Travel/Hotel Information

Flight

Flight to Book

The closest international airport to Orta San Giulio is Milano Malpensa International airport (30 miles east of Orta). Check your passport! Your passport needs to be valid for at least six months beyond your return date to the U.S. We reccomend trying to fly into Milan 09/01 in case of unforeseen travel problems!

Rental Car

Rental Car Option

If you are only traveling between the airport and Orta San Giulio, renting a car is not necessary. Orta is a pedestrian town, and car access to the town center is restricted to residents only. Private transfer services can easily take you from the airport directly to your hotel and back (see details below). If you plan to rent a car while in Italy, please note that an International Driving Permit (IDP) is required in addition to your U.S. driver’s license. To apply for an IDP, click “View.” From our own experience it is much easier, quicker, and cheaper to do it in person at a AAA branch rather than online. It cost us $38 each and is good for one year.

Travel Note

Where to park rental cars in Orta?

Click 'View' for parking suggestions if you decide to rent a car. Hotel San Rocco and Hotel La Bussola also offer free parking for guests.

Travel Note

Transportation to/from Airport

Click 'View' to prebook a ride service for when you arrive and leave if you decide you do not want to rent a car.

Hotel

Hotel San Rocco

Hotel Suggestion 1 Located in the heart of the Orta San Giulio old town & right on the lakefront Pool and bar with views of the island Covered on-site parking at the hotel ~$260/night

Hotel

Hotel La Bussola

Hotel Suggestion 2 The hotel is quietly located on the promontory of Orta San Giulio, with views of Lake Orta and the island of San Giulio, a garden with a swimming pool open from June to September, and free parking available to guests. There is a restaurant in the hotel as well! ~$250/night

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Hotel Leon d'Oro

Hotel Suggestion 3 The Hotel Leon d'Oro offers a range of modern and flexible services, including a spa service. Breakfast is offered. ~$150 - $320

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La Contrada Dei Monti

Hotel Suggestion 4 The hotel has a very unique and convenient location: immersed in the tranquility of the pedestrian Medieval streets and yet just few steps away from the main square, the center of town's events during the summer season. Breakfast, at a cost of 15.00 EUR, is in hotel Leon D’oro. ~$100/night

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Villa Crespi

Hotel Suggestion 5 A 5 star luxury hotel with a 3 Michelin star restaurant. An ancient minaret-like tower stands out over a villa with the unmistakable charm of the Middle East but on Lake Orta. ~$1400+

Travel Note

Do not stay at Hotel Santa Caterina

The owner lives next door with three dogs that bark all hours of the day and the owner just lets them. Trust us it’s not worth it.