Your stay — Second Paradise
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Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Bellinzona, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Second Paradise
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Bellinzona Piazza del Sole → Via Teatro (Croce Federale stop)
💡 Buy a day pass (7.50 CHF) from the tabac—it covers all local buses and the funicular up to Monte Carasso. The #1 bus loops via the castle, saves walking uphill with luggage.
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) → Bellinzona
💡 FlixBus or Trenord bus from MXP Terminal 1 to Chiasso, then change to regional Swiss train (15 mins, 8 CHF)—cheaper than direct economy options.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Bellinzona
💡 Buy a supersaver ticket online 2-3 days ahead for 40% off. Direct IC trains avoid Swiss transfers—look for the red SBB app.
Lugano Airport (LUG) or Treno Station → Ristorante Albergo Croce Federale
💡 Book Bellinzona Taxi (091 825 15 15) direct—avoid app surcharges. They know the old town one-way system and drop at the hotel's rear service entrance.
About Bellinzona
Wikipedia ↗
Bellinzona ( BEL-in-ZOH-nə, Italian: [bellinˈtsoːna] ; Ticinese: Belinzóna [belĩˈtsona]) is a municipality, a historic Swiss town, and the capital of the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. The town is famous for its three castles (Castelgrande, Montebello, Sasso Corbaro) that have been UNESCO World He...
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Second Paradise?
Check-in at Second Paradise is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Bellinzona
💡 Check the door hours posted outside—it's not always open. Best visited on weekday mornings when the light hits the frescoes.
💡 Pack a picnic and sit near the river bend for shade. Avoid weekends if you want peace – it gets busy with families.
💡 Climb the White Tower for panoramic views of the city and the Alps. It's a steep spiral staircase but worth it. Go early in the morning to avoid crowds.
💡 Take the steep footpath up from Piazza Collegiata for a scenic route. Bring water; the climb is short but brisk.
💡 The bus from the train station stops nearby—saves the uphill walk. Visit just before sunset for golden light over the Alps.