Casa Franceschini

Via Eco 13, Orselina, 6644 Locarno, Switzerland – Excellent location - show map – Railway access

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.5/10! <small>(score from <b>143</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
a table and two chairs on a porch with a table at Casa Franceschini in Locarno
a living room with a table and a large window at Casa Franceschini in Locarno
Gallery image of Casa Franceschini in Locarno
a bedroom with a bed with blue sheets and a window at Casa Franceschini in Locarno
+30 photos

Casa Franceschini

Lock in a great price for Casa Franceschini - rated 9.2 by recent guests.

to get started.

Lock in a great price for Casa Franceschini - rated 9.2 by recent guests. to get started.
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
143 reviews
  • Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • City view
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
    In all areas • 404 Mbps
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
Reliable info:
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Offering lake views, Casa Franceschini is set in the Orselina district of Locarno, 1.8 km from Piazza Grande Locarno and 8.3 km from Golfclub Patriziale Ascona. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The apartment has private entrance. The apartment provides guests with a terrace, mountain views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer. A toaster, a fridge and stovetop are also featured, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the apartment complex, the units are equipped with bed linen and towels. A minimarket is available at the apartment. For guests with children, the apartment offers babysitting service. If you would like to discover the area, skiing, cycling and hiking are possible in the surroundings and Casa Franceschini can arrange a ski equipment rental service. Lugano Station is 39 km from the accommodation, while Exhibition Center Lugano is 41 km away. The nearest airport is Milan Malpensa Airport, 102 km from Casa Franceschini.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Locarno, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

—
Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
2 single beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Locarno
Select topics to read reviews:

Guests who stayed here loved

  • Amy
    United States United States
    “This place was very comfortable with beautiful views! It was rainy part of the time but we had plenty of room for the four of us, with a comfortable couch in the living room and a table to play cards. The view from the deck, which also had a...”
  • Garry
    Australia Australia
    “The apartment was very clean and fully self contained. The view was to die for and public transport was easy accessible. The host even picked us up from the bus stop.House was uphill 100 metres, but drove us up with our luggage.”
  • Giorgio
    Italy Italy
    “The host is super. The house was real house, not a cheap made B&B house for rent. I respect the works they put in the house. The view was spectacular. The location is just wonderful in a small town above Locarno. They have parks, and a grocery...”
  • Juliana
    Malaysia Malaysia
    “the location is on top of the hill overlooking the lake Maggiore. The host, Ms Franceschini and her husband are very accommodating and have done their best to help out especially when we have issues with our universal adaptor. They also allow us...”
  • Margaret
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Met at the property by the lovely owners who live downstairs. They were really helpful and allowed us the use of their washing, drying and ironing room in the basement. They made us feel very welcome during our stay . Apartment is bright and...”
  • Gabriela
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “we loved it here and Orselina. high up over Locarno. The stay was perfect for us and had everything we needed. we stayed 4 nights. 😄🔆”
  • Cynthia
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Gastvrij ontvangen. Het appartement is van alle gemakken voorzien, heeft goede bedden, is schoon en heeft een prachtig uitzicht.”
  • Birkenzeisig
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “Sehr schöne Ferienwohnung in Orselina mit Blick auf den Lago Maggiore. Die Ferienwohnung war sehr sauber und bietet alles, war für einen angenehmen Aufenthalt nötig ist. Eine grosse Terrasse rundet das Angebot ab. Gleich um die Ecke gibt es einen...”
  • Bettina
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “Einfach perfekte Lage, wunderschöne Wohnung, sehr sauber und sehr nette Vermieter, gerne wieder”
  • Kern
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “Die Wohnung ist sehr hell, sonnig, gross und bietet eine wunderschöne Aussicht auf den Lago Maggiore, die Berge und die Kirche des Dorfes. Sie war sehr sauber. Die Küche ist mit allem ausgestattet, was es zum selber Kochen braucht, was wir sehr...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days

  • Hello. We will stay in Locarno from 7-9th Oct. We would be 5 people altogether, would your 4 people room fit in 5 people, as it seems there are 5 bed

    It's ok. In the living room you have a possibility for the fiftht person. There is a sofa bed. Best regards
    Answered on 29 September 2022

  • Do you have an apartment for 2 pax with lake view? I want to book for 3 nights 6-9 September.

    Yes, I have the little apartment with garden free.
    Answered on 12 May 2023

  • Hi, Do you get the Ticino card with the stay please?

    I'm sorry, but the Ticino Card is only for Hotels and Camping Places available. For the apartments there is an app to download where you can have discounts of 10%, 20% or 30% on different services. Best regards E. Franceschini
    Answered on 6 April 2023

Property surroundings

Facilities of Casa Franceschini
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    Fast free WiFi 404 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Tumble dryer
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Cable channels
    • Satellite channels
    • CD player
    • Radio
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Sofa bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Private entrance
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Barbecue
    • Balcony
    • Terrace
    Food & Drink
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Archery
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Walking tours
    • Temporary art galleries
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Ski equipment hire on site
    • Ski school
      Additional charge
    • Mini golf
      Additional charge
    • Horse riding
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Diving
      Additional charge
    • Bowling
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Cycling
      Off-site
    • Hiking
    • Windsurfing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Billiards
      Additional charge
    • Skiing
    • Fishing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
      Additional charge
    • Tennis court
      Additional chargeOff-site
    Outdoor & View
    • City view
    • Landmark view
    • Mountain view
    • Garden view
    • Lake view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Private apartment in building
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Babysitting/child services
    Business facilities
    • Fax/photocopying
    Shops
    • Minimarket on site
    • Barber/beauty shop
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    Safety & security
    • CCTV outside property
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    Languages spoken
    • German
    • English
    • French
    • Italian

    House rules
    Casa Franceschini takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 20:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 08:00 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 15 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Casa Franceschini 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 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    License number: NL - 00005301 / NL - 00005302

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Casa Franceschini

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Casa Franceschini on this page.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Casa Franceschini on this page.

    • Check-in at Casa Franceschini is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Casa Franceschini (subject to availability). These have:

      • 1 bedroom
      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, Casa Franceschini is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Casa Franceschini is 0.8 miles from the centre of Locarno. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Casa Franceschini may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Casa Franceschini (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

      • 2 guests
      • 4 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Casa Franceschini offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Billiards
      • Skiing
      • Bowling
      • Diving
      • Tennis court
      • Fishing
      • Mini golf
      • Windsurfing
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Temporary art galleries
      • Walking tours
      • Horse riding
      • Archery