Besso Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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Activities

Lugano Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

Lugano Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt

NZ$10
per adult
Lugano Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt
Lugano Old Town Walking Tour

Lugano Old Town Walking Tour

NZ$30
per adult
Lugano Old Town Walking Tour
Sato Code Escape Room across Lugano

Sato Code Escape Room across Lugano

NZ$27
per adult
Sato Code Escape Room across Lugano
1 Hour Private Walk of Lugano with a Local

1 Hour Private Walk of Lugano with a Local

NZ$330
per traveller
1 Hour Private Walk of Lugano with a Local
Discover Lugano History and Culture in 2 Hours with a Local Guide

Lugano History & Culture 2 hours Walking Tour– Small Group

NZ$123
per adult
Lugano History & Culture 2 hours Walking Tour– Small Group
Lugano: Architecture and History Walking Tour

Lugano: Architecture and History Walking Tour

NZ$84
per adult
Lugano: Architecture and History Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Besso Hotel Deals

Hotel & Hostel Montarina

Hotel & Hostel Montarina

2 out of 5
Via Montarina 1 Lugano TI
The price is NZ$204 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$204
11 Oct - 12 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! (255 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
The price is NZ$146 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
NZ$146
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (306 reviews)
"What a waste of money and holiday days! The rooms are not air-conditioned. Our ‘standard’ room was overlooking the back of the hotel, over the rubbish and the deserted and dilapidated building of the once-upon-a-time Funicolare. There was a constant loud humming sound coming from the back of the ..."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

Hotel Funicolare
Palace Grand Hotel Varese

Palace Grand Hotel Varese

4 out of 5
Via Luciano Manara, 11 Varese VA
The price is NZ$215 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
NZ$215
28 Oct - 29 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Varese. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Stunning property. Clean, quiet, great breakfast and amazing views."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

Palace Grand Hotel Varese
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 NZ$335 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$335
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (1,001 reviews)
"We wanted a clean hotel near the train station and ferry. This ticked the boxes. Nice breakfast buffet options at the hotel. Walkable to restaurants and shops. Would stay here again."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

B&B Hotel Como City Center
Palace Hotel

Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
Lungo Lario Trieste, 16 Como CO
The price is NZ$514 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
NZ$514
27 Oct - 28 Oct
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 ...
Palace Hotel
Hotel Barchetta Excelsior

Hotel Barchetta Excelsior

4 out of 5
Piazza Cavour 1 Como CO
The price is NZ$474 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
NZ$474
28 Oct - 29 Oct
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 ...
Hotel Barchetta Excelsior
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Our guide on 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.

Loreto

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

A mountainous landscape with a lake surrounded by lush greenery and a small settlement.

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 waterfront with a wooden pier, calm water, and a cityscape with buildings 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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