Lugano City-Centre Travel Guide
Lugano
Visit Lugano City-Centre
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Lungolago
You can find out about the history of Lugano with a visit to Lungolago. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Piazza della Riforma
You can find out about the history of Lugano when you stop by Piazza della Riforma. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
San Lorenzo Cathedral
San Lorenzo Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Lugano, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Things to do
Lugano Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour
Lugano and its history exclusive walking tour
Lugano: Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide
Lugano and Bellinzona private full-day tour
Top hotels in Lugano City-Centre
LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel
Fast check in, helpful and kind staff. Great value stay
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Villa Sassa
Great breakfast. Marcos in reception was exceptional, great customer service, nice person. Beautiful hotel, great location. I will come back again, my family loved it. Amazing views.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel
perfect, very clean.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Continental Parkhotel
Beautiful room and bathroom at the front of the hotel. Had large balcony, shared with other rooms (although nobody else used it when we were there). Extremely comfortable room with efficient aircon. Food in the on-site restaurant was excellent, as was the hotel's home-grown/produced wine. Breakfast ...
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Palace Hotel
Everything was awesome the view from the lake view room was incredible
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni
The staff were wonderful and the hotel was impeccable. All amenities were extremely thoughtful.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Lugano City-Centre
Besso
While there might not be top attractions in Besso, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lake Lugano and Via Nassa.
Loreto
If you're spending some time in Loreto, MASILugano Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland and LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura are top sights worth seeing.
Cassarate
If you're spending some time in Cassarate, Lake Lugano and Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station are top sights worth seeing.
Breganzona
Breganzona 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 Via Nassa or MASILugano Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland.
Molino Nuovo
While Molino Nuovo isn't home to many top sights, Lake Lugano and Parco Ciani are some notable places to visit nearby.
Pazzallo
Travellers like the mountain views in Pazzallo, and Lake Lugano is a top attraction you might want to visit.
