Sigirino accommodation from NZ$195

20 kilometres from the centre of Sigirino is the Il Canneto. The Le Pinete can be found 25 kilometres away. Alternatively, you could book a bed at the Hotel Cascina Canova or the Impero Hotel Varese.

After you have got a feel for Sigirino, why not tour a bit further afield? The Southern Switzerland vicinity has plenty of other scenic and cultural delights waiting to be explored. Photographers will love Southern Switzerland's forests and mountains. You should also head to the area's traditional villages. More active types might also try snowboarding in this part of Switzerland.

It is well known that we Kiwis are pretty chilled, so consider staying a little longer and check out the Madonna del Sasso, Verzasca Dam and Piazza Grande, which you'll find in Locarno, 10 kilometres to the northwest of Sigirino. Some of our recommended Locarno accommodation options are the Caffè dell'Arte Boutique Rooms and ibis Locarno. Alternatively, you could stay in Lugano, 11 kilometres to the southeast of Sigirino, where you can choose from the Hotel Gabbani and Villa Camelia. Regardless of whether you're passing through or spending a few nights in Lugano, make sure you visit the Museum of Modern Art, Santa Maria degli Angeli and University of Lugano.

Agno Airport can be found 9 kilometres away from downtown Sigirino. Should you choose to stay nearby, you can book a room at the Hotel Gabbani or the Villa Camelia.