Vacallo accommodation from NZ$114

The Bahnhof Haus and Hotel Vienna are near the Cinema Theatre Chiasso.

30 kilometres away from the centre of Vacallo is the Albergo Hotel Giardino. Alternatively, the C-Rooms can be found 25 kilometres away. Alternative hotels include the Bed and Breakfast Casa Nini and the C-hotel & Spa.

You'd be crazy to head off without exploring all the other fabulous attractions on offer in Southern Switzerland. Visit the traditional villages, fortresses and churches in Southern Switzerland, or simply admire the area's lovely forests. Adventurous travellers might also try snowboarding here.

Caslano is 18 kilometres to the northwest of Vacallo and is where you'll find the Alprose Chocolate Factory and Mount Caslano. The Hotel Vittoria and Hotel Caroline are a few of the great apartment and hotel options in Caslano. Or, you could consider staying in Lugano, 18 kilometres to the north of Vacallo, where you can pick from the Hotel Campione and Continental Parkhotel. If you're staying in Lugano, set aside a little time to check out the Museum of Modern Art, Santa Maria degli Angeli and University of Lugano.

Located 20 kilometres away from Vacallo is Agno Airport. Stay nearby at the Hotel Gabbani or the Villa Camelia.