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Description
Features
Free Breakfast
Kitchen
Lockers
BBQ
TV
Washing Machine (laundry)
Travel information provided
Currency Exchange
Ratings & Comments
5 Ratings
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Comment by Jude Rene Montarsi, Italian/USA
July 2009
The finest hostel I've ever visited! The family and staff who operate this hostel are "first class" professionals. It really a place that operates in the tradition of what hostels were meant to be. They are great at accommodating older, single travelers like me. It's a great mix of families, young travelers, and the occasional old farts like me. The hostel sits on a lovely bluff overlooking the Lake Lugano and the mountains around the lake. In the mornings you can see deer in grazing in the on the grounds around the property. It is a five-minute bus ride to or from the train station only five stops. You can be in the Center of Lugano in eight minutes by bus or fanicular. The breakfast (from an American's perspective) is delicious and healthy! The last time (a few years ago) when I was there, they had Internet access. I hope they will have Wi-Fi on the property by my next visit (which I hope will be soon). It is a peaceful place to relax, swim, contemplate nature, and lively enough for good socialization and conversation with other hostelers. Hope they have space for me this year!
Comment by A.Argent, Canadian
April 2009
Excellent We had our own little room, clean and super cute! The grounds were very nice. Lawn chairs, patios, bocce ball, and a small pool. a great place to relax. Good breakfast, nice staff, quiet. Perfect for families, individuals, and couples on a budget but with an eye for quality. I enjoyed my stay and I'm generally suspicious of hostels!
Comment by hosteller ch, it, swe, fi, dk
July 2006
Hostel has a pool. Staff is very friendly (let me do my laundry for free). Breakfast good. Pretty far away from everything but the public transportation is decent enough.
Comment by Kevin
July 2006
The hostel part of the hotel is in the basement. The shower is good, the staff was friendly, and the beds were comfortable. For the price, it was perfect. It's a couple hundred yards from the train station, so it's very easily accessible.
Comment by d
April 2005
This is a beautiful, beautiful hostel. Easy to get to (possible to walk or take a quick bus ride), helpful staff (who speak perfect English, Italian, and German), good breakfast (though it is an extra 8 francs), clean rooms and bathrooms. I enjoyed my stay in this gorgeous city and hostel.
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5 Ratings
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