Lugano City-Centre Travel Guide

Lugano

A coastal city with a prominent mountain and a calm bay.
A lake with mountains in the background and a garden in the foreground.
A calm lake surrounded by lush green hills.
A cityscape with a mountain in the background, a paved pathway, and lush greenery.
A large pink building with a dome, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and trees.

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Top hotels in Lugano City-Centre

Villa Sassa

Villa Sassa

4 out of 5
Via Tesserete 10 Lugano TI
The price is ฿7,538 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿7,538
฿8,324 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Lugano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Villa Sassa is NOT a 4 star hotel, as advertised, 2 stars at best. BE WARY - the current property is not what is represented in the marketing pictures or description. We were “upgraded” to a “grand suite” which had the feel of a college dorm room before students move in with their stuff. It felt ..."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

Villa Sassa
LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel

LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Piazza Cioccaro 5 Lugano TI
The price is ฿10,446 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿10,446
฿11,218 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Lugano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"The Lugano Dante hotel was a great choice as it’s situated right in the entrance of the city center - its amenities (breakfast/dinner) are excellent and the staff was super friendly and very professional. A wonderful experience and I look forward to returning."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel
Walter au Lac

Walter au Lac

3 out of 5
Piazza Rezzonico 7 Lugano TI
The price is ฿8,737 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
฿8,737
฿9,420 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lugano. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (784 reviews)
"We had a beautiful room with a balcony overlooking the lake — what a treat for us! Our room was comfortable and freshened up daily. Breakfast, local transportation and dining options were terrific. Highly recommend- especially for the location! Tips - Use the funicular to/from the train station. ..."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

Walter au Lac
Hotel Funicolare

Hotel Funicolare

Viale Guglielmo Poletti 30 Alta Valle Intelvi CO
The price is ฿2,517 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿2,517
฿2,769 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Alta Valle Intelvi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Lake Lugano and Lanzo Golf Club are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (306 reviews)
"What a waste of money and holiday days! The rooms are not air-conditioned. Our ‘standard’ room was overlooking the back of the hotel, over the rubbish and the deserted and dilapidated building of the once-upon-a-time Funicolare. There was a constant loud humming sound coming from the back of the ..."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

Hotel Funicolare
Palace Grand Hotel Varese

Palace Grand Hotel Varese

4 out of 5
Via Luciano Manara, 11 Varese VA
The price is ฿3,791 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
฿3,791
฿4,398 total
28 Oct - 29 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Varese. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Stunning property. Clean, quiet, great breakfast and amazing views."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

Palace Grand Hotel Varese
B&B Hotel Como City Center

B&B Hotel Como City Center

3 out of 5
Viale Innocenzo XI, 15 Como CO
The price is ฿5,862 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
฿5,862
฿6,753 total
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Como. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)
"We wanted a clean hotel near the train station and ferry. This ticked the boxes. Nice breakfast buffet options at the hotel. Walkable to restaurants and shops. Would stay here again."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

B&B Hotel Como City Center
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Where to stay in Lugano City-Centre

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

Loreto

If you're spending some time in Loreto, LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura and Via Nassa 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 Botanical Garden Parco San Grato.

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.

Besso

While there might not be top attractions in Besso, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Via Nassa and Piazza della Riforma.



Lugano City-Centre Travel Guide