Hotel La Bussola - Orta San Giulio

$$$$||View on mapOrta San Giulio, ItalyVia Panoramica 24, Orta San Giulio, Italy, 28016|
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Hotel La Bussola - Orta San Giulio
Via Panoramica 24, Orta San Giulio, Italy, 28016·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.7Great
Location9.5
Staff9.2
Cleanliness8.9
Comfort8.9
Facilities8.5
Who stays here
Couples53%
Families33%
Groups11%
Solo3%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.7Great
Location9.5
Staff9.2
Cleanliness8.9
Comfort8.9
Facilities8.5
Who stays here
Couples53%
Families33%
Groups11%
Solo3%

Lakeside family-run hotel with panoramic views of Lake Orta and San Giulio Island

Accommodations & Views

Rooms at Hotel La Bussola offer lake views overlooking Lago d'Orta and Isola San Giulio, each equipped with satellite TV and minibar. Guests can choose rooms with private balcony to enjoy the scenery, with some suites featuring a jacuzzi bath for two and separate shower. Hotel La Bussola Orta provides free private parking on site and is accessible for guests with disabilities, including wheelchair-accessible rooms.

Dining Experience

The on-site restaurant at Hotel La Bussola Orta serves regional specialties and Mediterranean cuisine on a panoramic terrace overlooking the lake and island. Breakfast is served on the same terrace with a daily changing menu including hot and cold options, fruits, and pastries. The restaurant offers a set dinner menu at €42 per person with four courses, and guests can enjoy drinks from the bar or pool bar.

Family & Children

Hotel Bussola Orta San Giulio provides a dedicated children's swimming pool in the garden, separate from the adults' pool, plus a playground with table tennis and mini-golf. Family rooms are available with options for extra beds, and the property offers board games and puzzles for indoor entertainment. The family-run staff since 1980 shares local experiences and recommendations, making the stay suitable for families traveling with children.

Location & Nearby Attractions

Orta San Giulio hotel La Bussola is located on the promontory of Orta San Giulio, a 15-minute walk from Sacro Monte di Orta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The town center, Piazza Motta, and the dock for boat trips to Isola San Giulio are within a 5-10 minute walk downhill. Nearby attractions include the religious complex of Sacro Monte, the island with its basilica, and the pedestrian-only historic center with restaurants and shops.

Outdoor & Leisure Facilities

The garden at Hotel La Bussola Orta San Giulio Italy features an outdoor swimming pool for adults and children, with sun loungers, umbrellas, and a pool bar serving drinks and snacks. Guests have free access to table tennis and mini-golf in the garden, and the property offers ski storage for winter sports enthusiasts. Hotel La Bussola is pet-friendly and provides pet bowls, and the terrace offers panoramic views.

  • Location: Promontory of Orta San Giulio, 15 min walk to UNESCO site Sacro Monte
  • Rooms: Lake view rooms with balcony, suites with jacuzzi bath
  • Dining: Panoramic terrace restaurant with regional specialties and set menu
  • Family: Children's pool, table tennis, mini-golf, board games
  • Pet-friendly: Pet bowls and policies for traveling with pets
  • Parking: Free private parking on site
  • Since: Family-run since 1980

License number: 003112-ALB-00007,IT003112A15V9ZSXEF

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-22:00
from 07:00-11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of EUR 0.1 per person. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 2. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Italian
Building
Number of rooms:37
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Rooms and availability

Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services
Food/ Drinks

Poolside snack bar

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Coffee shop

Shuttle

Shuttle service

Swimming pool

Seasonal outdoor pool

Laundry

Sports & Fitness

  • Skiing
  • Table tennis

Services

  • Shuttle service
  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Board games
  • Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Open-air bath

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Essential information about Hotel La Bussola

💵 Lowest room price 147 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 29.3 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Malpensa, MXP

Location

Via Panoramica 24, Orta San Giulio, Italy, 28016
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Via Panoramica 24, Orta San Giulio, Italy, 28016
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Via Panoramica 24, Orta San Giulio, Italy, 28016
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Via al Sacro Monte
Sacred Mountain of Orta
100 yd
Piazza Motta
Palazzotto della Comunita
100 yd
Square
Piazza Mario Motta
100 yd
Via Corinna Caire Albertoletti 32
Casa Capuani
100 yd
Gallery
Palazzo Penotti Ubertini
100 yd
Via Alpini
Oratorio dei SS Bernardino e Marta
100 yd
Via Olina
Alessandra Cacciatore guida abilitata Orta San Giulio
100 yd
Piazza Mario Motta
Community Palace
100 yd
Restaurant
Cafe' Da Albino
100 yd
Restaurant
Gelateria Arte Del Gelato
100 yd
Restaurant
Mojito Cafe'
100 yd
Restaurant
Il Laboratorio
100 yd

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