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Our top choices for Lugano City-Centre hotels

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Walter au Lac

Walter au Lac
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (744 reviews)
"Beautiful views, great location and wonderful breakfast!"
United States
Victoria
The price is ฿8,834
฿9,525 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Walter au Lac
Panoramic Double Room, Balcony, Lake View | In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel

International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel
3.5 star property
Lugano City-Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (554 reviews)
"Lovely old world feel with sitting rooms and china/silver at breakfast. Large pool. Great location! Staff extremely helpful and fabulous breakfast. Room updated well. Ours had a room with a view of the lake."
United States
Anita Colleen
The price is ฿6,689
฿7,401 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel
Property grounds

Hotel Federale Lugano

Hotel Federale Lugano
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (441 reviews)
"Beautiful room, great breakfast and very friendly and helpful staff"
United States
Jose
The price is ฿7,846
฿8,499 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Hotel Federale Lugano
Comfort Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Hotel San Carlo

Hotel San Carlo
2.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (245 reviews)
"Central location, great staff."
Canada
Urban
The price is ฿5,539
฿6,104 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Hotel San Carlo
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Villa Sassa

Villa Sassa
4.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Beautiful room and great staff."
United States
Michael
The price is ฿9,541
฿10,283 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Villa Sassa
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, toilet paper

VISIONAPARTMENTS Lugano

VISIONAPARTMENTS Lugano
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (43 reviews)
"Great location. Well-maintained. Small and perfect for a solo traveler. "
United States
Joseph
The price is ฿5,775
฿6,346 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
VISIONAPARTMENTS Lugano
Deluxe Suite (I) | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

San Carlo Suite

San Carlo Suite
4.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (141 reviews)
"Excellent stay! "
United States
Kevin
The price is ฿7,774
฿8,245 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jun - 26 Jun
San Carlo Suite
Terrace/patio

Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel

Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Bet thing about the hotel was the front desk"
United States
Ibraheem
The price is ฿7,264
฿7,895 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel
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Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano

Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano
2.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (464 reviews)
"Excellent location,clean and comfortable room, friendly attentive knowledgeable and helpful staff. Breakfast European buffet was over the top!"
United States
william
The price is ฿7,342
฿7,976 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano
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Via Lambertenghi Apartments

Via Lambertenghi Apartments
2.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (4 reviews)
"Excellent and very friendly. Beautiful place. "
United States
Andy
The price is ฿6,835
฿12,568 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jul - 10 Jul
Via Lambertenghi Apartments
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee

LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel

LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel
4.5 star property
Lugano City-Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,005 reviews)
"We liked the hotel. Great central location. Very good breakfast with large selection. Highly recommend"
United States
IRINA
The price is ฿9,777
฿10,527 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel
Outdoor dining

Continental Parkhotel

Continental Parkhotel
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (761 reviews)
"Friendly staff, very good breakfast, near the train station, clean room, relaxed environment. "
United States
Jun
The price is ฿10,515
฿10,915 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Continental Parkhotel
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San Carlo Apartments

San Carlo Apartments
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (5 reviews)
"Spacious apartment just a block from the waterfront and convenient to the funicular to train station. Grocery store across the street. "
United States
Harriet
The price is ฿7,774
฿8,245 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
San Carlo Apartments
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Swiss Hotel Apartments - Lugano

Swiss Hotel Apartments - Lugano
5.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (26 reviews)
"Lovely apartment that suited our needs to catch up with family. Short walk to shops."
Australia
Concetta
The price is ฿12,898
฿13,564 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Jun - 25 Jun
Swiss Hotel Apartments - Lugano
Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Central Suites

Central Suites
3.5 star property
Lugano City-Centre
The price is ฿13,358
฿18,524 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Jun - 25 Jun
Central Suites
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View | Private kitchen

Boutique Suites

Boutique Suites
2.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
The price is ฿15,973
฿21,238 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Boutique Suites
Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Patio | Balcony

Lovely Appartment With a big Terrace in the Heart of Lugano

Lovely Appartment With a big Terrace in the Heart of Lugano
2.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
The price is ฿11,887
฿17,105 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Lovely Appartment With a big Terrace in the Heart of Lugano
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Little Lugano

Little Lugano
3.5 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (11 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable, great location, and friendly and responsive staff!"
United States
Ariel
The price is ฿6,871
฿12,606 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Little Lugano
Marina

Star of Lugano

Star of Lugano
3.5 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (4 reviews)
"Great thank you"
United States
Alec
Star of Lugano
Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony (Novos Contrada 5 502) | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Novos Contrada Apartments

Novos Contrada Apartments
2.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
The price is ฿8,655
฿14,457 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Novos Contrada Apartments
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Compare popular hotels in Lugano City-Centre

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel
4.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
1,005 reviews
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Property grounds
Hotel Federale Lugano
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
441 reviews
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Outdoor dining
Continental Parkhotel
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
761 reviews
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Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Villa Sassa
4.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,004 reviews
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Exterior
Swiss Hotel Apartments - Lugano
5.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
26 reviews
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Where to stay in Lugano City-Centre

Find the best Lugano City-Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

Lugano

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.

Loreto

If you're spending some time in Loreto, MASILugano Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland and Via Nassa are top sights worth seeing.

mouth of the river Cassarate to the park Ciani

Cassarate

If you're spending some time in Cassarate, Lake Lugano and Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station are top sights worth seeing.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Lugano City-Centre?
Lugano City-Centre is a neighbourhood that people enjoy for its beautiful lakeside setting. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Lugano City-Centre? Consider a visit to Lake Lugano while you're in the neighbourhood.
Where is the best place to stay in Lugano City-Centre?
Based on our traveller data, Villa Sassa is one of the top choices for your stay in Lugano City-Centre. This hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel and Walter au Lac.
How many hotels will I find in Lugano City-Centre?
Expedia has 125 hotels and other accommodation options in Lugano City-Centre to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Lugano area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Lugano City-Centre, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals in Lugano City-Centre.
What is there to do around this Lugano neighbourhood?
Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Lake Lugano, Parco Ciani and Lungolago. You could also plan a visit to Via Nassa or Piazza della Riforma while you're in the neighbourhood. LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura, MASILugano Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland and Giancarlo and Danna Olgiati Collection are just a few of the places to visit in and around Lugano City-Centre. While you're out sightseeing in Lugano, make sure that you visit other sights such as Via Gottardo or Museo delle Culture.
How can I get around Lugano City-Centre and the greater Lugano area?
Ready to get out and explore the city? Lugano Funicular Station is the closest metro station. If you want to venture out of town, Lugano (QDL-Lugano Rail Station) is the closest train station. You can also catch a ride at Lugano Station.