Garni Giacometti

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Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Excellent location!

9.8

About this property

Located 600 metres from the waterfront at Lake Maggiore, the family-run Garni Giacometti offers rooms with antique furniture and free WiFi. It features a beautiful courtyard too. Every room at the Garni Giacometti Hotel features unique decoration and designs. Most of the rooms feature private bathroom facilities and some have a private balcony with views to a neighbouring square. Breakfast is available and in the summertime it is served in the courtyard. Garni Giacometti Hotel is located just 300 metres from Piazza Grande Square. The cable car to the Madonna del Sasso church is only 700 metres from the hotel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Situated in the best rated area in Locarno, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8

Breakfast info

Continental, Italian

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Guests who stayed here loved

Eva
Germany Germany
“This unique little hotel is located in the old part of Locano. While close to the train station, the main square, and Lago Maggiore, our room was very quiet. The historical house has been carefully renovated and is a special experience in itself....”
Cate
Switzerland Switzerland
“Excellent location. Friendly staff. Good sized room that was very clean and well appointed. Would recommend this place to anyone”
Colleen
Australia Australia
“Artistic decor, relaxed vibe, the garden courtyard is lovely. Breakfast delicious, good location in Locarno within the old city. Close to nice local restaurants for dinner - excellent galleries nearby.”
Andrea
Austria Austria
“Herr Giacometti war sehr nett. Die Lage war super.”
Florida87
Switzerland Switzerland
“Accueil chaleureux et serviable. Proche de la grande place. Calme. Courette intérieur pleine de charme. Bon petit déjeuner.”
Christa
Germany Germany
“Die Lage war perfekt, nicht weit vom Zentrum und Bahnhof entfernt. Wir wurden herzlich von Herrn Giagometti begrüßt, und haben jeden Tag nützliche Tips für Sehenswürdigkeiten und Restaurants bekommen. Das Frühstück war sehr reichhaltig und...”
Nicole
Switzerland Switzerland
“Die Unterkunft liegt nahe an der Piazza Grande im Zentrum, aber sehr ruhig gelegen. Eine Unterkunft mit Charme und einem kleinen Innenhof. Ansprechendes Frühstück mit superfrischem Brot. Sehr saubere Zimmer. Sehr netter, freundlicher Kontakt....”
Familie
Switzerland Switzerland
“Die Lage ist sehr zentral. Schönes Ambiente. Wir wurden herzlicher Empfang. Zimmer sind sehr sauber und schön Eingerichtet.”
Alexia
Switzerland Switzerland
“Sehr zuvorkomment und freundlich. Top sauber und Preisleistung unschlagbar!”
Helga
Switzerland Switzerland
“Die perfekte Lage in der Altstadt, die Gastgeber, der freundliche Empfang, das feine Frühstück”

Property surroundings

Facilities of Garni Giacometti

Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

House rules

Garni Giacometti takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:30 to 10:00
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 older than 10 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 20:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that check-in outside reception opening hours is only possible upon prior confirmation by the property. A surcharge may apply.

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 check-in on Sunday is only possible between 12:00 and 18:00 and only upon prior confirmation from the property.

Please inform Garni Giacometti 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.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 07:00:00.