Conca Bella
Boutique Hotel & Wine Experience

The First Wine Hotel Ticino

"Wine, Food, Nature.

Discover the calm rhythm
of Ticino"

The Conca Bella Boutique Hotel & Wine Experience, run by the Montereale family for over 40 years, is the first“Wine Hotel”in Ticino.
A wine cellar with more than 1,000 labels, guest rooms and common areas renovated with a wine-themed design, and close collaboration with the region’s leading wineries are the key elements ofan authentic food and wine experience.  
Situated in a quiet and sunny location, Vacallo is the ideal place to enjoy a 360° “wine” experience, discover the Muggio Valley, Monte Generoso, and the magnificent Mendrisiotto region, as well as the nearby lakes of Lugano and Como.
The recently renovated restaurant offers cuisine inspired by Italian and Ticino traditions. In the cozy Wine Lounge, you can enjoy a glass of fine wine paired with tapas and unique Flammkuchen.
An excellent wine bar is available for private or corporate events, and a café-bar with a small terrace lets you savor a good cup of coffee and a slice of homemade cake.

• Family atmosphere since 1984

• Set in a typical Ticino village a stone's throw from Lake Lugano and Como.

• One of the best-stocked wine shops in Canton Ticino with about 4,000 bottles and 1,100 labels.

• 360° "wine" experiencewith the possibility of visiting the most famous wineries in the area.

• Recognized restaurant in the area, offering a regional and quality cuisine

• Coffee bars e wine lounge

• Ideal location for visiting the main tourist attractions in Mendrisiotto

• Bike Friendly: hotel equipped and set within an area with more than 300 km of trails suitable for all abilities.

ll Conca Bella Boutique Hotel & Wine Experience and its staff look forward to welcoming you Monday through Saturday at the cozy restaurant, which has recently been renovated both in terms of its spaces and its culinary concept.   

Same passion for good cooking and forhospitality, same eye for typical local products, to the quality and seasonality, but with a concept of reception and more modern cuisine. 

TheEnoteca Conca Bella is a cozy spot where you can truly experience the passion for wine. With its collection of 4,000 bottles representing 1,100 labels—the result of years of patient and expert research—it has been honored by Wine Spectator New York with the “Best of Award of Excellence” and recognized by WeinWisser as one of the best wine lists in Switzerland.

The cozy St. Simon Square, recently renovated and awarded the 2020 Flaneur d'Or competition, is an ideal place to spend beautiful summer days or evenings outdoors. 

A carefree lunch under the trees, an aperitif at sunset or a dinner with friends, Vacallo's square will give you magical moments.

With one of the most well-stocked wineries in Ticino, we are one of the benchmarks for the local market.  

By purchasing from our shop you will have access, on favorable terms, to the restaurant's full price list and all the finest labels on the list.  

In the shop you will find a wide selection of local products as well as a few refinements from around the world: you can create your own gift box upon request.

Switzerland's southernmost region awaits you with its rolling hills, fertile ground for unmissable vineyards and ancient villages all waiting to be discovered.

BY CAR
A2 highway coming from Lugano
Second exit for Chiasso "Chiasso-Centro", flank the highway and follow signs "Vacallo" and "Conca Bella".

From Italy - with Swiss highway sticker
Customs Chiasso Brogeda (highway), first exit "Chiasso-Centro" and follow signs "Vacallo" and "Conca Bella".

From Italy - WITHOUT Swiss highway sticker
From Milan highway E35, exit Lake Como (last exit for Italy), follow to Maslianico, at the traffic circle turn right and enter Maslianico. At the traffic circle take the third exit "Via Molino Nuovo" and follow the road to the customs. From Swiss customs go straight for 1 km.

BY TRAIN
Arrival stop: "Chiasso Stazione" - 1 km. from the hotel
Direct connections from Chiasso Station to the hotel by bus (bus stop: Vacallo San Simone) or contact the hotel.

BY BUS
Arrival stop "Vacallo San Simone" - in front of the hotel
From Chiasso Station (10 minutes): Line 511, or 508

BY PLANE.

From MALPENSA Airport
Bus LuganoServices - arrival station "Chiasso Confine" *
Online tickets, schedules and costs
Bus MalpensaExpress - arrival station "Chiasso Strada (Customs)" *
Online tickets, schedules and costs

From ORIO AL SERIO Airports
Bus LuganoServices - arrival station "Chiasso Confine" *

From LINATE Airport
Bus LuganoServices - arrival station "Chiasso Confine" *

* Once in Chiasso, take bus 513 (see above) or contact the hotel. Upon request, the hotel will arrange transfers to and from airports or stations.