Cassarate Travel Guide
Lugano
Popular places to visit
Palazzo dei Congressi
Learn about the events happening in Palazzo dei Congressi during your trip to Lugano. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Parco Ciani
Explore the lovely green spaces of Parco Ciani and also enjoy the boating in Lugano. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Via Nassa
During your trip to Lugano, you can enjoy retail therapy at Via Nassa. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Monte San Salvatore
Climb to the top of this lakeside mountain to dine while enjoying panoramic views across the Swiss Alps.
Mount Brè
Explore the great outdoors at Mount Brè and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Lugano. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this quaint area.
LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura
Enjoy an outing to LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura during your stay in Lugano. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Things to do
Lugano Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour
Lugano Walking Tour: Highlights, History, Culture, & Hidden Gems
Top hotels in Cassarate
Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola
"Beautiful hotel with top notch staff. Nightly piano player was really nice."
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Hotel Funicolare
"This hotel with its amazing view was acquired by a young entrepreneur who’s brought it back to life Not the finished article but deserves 100% support and congratulations They’re straining every sinew to make it work and it’s a great place to spy the lake and enjoy downtime"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Palace Hotel
"The hotel was spotless and the staff were very friendly. Wonderful breakfast room with plenty of choices. The hotel was in a great location within easy walking distance to the ferry, restaurants, and shops."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Palace Grand Hotel Varese
"The Bath Roms are a Little antique. Television stations only in Italian ! No german, no English no international! Why that? FXBachmann"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Villa Sassa
"Excellent place to stay, comfortable bed and very friendly and helpful staff. Great location only a short bus ride to the railway station and into the centre. Ticino ticket is available for free travel in the whole area! Brilliant hotel! Thanks, Jimmy and Gwyneth"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Grand Hotel Menaggio
"If you make sure to get a newly renovated room, all is good. If you don’t, it’s a completely different stay. The rooms that are not renovated are dingy older and need a deep cleaning. Shower is small, etc. If you get a newly renovated room it’s completely opposite. Air-conditioning is fabulous. Beds ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cassarate
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 Lake Lugano or Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station.
Molino Nuovo
While Molino Nuovo isn't home to many top sights, Lake Lugano and Parco Ciani are some notable places to visit nearby.
Lugano City-Centre
Visitors often come to Lugano City-Centre for its lake views, but many stay to explore sights like Lake Lugano and Via Nassa. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Lugano Funicular Station.
Pregassona
Pregassona 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 Mount Brè or Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station.
Besso
While there might not be top attractions in Besso, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lake Lugano and Via Nassa.
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.
