Guesthouse surrounded by greenery in Trarego Viggiona, above Lake Maggiore, with an independent apartment for large groups, shared kitchen, sun terrace and views of the surrounding mountains.
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Guesthouse Ostello dell Arte is an inn located in Trarego Viggiona, in Piedmont, just a few kilometres from the shores of Lake Maggiore. The property caters to those seeking an informal stay in close contact with nature, suited to large families, groups of friends or travellers who like to be self-sufficient thanks to the shared kitchen.
The only accommodation type available is a large apartment with three bedrooms and a balcony, designed to host up to seven people. Each room overlooks the garden or the surrounding mountains and features a refrigerator, coffee machine and essential amenities for a self-catering stay, with a shared bathroom and toiletries.
Among the property’s strengths are free parking, free WiFi throughout the property and a sun terrace where guests can relax after a day of hiking or cycling, activities widely practised in the area. The garden and communal spaces round out an offer designed for those seeking simplicity and direct contact with the Lake Maggiore landscape, away from the more touristy circuits.
Guesthouse Ostello dell Arte offers a single accommodation option, designed for large groups and extended families: an independent apartment with three bedrooms arranged in a single unit. The space can host up to seven people and includes a private entrance, a balcony with garden and mountain views, and a kitchen equipped with a hob, oven, refrigerator and utensils for self-catering.
The three bedrooms share a bathroom with shower, hairdryer and toiletries, while the living area offers space for dining and relaxing. The combination of double beds and a sofa bed makes the apartment flexible for different configurations, from couples to large groups, while always maintaining a simple and functional environment, ideal for those seeking independence during their stay.
This large apartment is the property’s only accommodation option and is designed for groups of up to seven people. Spread across three bedrooms, it offers an independent entrance, a balcony overlooking the garden and surrounding mountains, and a fully equipped kitchen with hob, oven and refrigerator for preparing meals independently. The bathroom is shared between the bedrooms and features a shower, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. The combination of double beds and a sofa bed in the third bedroom makes the space adaptable for large families or groups of friends on holiday on Lake Maggiore.
The common areas of Guesthouse Ostello dell Arte include a garden with an outdoor dining area and outdoor furniture, as well as a sun terrace ideal for relaxing with views of the surrounding mountains. The property also organises walking and cycling tours, hiking excursions and movie nights, as well as temporary art exhibitions that reflect the inn’s name.
Practical services include private check-in and check-out, an on-site convenience store, heating and free parking available on site. Free WiFi covers the entire property, while the shared kitchen, equipped with a hob, oven, refrigerator and utensils, allows guests to prepare meals independently. Bidet, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries round out the room amenities, designed for a simple and independent stay.
Guesthouse Ostello dell Arte is located in Trarego Viggiona, a small hillside municipality in Verbano-Cusio-Ossola overlooking the Piedmont shore of Lake Maggiore. The hamlet, part of the San Mauro locality, retains a rural character made up of terraces, olive trees and scenic paths overlooking the water, far from the tourist traffic of the lake’s better-known towns.
To reach the property by car, you travel along the road that runs alongside the lake; the nearest railway stations are Maccagno, about 5.5 km away, and Colmegna, about 6.6 km away, both on the line connecting Switzerland to Lombardy. Milan Malpensa Airport is about 42 km away, while the centre of Locarno, with its Piazza Grande, is about 31 km away. In the immediate surroundings, within a couple of kilometres, there are a few restaurants such as Ristorante Luna and Residence Usignolo, convenient for a dinner based on lake fish.
The area is particularly well suited to those who love the outdoors: guests can go hiking and cycling on the paths leading up to Monte Il Colle, about 3.4 km away, or along the routes connecting the small villages on the Piedmont coast of Lake Maggiore. Not far away is also the Torre Imperiale, an ancient fortification about 5.8 km away, a testament to the lake’s strategic past. In summer, the waters of Lake Maggiore offer numerous opportunities for swimming, boat rental or simply relaxing by the shore; in winter, the quiet of the hamlet is ideal for scenic walks and relaxing stays, away from the crowds of the lake’s more touristy destinations.
Reviews particularly praise cleanliness (9.2) and staff helpfulness (8.9), appreciated for the informal welcome. The value for money is also good (8.6), while the location (7.3) is the most penalised aspect, consistent with the hamlet’s out-of-the-way position relative to Lake Maggiore’s main attractions.
No, Guesthouse Ostello dell Arte does not allow pets during the stay.
Check-in at Guesthouse Ostello dell Arte is possible from 16:00 to 19:00, while check-out must be completed between 08:00 and 10:00.
Yes, Guesthouse Ostello dell Arte offers free WiFi throughout the property.
Yes, Guesthouse Ostello dell Arte has free parking on site.
The minimum age required to check in at Guesthouse Ostello dell Arte is 18.
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No, the rooms at Guesthouse Ostello dell Arte share a communal bathroom, equipped with a shower and hairdryer.
