Besso Travel Guide
Lugano
Stay near popular Besso attractions
Things to do
Lugano Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt
Lugano: Architecture and History Walking Tour
Lugano and its history exclusive walking tour
Top hotels in Besso
Hotel & Hostel Montarina
"The Hostel was perfect. Gorgeous palm tree lined Resort feel. The Pool was amazing and refreshing. The staff was very helpful and kind. The bed was comfortable. There were a lot of beds in one room but worked out well. Except for a few visitors that were a bit noisy. The scenery out from patio/ balcony ..."
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026
Hotel Funicolare
"The view was outstanding, even breathtaking. Staff were very friendly, evening meal was fine (good pizzas) Breakfast was poor and expensive Overall the hotel is tired and in need of refurbishment. The views definitely make up for it"
Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026
Hotel Barchetta Excelsior
"Stay somewhere else"
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026
Palace Grand Hotel Varese
"Uns hat die Unterkunft, das Personal und besonders die Anlage sehr gut gefallen"
Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026
Palace Hotel
Villa Sassa
Where to stay in Besso
Lugano City-Centre
Visitors often come to Lugano City-Centre for its lake views, but many stay to explore sights like Via Nassa and Parco Ciani. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Lugano Funicular Station.
Loreto
If you're spending some time in Loreto, MASILugano Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland and LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura are top sights worth seeing.
Carona
You'll enjoy the mountain views and parks in Carona. You might want to make time for a stop at Monte San Salvatore or Schwimmbad Carona.
Cassarate
If you're spending some time in Cassarate, Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station and Lake Lugano are top sights worth seeing.
Viganello
Viganello is well liked for its mountain views. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Lugano area, you might plan a trip to Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station or Mount Brè.
