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Lugano

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Popular places to visit

Santa Maria degli Angeli

Santa Maria degli Angeli

Experience one of Switzerland’s most impressive Romanesque churches and its enormous 16th-century fresco.

Santa Maria degli Angeli
Monte San Salvatore

Monte San Salvatore

Climb to the top of this lakeside mountain to dine while enjoying panoramic views across the Swiss Alps.

Monte San Salvatore
Mount Brè

Mount Brè

Explore the great outdoors at Mount Brè and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Lugano. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this quaint area.

Mount Brè

Palazzo dei Congressi

Palazzo dei Congressi is just one of the places to see in Lugano, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

Palazzo dei Congressi

Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station

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.

Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station

Via Nassa

During your trip to Lugano, you can enjoy retail therapy at Via Nassa. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Via Nassa

Things to do

Lugano: Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Lugano: Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide

£136
per adult
Lugano: Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide
Lugano Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

Lugano Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

£13
per adult
Lugano Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour
The door on the lake.

Instagram and Photo tour of Lugano with a professional photographer.

£175
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Instagram and Photo tour of Lugano with a professional photographer.
Lugano Private Walking Tour

Lugano Private Walking Tour

£295
per traveller
Lugano Private Walking Tour
Explore Lugano in 60 minutes with a Local

Explore Lugano in 60 minutes with a Local

£129
per adult
Explore Lugano in 60 minutes with a Local
Verzasca valley, river and waterfall + Locarno private guided tour, from Lugano

Verzasca valley, river and waterfall + Ascona private guided tour

£350
per traveller
Verzasca valley, river and waterfall + Ascona private guided tour
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Top hotels in Besso

Hotel & Hostel Montarina

Hotel & Hostel Montarina

2 out of 5
Via Montarina 1, Lugano, TI
The price is £104 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
£104
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Lugano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Lake Lugano and San Lorenzo Cathedral are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (232 reviews)
"Booked at the hotel side. Great location close to train and funicular to town. Front desk was always super helpful"

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2025

Hotel & Hostel Montarina
Palace Hotel

Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
Lungo Lario Trieste, 16, Como, CO
The price is £254 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
£254
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Como. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Nice hotel and very central location, friendly staff"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Palace Hotel
Hotel Cruise

Hotel Cruise

4 out of 5
Via Carducci, 3, Montano Lucino, CO
The price is £96 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
£96
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Montano Lucino. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
"Location is near Como but you need a car. Breakfast was very good. Rooms were nice and clean, and a/c worked well."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Hotel Cruise
Hotel Barchetta Excelsior

Hotel Barchetta Excelsior

4 out of 5
Piazza Cavour 1, Como, CO
The price is £256 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
£256
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Como. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (991 reviews)
"Great location on lake Como and near Como Lago Tran station. Ferry services outside to Bellagio."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Hotel Barchetta Excelsior
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 £112 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
£112
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Como. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (859 reviews)
Recommend
"Location was perfect for our one night stay. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Rooms are clean and bathroom was spacious. Free parking, although spots are tight and not very many. Overall happy with our choice."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

B&B Hotel Como City Center
Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni

Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni

5 out of 5
Via Teresio Olivelli 1, Bellagio, CO
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bellagio. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (518 reviews)
"This place is AMAZING!!!!!! The hotel has everything you need and want! It's the best location. It has a lakefront pool and private beach (with lounge chairs and service) with the most incredible view ever! The setting is truly a dream! The interior is ornate and luxurious. The staff are 5-star! ..."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Besso

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Lugano City-Centre

5/5(11 area reviews)

Visitors often come to Lugano City-Centre for its lake views, but many stay to explore sights like Lake Lugano and Via Nassa. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Lugano Funicular Station.

Lugano City-Centre
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Breganzona

Breganzona 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 San Lorenzo Cathedral or Via Nassa.

Breganzona
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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.

Loreto
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Cassarate

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

Cassarate
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Molino Nuovo

While Molino Nuovo isn't home to many top sights, Lake Lugano and Palazzo dei Congressi are some notable places to visit nearby.

Molino Nuovo
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Pazzallo

Travellers like the mountain views in Pazzallo, and Lake Lugano is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Pazzallo

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