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Ascona – Lake & river

Lake & river · No. 11 in Switzerland

Boutique hotels in Ascona

Ascona is a small lakeside town on Lake Maggiore with a pastel waterfront and some of Ticino's best hotels.

Handpicked boutique hotels

Where to stay in Ascona

Ascona sits on a quiet bay of Lake Maggiore, with a car-free waterfront lined with cafés and pastel houses. It has a long history as an artists' retreat, and its mild climate allows palms and camellias.

Where to stay

Hotels cluster along the lake and in the old town, with others set in gardens a short walk away. Locarno, next door, is the main transport hub.

Good to know

The boat to the Brissago Islands' botanical garden leaves from the quay. Spring and early autumn are the best seasons.

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Questions about Ascona

How many boutique hotels are there in Ascona?

We list 3 boutique hotels in Ascona, including Castello del Sole, Hotel Eden Roc and Hotel Giardino Ascona.