Albergo Ristorante Madonnina
Largo Lanfranco 1
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Why people book this hotel
“Very friendly people and one man speaks very well english too”
“The room was very nice, spa in bathroom was good, very well heated room and the …”
“My room was maybe the most beautiful room I have ever had”
“With instructions where to park, in the large car park just across the road from…”
“Breakfast was only 10 euro and you get everything you need and also very fresh (…”
“Very rich breakfast”
“Bathroom spotless clean”
“The Albergo is showing its age, but it was very clean & had everything we needed…”
“Very good location before driving through Switzerland”
“Great location that has been run by the same people for nearly 50 years”
“The car park was free”
“com for a place to stay that had parking & a restaurant that wasn't too far off …”
Overview
Offering a cosy restaurant and stylish rooms with satellite TV, the Madonnina is a historic 18th-century inn. Set on the road to the Passo del San Gottardo, it is 10 km from Varese. Set in Cantello, Albergo Ristorante Madonnina has a peaceful location near the Swiss border. It is 23 km from Como and 45 minutes' drive from Malpensa Airport. Inside this elegant yet rustic hotel you will find a bar and a lounge. Outdoors, you can relax in the quiet garden. Modern and spacious, rooms come with terracotta or parquet floors and marble bathrooms. They feature satellite TV and free toiletries. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. After a day out in the surrounding countryside or a drive through the famous St. Gotthard Tunnel from Switzerland, enjoy a delicious, candlelit meal in the Madonnina’s on-site restaurant.
Traveller reviews
Alisa
family_with_children
June 5, 2026
“Lovely Place, nice staff”
Dagmar
solo_traveller
May 15, 2026
Wow! My room was maybe the most beautiful room I have ever had. Spacious and sooo cozy. Great atmosphere this hotel has! The bed was incredible good and nice firm mattress. Bathroom spotless clean. Breakfast was only 10 euro and you get everything you need and also very fresh (even real fresh orangejuice which is often not in hotels;)). Very friendly people and one man speaks very well english too!
Li
family_with_children
May 2, 2026
Very good location before driving through Switzerland. Very rich breakfast.
Theo
couple
January 1, 2026
“Fabulous”
The room was very nice, spa in bathroom was good, very well heated room and the staff was super friendly
Josephine
couple
September 14, 2025
“Disappointing”
The car park was free.
Gary
solo_traveller
August 13, 2025
“Excellent hotel, beautiful and full of rustic charm! A must!!!”
One of my favourite hotels in Northern Italy! Beautiful hotel with rustic charm and character. Great location that has been run by the same people for nearly 50 years. Excellent food, great facilities, a definite recommendation.
Olga
couple
July 21, 2025
“One of my best location in my list. Every time in my memory and my heart”
Amazing unique authentic place
Jakob
family_with_children
July 17, 2025
“Beautiful building, staff with eyes for us.”
Göran and very friedly staff.
ThoSG
couple
July 13, 2025
“Enjoyable one night stay on our big road trip.”
On a big road trip from Spain through France & into Italy in a day, we searched on booking.com for a place to stay that had parking & a restaurant that wasn't too far off the main motorway. We found Albergo Ristorante Madonnina located in Cantello & enjoyed our first night back in our favourite country of Italy. With instructions where to park, in the large car park just across the road from the Albergo, we were warmly greeted & showed to our very spacious room. The Albergo is showing its age, but it was very clean & had everything we needed in the room. There is a restauarant within the hotel which again, we were made to feel very welcome in & were very well looked after, as well as enjoying our meals. A lovely quiet spot for a night on the road in a family owned & run Albergo.
Oren Oichman
extended_group
July 10, 2025
the Stuff was very nice and the breakfast was really good. the room itself was old and not properly clean. more so there was no blanket on the bad and the bad was not comfortable (for me)
Niall
family_with_children
June 30, 2025
Great pool on the roof. Quirky design.
Oskar
couple
June 26, 2025
“Exceptional”
The warmth and hospitality of the Limido family are truly unmatched. This was our second stay here, and once again, everything exceeded our expectations. We couldn’t be more pleased and wholeheartedly recommend this hotel. Thank you for creating such amazing place!
Bernadetta
extended_group
June 23, 2025
Everything
Paul
family_with_children
June 2, 2025
“A place I will always remember and will come back to on my next visit. Amazing place”
It was unique but amazing. Stevie was amazing so helpful and always made sure we were looked after. Felt so welcomed. Best sleep I have had so far
Baerenbach Appartment
family_with_children
May 31, 2025
Romantic place in cute town with great potential. Fantastic gnoccheria nearby. Unfortunately is the place not taken well care of and the nice garden and outdoor space (on a roof not in the garden) looked like a storage rather than a welcoming oasis for guests
Steven
couple
May 29, 2025
“Great hotel!”
Very nice hotel, great service, we will come back again!
Inna
couple
May 29, 2025
“I stayed just one night, but it left a very pleasant impression. The hotel has its own charm — atmos”
The hotel’s restaurant is a true gem. The food was delicious, traditional, and served with warm Italian hospitality. The service was attentive and friendly. Breakfast was simple but made with quality ingredients. An ideal place for anyone who wants to experience authentic Italy, even during a short stay. Highly recommended!
Willem Jan
family_with_children
March 6, 2025
“fantastic staff and amazing place”
fantastic art everywhere
Paola
couple
October 8, 2024
“It was a great experience”
Lovely rooms
Liina
family_with_children
August 27, 2024
Very nice old property with lovely restaurant, rooftop pool and garden. And the breakfast was super!
Facilities
Activities
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Food & Drink
Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas
General
WiFi available in all areas, Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Heating, Lift, Air conditioning
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor pool, Outdoor pool (seasonal), Garden, Outdoor furniture
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Accessible parking, Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Physical distancing rules followed
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Rooftop pool, Heated pool, Pool/beach towels, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Swimming pool
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Thermometers for guests provided by property
Services
Meeting/banquet facilities, 24-hour front desk, Daily housekeeping
Family Room
This family room provides a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 3 beds.
Quaduple Room
The quadruple is an extra-large room with 2 sleeping areas. Bright and spacious, this room features terracotta or parquet floors. It includes an LCD TV and free Wi-Fi.
Double Room
Bright and spacious, this room features terracotta or parquet floors and a marble bathroom with window. It includes an LCD TV and free Wi-Fi.
Double Room with Spa Bath
This double room's standout feature is the spa bath. This double room offers a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.
Double Room with Terrace
This double room's standout feature is the spa bath. The double room has a terrace. The unit has 1 bed.
Three Connecting Double Rooms
Consists of 3 double rooms and 2 bathrooms, connected by a corridor. It includes an LCD TV and free WiFi.
Quadruple Room with Terrace
The quadruple is an extra-large room with 2 sleeping areas, separated by the bathroom and shower room. It also has a balcony. Bright and spacious, this room features terracotta or parquet floors and a marble bathroom with window. It includes an LCD TV with satellite channels and free Wi-Fi.
Suite
Bright and spacious, this suite features a comfortable seating area and spa bath. It has terracotta or parquet floors and a marble bathroom with window. It includes an LCD TV and free Wi-Fi.
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