A small hotel spread across the medieval village of Orta San Giulio, with rooms distributed in restored historic buildings, just steps from the boat landing for the Isle of San Giulio and the lake.
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Piccolo Hotel Olina is a 2-star hotel occupying several historic buildings in the medieval village of Orta San Giulio, on the shores of Lake Orta, in Piedmont. The property stands out for its low environmental impact and for rooms set up in buildings restored according to the village’s original architecture.
The rooms, decorated in classic or ethnic style, are designed for those seeking an authentic stay in the historic centre: each has a private bathroom and a tea and coffee set, with options ranging from an essential double to a larger quadruple room spread over 45 square metres. The centre of Orta San Giulio is a pedestrian area, and the Piazzetta with the boat landings for the island can be reached in about a two-minute walk.
In the main building, guests will find free WiFi and a traditional restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner; in summer, the buffet breakfast is also served on the patio, with vegan, gluten-free and lactose-free options available on request. The nearest public car park is 200 metres away, while the property’s free private car park is about a kilometre away, on Via al Sacro Monte.
The rooms at Piccolo Hotel Olina are distributed across several buildings in the village and offer a mix of solutions: from the more compact double room of 14 square metres to the superior quadruple room reaching 45, plus triple and single rooms for solo travellers. All room types with a private bathroom come with a shower, toiletries and a hairdryer, while the superior versions add details such as a bidet, a tea and coffee set and independent heating.
The quadruple rooms, with two large double beds, are well suited to families or small groups thanks to the extra space and, in the superior version, a proper sitting area. The two single rooms, simpler and without frills, are designed for those who just want a comfortable bed in the heart of the village. A city view characterises several room types, a detail that echoes the atmosphere of the historic centre right outside the window.
The most compact double room in the property, 14 square metres with minimalist furnishings and a TV. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, toiletries and a hairdryer: an essential solution for those who just want a comfortable base to explore the village.
At 20 square metres, this room is larger than the standard Double Room and can accommodate one extra guest. The private bathroom includes a shower, toiletries and a hairdryer, while the décor keeps the same elegant, understated style found throughout the property.
The most spacious room type in the hotel, 45 square metres with two large double beds, designed for families or small groups. Minimalist furnishings and a TV complete the room, with a private bathroom featuring a shower, toiletries and a hairdryer.
Same size as the standard Double Room but with superior amenities: a private bathroom with shower, bidet, hairdryer and toiletries, plus independent heating, a tea and coffee set, wardrobe and a city view that clearly sets it apart from the base version.
Compared to the standard Quadruple Room, this superior version adds a proper sitting area and a tea and coffee set, as well as a private bathroom with shower and bidet, wardrobe, heating and a city view: the most complete option for larger groups.
An essential solution designed for solo travellers, with a single bed and no additional amenities listed: the most affordable and minimal option among all the available rooms.
A superior version of the Standard Single Room, still with a single bed, positioned as a higher-category alternative for solo travellers who want a more refined environment.
Piccolo Hotel Olina offers a range of amenities designed for a comfortable stay in the heart of Orta San Giulio. The property has free WiFi, a terrace with outdoor furniture, a common area with a TV zone and luggage storage, useful for those arriving before check-in or wanting to explore the village without luggage. For those getting around independently, bike rental, bike tours and hiking support are available, as well as an electric vehicle charging station in the parking area.
On the dining side, the hotel offers an in-house restaurant with a bar, snack bar and coffee shop, where guests can enjoy wine and champagne alongside main meals. The property is entirely non-smoking, with heating in every room, and rooms are also suitable for families. A shuttle service and airport transfers are also available, convenient for those arriving from outside the region. Pets are allowed on request, with a possible surcharge.
Piccolo Hotel Olina is located in the pedestrian historic centre of Orta San Giulio, a village overlooking Lake Orta, in Piedmont. The rooms are distributed across several buildings in the village, restored according to the original architecture, amid narrow alleys, arcades and small squares that characterise one of northern Italy’s best-known lakeside villages.
From the property, the Piazzetta of Orta and the boat landings for the Isle of San Giulio can be reached in about a two-minute walk, while the Sacro Monte di Orta, a protected historic site with its sequence of frescoed chapels, is about 400 metres away. Several restaurants stand practically a few steps from the hotel: Locanda di Orta and Cafè des Arts are just about ten metres away, Il Buongustaio around 40. The Orta-Miasino and Pettenasco railway stations are 1.2 km and 2.4 km away respectively, while Milan Malpensa Airport can be reached in about 29 km.
In summer, the lake comes alive with swimming, boat rentals and walks along the shore, with boat trips to the Isle of San Giulio and nearby villages. In winter, the pace slows down, ideal for visiting the Sacro Monte, strolling through the almost deserted alleys and enjoying the restaurants in the centre without the summer crowds. All year round, the absence of traffic in the historic centre makes the village pleasant to explore on foot, with the lake always visible between the houses.
Reviews particularly praise the location in the village, rated 9.1, and the staff, appreciated with a score of 8.2. Cleanliness and comfort remain at good levels, while amenities and value for money are more modest, around 7.4.
Piccolo Hotel Olina is located at Via Olina 40, in the pedestrian historic centre of Orta San Giulio, about a two-minute walk from the Piazzetta and the boat landings for the Isle of San Giulio.
Yes, Piccolo Hotel Olina accepts pets on request, with the possibility of a surcharge being applied.
Piccolo Hotel Olina has a free private car park about a kilometre from the property, on Via al Sacro Monte, while the nearest public car park is about 200 metres away.
Piccolo Hotel Olina serves a buffet breakfast, also available on the patio in summer, with vegan, gluten-free and lactose-free options available on request for a 10 euro surcharge per person.
Check-in at Piccolo Hotel Olina is possible from 15:30 to 21:30, while check-out must be completed by 12:00; a photo ID and a credit card are required upon arrival.
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Piccolo Hotel Olina offers double, triple, quadruple and single rooms, some in superior versions, with sizes ranging from compact rooms to 45-square-metre quadruple rooms, distributed across several historic buildings in the village.
