Besso Travel Guide
Lugano
Popular places to visit
Santa Maria degli Angeli
Experience one of Switzerland’s most impressive Romanesque churches and its enormous 16th-century fresco.
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.
Things to do
Lugano Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour
Lugano Walking Tour: Highlights, History, Culture, & Hidden Gems
Lugano and its history exclusive walking tour
Top hotels in Besso
Hotel & Hostel Montarina
"Facility was nice and clean. Staff were helpful and friendly. Breakfast is not included but the price was fair."
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Hotel Funicolare
"The room was clean and spacious. The view was like something out of a movie, amazing! Slightly disappointed to find out the restaurant was pizzas only but the pizza was nice. Breakfast was also a slight let down, not much hot food to offer there than hotdog sausages and eggs. There were no pastries ..."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Palace Hotel
"If you were going to choose anywhere to stay in Lake Como, this would be the place. Opposite the lake and amazing staff. Great rooms."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 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
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
Sheraton Lake Como Hotel
"Not a “luxury “ hotel"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 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 Lake Lugano and Via Nassa. 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, Lake Lugano and Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station 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 Schwimmbad Carona.
Loreto
If you're spending some time in Loreto, LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura and Via Nassa 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 Lake Lugano or Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station.
