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About this property
Completely renovated in 2013, Hotel Rio Muralto is located in front of the train station, 1-minute walk distance from all alle the public transport and the funicular to the Madonna del Sasso. The property is 650m away from Piazza Grande and 450m from Locarno harbor. The hotel occupies a 19th-century villa, with air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi, soundproof windows, private bathroom, flat-screen TV, minibar and paid outdoor parking. A secure storage room to leave the bikes is available at the ground floor. The Gerre di Losone golf course and the Patriziale Ascona golf club are 2 km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Henning
Denmark
“Fantastisk god service in reception Coffee free is perfect” - Gregor
United Kingdom
“Great location for the old town. Good sized rooms. Very friendly staff who were really accommodating and helpful.” - Alison
United Kingdom
“Loaction. Good value bearing in mind that Switzerland is expensive. Charming staff.” - Emma
United Kingdom
“Location was amazing, exactly what it says on the tin. Staff were amazing and highly recommend the breakfast too! The staff couldn’t do enough for you, going above & beyond. When I’m next seeing family in Locarno I will definitely book to stay...” - Phil
United Kingdom
“Excellent location, Room very comfortable and clean. Staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Breakfast was sufficient and good quality but could have offered other hot choices rather than just soft or hard boiled eggs, Perhaps add scrambled...” - Janani
India
“Great location. Very helpful and friendly staff. Spacious room and modern bathroom. Overall, we loved our stay at Albergo Rio Garni.” - Paulino
Brazil
“Excellent location, excellent modernized facilities. Staff and owner extremely nice and helpful. Great cost benefit.” - Pam
Portugal
“Although our room was on a busy road and right opposite the main railway station it was exceptionally quiet when the doors were closed.” - Omar
Switzerland
“Excellent location, just next to the train station (but the noise levels are totally fine). The staff were also very friendly and helpful. I would certainly stay here again.” - Bencio
United Kingdom
“Excellent location, Room very comfortable, Cleanliness top, Courtesy and friendliness of all the staff excellent.”
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House rules
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
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.



The fine print
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 inform Hotel Rio Muralto 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.