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 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Eva
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
“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
“Excellent location. Friendly staff. Good sized room that was very clean and well appointed. Would recommend this place to anyone” - Colleen
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
“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
“Very nice accomodation with cozy courtyard and a wonderful host!” - Christian
Germany
“Very clean, cosy, friendly hosts. Simple but very good breakfast. Highly recommended when in Locarno” - Roberts
United Kingdom
“Decor was warm and quirky. Well situated in the old city.” - Familie
Switzerland
“Die Lage ist sehr zentral. Schönes Ambiente. Wir wurden herzlicher Empfang. Zimmer sind sehr sauber und schön Eingerichtet.” - Alexia
Switzerland
“Sehr zuvorkomment und freundlich. Top sauber und Preisleistung unschlagbar!”
Property surroundings
House rules
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.



The fine print
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.