FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
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Conca Bella is the first wine hotel in the Canton of Ticino, located in Vacallo (Chiasso), Switzerland. Run by the Montereale family since 1984, it features 17 wine-themed boutique rooms, a restaurant serving regional cuisine with homemade pasta, a wine cellar with approximately 4,000 bottles, and a café-bar with a wine lounge overlooking the small square.
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Conca Bella is designed for wine and food lovers, couples seeking relaxation, and cyclists: the hotel is bike-friendly and is located in an area with over 300 km of trails suitable for all skill levels, and it’s perfect for tennis enthusiasts, as it’s just a few meters from the Vacallo tennis court. It also welcomes business travelers and offers extended stays in a residence-style setting.
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Yes, the hotel is open year-round. The restaurant is closed for two weeks in January. The restaurant (Sundays and Mondays) and the wine bar (Sundays and Mondays) remain closed on those days each week. For special requests or special openings, please contact the front desk directly.
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At Conca Bella, a night’s stay starts at CHF 100, with breakfast always included. The 17 rooms are divided into four categories:
Wine Mood Single Room (15 square meters, for solo travelers): from CHF 95 to CHF 220 per night
Charming Wine Mood Double Room (double/double for single occupancy): from CHF 115 to CHF 280 per night
Comfort Wine Mood Double Room (double/double for single occupancy): from CHF 180 to CHF 310 per night
Panorama Wine Mood Junior Suite (up to 4 guests): from CHF 210 to CHF 450 per night
The prices listed are for the FLEXIBLE rate, which includes free cancellation up to 48 hours before the day of arrival and breakfast. Rates vary depending on the season, length of stay, and room occupancy. Special rates are available for business stays and the residence package, starting at CHF 420 per week.
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The most affordable room at Conca Bella is the Wine Mood Single Room, which is 15 square meters with a French bed and a view of the square, starting at CHF 95 per night, including breakfast. For two people, the entry-level option is the Charming Wine Mood Double Room, starting at CHF 160. All rooms feature air conditioning, Wi-Fi, a minibar, and a safe.
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From Conca Bella in Vacallo, you can easily reach the Muggio Valley, the Breggia Gorges Park, Monte Generoso, the villages of Mendrisiotto, Lake Lugano, and Lake Como—Cernobbio is about ten minutes away—as well as the region’s main wineries. FoxTown Mendrisio is about a 10-minute drive away.
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Yes. All guests staying at Conca Bella receive a free Ticino Ticket, which allows them to travel at no cost on public transportation in the region and offers discounts on cable cars, boats, and Ticino’s main tourist attractions. The ticket is provided at check-in and is valid for the entire duration of your stay.
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Yes, dogs are welcome; there is a fee of CHF 15.- per night for them. They are also allowed in the courtyard and at the restaurant.
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The Panorama Wine Mood Junior Suites accommodate up to 4 people and are the best choice for families. In most rooms, it is possible to add at least one extra bed or a crib. Children up to and including 13 years of age are exempt from the tourist tax. In addition, there is a well-maintained playground just a few meters from the hotel.
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We accept major credit cards, Twint, and cash. You can pay in euros, but a fee applies if you pay in cash.
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You can cancel your reservation up to 48 hours before your arrival date for FLEXIBLE and Room ONLY rates. The EARLY BOOKING rate, however, is non-refundable,
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A tourist tax of CHF 4.20 is charged to each person who is 14 years of age or older. Anyone under 14 years of age is exempt from the tourist tax. The cost of the tourist tax is not included in the total price of the stay.
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The Conca Bella features 17 rooms: double rooms, single rooms, and junior suites suitable for families. Each room is decorated with a theme related to the world of wine, in keeping with the hotel’s identity as a Wine Hotel. A barrier-free “Comfort” room is also available for guests with disabilities.
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The rooms at Conca Bella feature air conditioning, free high-speed Wi-Fi, a private bathroom or shower, and a TV. A buffet breakfast is included in most rates; a “room only” rate, without breakfast, is also available. Accessible accommodations are available for guests with limited mobility.
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At Conca Bella, check-in is from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and check-out is from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. If you plan to arrive after 10:00 p.m., simply notify the front desk at the time of booking or later in the day so we can arrange for key pickup.
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Yes! Thanks to the Digibox located outside the hotel, you can check in on your own at any time. When you make your reservation, we’ll ask you to provide a cell phone number: before the front desk closes, we’ll send you a code via WhatsApp so you can pick up your room key. If you have any questions or emergencies while the front desk is closed, you can contact the dedicated number provided in that same message.
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Yes, you can request a late check-out by contacting the front desk, which will check availability for your departure day. A short extension (up to two hours) may be granted free of charge, subject to the property’s confirmation; for longer extensions, a surcharge will apply.
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Of course, you can leave your luggage in a private room at the hotel.
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The Panorama Wine Mood Junior Suites at Conca Bella accommodate up to 4 people and are the ideal choice for families or guests seeking more space during their stay. They offer panoramic views of the Mendrisiotto region and the same amenities as the other rooms: air conditioning and Wi-Fi.
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Yes. The Wine Mood Single Room at Conca Bella is designed for solo travelers: a cozy room with a French bed, a private bathroom, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and a TV. It’s the most popular choice among those staying in Ticino for business or for just one night on their way to Milan or Lugano.
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The Conca Bella features a fully equipped, wheelchair-accessible room. The building has an elevator, and both the rooms and the bar, wine bar, and restaurant are accessible to guests with limited mobility.
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It depends on the rate you choose. Most of Conca Bella’s rates include a breakfast buffet, but a “room only” rate—without breakfast—is also available for those who prefer a lower price. At the time of booking, it is always clearly indicated what is included in the price. However, you can add breakfast directly at the hotel for an additional CHF 18 per adult and CHF 10 per child up to age 14.
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Breakfast at the Conca Bella is served from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. every day in the hotel restaurant. It is a buffet-style breakfast featuring local products and includes options for guests with food intolerances; gluten-free and lactose-free options are also available upon request.
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The Conca Bella restaurant offers cuisine inspired by Italian and Ticino traditions, with a special focus on local and seasonal ingredients. The main attraction is the homemade pasta, accompanied by a selection of local and international wines from the hotel’s wine cellar, which features more than 1,000 labels.
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Homemade pasta, crafted with passion since 1984, is the specialty of the Conca Bella restaurant in Vacallo, just a few minutes from Chiasso and the Italian-Swiss border. It is prepared daily and served paired with wines from the hotel’s cellar. The restaurant is also open to the general public from Tuesday through Saturday.
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The Conca Bella restaurant is open on Tuesdays for dinner only, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; Wednesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. It is closed on Sundays and Mondays. During certain times of the year, hours may vary: updates are always posted on the Restaurant page of the hotel’s website and on the restaurant’s Google profile. Special openings for groups and private events are available upon request.
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Yes, the Conca Bella restaurant welcomes both hotel guests and outside customers. Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends.
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Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends. You can make a reservation by phone at +41 (0)91 697 50 40, by email at info@concabella.ch, through our website, or via The Fork.
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Yes. Our menu features seasonal dishes and always includes vegetarian and gluten-free options. In addition, with at least 48 hours' notice, we're happy to create a custom all-vegetarian or all-vegan menu tailored to your needs.
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La Piazzetta Wine Lounge is located in Piazza San Simone in Vacallo, right across from the hotel. It’s an outdoor space perfect for lunch, sunset aperitifs, and summer dinners, featuring the same wine list as the wine bar. It’s open to the public—not just hotel guests.
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During the summer, the Piazzetta del Conca Bella is open on Tuesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and Wednesday through Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. It is closed on Sundays and Mondays. In case of inclement weather, service moves indoors, between the restaurant and the wine bar.
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At Piazzetta, you can have lunch, enjoy an aperitif, have dinner, or stop by for some frozen yogurt. The menu features dishes from the restaurant, and wines from the hotel’s cellar are also served by the glass.
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Yes. The Conca Bella café is open for breakfast, snacks, aperitifs, quick coffees, and desserts, and is open to both hotel guests and the general public. During the warmer months, service extends to the Piazzetta Wine Lounge, located across from the hotel entrance.
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The Conca Bella bar's hours are: Monday and Sunday, 7:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.; Tuesday, 7:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.; Wednesday through Saturday, 7:30 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
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The Enoteca Conca Bella houses approximately 4,000 bottles representing 1,000 labels and is one of the best-stocked wine cellars in the Canton of Ticino. The selection, built up over years of research, features wines from Ticino and Switzerland alongside the leading Italian and international appellations. It is open to visitors and can be used as a venue for private and corporate events.
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Enoteca Conca Bella is open Tuesday through Saturday, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. It is closed on Sundays and Mondays. Outside these hours, it is available by reservation for guided tastings, private events, and corporate meetings.
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Yes. Conca Bella offers guided wine tastings at the wine bar by reservation, featuring wines from Mendrisiotto and Ticino, though Italian and international wines are also included. The tastings are suitable for both wine enthusiasts and those simply curious about wine, and can be paired with a selection of appetizers or dinner at the restaurant. The price per person for a tasting at the wine bar starts at CHF 40.00.
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Yes. Enoteca Conca Bella is ideal for business lunches and dinners, birthdays, anniversaries, and presentations in an intimate setting, surrounded by 4,000 bottles. It can seat up to 40 people or accommodate a standing reception for up to 60. The menu is custom-designed in collaboration with the hotel’s kitchen.
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Yes. Conca Bella hosts private and corporate events in two venues: the restaurant, which seats up to 80 people, and the wine bar, which seats up to 40 people or accommodates up to 60 standing guests. A custom menu is created for every occasion, paired with wines from the hotel’s cellar.
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Yes. Conca Bella hosts baptisms, First Communions, Confirmations, wedding anniversaries, birthdays, and other family celebrations—in the restaurant for up to 80 guests, in the wine bar for up to 40, and up to 60 for a standing reception. For every occasion, the kitchen prepares a custom menu, paired with wines selected from among the 1,000 labels in the wine cellar. For guests traveling from afar, the hotel offers 17 guest rooms.
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The Enoteca Conca Bella can accommodate up to 40 seated guests or up to 60 guests for a standing dinner. It is the most distinctive space in the venue, surrounded by approximately 4,000 bottles, and is a popular choice for corporate dinners, anniversaries, and presentations. Reservations are required.
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The Conca Bella restaurant can accommodate up to 80 guests for banquets, private lunches, and dinners. Upon request, special openings are possible even on days when the restaurant is normally closed—Sundays and Mondays. The menu is customized in collaboration with the organizers, with wine pairings selected from the wine cellar’s collection of 1,000 labels. The entire venue can accommodate up to 120 guests for a standing reception.
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Yes. For every event at Conca Bella, the menu is tailor-made to suit the guests’ preferences, with a personalized quote. The kitchen uses local and seasonal ingredients and offers wine pairings selected from the hotel’s wine cellar. Custom menus start at CHF 45.00 per person.
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Enoteca Conca Bella, in Vacallo, hosts corporate dinners for up to 40 seated guests in a dining room surrounded by 4,000 bottles; the restaurant seats up to 80 guests. The venue is located just a few minutes from Chiasso and the border, and is accessible by bus from the train station. Menus and wine pairings can be customized.
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Conca Bella offers packages that combine wine, cuisine, and the local area: Honey Wine & Dine, Sleep Wine & Dine, Taste Wine & Dine, Bike Wine & Dine, Yoga Wine & Dine, Smash Wine & Dine, and Shopping Wine & Dine. Each package pairs an activity with a tasting dinner featuring wines selected from the hotel’s wine cellar.
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No. The experiences at Conca Bella are designed for both wine enthusiasts and those who are simply curious about wine. The tastings are led by our sommelier, and the itinerary includes cuisine and the local area: the wineries of Mendrisiotto, local products, and the landscape at the foot of Monte Generoso.
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Yes. Several of Conca Bella’s packages include a tour of Mendrisiotto wineries with a tasting of local wines. Partner wineries include Cantina Mendrisio, Fumagalli Vini, Cormano Vini, Vinattieri Ticino, and Bisbino. Tours are arranged by reservation and can be combined with dinner at the restaurant.
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Yes. Conca Bella’s “Yoga, Wine & Dine” package includes an outdoor yoga class, herbal tea and a light snack, a tasting dinner, and wine pairings. It’s one of the most popular options for a weekend in Ticino that combines exercise, nature, and food and wine.
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Yes. The Conca Bella "Shopping, Wine & Dine" package includes a CHF 50 gift certificate to use at the FoxTown Factory Store in Mendrisio, about 10 minutes from the hotel, as well as a tasting dinner with wine pairings. It’s a package designed for those who want to combine outlet shopping with a food-and-wine experience.
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The Conca Bella is a bike-friendly hotel located in an area with over 300 km of trails suitable for all skill levels, including routes through Mendrisiotto, the Muggio Valley, Monte Generoso, and around Lake Como. The hotel offers indoor storage for up to 4 bikes, e-bike charging stations, repair kits, and a bike rental service.
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Yes. The Conca Bella is the ideal place for those who want to combine a stay in the Mendrisiotto region with their passion for tennis. The hotel is located just a few meters from the courts of the Vacallo Tennis Club and only a 5-minute drive from the Seseglio Tennis Center, offering the utmost convenience for practice sessions, matches, or tournaments.
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Yes, absolutely. Our strategic location in Vacallo—just 1 km from the train station and a few minutes from the Chiasso border crossings—makes the hotel ideal for business travelers moving between Ticino and Lombardy. We offer special corporate rates, high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, and an exclusive meeting room located inside the wine bar, complete with all the necessary technical equipment: a projector with screen, flip chart, and technical equipment.
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Yes. Conca Bella offers special, customized rates for corporate stays, based on the number of nights and the frequency of stays. For longer stays, we also offer a residence option, with rooms and apartments available at weekly or monthly rates. For inquiries or additional information, please email info@concabella.ch.
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Yes. Conca Bella offers a fully equipped meeting room inside the wine bar, which can be used for business meetings, training sessions, and presentations, with the option of coffee breaks, lunch, or dinner provided by the restaurant. The wine bar can accommodate up to 40 seated guests or 60 guests for a standing reception. A projector with a screen, a flip chart, and other technical equipment are provided. For more information or to request a quote, please send an email to info@concabella.ch.
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Yes, and they are tailored to the company’s needs: the schedule, menu, and venue are arranged on a case-by-case basis, even outside the restaurant and bar’s regular hours. Conca Bella hosts business breakfasts, business lunches, aperitifs, and business dinners in the restaurant for up to 80 people, in the wine bar for up to 40 people, or in the Piazzetta Wine Lounge.
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Yes. Conca Bella offers rooms and apartments in a residence-style setting for extended stays in Vacallo, just a few minutes from Chiasso and the Italian-Swiss border. It’s a popular choice for those who work in Ticino for limited periods and are looking for an alternative to traditional rentals, with hotel services included.
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Yes, the Conca Bella apartments are equipped with a kitchen. The Wine Rooms, on the other hand, do not have a kitchenette, but guests have access to the hotel's restaurant and bar. The choice between the two options depends on the length of your stay and the level of independence you desire.
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Rates at the Conca Bella residence start at CHF 420 per week and CHF 850 per month, depending on the type of accommodation and length of stay. The price includes weekly room cleaning, use of the kitchen (where available), and access to the hotel’s common areas.
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The Conca Bella residence package includes use of the kitchen (where available) and access to the hotel's common areas, including the bar, restaurant, and wine bar. Wi-Fi and utilities are included in the rate. Housekeeping, linen changes, laundry service, and parking are available upon request for an additional fee.
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The Conca Bella in Vacallo has been run by the Montereale family since 1984 and is now in its second generation. In 2022, Michele and Ruth Montereale relaunched the property as the first Wine Hotel in the Canton of Ticino, with a renovation project that redesigned the rooms, wine bar, and dining offerings to revolve around the world of wine.
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In 2022, Michele and Ruth Montereale relaunched Conca Bella as the first wine hotel in the Canton of Ticino. The project focused on the guest rooms—all wine-themed—the wine shop, which features approximately 1,000 labels, and experiences centered around the wineries of the Mendrisiotto region. The following year, the property received the Best of Wine Tourism award.
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Yes. Conca Bella was awarded the Best of Wine Tourism 2023 prize for Switzerland, an accolade given to establishments that excel in wine tourism. It is also the first hotel in the Canton of Ticino to be designated a Wine Hotel, with rooms, a restaurant, and a wine bar all centered around wine culture.
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Conca Bella collaborates with wineries in the Ticino region and neighboring areas, including Cantina Mendrisio, Fumagalli Vini, Cormano Vini, Vinattieri Ticino, Bisbino, and other local wineries. These collaborations result in guided tours, tastings at the wine bar, and wine pairings offered at the hotel’s restaurant.
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Yes. The Conca Bella gift shop allows you to purchase and give as gifts the Wine Hotel’s experiences: tasting dinners, overnight stays, winery tours, and Wine & Dine packages. A gift certificate for any amount, starting at CHF 50, is also available and can be used for all of the hotel’s products and services.
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Yes. The Conca Bella gift certificate can be used for all of the property’s products and services: accommodations, the restaurant, the bar, wine tastings at the wine bar, and purchases at the wine shop. It starts at CHF 50, and the amount can be customized. It is valid for 12 months.
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In our online wine shop, you’ll find a carefully curated selection of local and international wines, along with regional specialties and gourmet delicacies, and you can create personalized gift sets upon request. We ship throughout Switzerland. If you can’t find the wine you’re looking for in our online shop—even though it’s available in our physical wine shop—you can still request home delivery or purchase it directly in person.
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Conca Bella is located at Via Concabella 2, 6833 Vacallo, in the Mendrisiotto region (Canton Ticino, Switzerland), at the foot of the Muggio Valley. It is just a few minutes from the Chiasso border crossings, about 1 km from the Chiasso train station, half an hour from Lugano, and about ten minutes from Lake Como.
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Getting to the Conca Bella Boutique Hotel & Wine Experience by car is easy, whether or not you have a Swiss highway vignette.
With a highway vignette (from Lugano or from Italy via the A2/E35):
From Lugano: Take the A2 highway and continue to the second exit for Chiasso ("Chiasso-Centro"). Drive parallel to the highway and follow the signs for "Vacallo" and "Conca Bella."
From Italy: Cross the border at the Chiasso-Brogeda highway customs checkpoint, take the first exit ("Chiasso-Centro") immediately, and follow the signs for "Vacallo" and "Conca Bella."
From Italy, without a highway toll sticker:
From the A8/A9 (E35) highway toward Como, take the last exit on the Italian side, "Lago di Como," and follow the signs for Maslianico.
At the roundabout, turn right to enter the town, then at the next roundabout take the third exit (“Via Molino Nuovo”) and continue to the border crossing. After passing through Swiss customs, continue straight for about 1 km.
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By train, get off at "Chiasso Stazione," which is 1 km from Conca Bella. From the station, take bus lines 511 or 508 to the "Vacallo San Simone" stop, which is right in front of the hotel. The journey can also be made on foot in about 15 minutes. Check schedules and connections at ffs.ch
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The closest major airport to Conca Bella is Milan Malpensa, located just 50 km away and reachable by car in about 40 minutes via the A36 and A9/E35 highways toward Chiasso (with the option to continue on the highway with a vignette or through the Maslianico border crossing without a vignette). Alternatively, you can take the direct TILO S50 train from the airport to Chiasso station, and then continue on to Vacallo by bus or taxi. To ensure maximum convenience for its guests, the hotel also offers a private shuttle service to and from all airports in the area for a fee; this service is available upon advance reservation by contacting the front desk.
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From central Switzerland, take the A2 highway through the Gotthard Tunnel to Ticino, continue past Lugano, and take the second exit for Chiasso, “Chiasso-Centro,” then follow the signs for “Vacallo” and “Conca Bella.” Estimated travel times are approximately 2 hours from Lucerne, 2 hours and 30 minutes from Zurich, and 3 hours from Basel or Bern. In case of traffic or delays at the Gotthard, the main alternatives are the Gotthard Pass (using the CUPRA priority lane to exit at Airolo/Passi) or the A13 San Bernardino Highway.
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If you’re arriving by train via the Gotthard Line (InterCity and EuroCity trains), your destination station is Chiasso. Estimated travel times are approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes from Lucerne, 2 hours and 20 minutes from Zurich, and 3 hours and 30 minutes to 4 hours from Basel or Bern. From the Chiasso station, you can take bus line 511 or 508 to the “Vacallo, San Simone” stop, located right in front of the property. Thanks to the regional transit pass included in your stay (Ticino Ticket), all train and bus travel in 2nd class within Ticino (up to Airolo) is free for our guests. Updated schedules are available on the website sbb.ch.
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Yes, Conca Bella offers private parking spaces for CHF 13.– per night. One of our private parking spaces is also equipped with an electric vehicle charging station, available for a flat rate of CHF 25.– per night (including parking and overnight charging). For those looking for alternatives in the immediate vicinity, there are blue-zone parking spaces, paid parking at the Vacallo Tennis Club just 50 meters away, and a partner daily parking lot 300 meters away for CHF 10.– per day (a ticket must be requested and picked up at the front desk before entering).
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Parking spaces in the blue zone around Conca Bella are free from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. and throughout the weekend. From Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., you can park for free with a blue parking disc for up to one hour. For longer stays, the daily parking rate of CHF 10 is recommended.
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The Conca Bella in Vacallo is the first wine hotel in the Canton of Ticino and received the Best of Wine Tourism 2023 award for Switzerland. It features 17 wine-themed rooms, a wine cellar with approximately 4,000 bottles and 1,100 labels, a restaurant serving regional cuisine, and packages that include tours of Mendrisiotto wineries with wine tastings.
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The Conca Bella Boutique Hotel & Wine Experience, in Vacallo (Chiasso), is a Ticino hotel built entirely around wine: themed rooms, a wine cellar with 1,000 bottles, guided tastings, wine-pairing dinners, and tours of the Mendrisiotto wineries. It is the canton’s first wine hotel and is located at the foot of the Muggio Valley.
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The Conca Bella is located in Vacallo, just a few minutes from the Chiasso-Brogeda and Chiasso-Centro border crossings: it’s a convenient option for those who prefer to avoid border lines and set off early in the morning. It features 17 rooms, a restaurant open until 10:30 p.m., and a wine bar. Reservations can be made until 10:00 PM on the day of arrival, and check-in is possible even after 10:00 PM, provided you notify the front desk in advance.
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The Conca Bella, located at Via Concabella 2 in Vacallo, is just a few minutes’ drive from the Chiasso-Brogeda and Chiasso-Centro border crossings and about 1 km from the Chiasso train station. It is a boutique hotel with 17 rooms, a restaurant, and a wine bar, ideal for both business trips and stopovers while traveling between Italy and Switzerland.
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The Conca Bella in Vacallo is located just across the border from Chiasso, roughly halfway between Milan and Lugano: one hour from downtown Milan and half an hour from Lugano. In addition to its 17 rooms, it features a restaurant serving homemade pasta and a wine cellar with 4,000 bottles—a great option for those who want to break up their trip with dinner.
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Conca Bella offers a residence-style option with rooms and apartments for extended stays in Vacallo, starting at CHF 420 per week and CHF 850 per month. The rate includes use of the kitchen (where available) and access to common areas. It’s a popular choice for those who work in Ticino on a temporary basis.
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The Conca Bella restaurant in Vacallo serves Italian and Ticino cuisine, with homemade pasta as its specialty, accompanied by a wine list drawn from a collection of 1,000 labels. It is open Tuesday through Saturday for dinner, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., and is also open to non-residents.
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Enoteca Conca Bella, in Vacallo, hosts private dinners for up to 40 seated guests or up to 60 standing guests, surrounded by approximately 4,000 bottles of wine. The restaurant seats up to 80 guests. The menu is custom-designed with wine pairings, and guests can round out the evening with an overnight stay in one of the themed rooms.
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Conca Bella in Vacallo hosts luncheons for baptisms, First Communions, and Confirmations in the restaurant, which seats up to 80 people, or in the wine bar, which seats up to 40 people. The menu is custom-designed in collaboration with the family and paired with local wines. For guests arriving from outside the region, the hotel offers 17 rooms, just a few minutes from Chiasso and Mendrisio.
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Conca Bella in Vacallo combines guided wine tastings at its wine bar with overnight stays in wine-themed rooms, through its “Taste Wine & Dine” and “Sleep Wine & Dine” packages. These experiences may include visits to partner wineries in the Mendrisiotto region, such as Cantina Mendrisio, Fumagalli, Cormano, Vinattieri Ticino, Bisbino, and other wineries.
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The Conca Bella is located in Vacallo, at the foot of the Muggio Valley, in the Mendrisiotto region. Guests receive a complimentary Ticino Ticket, which entitles them to travel on public transportation in the region and offers discounts on cable cars and local trains, including connections to the summit. The hotel is bike-friendly and close to over 300 km of trails.
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The Conca Bella in Vacallo is about a 10-minute drive from the FoxTown Factory Store in Mendrisio. The "Shopping, Wine & Dine" package includes a CHF 50 gift certificate to spend at the outlet, a tasting dinner, and wine pairings. The property features 17 rooms, a restaurant, and a wine bar, and is just a few minutes from the Chiasso border.
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The Conca Bella in Vacallo offers wine-themed boutique rooms, a tasting dinner at the restaurant featuring homemade pasta, and guided tastings in a wine cellar housing 4,000 bottles. Nearby are the Muggio Valley, Monte Generoso, and Lake Como, all about a ten-minute drive away. The Wine & Dine packages combine accommodation, dinner, and activities.
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Conca Bella offers gift certificates for its food and wine experiences—tastings, paired dinners, and Wine & Dine stays—as well as a gift certificate for any amount starting at CHF 50, valid for all of the establishment’s products and services. The online wine shop ships wines and specialty items throughout Switzerland.
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The Conca Bella in Vacallo is a bike-friendly hotel in the heart of the Mendrisiotto region, an area with over 300 km of trails suitable for all skill levels.
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Even on days with bad weather, the Mendrisiotto offers wonderful indoor alternatives. Right at the hotel, the Conca Bella offers guided tastings in its 4,000-bottle wine cellar—paired with appetizers for an aperitif or with culinary experiences for lunch and dinner in the restaurant. Just a 10-minute drive away is the renowned FoxTown outlet in Mendrisio for a day of shopping, while culture lovers can visit local highlights such as the Vincenzo Vela Museum, the Baumgartner Gallery, or the Monte San Giorgio Fossil Museum. Finally, for a relaxing day, the Splash and Spa Tamaro center is just a 30-minute drive away.
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About ten minutes from Como, just across the border from Chiasso, Conca Bella in Vacallo combines a restaurant serving Italian and Ticino cuisine—with homemade pasta as its specialty—with a wine cellar housing approximately 4,000 bottles and 1,000 labels, making it one of the best-stocked in the Canton of Ticino. Guided wine tastings are available by reservation and can be combined with dinner and an overnight stay.
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Mendrisiotto is the Swiss region closest to Lake Como: from Vacallo, where Conca Bella is located, Como is about a quarter of an hour away and Cernobbio about ten minutes. It’s a peaceful base that allows you to alternate days on the lake with exploring the wineries of Mendrisiotto, Monte Generoso, and Lugano. Guests receive the Ticino Ticket for public transportation in the region as part of their stay.
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It depends on what you're looking for. Those who want the lakefront within walking distance will stay in Como; those who prefer a quieter setting and more attentive service—with the lake still just a quarter of an hour away—will find the Mendrisiotto region an excellent alternative. The Conca Bella in Vacallo enhances your stay with a restaurant, a wine bar stocked with 4,000 bottles, local wineries, and a free Ticino Ticket for public transportation in Ticino.
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The Hotel Conca Bella is the ideal base for combining your stay with your passion for tennis. The hotel is located just a few meters’ walk from the courts of the Vacallo Tennis Club and only a 5-minute drive from the Seseglio Tennis Center, offering maximum convenience to all tennis enthusiasts.
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Yes. Every fall, Conca Bella Restaurant enthusiastically participates in the historic Mendrisiotto and Basso Ceresio Gastronomic Festival. During this time (and throughout the fall season), our chefs offer a special menu featuring game, reinterpreting the flavors of Ticino’s culinary traditions with taste and elegance and pairing them with the finest wines from our wine cellar.