Sacred Mountain of the Rosary - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Sacro Monte di Varese - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Campo dei Fiori di Varese - 12 min drive - 5.8 km
Masnago Castle - 12 min drive - 7.5 km
Lake Varese - 15 min drive - 12.9 km
Getting around
Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 39 min drive
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) - 56 min drive
Gazzada-Schianno-Morazzone Station - 16 min drive
Bisuschio-Viggiù Station - 23 min drive
Varese Station - 24 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Bar Tabaccheria-Avigno - 11 min drive
Bar Pineta - 5 min walk
L'Olivo - 11 min drive
Ristorante Borducan - 1 min walk
Ristorante Milano - 2 min walk
About this property
Hotel Al Borducan
Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Hotel Al Borducan. Guests can indulge in massages and enjoy international cuisine at Love Restaurant, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace. Fellow travelers say good things about the room service and helpful staff.
Languages
English, French, German, Italian
At a glance
Hotel size
10 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total, up to 22 lbs per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Free offsite parking within 0.6 mi
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Free daily reception
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Working away
Conference space (32 square feet)
Services
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1924
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
Garden
Banquet hall
Reception hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Room amenities
Be entertained
17-inch LCD TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Minibar
Bathrobes
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually decorated
Separate living room
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Refrigerator
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Access via exterior corridors
Special features
Dining
Love Restaurant - Overlooking the garden, this family restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 30 per pet, per stay
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Property Registration Number IT012133A1FZSGEUT8
Also known as
Al Borducan
Al Borducan Varese
Borducan
Hotel Al Borducan
Hotel Al Borducan Varese
Hotel Al Borducan Hotel
Hotel Al Borducan Varese
Hotel Al Borducan Hotel Varese
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Al Borducan offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Al Borducan does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Al Borducan?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 22 lbs per pet. There's a charge of EUR 30 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Al Borducan?
No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Al Borducan?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Al Borducan?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Hotel Al Borducan and nearby?
Hotel Al Borducan has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Al Borducan?
Yes, Love Restaurant offers alfresco dining, international cuisine, and garden views.
What's the area around Hotel Al Borducan like?
Hotel Al Borducan is a short 2-minute walk from Sacro Monte di Varese and 2 minutes' walk from Sacred Mountain of the Rosary.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Amazing little hotel in a mountain. Elegant, historical and even a little bit exciting to travel to.
One of the hest experiences we've ever had.
Robert
Robert, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 24, 2024
it was amazing, the hotel is located inside a UNESCO site. the view to the lake is magnificent.
Verified traveler
3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 12, 2024
Doron
Doron, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 5, 2023
This place is very beautiful and romantic. The staff was wonderful! Getting to the hotel was challenging, way up a mountain in the middle of nowhere! Nothing to do in the area.
Lynn
Lynn, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 5, 2023
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 22, 2023
I booked this hotel as a stop over on our trip from Switzerland to CinqueTerre... I had no idea how amazing it was !! I would recommend it for couples who want to take some time alone for a couple of days ! The breakfast was amazing and the staff were wonderful !
Mark
Mark, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 23, 2023
Giorgio
Giorgio, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 17, 2020
maz
Amazing location, service & staff
Mark Owen
Mark Owen, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 6, 2019
Beautiful hotel with wonderful staff.
Beautiful relaxed hotel with excellent staff. No check in as such but the hotel staff took care of all of our queries. Off site parking is a little tight but sufficient. Rooms are antique in style, matching the whole ambience of the hotel. Only one staff member serving breakfast in the morning but he did a great job of keeping all of the guests happy until backup arrived at about 09.30h. The staff really make this hotel special.
Mark Owen
Mark Owen, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Aug 23, 2019
Breakfast on the terrace with a beautiful view and the quality of the food at breakfast.
Verified traveler
1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 28, 2019
The setting was like being in a classic Italian movie...or a fairy tale with twinkling lights. Everyone was gracious, generous and made you feel like family. They couldn’t do enough to please you.
The linens and room service were perfection and the food was as fine as we’ve had anywhere in the World.
Our waiter ( Francesco?) made every effort to ensure we tasted and selected the best wines to accompany our extraordinary dinners and Ricardo wrote a book describing in great detail all the best local sites to visit! We biked we hiked, we picnicked, we looked at art and sculpture, we did the Pilgrimage, we lit candles, and I became
Catholic again :-)
We are now spoiled forever !
GRAZIE MILLE
Verified traveler
6-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 18, 2018
Romantic and fantastic views.
This was an amazing and romantic location. The view is unbelievable, and is matched by impeccable service.
Matthew
Matthew, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 9, 2018
Beautiful hotel but not practical for a base.
Lovely hotel with friendly staff. Beautiful location but tricky mountain road to negotiate every time you want to go somewhere. Two nights enough. Food at hotel good but overpriced. At least £100 for two for even a basic meal. Couple of other restaurants in the village but very busy.
Overall a lovely experience but we shouldn’t have booked for 7 days.
Chris
Chris, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 23, 2018
An absolute must!!
My friends, husband and I were all blown away by the ambiance, character, service and amazing views provided by Al Borducan. Ricardo and Allessandro went above and beyond with impeccable hospitality making our visit our absolute favorite in all of Italy. The candles were so beautiful inside the dining room and on the patio enabling to have the most memorable romantic dinner in the Italian Alps. The 5 course meal prepared by their chef was also superb! Upon arrival you are greeted with their famous elixir accompanied with an awesome platter of appetizers in the lovely patio. I can thank them enough for a perfect and most memorable experience. We will recommend Al Borducan for any honeymoon, vacation or bucket list to everyone we can. We look so forward to returning to Varese’s Al Borducan again soon.
Stacey
Stacey, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 5, 2017
Verified traveler
4-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 7, 2017
Exquisite Hotel
Wonderful hotel on a mountain but just at the bottom of a little village called Santa Maria del Monte which was exquisite and had a few places to stop by and eat and drink. The hotel staff were lovely, the views were amazing, the decor was really quaint and the music played really gave the place some atmosphere and set the scene. The food was absolutely delicious and we loved the Elixir. I couldn't fault this hotel and it's once place I would love to return to, it was like stepping back in time into a fairy tale.
Anne
Anne, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 20, 2017
Amazing
Amazing
Ali
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 17, 2017
Hotel Al Borducan is fabulous!
This hotel was so charming and had a truly amazing view! The staff was so nice and helpful. A breakfast was included with the price of the room, and it was delicious. We also had dinner there and that was really special. I loved this hotel!
Betty
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 30, 2016
Boutique hotel
Lovely boutique hotel up a mountain (car recommended). Welcoming staff, great food.
Verified traveler
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 7, 2016
Beautiful location and very friendly staff.
Very comfortable room. Would be improved by additional lighting on fhe mezzanine and pillows on the bed.
Sam
Verified Ebookers guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 6, 2016
Excellent choice!
The place is an historical beautiful building that has only 10 rooms with an amazing view of the lake. The stuff was really nice and was always willing to help. The room was very clean and decorated. Breakfast was awesome with fresh and verity of food.