Hotel Rio Muralto

3.0 star property
Hotel in Muralto, 9-minute walk to Piazza Grande

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Interior
Staircase
Front of property
Superior Double or Twin Room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$256
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec

Explore the area

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

Room options

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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
Laptop workspace
  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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
Laptop workspace
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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
Laptop workspace
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Junior Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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
Laptop workspace
  • 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

  • ‪Al Porto Café Lago - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Al Porto - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Svizzero - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪La Palma Au Lac - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Oldrati - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Rio Muralto

Hotel in Muralto, 9-minute 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.

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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 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Rio Muralto on 3 Dec 2025 start from AU$239.27, 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.