Daily from 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
(Please inform us in advance if you plan to arrive later.)
Hotel Stella is located in Orselina, above Locarno, with a panoramic view of Lake Maggiore. To get here, travel via Locarno, from where a well-signposted road leads to Orselina. You can reach us by public transport by bus or funicular. For questions about directions, reservations or special requests, please contact our team.
Hotel Stella is located above Locarno in a quiet, elevated position. Depending on how you are traveling, please follow the instructions below. If you need help, our team is happy to assist you.
Hotel Stella is easily accessible by car and is well signposted.
Parking spaces on site are limited please reserve in advance
Outdoor parking: CHF 12 per night
Garage parking: CHF 19 per night
Parking along the main road:
A hotel parking permit is available for CHF 6 per night
Please reserve a parking space for electric vehicles in advance.
Charging fees:
– Hybrid vehicle: CHF 8
– Electric vehicle: CHF 15
Public transport is the most convenient and comfortable way to get to the hotel without traffic jams.
From Locarno train station (Stazione)
Take bus line 3 or 4 in the direction of Orselina / Brione s. Minusio
Stop: Clinica Santa Croce
The bus stop is directly opposite the hotel (approx. 80 m)
Bus connections run almost every 15 minutes
Recommended option when traveling with luggage
From Locarno train station, walk a few minutes to the lower funicular station
Take the funicular to Orselina Madonna del Sasso Travel time: approx. 4–6 minutes
From the upper station it is a 9-minute walk to the hotel
Steep ascent along the main road
Not recommended for guests with heavy luggage or limited mobility
The funicular runs approximately every 30 minutes
Walking time: approx. 45–60 minutes
Significant difference in altitude
Many stairs along the way
Not recommended with luggage
Only suitable for very fit guests who are deliberately looking for a physical challenge
