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Hotel Besso

2.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Lake Lugano

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Hotel Besso provides a tranquil retreat in Besso where travelers can recharge with spa services while staying connected via in-room WiFi. The property offers practical conveniences including express check-in/out, a vending machine, and front desk staff available around the clock.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$247
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

Room options

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Single Room

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
TV
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
Via Besso 24, Lugano, TI, 6900

What's nearby

  • Via Nassa - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Piazza della Riforma - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Palazzo dei Congressi - 14 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lake Lugano - 4 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Lugano Station - 4 min walk
  • Lugano Funicular Station - 5 min walk
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anacapri - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Grand Café Al Porto - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Manora - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bar Ristorante Gabbani - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Commercianti - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Hotel Besso

Hotel near Lake Lugano
Hotel Besso provides everything that you need. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Express check-in, tour/ticket information and concierge services
  • A lift, a computer station and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Besso feature comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bidets, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (CHF 15 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: CHF 12 for adults and CHF 6 for children

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for free
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 40.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for CHF 15.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.20 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 0.15 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately CHF 12 for adults and from CHF 6 for children
  • Self-parking fee: CHF 15 per day
  • Air conditioning fee: CHF 20 per night
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: CHF 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 40.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 2 stars.

Property is also known as

Besso Hotel
Besso Lugano
Hotel Besso
Hotel Besso Lugano
Hotel Besso Hotel
Hotel Besso Lugano
Hotel Besso Hotel Lugano

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Besso pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Besso?

As of 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Besso on 23 Nov 2025 start from NZ$227.97, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hotel Besso?

Self-parking is available for CHF 15 per day.

What time is check-in at Hotel Besso?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Besso?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel Besso located?

Located in Besso, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of San Lorenzo Cathedral and Lake Lugano. Santa Maria degli Angeli and Via Nassa are also within 10 minutes. Lugano Funicular Station and Lugano Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Hotel Besso Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 279 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 115 out of 279 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 279 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 279 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 279 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly, clean, and great location for trains.

I had a nice stay. The staff were very friendly and set me up with a free local transport card. The breakfast is very good and fair priced. Location is excellent if you want access to the main station. No complaints at this price point.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

YUEWEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice hotel

Near the train station and the staff are friendly and glad to help.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marvie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Host very accommodating & pleasant
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abdelhamid

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay. Very clise to railway station. Clean room. Very helpful and responsive staff. Good quality-price. Highly recommended if you want a convenient and clean place to stay for 1 or nights...
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Peter van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice but no faciliteiten in the neighbourhood
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Enrique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at Hotel Besso was a wonderful experience. The employees were gracious, thoughtful, and hard workers. Shout out to Cristian simultaneously working the front desk, making sure breakfast was in order every morning, and answering any question that guests had (in 4 different languages) The hotel is quiet, clean, and in a convenient location in front of a bus stop and 5 minute walking distance from train station. There is also a good pizza restaurant around the corner. A full breakfast (muesli, cereal, cured meats, croissant, fruit) costs 10 CHF per person and is filling, delicious, and a valuable meal option considering the high cost of living Switzerland is known for. I highly recommend this hotel and would only stay here if I ever return to Lugano.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Michele

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very basic hotel. Paid for a double room and was given a basic room. Couldn’t move in it for two people. Complained to front desk and they moved us to the double that we paid for. Make sure you request a balcony if you book or you will not be given one. Very tiny balcony but nice view overlooking the city. Free tickets for the funicular to the main part of town. Was only provided with a single sheet which only covered half the bed. Disappointing and uncomfortable bed and room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Oliver

Disliked: Amenities
A very basic room which did the job for one night. Quite aged and could do with a refresh. They also asked for a deposit for an adapter which I thought was not very good. The location is close to the main station and walkable into town (down a steep hill).
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norimichi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
駅からも近く便利に滞在させて頂きました。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gaston

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Central but needs an update

Convenient 5-10 mins walk from Lugano train station the hotel is located next to busy street. Either the infrastructure is too old for the prices or the prices are too high for the 60 yrs old furniture and amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel a 10 minutos a pie desde la estación de buses, a 8 minutos a pie de la estación de trenes y del fonicular que te baja al downtown. Personal amable, habitación limpia, pero sencilla. Solo cama, baño y TV pequeño. No café, no plancha, no blower. Tiene aire acondicionado, ascensor, agua caliente en el baño. Solo estuve 1 noche y ofrecio justo lo que necesitaba. Parada de autobuses al frente del hotel. Área y pueblo seguro, buses puntuales y habitantes cordiales.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Katharina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Kein Klimaanlage !!!!und Balkon. Zimmer sehr laut wegen Strasse. Unmöglich bei dieser Hitze mit geschlossenem Fenster ohne Klimaanlage zu schlafen.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Un lugar digno para descansar después de una semana recorriendo diario lugares distintos de Europa. Habitaciones grandes y en buen estado
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Die Lage passt und ist gut mit der ÖV erreichbar - Preis/Leistung stimmt nicht. Zu teuer für ein doch schon sehr in die Jahre gekommene Unterkunft wo von 23 bis 07:30 Uhr kein Personal anzutreffen ist - heisses Wasser für Teekrug ist bei einer frühzeitigen Abreise nicht zu bekommen, da auch kein Wasserkocher auf dem Zimmer.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Roberto excellent service ❤️

Choose this hotel very close to train station and public transport. Roberto thank you excellent service ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Top Lage und Preise-Leistungsverhältnis

Sauberes Hotel mit allem was man braucht und in Top-Lage - mit bestem Preis-Leistungeverhältnis
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clodoaldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A localização é muito boa, proxima ao centro, funicolare, terminal dd onibus, estação lical dd trem com supermercado Carrefour proximo.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Thi Hong Nhung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super en général
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Tien Dung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good for value. Clean but a bit dated. Could use better linen. Very close to station. Take the funicular to waterfront and main shopping banking area. Great for budget minded folks
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint old fashioned room. Nice balcony. Courteous check-in. Only issue was current construction around train station - do not trust Google walking route as it takes much longer to detour. Go behind train station and up to hotel the back way. The route TO the train station is the route to use TO hotel as well.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Pratik

Liked: Staff & service
Ok hotel - near terminal!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Natacha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
La chambre était confortable, spacieuse, très bonne literie, mais malheureusement nous avons eu froid, car le radiateur chauffait peu et la fenêtre était mal isolée. Le petit déjeuner était cher par rapport au choix, à la qualité (croissant précuit, œuf cuit industriel) et à la quantité des produits
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

carsten

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

übernachtung auf der Baustelle

im Zimmer hat es gestunken und in der Dusche waren gebrauchte Seifen offen. Das Haus wird gerade umgebaut und ist eingerüstet
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025