Besso Travel Guide
Lugano





Stay near popular Besso attractions
Things to do

Lugano Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt

1 Hour Private Walk of Lugano with a Local

Lugano and its history exclusive walking tour

Lugano Morcote, Lake Lugano, private guided tour, from Lugano
Top hotels in Besso

Hotel & Hostel Montarina
"A lovely hotel. I always stay here when visiting Lugano."
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Hotel Funicolare
"Paid cash at the hotel. Hot rooms. The bathroom was dirty and the bed sheets werent clean. I asked the front desk for a fan because they didnt have AC and was told they would bring one up and it never came. The hotel restaurant staff were rude and unhelpful and brought us the wrong order and took ..."
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

Palace Grand Hotel Varese
"Nice property and views. Horrible beds with mattresses worn out and very hard. Pillows very uncomfortable and hard as well. Couldn’t sleep because of that."
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

B&B Hotel Como City Center
"Hotel staff very helpful with everything. Breakfast very good ."
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

Palace Hotel
"Restated at 5 different hotels during our Italy vacation. The Palace was my favorite of the 5 in all categories. Wonderful rooms, inviting staff & fantastic food. If I ever make it back to Lake Como I have no doubt where I will stay!"
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

Villa Sassa
"We spent 3 nights in a really large nice apartment suite with a balcony. We were next to the pool but it was quiet with a nice view of the lake and Monte Bre. The hotel overall is a bit tired and in need of fresh paint, but the grounds were very clean. We loved the pool for a cool break from the ..."
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026
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 Piazza della Riforma. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Lugano Funicular Station.

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

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.

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.


















