Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.4
  • Pets allowed
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safety deposit box
  • Luggage storage
  • Heating

Cheapest option at this property for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Studio with Kitchenette
Price for:
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
Entire studio
Beds: 2 single beds , 1 double bed
Free cot available on request
Free stay for your child
Partially refundable
Pay online
Breakfast included
We have 1 left
US$278 per night
Original price
US$980.52
Late Escape Deal
- US$147.08
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$833.44
US$278 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
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The Hotel Acquarello is located in the Old Town of Lugano, right at the lower terminus of the funicular connecting the centre to the main railway station. Renovated in 2014, all rooms feature air conditioning. Some rooms have a balcony and offer views over the roofs of Lugano. The multi-lingual staff is happy to give you recommendations about what to see and do in Lugano. Express breakfast is available in the lobby. Lake Lugano can be reached within a 5-minute walk and many shops and restaurants can be found in the immediate surroundings of the Acquarello hotel as well.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Free cot available on request
Swiss Quality Hotels
Hotel chain/brand
Swiss Quality Hotels

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Situated in the real heart of Lugano, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

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Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Studio with Kitchenette
Price for:
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
Entire studio
Beds: 2 single beds , 1 double bed
Free cot available on request
Free stay for your child
Partially refundable
Pay online
Breakfast included
We have 1 left
US$278 per night
Original price
US$980.52
Late Escape Deal
- US$147.08
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$833.44
US$278 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Reserve
You won't be charged yet
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Studio with Kitchenette
Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child
  • 2 single beds and
  • 1 double bed
Free cot available on request
Entire studio
315 feet²
Private kitchenette
Ensuite bathroom
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Coffee machine
Free WiFi
  • Safety deposit box
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Socket near the bed
  • TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Telephone
  • Radio
  • Microwave
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchenette
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Wake-up service
  • Alarm clock
  • Stovetop
  • Clothes rack
  • Fold-up bed
  • Toilet paper
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$278 per night
Original price
US$980.52
Late Escape Deal
- US$147.08
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$833.44
US$278 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
15% off
15% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Excluded: CHF 5.45 City tax per person per night, 3.8 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Partially refundable
  • Pay online
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    We have 1 left
  • Free stay for your child
Standard Twin Room
We have 2 left
  • 2 single beds
Free cot available on request
Room
183 feet²
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Coffee machine
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$236 per night
Price US$708
Excluded: CHF 5.45 City tax per person per night, 3.8 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Partially refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$176 per night
Price US$527
Excluded: CHF 5.45 City tax per person per night, 3.8 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Partially refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
  • Free stay for your child
  • You won't be charged yet
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Guests who stayed here loved

Ali
Egypt Egypt
“In the heart of lugano old town, train direct in 2 minutes from train station to the hotel, nice and helpful stuff, delicious breakfast and super clean comfortable Spacious rooms”
Clare
Switzerland Switzerland
“Location was perfect and the staff could not have been more helpful, including providing ticket for public transport, suggestions on where to go for a boat trip and a recommendation for dinner”
Adrian
Canada Canada
“Close proximity to train station and short walk to Lugano waterfront. Staff and breakfast very good.”
Beverly
Switzerland Switzerland
“Absolutely clean good-smelling. Most helpful, friendly staff. Room space, even for 2 persons. Great simple breakfast”
Joanne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location, close to the train station and the city and lake. The reception staff were all friendly. Room was bigger than many at this price point, and everything was clean and well maintained. It was great to have air con, and having a fridge...”
Craig
Canada Canada
“Staff was very friendly, remembered my birthday and provided a gift, accommodated my laundry request and in general made it a very comfortable stay. I will certainly stay there again on my next trip to Lugano.”
Linda
Germany Germany
“Nice room with a balcony, good breakfast, friendly staff. Great location if coming by train.”
Elizabeth
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Comfortable, spacious room in central Lugano. Good value.”
Harald
Germany Germany
“Very good breakfast, nice and clean rooms, great location close to the lake, the sauna (1hr for 15 CHF) and the excellent storage room for the bicycles (incl all Equipment you can imagine to fix your bike.”
Vera
Croatia Croatia
“Everything is very beautiful, raffined and leggiero :) Breakfast, details of decoration in the room, incredibly good location (beautiful shops in vicinity :) ), and a calm night inspite of its position on a square of the town's centre. I even...”

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House rules

Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform the hotel if you are travelling with children and include their age.Please note that the Hotel is situated 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 travelling 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 Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

License number: 220