The building and grounds are gorgeous. I believe the owner, Andrea, said this was a 14th century building. Andrea was so friendly and welcoming. He gave us dining recommendations and chatted with us during breakfast telling us the history of the building and his experience as the owner. He has blended the old and the new seamlessly to create a warm and welcoming stay. The beds were super comfy. Breakfast was delicious and was served in the old stable which has been beautifully reinvented. The hotel was about a 10 minute walk from the train station and set at the edge of town so it backed to a hillside and some woods so it felt very private though very close to all the town had to offer.

There is no air conditioning and it was a hot summer night. But we were able to leave the windows/doors open and there were fans so we all slept quite well. So, in the end I'm not sure I would say I didn't like it. I really enjoyed the fresh air. But some people might really want air conditioning (but we found this hard to find across our whole visit to Switzerland and Italy).

We stayed as a family. Although the place itself is from the 6th century, the interior is very new, clean and tastefully furnished. Inside there are small and large trinkets, toys and many handmade details. Although it was in the middle of nature, there were no insects inside. There were insect repellent products similar to mothballs placed in beautifully embroidered handmade cloths that were hard to notice. The breakfast was prepared in very nice containers. Andrea is a very gentlemanly and friendly person. I can say that he is one of the best, if not the best, hotel manager I have ever encountered. The view from the terrace looks great, be sure to take a look. In summary, I and my family left very happy.

The only missing part is the hotel's parking lot 150 m ahead.

We stumbled across this hotel when I was looking for a place to stay after our chur-tirano scenic train ride on the bernina express. I LOVED everything about this property. I felt like I had arrived at a family members home and was visiting family. I was welcomed with a warm greeting from the owner, Andrea. The hotel is absolutely beautiful with a breath taking terrace view of the Tirano city and surrounding areas. Andrea helped us and our little one year old get comfortable during our short stay, he showed us where she could play and where he kept the family games and kid toys. The rooms were very spacious, clean, and comfortable. The lobby, sitting areas, terrace, and everything else were so cozy. Breakfast was a lovely feast, it was so delicious and the coffee machine is a beast! If you are considering this hotel verses any other hotel in Tirano, choose this one! It’s the best way to start your journey through Italy. There is a laundry place 10 min away should you need it, the property also offers a shuttle service from the train station but if you are able to walk, it’s just a 10-12 min walk. There is also a super charming restaurant right around the corner that offers delicious authentic Italian food.

I loved everything

A hidden gem ! The location is in a lovely quiet part of the old town and a short walk to restaurants, etc. The hotel has been renovated and restored to an amazing level and it’s a lovely place to be, with lots of little interior details, as well as the outside terrace area. The room was cozy with a very nice bathroom - the room did get a tad warm as the temperatures were very high, but there was a fan to help cool things a bit. Breakfast was lovely with nice options and Andrea went out of his way to provide options like cold meats and cheese. But the real plus is the owner, Andrea - he really did make the stay special and was a super host ! Thank you Andrea !! Stay here - you won’t be disappointed !!

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Dear Andrea We used a lot of time to plan our trip to Tirano for a trip with the Bernina Express. We enjoyed the trip with Bernina Express, but the stay at your place made the top of the ice cake 🥰 To find a place with so much kindness and warm is hard to find, we enjoyed 110% Your place is what my wife call “Very authentic”, we loved it❤ We both look forward to come back, then we’ll bring the rest of the family, maybe we have to rent the whole place 😉 All the best and warm regards Ib and Marianne

It was a beautiful, historic building. Brought back to life by the family who owned it as very best place to stay in Tirano. It is in the old town and parts date back 600 years. We breakfasted in the stables under the stone arches in a charming, bright room. Breakfast, needless to stay was excellent, with real Italian coffee. The new structures in traditional timber were perfect and gave an authentic atmosphere. Our host, Andrea, was charming and very helpful. The town is romantic wonderland of great historic significance, enhanced by a stay in this delightful hotel.

There is nothing to dislike. The only problem was, we could not stay longer! If perfection exists, this is it!

Cute little property in Tirano. The owner was super helpful - he even helped me carry my bag upstairs, and showed the various views of Tirano from the property.

It is a bit of a walk from the Swiss station so European cobbled streets make it arduous to drag bags including carry ons. But otherwise it is close to some restaurants. The concept of breakfast in Italy is very different than rest of the world so keep your expectations low in this department overall in Tirano.

Ostello del Castello is the one lodging that gave us the most pleasure during our long journey in many different hotels/holiday homes/etc. in the summer. The whole building has a history of 600 years, yet all the creature comfort facilities are new and work smoothly. In a typical old building like this, I would have expected the doors and wooden floor to squeak when you move around, none of those here! Everything works perfectly. We had the most peaceful night in many days. If Andrea tells you that he is like a piece of furniture of the hotel and always there, that is true. Actually he is more like the room-of-requirement in HP: when you have a wish, he is there at once to fulfill it, with a smile. The breakfast was so delicious, with all the usual stuff (cereal etc.) and unusally delicious stuff: scrambled eggs, joghurt, fruits, prociutto, cheese, home-baked cake, etc. etc. The whole house is decorated beautifully. Every corner you look, there is something cute to discover. I couldn't stop making photos! There is even a inner court with a playground. The kids loved it and could stay here forever.

Nothing! We will come back, as soon as we can!

This place truly felt like a home for the short time we spent there and it was the only place that made me feel sad that we didn't have more nights available. Our host, Andrea, made sure that we had all the info for a night sightseeing and recommended an amazing place to eat local food. The rooms were equipped with what we needed and the rustic feel added a special touch to the place. We liked the little decorations added throughout the house and rooms.

We wish we had more time and we will come back for sure. 🥺

In the two weeks we spent in Italy and Switzerland, Andrea was one of our favorite hosts. He obviously takes great pride in his property and in Tirano, and we very much enjoyed our conversations with him. He even took pains to help us begin our trip to Como, since the train we'd planned to take was temporarily not running, and required a bus connection. The property itself is in a nicely restored historic barn, with several interesting spaces. We wish we'd had more time to take advantage of the outdoor terrace, since it looked very comfortable. There are some nice views of Tirano from the upper floors. Breakfast was generous and quite enjoyable. Great spot to end or begin a trip on the Bernina Express!

There is no air conditioning, but our room had a fan available. Other rooms seemed to have better cross-ventilation than ours did. There was a skylight, but we didn't notice that it could be opened until the morning we left. There is an elevator inside the building, but be prepared to climb some stairs and steep ramps with luggage as you approach the front door,