Besso Travel Guide

Lugano

An interior of a church with wooden pews, a large mural on the wall, and a man taking a photo.
An interior of a historic building with ornate ceilings, frescoes, and a central aisle.
An ornate church interior with a central altar, arched ceilings, and religious frescoes.
A church interior with wooden pews, arched ceilings, and detailed frescoes.
A detailed mural depicting a historical battle scene with soldiers, horses, and a central figure on a cross.

Stay near popular Besso attractions

Santa Maria degli Angeli

8.8/10 (93 reviews)
Experience one of Switzerland’s most impressive Romanesque churches and its enormous 16th-century fresco.
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Things to do

Lugano Old Town Walking Tour

Lugano Old Town Walking Tour

฿584
per adult
Lugano Old Town Walking Tour
Sato Code Escape Room across Lugano

Sato Code Escape Room across Lugano

฿524
per adult
Sato Code Escape Room across Lugano
Lugano Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

Lugano Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt

฿282
per adult
Lugano Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt
1 Hour Private Walk of Lugano with a Local

1 Hour Private Walk of Lugano with a Local

฿6,369
per traveller
1 Hour Private Walk of Lugano with a Local
Lugano and its history exclusive walking tour

Lugano and its history exclusive walking tour

฿3,423
per adult
Lugano and its history exclusive walking tour
Lugano Lake: 1 hour Boat Rental

Lugano Lake: 1 hour Boat Rental

฿5,603
per traveller
Lugano Lake: 1 hour Boat Rental
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Top hotels in Besso

Hotel & Hostel Montarina

Hotel & Hostel Montarina

2 out of 5
Via Montarina 1 Lugano TI
The price is ฿4,087 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
฿4,087
฿4,248 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Lugano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Lake Lugano and Via Nassa are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (256 reviews)
"A lovely hotel. I always stay here when visiting Lugano."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Hotel & Hostel Montarina
Hotel Funicolare

Hotel Funicolare

Viale Guglielmo Poletti 30 Alta Valle Intelvi CO
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 ...
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Hotel Funicolare
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 ฿3,885 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿3,885
฿4,575 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Most wonderful staff. Room tiny and bed lumpy otherwise great location ."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

B&B Hotel Como City Center
Albergo Terminus Hotel

Albergo Terminus Hotel

4 out of 5
Lungo Lario Trieste 14 Como CO
The price is ฿7,277 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
฿7,277
฿8,382 total
6 Nov - 7 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Como. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (749 reviews)
"Beautiful views and great location. Staff wonderful and helpful."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

Albergo Terminus Hotel
Hotel Barchetta Excelsior

Hotel Barchetta Excelsior

4 out of 5
Piazza Cavour 1 Como CO
The price is ฿5,264 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿5,264
฿6,169 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Como. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Perfect location!! Staff was friendly and helpful, highly recommend"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026

Hotel Barchetta Excelsior
Palace Hotel

Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
Lungo Lario Trieste, 16 Como CO
The price is ฿8,326 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿8,326
฿9,535 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Como. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Great location, 2 minutes from the train station and buses. Lovely lakeside views. Nice breakfast too. Would recommend."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026

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Where to stay in Besso

Find the best Besso areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal city with a prominent mountain and a calm bay.

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.

A park with green grass, red flowers, trees, and a lake with mountains in the background.
Photo by Nikolai Karaneschev
Open Photo by Nikolai Karaneschev

Loreto

If you're spending some time in Loreto, LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura and Via Nassa are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal cityscape with a prominent mountain and a calm bay.

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.

A lake with sailboats, rocky shore, and mountains in the background.

Cassarate

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

A coastal cityscape with dense urban buildings, a marina, and a large body of water.

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.

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