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Hotel Funicolare

Hotel near Lake Lugano in Alta Valle Intelvi

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Bar (on property)
Standard Room | Terrace/patio
Family Suite | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Front of property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Viale Guglielmo Poletti 30, Alta Valle Intelvi, CO, 22024
  • Place, Lanzo d'Intelvi Church
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Lugano
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Villa del Balbianello
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Airport, Milan (MXP-Malpensa Intl.)
    ‪83 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Quadruple Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Family Quadruple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Partial Lake View | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Partial Lake View

  • 258 sq ft
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Lake View | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Premier Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Lake View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 26 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Family Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Lanzo d'Intelvi

In Alta Valle Intelvi .At this Alta Valle Intelvi hotel, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Lanzo Golf Club and 6 miles (10 km) of Intelvi Valley. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Tower of Osteno-Claino and Pigra Cable Car.

What's nearby

  • Lanzo d'Intelvi Church - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Lake Lugano - 21 min drive - 10.8 miles
  • Villa del Balbianello - 40 min drive - 12.5 miles
  • Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station - 40 min drive - 19.7 miles
  • Palazzo dei Congressi - 41 min drive - 20.4 miles

Getting around

  • Melide Station - 18 min drive
  • Lugano Funicular Station - 23 min drive
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Affresco Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪La Tenda Rossa - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cristal Domino - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪simona baila snack bar - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Il Buon Gusto - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Hotel Funicolare

Hotel near Lake Lugano in Alta Valle Intelvi
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.
  • 35 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Elevator
  • Dining venue
Hotel Funicolare offers 35 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps).

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 15 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Elevator (28 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (35 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Weight limit: 22 lbs per pet
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: EUR 20 per accommodation

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 15 for adults and EUR 10 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash.

Property Registration Number IT039007B100000000, 123456-ABC-BV123

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Hotel Funicolare
Hotel Funicolare Hotel
Hotel Funicolare Alta Valle Intelvi
Hotel Funicolare Hotel Alta Valle Intelvi

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Funicolare to the airport?

Hotel Funicolare is 16 mi (49-min drive) away from the Lugano (LUG-Agno) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Funicolare have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Funicolare .

How close is Hotel Funicolare to the beach?

This hotel is 10.1 mi (34-min drive) from Lido di Campione and 10.4 mi (34-min drive) from Argegno Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Funicolare offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Funicolare , but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 15 for adults and EUR 10 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Funicolare ?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casinò di Campione (22-min drive) and Casino Lugano (25-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Funicolare ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Hotel Funicolare ?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Funicolare have a pool?

Hotel Funicolare does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Funicolare have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel Funicolare have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Funicolare to downtown Alta Valle Intelvi?

Hotel Funicolare is 1 mi away from Lanzo d'Intelvi.

Hotel Funicolare Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 119 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff woke me up at my last night because they had a confusion with the rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Views are incredible, warm, friendly and welcoming, just what you need on a road trip 👌
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jalila

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recently stayed at this hotel overlooking Lake Lugano, and I have to say—the view is absolutely breathtaking. Waking up each morning to the shimmering lake and surrounding mountains was truly unforgettable. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, always ready to help with a smile. The breakfast was also quite good, with a nice variety of options to start the day right. One thing to keep in mind: the hotel is located at the top of a mountain, which makes for the amazing views, but also means you’ll need to navigate a steep drive to get there. Avoid taking Valmara Road if possible—it's very steep, narrow, and quite challenging to drive, especially if you're not used to mountain roads. Overall, a fantastic stay with scenery and service that make the climb worth it—just plan your route carefully!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamshid

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely old hotel. Amazing views. Good breakfast. Helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful area. Amazing view from our balcony. Good shower. Comfy bed. Had a good meal at the restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fab views, very interesting place. We would stay again. Great funs drive through the hairpins to get to the place!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

charalampos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Sat nav took us through a very narrow but exciting route from the Swiss side but the majestic views of the lake were rewarding . It is an older hotel but rooms are spacious and clean. Very helpful and friendly staff,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming hotel which has it's quirks but that's all part of the experience with fantastic staff who made us feel very welcome and satisfied. The view was fabulous and the food was terrific and the staff were brilliant. The road up to the hotel is not for the faint hearted (Strada da Valmara) so take their advice on how to reach the property if you are not very confident with mountain roads.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stabbo on tour.

Only a stop over on way to como but was very pleased with my choice as were our friends as I do all the hotel bookings for our rd trips. Only one issue no kettle in room and as I’m an early riser I do like a coffee or two to start my day apart from that no issues.
Great view 3rd floor.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The USP of this property is the amazing view down to Lago di Lugano across into Switzerland. There is also the interesting story about the old funicular railway to the rear of the hotel which closed in 1977 but may be refurbished and reinstated if funds can be secured. It is a rural location, about 20 mins walk from the nearby town of Lanzo d'Intelvi and the bus service from Como drops you about 400m from the hotel reception if you aren't driving. Rooms were not air conditioned but you do get a oscillating fan! Get a room with a view and you won't be disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisaveta

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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joaquim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing stay in a fantastic renovated hotel. Delicious dinner and warm service We highly recommend the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Avery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super accommodating. We booked last minute because another hotel booking fell through & upon checking in we were upgraded to a lake view room. Mohammed at the restaurant was very good to us.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
When we arrived at the Hotel Funicolare we were greeted with a breathtaking view & this really is one of the hotel's best features. We were also pleasantly suprised to be given a family room (which we had booked) which was actually 2 rooms that were adjoining giving us lots of space, 2 bathrooms and 3 balconies. The rooms had, I believe, just been renovated and they were very charming and clean as were the stairs and entry area. There were a few niggles though. The lights in the hallway were on a sensor and timer and so if you were entering the hallway from your room, it was pitch black until you were within range of the sensor. Now for the worse bit, the restaurant! Breakfast was wonderful with amazing croissants and everything else was yummy! However, I was not impressed with the evening service. First of all, the pizza oven was not working for the 2 nights we were there which made up for 70% of the menu. When we requested one of the 6 other choices we were told that that wasn't available and the wine I wanted wasn't available either. What we did get that night was pretty good. The 2nd night (Wednesday) was so busy and they just couldn't cope, service was slow, there was no 'sorry', there were people walking away because pizza wasn't available. When my Spaghetti alle Vongole finally arrived it was nothing special and hardly had any sauce, I could have done better myself at home! Very disappointing and really put a dampner on what would've been an amazing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abhinav

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outstanding location

Outsanding and unique property. The views are stunning and breakfast is great. We were worried that it will be hot at night with no AC. It is higher up aka cooler at nights anyways so had no issues there (they have strong fans anyways). Super friendly staff and amazing ambience. Rustic and unique - definitely returning!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelos

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

UY

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

IRINA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has an amazing view. Also has a big parking lot. We had a good breakfast. The staff was very friendly and helpful.The room was clean and comfortable. Only one thing we wished to have is A/C.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had an amazing 6-day stay at Hotel Funicolare. The family suite provided to us was spacious, clean, and very comfortable. The location is excellent — just a short drive to both Lake Como and Lugano. The views from our rooms were absolutely breathtaking. The staff was friendly, courteous, and always helpful. We also enjoyed the good breakfast each morning. We look forward to returning to this hotel in the near future. Sharing a photo of the beautiful view from each room!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views and beautiful place!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fedor

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025