🇨🇭 Mendrisio, Switzerland
Hotel Morgana
📍 12, Via Carlo Maderno, Mendrisio, 6850
Your stay — Hotel Morgana
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Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Swiss Franc, CHF
Most travellers withdraw from ATMs using a debit card; avoid exchange bureaux at airports and train stations for poor rates.
Credit/debit cards (Visa, Mastercard) are widely accepted; contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) work in most shops and restaurants.
Service is included in bills; round up or leave 5-10% for good service in restaurants, small change for taxis, nothing extra for hotel staff.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso or Americano from a café or takeaway kiosk, around 3–4 CHF.
Pizza by the slice, panini, or a salad from a supermarket deli counter, 10–15 CHF.
Pasta or schnitzel main course in a casual trattoria, 18–25 CHF.
Mendrisio’s central pedestrian streets have stalls on market days (Wednesday and Saturday mornings) selling sausages, hot dogs, and roasted chestnuts.
Migros and Coop are the main budget supermarkets; Denner is cheaper for basics.
For affordable high-street brands, go to the FoxTown Factory Stores (outlet centre) just south of town.
The cheapest way around is walking; for longer trips, a single bus ticket within the Mendrisio zone costs about 2.30 CHF. From Milan Malpensa airport, take the direct train to Mendrisio (about 40–50 minutes, roughly 10–15 CHF).
1. Buy groceries at Denner or Migros and prepare picnics. 2. Eat lunch specials (menu del giorno) at trattorias rather than dinner menus. 3. Use the SBB app to find discounted Supersaver tickets for longer train journeys.
Good to know — Mendrisio
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Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Mendrisio, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel Morgana
🕒 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 →Mendrisio Station → Hotel Milano (Via Vela stop)
💡 Bus 521 stops right near the hotel. Buy tickets from the machine at the station or use the SwissPass app. If your luggage is light, it's a straightforward walk downhill.
Chiasso (Swiss border) → Mendrisio Station
💡 If arriving from Italy's Como by train, get off at Chiasso and switch to S10. Mendrisio station is a short, flat walk to the hotel, saving taxi fare.
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) → Hotel Milano Mendrisio
💡 Take Malpensa Express to Milano Centrale, then change to IC/EC train to Mendrisio. The station is a 10-minute walk from the hotel via Via Vela.
Lugano Airport (LUG) or MXP → Hotel Milano Mendrisio
💡 Pre-book with Taxi Mendrisio or Uber. From MXP expect ~€150; from Lugano cheaper and faster. Ask for a fixed price to avoid meter surprises.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Hotel Morgana?
Check-in at Hotel Morgana is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Morgana?
Pizza by the slice, panini, or a salad from a supermarket deli counter, 10–15 CHF.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Morgana?
The cheapest way around is walking; for longer trips, a single bus ticket within the Mendrisio zone costs about 2.30 CHF. From Milan Malpensa airport, take the direct train to Mendrisio (about 40–50 minutes, roughly 10–15 CHF).
Top Attractions in Mendrisio
💡 Don't miss the carved wooden altar from the 1600s. The church is small, so visit early morning for peace. Entry is free, but a 2 CHF donation requested for the fresco restoration fund.
💡 Start at Piazza del Municipio and follow the yellow signs for 'Centro Storico'. Grab a map from the tourist office (free). Best photo spot: the view from the bell tower — 50 cents to climb it.
💡 The best free view is from the summit (1,097m). Take the trail from Meride village — it's steep but doable in 1.5 hours. No entry fee to the mountain, only the museum in Meride costs.
💡 The main loop is 4km and takes 2 hours. Wear sturdy shoes — the path near the waterfall can get slippery. Free guided tours some Saturdays; check the park website for dates.
💡 Go on a weekday morning when the factory is active. The free sample is one small bar, but you can taste 6-8 varieties at the tasting table if you smile at the staff. Avoid weekends — busiest with tour groups.