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Recommended hotels in Lugano

Daily buffet breakfast for a fee

1. LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel

LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel
4.5 star property
Lugano City-Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,010 reviews)
"Great time and helpful, friendly staff."
United States
Felice
The price is ฿10,723
฿11,511 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel
Terrace/patio

2. Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel

Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Good breakfast"
United States
Taryn
The price is ฿7,293
฿7,927 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug
Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel
Exterior

3. Walter au Lac

Walter au Lac
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (761 reviews)
"Wonderful location. Friendly staff."
United States
Lyndsay
The price is ฿9,265
฿9,973 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Walter au Lac
Bar (on property)

4. ibis budget Lugano Paradiso

ibis budget Lugano Paradiso
2.0 star property
Paradiso
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (799 reviews)
"A really lovely stay at the ibis budget. A very short walk to the lake and a 20 minute walk to the centre of Lugano. Room was kept very clean and staff were friendly. Paradiso train station a 5 minute walk and bus stops nearby. Recommend the bakery/tea room round the corner!"
United Kingdom
Helen
The price is ฿4,337
฿4,857 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
ibis budget Lugano Paradiso
Junior Suite, Balcony | Terrace/patio

5. Best Western Hotel Bellevue Au Lac

Best Western Hotel Bellevue Au Lac
4.0 star property
Loreto
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (431 reviews)
"Great view"
United States
Jose
The price is ฿11,327
฿12,145 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Best Western Hotel Bellevue Au Lac
Property grounds

6. Hotel Federale Lugano

Hotel Federale Lugano
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (448 reviews)
"Great location and friendly staff. Nice view from the 5th floor overlooking Lake Lugano."
United States
Ma Lourdes
The price is ฿7,793
฿8,445 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Hotel Federale Lugano
Panoramic Double Room, Balcony, Lake View | In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

7. 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, (565 reviews)
"Nice buffet breakfast "
United States
Jay
The price is ฿7,490
฿8,234 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel
Front of property

8. Hotel City Lugano, Design & Hospitality

Hotel City Lugano, Design & Hospitality
4.0 star property
Molino Nuovo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (493 reviews)
"Conveniently located, very nice room and staff were so helpful and sweet. Would definitely stay here again! "
United States
Lisa
The price is ฿7,155
฿7,807 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Hotel City Lugano, Design & Hospitality
Exterior

9. Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano

Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano
2.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (474 reviews)
"Excellent location near waterfront park and dining. Nice breakfast with fun soccer decor and unique artwork in restaurant. "
United States
Richard
The price is ฿6,310
฿6,906 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

10. Villa Sassa

Villa Sassa
4.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,010 reviews)
"The best place to stay in Lugano!"
Canada
FARNOOSH
The price is ฿7,281
฿8,065 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Villa Sassa
Exterior

11. Novotel Lugano Paradiso

Novotel Lugano Paradiso
4.5 star property
Paradiso
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (662 reviews)
"Great hotel overall, with nice staff and breakfast in an excellent location. "
United States
Natália Dafne
The price is ฿9,796
฿10,688 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Novotel Lugano Paradiso
Seasonal outdoor pool

12. Hotel Admiral

Hotel Admiral
4.0 star property
Paradiso
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (706 reviews)
"Property was clean. Reception desk was polite and helpful. Buffet breakfast was excellent."
United States
Sabina Chiara
The price is ฿5,819
฿6,421 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Hotel Admiral
Comfort Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

13. Hotel San Carlo

Hotel San Carlo
2.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (252 reviews)
"Central location, great staff."
Canada
Urban
The price is ฿5,204
฿5,758 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Hotel San Carlo
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee

14. B5 Boutique Hotel Lugano

B5 Boutique Hotel Lugano
3.5 star property
Besso
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (224 reviews)
"The hotel is in an excellent location, is nicely 'different and quirky' and is comfortable and clean. "
United Kingdom
Raphael
The price is ฿7,707
฿8,290 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
B5 Boutique Hotel Lugano
Exterior

15. Hotel Besso

Hotel Besso
3.0 star property
Besso
7.8 out of 10, Good, (318 reviews)
"Absolutely wonderful stay here, smooth and simple check in, friendly and helpful staff, clean, tidy and spacious room with all you could need"
United Kingdom
James
The price is ฿6,316
฿6,912 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Hotel Besso
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas

16. Hotel Lido Seegarten

Hotel Lido Seegarten
4.0 star property
Cassarate
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (526 reviews)
"Excellent all round, super clean room, lots of choice at breakfast, excellent location by the lake."
United Kingdom
Malcolm
The price is ฿11,887
฿12,719 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Hotel Lido Seegarten
Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

17. Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola

Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola
5.0 star property
Cassarate
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (408 reviews)
"Lovely hotel with great facilities in general and loads of character too. The lido is fantastic, staff very nice too. Wish I'd stayed longer."
United Kingdom
Liam
The price is ฿21,683
฿22,888 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug
Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola
Lobby sitting area

18. Lugano Center GuestHouse

Lugano Center GuestHouse
1.0 star property
Loreto
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (361 reviews)
"Very cute hotel. Room had a full kitchenette! "
United States
Emily
The price is ฿3,903
฿4,227 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Lugano Center GuestHouse
Daily continental breakfast for a fee

19. ibis Lugano Paradiso

ibis Lugano Paradiso
3.0 star property
Paradiso
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (627 reviews)
"Excellent stay! Clean, comfortable hotel in a great location, just a short walk from the lake and the funicular. Friendly staff, good breakfast, and beautiful surroundings. Would definitely stay here again! 😊"
Canada
Jasvinder
The price is ฿5,086
฿5,635 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
ibis Lugano Paradiso
Breakfast served

20. Hotel De La Paix

Hotel De La Paix
3.5 star property
Loreto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (649 reviews)
"Good location, friendly and helpful staff, great breakfast"
Canada
Alexa
The price is ฿6,829
฿7,444 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Hotel De La Paix
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Top Lugano Hotel Reviews

Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola

Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola

10/10 Excellent
"Such a beautiful hotel. I loved sitting at the lido and swimming in the lake everyday of my stay. My husband preferred the garden and pool area which was stunning too. The stuff were so nice and helpful, it is a small hotel so we had very personal service which was super lovely. We will be back 😎"
laila 4-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola

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Lugano Motels information

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Accommodation
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Lowest Price
฿4,227
Highest Price
฿22,888

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Lugano?
By saving on your room price, you can experience more of the activities in Lugano. Top sights to visit include Lake Lugano.
What is a motel?
When you stay at a motel, you're likely to find an outdoor pool and a free parking spot. With a stay at a motel, you'll often have access to your room directly from the car park. Motels became more prevalent in the US after World War II when cars became more popular along with road trip vacations, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.
What are the best motels in Lugano?
Here are a few budget-friendly accommodations in Lugano. Villa Sassa - Hotel Best Western Hotel Bellevue Au Lac - Hotel LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel - Hotel Villa Principe Leopoldo - Hotel Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel - Hotel
What can I do in Lugano?
In this family-friendly area, enjoy its scenic lakeside and top-notch restaurants while you're sightseeing. People visiting Lugano love its shops. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Lake Lugano, Parco Ciani and Lungolago. You'll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Schwimmbad Carona, Swissminiatur and Splash and Spa. To learn more about local history, take some time at Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station and Villa Ciani.
What's the weather like in Lugano?
Weather can make or break a road trip, so here's some data about year-round temperatures in Lugano to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 19°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 3°C. Average annual precipitation for Lugano is 1548 mm.
What are my options for getting around Lugano while staying in a motel?
We've gathered some information about getting around Lugano to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Lugano (LUG-Agno), which is located 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away from the heart of the city. Otherwise, you can search for flights to Malpensa International Airport (MXP), which is 28.4 mi (45.7 km) away. Head over to Lugano Funicular Station for metro travel. To see more of the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Lugano (QDL-Lugano Rail Station) or Lugano Station.

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