Garni Giacometti

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Scored 8.8
Rated excellent

Excellent location!

9.8

Property highlights

About this property

Located 1969 feet 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 neighboring square. Breakfast is available and in the summertime it is served in the courtyard. Garni Giacometti Hotel is located just 984 feet from Piazza Grande Square. The cable car to the Madonna del Sasso church is only 2297 feet from the hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Located in the top-rated area in Locarno, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Italian

Availability

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Guests who stayed here loved

Kathryn
United States United States
“Wonderful location in the heart of the old town Locarno. Restaurants and grocery store were right out the door. Extremely friendly hosts; even arranged a taxi for me which was appreciated.”
Karen
United States United States
“Garni Giacometti is a small, family owned BnB. We loved staying as a “local” in Locarno. Amazing historic 3-4 guest room family building. Hosts are very nice & accommodating. In the center of old town with a charming courtyard.”
Grant
Switzerland Switzerland
“Really great location in the old city of Locarno, close to Piazza Grande, shopping, and restaurants. Quiet street. Piazza Castello bus stop is nearby. Pretty courtyard. Friendly owner. Very clean. Simple but comfortable. The add-on breakfast was...”
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....”
Pleece
Australia Australia
“The hotel is located in the old town near the Piazza Grande. There are plenty of restaurants and a supermarket nearby. It takes less than 15 minutes to walk to the lake or the station and the nearest bus stop is about 5 minutes away. The owner is...”
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.”
Carmen
Switzerland Switzerland
“The location is perfect right in the old city. The owner of the B&B was very kind and helpful and we had a nice time. The room had also a nice little balcony to enjoy evenings.”
Yvette
Netherlands Netherlands
“Very nice accomodation with cozy courtyard and a wonderful host!”
Christian
Germany Germany
“Very clean, cosy, friendly hosts. Simple but very good breakfast. Highly recommended when in Locarno”

Area info

House rules

Garni Giacometti takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 10 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 8:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-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 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.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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