, CD and DVD players, and a minibar. The bathrooms provide bathrobes, slippers, and a hairdryer. Ayurveda based dishes with a mix of Asian, Oriental and local influences are served in the restaurant Hide & Seek - Ascona. A wide range of snacks and home-made ice cream is available at Hotel Giardino's Pool Bar. The Dipiù Spa by Giardino is 1,300 m² in size and includes a sauna, a hot tub, a modern fitness studio, and a separate children’s pool. A wide range of massage and beauty treatments is available, and there is a hairdresser on site. Private parking is available at Hotel Giardino at an additional cost. Ascona’s yacht harbour and the shore of Lake Maggiore are just a few steps away.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Highly elegant. Popular among women. Located directly on the shore of Lake Maggiore, a private bathing beach, the jetty with its own marina and garden, guest rooms and suites. There are also exceptional restaurants, including "La Brezza", which has been awarded two Michelin stars and 18 GaultMillau points. The gourmet restaurant is closed in Ascona in winter, but is open in the Tschuggen Grand Hotel Arosa during the winter season. The hotel also offers water sports and sailing school, experiences with the hotel's outdoor butler that can be booked all year round, and a kids' club including supervision during summer. The hotel is a popular location for weddings and events of all kinds. Thanks to these advantages, the Eden Roc has already received several awards as the best holiday hotel in Switzerland and again in 2023. The Hotel Eden Roc is located a few minutes' walk from the center and the old town of Ascona. It is just 2.5 km from the Ascona Golf Course. Motor boats and bicycles can be rented directly from the concierge at the hotel.Show full description
I would describe this as the most ELEGANT luxury hotel in Ascona.
Boutique hotel.Elegant. Great value. Popular among women. The family-run Hotel Garni Golf is located in the heart of Ascona’s Old Town, just steps away from the promenade and Lake Maggiore. Guests can benefit from free WiFi. The rooms at Hotel Garni Golf all feature a TV, and a bathroom with hairdryer. They feature air conditioning or a ceiling fan. Guests can make use of the lounge and the terrace. Bikes can be stored in the bike room. Bike hire is also available. A varied breakfast buffet is served every morning. Many restaurants and bars are close by. Ascona Bus Station and the ship pier are just a 5-minute walk from the Garni Golf Hotel.Show full description
Beautiful. Great value. Situated in a quiet location in the middle of a large green garden, the Ascona Lodge, Pool & Garden Retreat is only a few steps away from Lake Maggiore and from the heart of Ascona. Some rooms have a balcony or a terrace/veranda. Start your day at the the rich breakfast buffet in the spacious Pergola terrace. Plunge into the outdoor swimming pool, suntan on the lawn and rejuvenate body and soul.Show full description
Opened April 2022. Located within 3.1 km of Piazza Grande Locarno and 41 km of Lugano Station, Charme Hotel al Torchio features rooms in Ascona. With a restaurant, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. At Charme Hotel al Torchio the rooms come with bed linen and towels. Exhibition Center Lugano is 43 km from Charme Hotel al Torchio, while Swiss Miniatur is 48 km from the property. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.5 km from Golfclub Patriziale Ascona. All rooms at the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box. The accommodation offers a buffet or continental breakfast. The nearest airport is Milan Malpensa Airport, 104 km from the hotel.Show full description
Lovely property. Great views. Hotel Collinetta in Ascona can be found amid a Mediterranean park with palm and lemon trees right above Lake Maggiore and offers you rooms with balcony or terrace. There is also a restaurant, an indoor pool (march to november) and a small fitness room. Each room has a private bathroom and a TV. Free WiFi is available in the public areas of the hotel. The Collinetta's restaurant offers typical Ticino specialities and international cuisine. The centre of Ascona is 1.5 and Locarno is 4 km away.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Unique. Great views. Built in Bauhaus style in 1927 and completely renovated in 2008, the Hotel Monte Verità enjoys an elevated position above Ascona and Lake Maggiore, amid a large garden with exotic plants. The entire property has free WiFi access. It includes an à-la-carte restaurant offering a rooftop terrace with superb views of the lake. The Monte Verità is part of the Swiss Historic Hotels chain and has been awarded as the "Historic Hotel of the Year 2013" by the ICOMOS Committee. Guests can enjoy bright and elegant rooms, some with a balcony and some with views of Lake Maggiore. A TV lounge is available in the main building. Guests can benefit from a tennis court on site. You can park your car for free on site.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Unique. Great location. Housed in a 16th-century building in the centre of Ascona, 50 metres from Lago Maggiore, Annie's Bed & Breakfast offers you rooms with flat-screen cable TV, DVD player and free Wi-Fi. Every morning a rich buffet breakfast including Ticino specialities is served on the patio. The Museum of Modern Art and the landing stage of the ferries are only a short walk away. The famous JazzAscona-Festival is held every year at the end of June or the beginning of July.Show full description
Apartment.Newly opened, February 2024. Situated in Ascona and only less than 1 km from Golfclub Patriziale Ascona, Nuovo Appartamento con Vista! features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. With garden views, this accommodation offers a balcony. The spacious apartment has 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a bath. Lugano Station is 42 km from the apartment, while Exhibition Center Lugano is 44 km from the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 3.4 km from Piazza Grande Locarno. For added convenience, the property can provide towels and linens for a supplement. Additional in-room amenities include chocolates or cookies. The nearest airport is Milan Malpensa Airport, 105 km from Nuovo Appartamento con Vista!.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Historic property. Great interior design. Popular among couples. Situated in the heart of Ascona’s Old Town, Albergo Antica Posta is only steps away from the promenade at Lago Maggiore and 15 minutes from the beach. Free WiFi is available. Breakfast and dinner are served in the romantic courtyard. This historic Ticino house, built in 1626, offers rooms with a flat-screen TV and a bathroom with hairdryer. In winter, the open fireplace in the restaurant of the Antica Posta provides for a cosy ambiance.Show full description
Holiday Home. Offering a garden and garden view, Casa Franci is located in Ascona, 1.3 km from Golfclub Patriziale Ascona and 4.6 km from Piazza Grande Locarno. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Swiss Miniatur is 50 km from the holiday home. This 2-bedroom holiday home comes with a fully equipped kitchen, a seating area, and a flat-screen TV. Lugano Station is 43 km from the holiday home, while Exhibition Center Lugano is 45 km away. The nearest airport is Milan Malpensa Airport, 106 km from Casa Franci.Show full description
Apartment. Set in Ascona in the Canton of Ticino region, Casa San Remo - Objekt 5000 features a terrace. Featuring mountain and garden views, this apartment also has free WiFi. Lugano Station is 37 km from the apartment and Exhibition Center Lugano is 39 km away. The spacious apartment is located on the ground floor and comes with 2 bedrooms, a TV and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher and an oven. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Piazza Grande Locarno is 1.3 km from the apartment, while Golfclub Patriziale Ascona is 6 km away. The nearest airport is Milan Malpensa Airport, 100 km from Casa San Remo - Objekt 5000.Show full description
Apartment. Boasting a sauna, Ascona: San Carlo ATTIKA is set in Ascona. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The apartment is composed of 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms. The apartment also features an indoor pool and a sauna for guests to relax in. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.6 km from Golfclub Patriziale Ascona. A flat-screen TV is available. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Piazza Grande Locarno is 2.6 km from Ascona: San Carlo ATTIKA, while Lugano Station is 41 km from the property. The nearest airport is Milan Malpensa Airport, 104 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Elegant. Great value. A 7-minute walk from the shore of Lago Maggiore, Hotel Dei Fiori enjoys a central location in Ascona and offers you en-suite rooms with free WiFi, cable TV and a minibar. One parking space on site is guaranteed per room. The Ascona Bus Stop is 500 metres away.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Great location. Set in Ascona, 200 metres from Golfclub Patriziale Ascona, Hotel Arcadia offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. The property is located 4.1 km from Piazza Grande Locarno, 42 km from Lugano Station and 44 km from Exhibition Center Lugano. Free WiFi and a concierge service are offered. At the hotel, all rooms have a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a patio with a mountain view. All guest rooms feature a wardrobe. Guests at Hotel Arcadia will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ascona, like cycling. Swiss Miniatur is 49 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Milan Malpensa Airport, 105 km from Hotel Arcadia.Show full description
Apartment. Just a 3-minute walk from Piazza Ascona and from Lake Maggiore, Studio Fumzi offers and on-site indoor pool, a balcony, a fully equipped kitchenette and a private bathroom and free garage parking. The Barragie Bus Stop is 30 metres away. Agno Airport is located 20 km from the property. The property offers free parking. The next restaurant is 30 metres away and there is a café 100 metres from Studio Fumzi. A supermarket is reachable on foot in 2 minutes.Show full description
Apartment. Featuring garden views, Accogliente appartamento con cucina arredata provides accommodation with a terrace and a patio, around 1.3 km from Golfclub Patriziale Ascona. The property features inner courtyard and quiet street views, and is 2.7 km from Piazza Grande Locarno. This pet-friendly apartment also has free WiFi. The 1-bedroom apartment is equipped with a living room with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with bathrobes. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. The property has an outdoor dining area. The apartment complex has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Lugano Station is 41 km from the apartment, while Exhibition Center Lugano is 43 km away. The nearest airport is Milan Malpensa Airport, 104 km from Accogliente appartamento con cucina arredata.Show full description
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