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Hotel San Carlo

Hotel San Carlo
2.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (247 reviews)
"Central location, great staff."
Canada
Urban
The price is NZ$301
includes taxes & fees
19 July - 20 July
Hotel San Carlo

Walter au Lac

Walter au Lac
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (751 reviews)
"Beautiful views, great location and wonderful breakfast!"
United States
Victoria
The price is NZ$509
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Walter au Lac

San Carlo Suite

San Carlo Suite
4.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (141 reviews)
"Excellent stay! "
United States
Kevin
The price is NZ$437
includes taxes & fees
8 July - 9 July
San Carlo Suite

Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel

Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Bet thing about the hotel was the front desk"
United States
Ibraheem
The price is NZ$422
includes taxes & fees
12 July - 13 July
Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel

International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel

International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel
3.5 star property
Lugano City-Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (560 reviews)
"Lovely old world feel with sitting rooms and china/silver at breakfast. Large pool. Great location! Staff extremely helpful and fabulous breakfast. Room updated well. Ours had a room with a view of the lake."
United States
Anita Colleen
The price is NZ$438
includes taxes & fees
21 July - 22 July
International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel

Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano

Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano
2.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (465 reviews)
"Clean rooms, friendly staff at the reception and restaurant. Great location, safe, beautiful, relaxing walking and numerous places to enjoy warm weather. "
United States
Elena
The price is NZ$426
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano

Continental Parkhotel

Continental Parkhotel
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (764 reviews)
"Friendly staff, very good breakfast, near the train station, clean room, relaxed environment. "
United States
Jun
The price is NZ$586
includes taxes & fees
9 July - 10 July
Continental Parkhotel

Villa Sassa

Villa Sassa
4.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Beautiful room and great staff."
United States
Michael
The price is NZ$479
includes taxes & fees
12 July - 13 July
Villa Sassa

Via Lambertenghi Apartments

Via Lambertenghi Apartments
2.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (4 reviews)
"Excellent and very friendly. Beautiful place. "
United States
Andy
The price is NZ$589
includes taxes & fees
9 July - 10 July
Via Lambertenghi Apartments

Hotel Federale Lugano

Hotel Federale Lugano
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (442 reviews)
"Beautiful room, great breakfast and very friendly and helpful staff"
United States
Jose
The price is NZ$462
includes taxes & fees
8 July - 9 July
Hotel Federale Lugano

San Carlo Apartments

San Carlo Apartments
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (5 reviews)
"Spacious apartment just a block from the waterfront and convenient to the funicular to train station. Grocery store across the street. "
United States
Harriet
The price is NZ$484
includes taxes & fees
8 July - 9 July
San Carlo Apartments

LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel

LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel
4.5 star property
Lugano City-Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"We liked the hotel. Great central location. Very good breakfast with large selection. Highly recommend"
United States
IRINA
The price is NZ$606
includes taxes & fees
10 July - 11 July
LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel

Boutique Suites

Boutique Suites
2.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
The price is NZ$1,063
includes taxes & fees
20 July - 21 July
Boutique Suites

Lovely Appartment With a big Terrace in the Heart of Lugano

Lovely Appartment With a big Terrace in the Heart of Lugano
2.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
The price is NZ$838
includes taxes & fees
15 July - 16 July
Lovely Appartment With a big Terrace in the Heart of Lugano

VISIONAPARTMENTS Lugano

VISIONAPARTMENTS Lugano
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (44 reviews)
"Great location. Well-maintained. Small and perfect for a solo traveler. "
United States
Joseph
The price is NZ$384
includes taxes & fees
26 July - 27 July
VISIONAPARTMENTS Lugano

Little Lugano

Little Lugano
3.5 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (11 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable, great location, and friendly and responsive staff!"
United States
Ariel
The price is NZ$637
includes taxes & fees
12 July - 13 July
Little Lugano

Novos Contrada Apartments

Novos Contrada Apartments
2.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
The price is NZ$1,160
includes taxes & fees
19 July - 20 July
Novos Contrada Apartments

Star of Lugano

Star of Lugano
3.5 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (4 reviews)
"Great thank you"
United States
Alec
Star of Lugano

Hotel Funicolare

Hotel Funicolare
6.5 km from Lugano City-Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (182 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel: Kind staff Good location Free parking Amazing views!!!"
United Kingdom
Marek
The price is NZ$184
includes taxes & fees
19 July - 20 July
Hotel Funicolare

Hotel Excelsior Splendide

Hotel Excelsior Splendide
3.0 star property
24.2 km from Lugano City-Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (868 reviews)
"This hotel was lovely. The view couldn’t be beat and the staff was friendly and helpful."
United States
Robin
The price is NZ$451
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Hotel Excelsior Splendide
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Compare popular hotels in Lugano City-Centre

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Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel
4.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
1,001 reviews
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Property grounds
Hotel Federale Lugano
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
442 reviews
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Outdoor dining
Continental Parkhotel
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
764 reviews
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Exterior
Walter au Lac
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
751 reviews
View
Panoramic Double Room, Balcony, Lake View
International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel
3.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
560 reviews
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Our guide on where to stay in Lugano City-Centre

Find the best Lugano City-Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Cassarate

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What other neighbourhoods are similar to Lugano City-Centre?
For those seeking a similar experience to Lugano City-Centre, the most comparable neighbourhood is Paradiso, immediately to the south, and the area around Lugano train station to the north-west.

Paradiso, located on the shores of Lake Lugano, offers stunning lake views and convenient access to Monte San Salvatore via its funicular railway. It's a quieter, more residential area compared to the city centre but still boasts a selection of elegant hotels and lakeside promenades. It's well-connected to the city centre by public transport and a pleasant lakeside walk.

Couples looking for a relaxing stay with beautiful scenery will find Paradiso particularly appealing. The area offers a tranquil setting with easy access to boat trips on the lake and scenic walks, while still being a short distance from the city's main attractions.

The area around Lugano train station is ideal for travellers prioritising convenience and connectivity. It provides direct access to regional and international train services, making day trips across Ticino or to Italy very straightforward. While slightly elevated from the lake, many hotels here still offer good views and are within walking distance of the city centre's shops and restaurants.

For solo travellers who plan to explore beyond Lugano itself, staying near the train station offers exceptional practicality.
What are the best hotels in Lugano City-Centre that travellers recommend?
For highly recommended hotels in Lugano City-Centre, consider the LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel, Villa Sassa, Walter au Lac, or International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel.

The 4.5-star LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel, with an outstanding 9.6 rating, is celebrated for its comfortable and modern rooms, excellent staff, and fantastic breakfast. It offers convenient valet parking, an on-site shopping mall with designer stores, and even a private winery for tours. Its location is perfect, being just 0.1 km from Piazza della Riforma and 0.6 km from Parco Ciani.

Another excellent choice is the 4-star Villa Sassa, rated 8.8. Guests frequently praise its beautiful rooms with lake or mountain views, super comfortable beds, and great facilities, including a poolside bar and Turkish bath.

The 3-star Walter au Lac, with a 9.0 rating, is popular for its excellent location, beautiful and clean rooms, and great breakfast. It also boasts lake views and is close to Piazza della Riforma, just 0.1 km away.

Finally, the 3.5-star International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel, also with a 9.0 rating, offers beautiful and clean rooms, absolutely lovely staff, and an excellent complimentary breakfast. It features lake views and is situated in a nice shopping district.
What are the best family hotels in Lugano City-Centre?
For family-friendly accommodation in Lugano City-Centre, consider the LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel, Villa Sassa, Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano, International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel, and Walter au Lac.

The 4.5-star LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel, with an impressive 9.6 rating, offers a range of family amenities including onsite babysitting and childcare services, connecting rooms, and outlet covers for children. Guests can also benefit from sofa beds, highchairs, and free cribs and rollaway extra beds. It is very centrally located, just 0.1 km from Piazza della Riforma and 0.6 km from Parco Ciani. Guests frequently praise the excellent staff, comfortable rooms, and fantastic breakfast.

The 4-star Villa Sassa, rated 8.8, provides kids' meals, free cribs, and onsite babysitting and childcare. It also features a pool, which is a great bonus for families. The hotel is situated 0.9 km from Piazza della Riforma and 1.0 km from Parco Ciani. Reviews highlight the beautiful rooms with great views, excellent staff, and super comfortable beds.

Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano, with an 8.4 rating, offers connecting rooms and free cribs, making it suitable for families. It is conveniently located near Piazza della Riforma (0.3 km) and Parco Ciani (0.2 km). Guests appreciate the friendly staff, superb location, and clean rooms.

The 3.5-star International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel, rated 9.0, provides free rollaway extra beds and a playground for children. Guests can also enjoy a free full breakfast. This hotel is 0.4 km from Piazza della Riforma and 0.8 km from Parco Ciani. Reviews often mention the beautiful, clean rooms, absolutely lovely staff, and excellent breakfast.

Walter au Lac, a 3-star hotel with a 9.0 rating, features sofa beds and connecting rooms, along with a free breakfast buffet. It is very close to Piazza della Riforma (0.1 km) and Parco Ciani (0.6 km). Guests frequently praise its excellent location, beautiful rooms, and amazing service.
What are the best spa hotels in Lugano City-Centre?
For an excellent spa hotel in Lugano City-Centre, the 4-star Villa Sassa is a superb choice.

With a high rating of 8.8, guests frequently praise its beautiful views and super comfortable beds. The hotel offers a full-service spa with a wide range of treatments, including hot tubs, steam rooms, Turkish baths, and saunas. You can indulge in various massages, body wraps, facials, and even Ayurvedic and aromatherapy treatments. Villa Sassa is also conveniently located, with Via Nassa just 1.1 km away and Parco Ciani 1.0 km from the property.
What hotels in Lugano City-Centre offer free breakfast?
There are several excellent hotels in Lugano City-Centre that offer complimentary breakfast, including Continental Parkhotel, Walter au Lac, International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel, and Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel.

The 3-star Continental Parkhotel, with a 9.2 rating, provides a free buffet breakfast. Guests have praised its food as excellent. This hotel is conveniently located just 0.4 km from Piazza della Riforma and 0.3 km from Santa Maria degli Angeli.

Another great option is the 3-star Walter au Lac, rated 9.0. It offers a free buffet breakfast that guests frequently describe as great. Its location is highly rated, being only 0.1 km from Piazza della Riforma and 0.2 km from San Lorenzo Cathedral. The rooms are often described as beautiful and clean, and the staff as helpful and amazing.

The 3.5-star International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel, also with a 9.0 rating, provides a free full breakfast. Guests consistently mention the excellent and amazing breakfast, comfortable beds, and beautiful, clean rooms. The staff are frequently described as absolutely lovely and amazing. This hotel is located in a historic district with lake views, and is 0.4 km from Piazza della Riforma.

Finally, the 3-star Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel, with a 7.8 rating, offers a free continental breakfast. Guests appreciate its nice breakfast and great location, being just 0.2 km from Piazza della Riforma and directly adjacent to San Lorenzo Cathedral.
What are the top pet-friendly hotels in Lugano City-Centre?
For top pet-friendly hotels in Lugano City-Centre, consider LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel, Villa Sassa, Hotel Federale Lugano, Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano, and International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel.

The 4.5-star LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel, with an impressive 9.6 rating, is an excellent choice for pet owners. It provides food and water bowls, pet-sitting services, and even pet grooming services, and it welcomes dogs. Guests frequently praise the comfortable, modern rooms and the fantastic breakfast. Its location is perfect, being just 0.1 km from Piazza della Riforma and 0.6 km from Parco Ciani.

Another great option is the 4-star Villa Sassa, rated 8.8. This hotel permits pets and offers food and water bowls. It also features an extensive full-service spa with a hot tub, sauna, steam room, and a wide array of treatments from massages to body wraps, which can be a relaxing treat for you after a day out with your pet. Guests appreciate the beautiful views from the rooms and the excellent, friendly staff.

The 3-star Hotel Federale Lugano, with a 9.2 rating, is a highly-rated pet-friendly hotel that welcomes both dogs and cats. It offers food and water bowls, and also provides self-parking with electric car charging stations. Travellers frequently comment on the spacious, beautiful rooms and the lovely courtyard. It is conveniently located 0.3 km from Piazza della Riforma.

Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano, rated 8.4, is also a great choice for travellers with pets, welcoming both dogs and cats. It offers food and water bowls and is known for its friendly staff and superb location, being just 0.2 km from Parco Ciani. Guests often highlight the nice, clean rooms and great breakfast.

Finally, the 3.5-star International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel, with a 9.0 rating, is another excellent pet-friendly option, welcoming both dogs and cats. It provides food and water bowls and offers a complimentary full breakfast. Guests consistently praise the beautiful, clean rooms and the absolutely lovely staff, as well as the excellent breakfast. It is located 0.4 km from Piazza della Riforma.
What are the best budget hotels in Lugano City-Centre?
For some of the best budget hotels in Lugano City-Centre, consider the Walter au Lac and the Continental Parkhotel.

The 3-star Walter au Lac, with an excellent 9.0 rating, is highly praised for its superb location, being just 0.1 km from Piazza della Riforma. Guests frequently mention the beautiful and clean rooms, the great breakfast, and the amazing, helpful staff. Complimentary breakfast, free toiletries, and free WiFi are also provided.

Another excellent option is the 3-star Continental Parkhotel, which boasts a 9.2 rating. It offers free WiFi, free self-parking, and a complimentary buffet breakfast. The hotel is situated 0.4 km from Piazza della Riforma and 0.2 km from San Lorenzo Cathedral. Guests consistently compliment the excellent food.
What are the most romantic hotels in Lugano City-Centre for couples?
For a romantic stay in Lugano City-Centre, couples should consider the Continental Parkhotel, the Hotel Federale Lugano, Walter au Lac, International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel, and Villa Sassa.

The 3-star Continental Parkhotel, with an excellent rating of 9.2, offers complimentary breakfast and free WiFi, and some rooms feature a balcony or lake view, superb for a romantic setting. It is conveniently located near Via Nassa, just 0.2 km away, and Piazza della Riforma, 0.4 km away.

Another great option is the 3-star Hotel Federale Lugano, also rated 9.2. This hotel boasts spacious and beautiful rooms, and guests frequently praise its great location and lovely courtyard. Some rooms offer lake views, enhancing the romantic experience.

The 3-star Walter au Lac, with a 9.0 rating, is much-loved for its excellent location, being only 0.1 km from both Via Nassa and Piazza della Riforma. Guests appreciate the beautiful and clean rooms, great breakfast, and amazing service, with some rooms featuring a balcony and lake view.

The 3.5-star International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel, rated 9.0, provides a truly romantic experience with its lakeside location and rooms that often have balconies and lake views. Guests consistently mention the beautiful and clean rooms, comfortable beds, and excellent breakfast.

Finally, the 4-star Villa Sassa, with a rating of 8.8, is an excellent choice for couples seeking relaxation with its full-service spa, including a hot tub, sauna, and various treatments. Many rooms offer beautiful views of the lake or mountains from a furnished balcony.
What are the best hotels in Lugano City-Centre near Lake Lugano?
For excellent hotels in Lugano City-Centre near Lake Lugano, consider the Continental Parkhotel or the Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel.

The 3-star Continental Parkhotel, with an impressive 9.2 rating, is a great choice for families, offering a playground for children and free breakfast. Guests also appreciate the complimentary WiFi and free self-parking. It is located just 2.0 km from Lake Lugano and close to Piazza della Riforma and Parco Ciani.

Another good option is the 3-star Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel, rated 7.8. This hotel provides free continental breakfast and free WiFi, and also offers free cribs for those travelling with infants. It is conveniently situated just 2.0 km from Lake Lugano, with Piazza della Riforma and Lungolago within easy walking distance.
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