Situated in the heart of Ascona’s Old Town, Albergo Antica Posta is only steps away from the promenade at Lago Maggiore and 15 minutes from the beach. Free WiFi is available. This historic Ticino house, built in 1626, offers rooms with a flat-screen TV and a bathroom with hairdryer. Breakfast and dinner are served in the romantic courtyard. In winter, the open fireplace in the restaurant of the Antica Posta provides for a cosy ambiance.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Ascona, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6

Breakfast info

Continental, Italian, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.0
High score for Ascona
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Barbara
    Australia Australia
    Giada, Ivana and staff were exceptionally friendly, professional and helpful! The room was well appointed and hotel located right in the old town, minutes from the square, restaurants and shopping (and the welcome drink was sure appreciated!)...
  • Helene
    France France
    Beautiful hotel with charm, a wonderful outdoor patio, incredibly nice hosts, delicious breakfast. I like the authenticity of the old post and the perfect location.
  • Miguel
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Great location, excellent breakfast and very friendly service!
  • Stephan
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The staff was extremely friendly and had super service. Everything was easy and well taken care of.
  • Kellen
    Australia Australia
    Staff were very friendly from the get go. We were given a free drink each to enjoy in the very nice courtyard, as well as a very generous breakfast buffet. The room was spacious, and the location was great.
  • Priya
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was perfect. A beautiful b&b so quaint and pretty. Breakfast was to a high standard. Giada on reception was so lovely. I didn't catch the other lady's name at breakfast but she was equally as lovely. I booked a standard room. It had...
  • Pia
    Australia Australia
    Small & friendly, exceptional position and friendly accomodating staff. The restaurant was fantastic with a wonderful 1600s authentic room and the food was the best we had in Ascona.
  • Christian
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Easy and relaxed check-in/check-out procedure. Even in off-season (almost no guests) everything felt cozy and inviting. Staff extremely friendly and helpful. Free welcome drinks in the bar at the sister property. (they also do amazing...
  • Laura
    Germany Germany
    The staff was exceptionally nice and breakfast was very rich an tasty!
  • Tatiana
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Excellent location, 5 min to the bus, the lake site just over the corner, but yet a quiet location. We were there at the time of jazz festival and still good to sleep. Very good breakfast, Very friendly staff. Good ambiance in the old building. We...

Property questions and answers
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  • Can I park there?

    Dear guest, thank you for your request. We do not have private parking spaces, via the parkingpay.ch app you can get a discount of 6 CHF for the "Autosilo Comunale Centro". We can give you all the details in your booking. Best regards.
    Answered on 17 October 2024

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Ristorante Antica Posta
    • Cuisine
      Italian • Seafood • Local • European • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Boutique-Hotel Antica Posta
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
Reception services
  • Lockers
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Minimarket on site
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Italian

House rules
Boutique-Hotel Antica Posta takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
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 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 25 per child, per night
Cot upon request
CHF 15 per child, per night
4 - 7 years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 50 per child, per night
8 - 14 years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 70 per child, per night

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.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestro Cash is not accepted

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

Albergo Antica Posta is located in the pedestrian area of Ascona. When arriving by car and you reach Ascona, drive all straight until the post office. There, you will find two plugs designating the pedestrian area. Press on the white button and announce yourself as a hotel guest. The police will let you drive through.The hotel is located about 200 meters from there, on the left hand side, just after the boutique of Farfalla. It is a green house with two olive trees.

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.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about Boutique-Hotel Antica Posta

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

  • Boutique-Hotel Antica Posta has 1 restaurant:

    • Ristorante Antica Posta

  • Boutique-Hotel Antica Posta offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Mini golf
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Horse riding
    • Water sport facilities on site

  • Check-in at Boutique-Hotel Antica Posta is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Guests staying at Boutique-Hotel Antica Posta can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Italian
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet

  • Room options at Boutique-Hotel Antica Posta include:

    • Double
    • Apartment
    • Family

  • Boutique-Hotel Antica Posta is 850 yards from the centre of Ascona. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.