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La Barca Blu

Set on a hill above Locarno, the La Barca Blu hotel overlooks Lake Maggiore and is a 5-minute walk from the funicular to Locarno. Free WiFi is available.


All rooms and the hotel have been renovated in the year 2012. They feature a balcony or a terrace. An LCD TV with satellite channels and a kitchenette, tea- and coffee-making facilities are also provided.


A breakfast basket is placed each morning in front of the rooms and guests can prepare their own breakfast.


Discounted rates for the funicular going to Locarno are offered to guests staying at the La Barca Blu hotel. Further reductions are offered from the cable car to Cardada and the Lido Spa Oasis in Locarno.


Private parking is possible on site at an additional cost. A bus stops right nearby, while the Locarno train station is reachable in 5 km.


The closest restaurant is 50 metres away. The centre of Locarno and Lake Maggiore can be reached in 5 minutes by car. Visconteo Castle is 2 minutes further.