Lugano City-Centre Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Lugano City-Centre
Stay near popular Lugano City-Centre attractions
Activities
Lake Como Boat Tours: options from 1 hour to a Full Day
NZ$623
per traveller
Lugano Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt
NZ$10
per adult
3 to 4h Private Lake Como Speedboat Tour with prosecco & Swimming
NZ$2,344
per traveller
Our pick of the best Lugano City-Centre Hotel Deals
Villa Sassa
Via Tesserete 10 Lugano TI
The price is NZ$437 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
NZ$437
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Lugano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent pool area beautiful view and a great walk into town - not that far but a steep hike walking back which we enjoyed - you could opt for the bus which is free if you stay more than 2 nights but we didn’t need it and walked in and out of town twice per day. It was a lovely room, view, pool, ..."
Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026
LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel
Piazza Cioccaro 5 Lugano TI
The price is NZ$591 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$591
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Lugano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"Great hotel, super clean very modern staff can’t do enough to help very very good breakfast and in perfect location"
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026
Walter au Lac
Piazza Rezzonico 7 Lugano TI
The price is NZ$505 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$505
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lugano. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (781 reviews)
"We chose the Walter Au Lac bc it's right across the street from the lake and in a beautiful spot of the town so it was so easy for us to open our 2nd floor window and enjoy the view as well as sit on our rooms' patio deck and people watch. We really enjoyed our stay in this charming hotel. I only ..."
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026
Hotel Funicolare
Viale Guglielmo Poletti 30 Alta Valle Intelvi CO
The price is NZ$132 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
NZ$132
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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! (299 reviews)
"To get to the hotel was scary, but once you get to the hotel The view was magnificent room was great restaurant was good breakfast wasn't included. They are closing for the winter next week."
Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026
Palace Grand Hotel Varese
Via Luciano Manara, 11 Varese VA
The price is NZ$265 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$265
18 Oct - 19 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! (1,004 reviews)
"I had a wonderful stay at the Palace. I look forward to visiting again! Xoxo Sahara"
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026
B&B Hotel Como City Center
Viale Innocenzo XI, 15 Como CO
The price is NZ$315 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
NZ$315
29 Sept - 30 Sept
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay with convenient location. Clean, comfortable and staff was helpful. Would recommend"
Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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, Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station and Lake Lugano are top sights worth seeing.
Loreto
If you're spending some time in Loreto, LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura and Via Nassa 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 Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station or Mount Brè.
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.
