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Hotel Rio Muralto

3.0 star property
Hotel in Muralto, a quick walk to Piazza Grande

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Front of property
Interior
Superior Double or Twin Room
Staircase

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$304
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug

Explore the area

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1 Via Collegiata, Muralto, 6600
  • Old Town
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Piazza Grande
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Madonna del Sasso
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Double or Twin Room

Comfort Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Cable channels
Desk
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Cable channels
Desk
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room (north side)

Superior Double or Twin Room (north side)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Cable channels
Desk
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Cable channels
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Double or Twin Room

Economy Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Cable channels
Desk
  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Cable channels
Desk
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Muralto

At Hotel Rio Muralto you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Piazza Grande and Madonna del Sasso. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, multilingual staff and luggage storage. Other amenities include a front desk safe, a television in a common area and a lift. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .With a stay at this 3-property class Muralto hotel, you'll be 4.1 km (2.6 mi) from Tenero - Sport Center and 4.2 km (2.6 mi) from Fondazione Monte Verita.

What's nearby

  • Old Town - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Piazza Grande - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Castello Visconteo - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Madonna del Sasso - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Tenero - Sport Center - 5 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Locarno (ZJI-Locarno Train Station) - 2 min walk
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Caffè-panetteria al Porto - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Al Porto Café Lago - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bar Festival - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Antica Osteria Il Malatesta - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Rio Muralto

Hotel in Muralto, a quick walk to Piazza Grande
Hotel Rio Muralto offers its guests a vending machine, multilingual staff, and a front desk safe. Public spaces have free WiFi. Hotel Rio Muralto also features a television in common area and a lift. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star Muralto hotel is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Hotel Rio Muralto offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (CHF 12 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: CHF 15 for adults and CHF 15 for children

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 7:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 4 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.20 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 0.15 per person, per night

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: from approximately CHF 15 for adults and from CHF 15 for children
  • Self-parking fee: CHF 12.00 per night

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child aged 4 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Hotel Garni Rio Muralto
Garni Rio Muralto
Garni Rio
Hotel Garni Rio
Hotel Rio Garni
Hotel Rio Muralto Hotel
Hotel Rio Garni Muralto
Hotel Rio Muralto Muralto
Hotel Rio Muralto Hotel Muralto

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Rio Muralto?

Hotel Rio Muralto offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Rio Muralto?

As of 11 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Rio Muralto on 17 Aug 2025 start from AU$287.87, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hotel Rio Muralto?

Yep, Hotel Rio Muralto has a self car park for CHF 12.00 per night.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Rio Muralto?

The closest beach to Hotel Rio Muralto is Ascona Beach (3.4 km).

Does Hotel Rio Muralto serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet brekkie is on offer daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Rio Muralto?

No, Hotel Rio Muralto does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Rio Muralto?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Rio Muralto?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel Rio Muralto Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 134 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Iwona

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Paring, still have to use stairs with luggage when you park. My morning staff person (Vincent ? 04/25/26; hope that's your name) was absolutely amazing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, clean, close to Old Town—air conditioning! Recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaweria

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay! Will definitely recommend. Rooms were spacious and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Walter

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Breakfast is overpriced for the limited choices (especially no warm food except eggs). Room is clean but the shower room is way too small. Can’t even bend down freely. Descent for a short stay cos of the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Agnieszka, Burr Ridge

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, spacious, clean, light rooms with many amenities. Complementary fruits, coffee and tea in the lobby. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Next to station , the hotel is in a beautiful old house with small but practical room. Perfect service , good bed and tasty breakfast. Excellent quality price relation. Highly reecommended
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent hotel -- clean, friendly, great location

Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Nice hotel , great location, very good service.

nice hotel. very pleasant welcome during check-in. breakfast was OK, compliant to COVID situation. Very good location, minutes of walk from city centre, shops and lake. Room was clean, bed is relatively small. Staff was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really good room and great breakfast. Giacomo from staff was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Antigany, Landstuhl, Germany

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was perfect! It was centrally located, with parking available. The room was large and clean and breakfast was nice. The staff were the absolute BEST part. They were so kind and helpful, I would ABSOLUTELY recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Great location in Locarno for train travel

Great location a few metres from the open plan station of Locarno. All the buses leave to lots of destinations from here too. The hotel is in a large old villa that has recently been cleverly renovated to keep the original villa for reception rooms & stairway. Each room is a large contemporary box located within, with excellent air conditioning & high spec bathroom. The reception is manned between 7-19.00 officially, but there’s often someone around at other times too looking out for you. Your room key acts as swipe card for the outside doors after hours. The bean to cup coffee machine is on whatever the time for hot chocolate, cappuccino, espresso etc, there’s also a sitting area with lots of coffee table magazines to peruse. There’s a table laid out with every leaflet so no need to go to the tourist office. Breakfast is good value & you should go for the included option. Breads, crackers, croissant, cakes, muffins, pastries, local artisan honey & jams, yoghurts, bürcher muesli, fruit salad, ham, salami, cheeses, boiled eggs cooked to order, fresh fruit bowl, orange, grapefruit & multivit juices. Across the road at the station there’s a convenience store that’s reasonably priced & open early to late.It’s 5 mins walk down to Piazza Grande and the old town, and less to the waterfront. In the room there’s a small safe, hairdryer, plenty of space. I would say the only thing lacking for me in my single room would be a socket close to the bed to charge my phone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

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

Perfect location and comfort

Great place to stay right by the train station, it cannot get more convenient than that! Beautiful modern rooms and very nice breakfast :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL

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

Perto de tudo. Fácil de chegar

Ótima localização. Bom café da manhã. Quarto bem grande, confortável e silencioso. O banheiro é estranho, chuveiro apertado e o box do meu chuveiro estava quebrado
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Roland

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unterkunft direkt am Bhf Locarno. Grosse, saubere Suite (zwei Erwachsene, zwei Kinder) ohne Verstauungsmöglichkeiten. Tolle Lage, zuvorkommendes Personal an der Reception, durchgehend kostenlos Kaffee, Frühstück klein aber ok Wir kommen gerne wieder zurück.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heinz

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr aufmerksame und freundliche Gastgeber!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Heinz

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gutes Frühstück ab 7 Uhr morgens - ideal zum wandern
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johannes

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

Eine Reise wert

Ein Bijou vor allem die Superior Zimmer im 1. Stock
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin Günter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

grazia

Colazione un po' scarsa
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oskar

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theres

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
schöner aufenthalt
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024