Newly opened since March 2026. AL BOCCALINO, the cozy, family-run bed and breakfast, is located in the heart of Melide in a traditional, old Ticino-style house. Under new management and completely renovated, we are just steps from the lakeside promenade on Lake Lugano. Quiet yet centrally located, we are set back from the main road and only a 5-minute walk from the train station and the famous Swissminiatur. The motorway exit is also just 2 minutes away. Lugano can be reached by car or public transport in 10 minutes. AL BOCCALINO offers nine comfortable guest rooms. Each room has been furnished with great attention to detail, following the principle of "home away from home," creating a unique and welcoming atmosphere. The rooms have a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer, and high-speed Wi-Fi. Some rooms also offer a small sitting area with a sofa and balcony. A fresh, regional breakfast buffet is served every morning at AL BOCCALINO. Free private parking is available on site. Our house is ideal for vacationers, families, and business travelers alike. It's also a perfect starting point for hikes or bike and mountain bike tours. Zudem erhalten unsere Gäste mit dem Ticino-Ticket freie Fahrt im ganzen Kanton Tessin mit den öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln wie Bahn, Bus und Postauto. Unseren Gästen bieten wir Gratis-Parkplätze nur wenige Yard vom Haus entfernt. Check-in 15.00-18.00. Wenn Sie später anreisen, dann rufen Sie uns vorher an oder teilen Sie und dies per Email oder Whats-App mit. Wir haben einen Schlüssel-Safe.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Buffet

  • FREE parking!


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Terry
Germany Germany
Beautiful location and very friendly staff. Great B&B for a stop over.
Yahira
United States United States
I really enjoyed not just staying in Melide but at this BnB as well!! The staff are friendly and the breakfast and coffee were great. The room was clean and had all the amenities I needed. I would definitely stay here again the next time I visit!...
Eglapie
Romania Romania
Wow.... what kind, delightful owners. Room views over the lake. The owners proposed me Ticino ticket which I used and were more than helpful in recommending things to be done. Always open to help.
Kerry
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Comfortable rooms and amazing breakfast with great views of the lake. A selection of bars and restaurants close by.
Amy
United States United States
We loved the hosts and cleanliness ! The location was optimal for walking to the lake and around the beautiful neighborhood.
Rickie
United States United States
Location to bus and quiet. The breakfast was fantastic. Parking available. Unload luggage in front of hotel and move car a couple blocks away in hotel paid parking in the City lot.
Yves
Canada Canada
Very satisfied specially the owners & their friwndly attitude in willing to help us
Andrea
United States United States
Very clean and comfortable. Owner and his wife were super helpful and had useful information for us about the area.
Antonia
Italy Italy
The environment is very calm, staff super friendly and gave us the perfect tips to enjoy our stay. Breakfast was great and the room super comfortable.
Antonio
Spain Spain
Owners super friendly and always helping us with the best options to visit and places to go Very good location

Managed by AL BOCCALINO Bed & Breakfast

Company review score: 9.6Based on 738 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Young, dynamic Spirit always ready to be helpful. Our Boss is collecting old corkscrews from all over the world. Some of them are shown in the Breakfast room. Family style run B&B with personalized interior.

Property info

Small Guest House, off the main road but very central situated. Easy to reach the motorway to Italy. Breakfast room is situated in an old wine cellar with a large fireplace. Quiet Location nearby lake and mountains, ideal for hiking and Relaxing. Good public Transport neaby. Many Restaurants and Pizzerias within Walking distance.

Neighborhood info

Melide is a great place to start hiking. A new boat stop nearby will let you enjoy a Relaxing trip on Lake Lugano. The restructurated Lido invites to enjoy bathing and chill out with friends. A beautiful promenade invites for jogging or to stroll after a long business day or on the road.Nearby Swissminiatur is always worthwhile another visit. Free public Transport all over Ticino for our guests. The motorway Exit 51 brings you quickly back to your Destination.

Languages Spoken

German,English,French,Italian

Area info

Amenities of AL BOCCALINO Bed & Breakfast Melide Lugano Ticino

Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

House rules

AL BOCCALINO Bed & Breakfast Melide Lugano Ticino takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 18:00 and 07:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 2 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
CHF 10 per child, per night
2 years old
Crib upon request
CHF 10 per child, per night
Extra bed upon request
CHF 20 per child, per night
3 - 6 years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 20 per child, per night
7+ years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 30 per person, per night

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No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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 AL BOCCALINO Bed & Breakfast Melide Lugano Ticino of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

License number: Licenza No.2012

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