Hotel Aracoeli - Orta San Giulio

Historic boutique hotel on Piazza Motta with Lake Orta views and a social breakfast experience

Location & Setting

Hotel Aracoeli sits directly on Piazza Motta, Orta San Giulio's main square, adjacent to the boat dock for San Giulio Island. Guests have pedestrian-only access to the square, surrounded by local shops, restaurants, and the lakefront. The A26 motorway is a 30-minute drive, and Lake Maggiore is also 30 minutes away.

Rooms & Design

Rooms at Hotel Aracoeli Orta San Giulio feature wood-beamed ceilings and exposed stone walls, with private balconies overlooking the piazza. Each air-conditioned room includes a minibar, satellite TV, and tea and coffee-making facilities. The shower areas are uniquely designed in-room, offering spa-like shower experiences.

Dining & Social Experience

A large buffet breakfast is served each morning, featuring local delicacies and promoting social interaction among guests. Dietary requests (vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free) must be communicated 48 hours before check-in, at an additional cost of EUR 10 per person. Guests also receive discounts at local dining venues and complimentary snacks and beverages throughout the day.

Amenities & Services

The hotel offers free Wi-Fi in rooms and lobby, as well as air conditioning and satellite TV in every room. A shuttle service and airport transfers (pick up and drop off) are available on request. Daily housekeeping, luggage storage, ironing, and laundry services are provided, plus a shared lounge and TV area for guest use.

Nearby Attractions & Activities

Guests can walk to the Basilica di San Giulio, the Sacro Monte di Orta (a UNESCO site), and explore Lake Orta's shores. The hotel's location on the main square grants direct access to cultural and outdoor activities, including boat trips and the pilgrim trail. Parking is free in a gated lot a short walk away, with no direct car access to the square.

• Location: Piazza Motta, 30 minutes from Lake Maggiore
• Rooms: Wood-beamed ceilings, in-room spa-like showers
• Dining: Large buffet breakfast, local delicacies
• Breakfast: Social experience, dietary options at EUR 10
• Access: Pedestrian-only square, free parking nearby
• Attractions: Basilica di San Giulio, Sacro Monte di Orta

License number: 003112-ALB-00003,IT003112A1FNGXSHAW