Cassarate Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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A waterfront with a wooden pier, calm water, and a cityscape with buildings and mountains in the background.
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Stay near popular Cassarate attractions

Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station

9.2/10 (161 reviews)
Find out about the history of Lugano when you spend time at Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
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Activities

Private Boat Tour on Lake Como

Private Boat Tour on Lake Como

NZ$702
per traveller
Private Boat Tour on Lake Como
Boat Party on Lake Como - Open Bar

Boat Party on Lake Como - Open Bar

NZ$279
per adult
Boat Party on Lake Como - Open Bar
Our Boats : Ranieri Voyager 23s

Lake Como Boat Tours: options from 1 hour to a Full Day

NZ$560
per traveller
Lake Como Boat Tours: options from 1 hour to a Full Day
Lugano Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

Lugano Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt

NZ$15
per adult
Lugano Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt
Lugano Old Town Walking Tour

Lugano Old Town Walking Tour

NZ$31
per adult
Lugano Old Town Walking Tour
Grand Tour, 1h to 4h private luxury speedboat at Lake Como

3 to 4h Private Lake Como Speedboat Tour with Prosecco & Swimming

NZ$2,408
per traveller
3 to 4h Private Lake Como Speedboat Tour with Prosecco & Swimming
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Our pick of the best Cassarate Hotel Deals

Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola

Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola

5 out of 5
Viale Castagnola 31 Lugano TI
The price is NZ$1,050 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
NZ$1,050
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Lugano. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (321 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay. We were there just after the season ended so the restaurant had sadly just closed. But the town was still lovely, we were able to get food easily. The front desk attendants were always very helpful and nice and the hotel was lovely. The view is unmatched. Honestly I am ..."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

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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 NZ$236 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
NZ$236
13 Nov - 14 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! (1,001 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 NZ$410 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
NZ$410
7 Nov - 8 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! (752 reviews)
"By chance I chose this property for my stay in Como. What a HUGE blessing! The staff was so helpful and kind and I truly loved the accents! The property is stunning and lures you in from the moment you pull into the drive with vines and architecture surrounding you. Enter thru a beautiful entry with ..."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

Albergo Terminus Hotel
Hotel Barchetta Excelsior

Hotel Barchetta Excelsior

4 out of 5
Piazza Cavour 1 Como CO
The price is NZ$298 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
NZ$298
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 ...
Hotel Barchetta Excelsior
Palace Hotel

Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
Lungo Lario Trieste, 16 Como CO
The price is NZ$442 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
NZ$442
2 Nov - 3 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! (1,009 reviews)
"The best hotel we stayed on our Italy trip!"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2026

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Our guide on where to stay in Cassarate

Find the best Cassarate 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.
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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 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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Besso

While there might not be top attractions in Besso, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Via Nassa and Piazza della Riforma.

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