Besso Travel Guide

Lugano

An interior of a church with wooden pews, a large mural on the wall, and a man taking a photo.
An interior of a historic building with ornate ceilings, frescoes, and a central aisle.
An ornate church interior with a central altar, arched ceilings, and religious frescoes.
A church interior with wooden pews, arched ceilings, and detailed frescoes.
A detailed mural depicting a historical battle scene with soldiers, horses, and a central figure on a cross.

Stay near popular Besso attractions

Santa Maria degli Angeli

8.8/10 (93 reviews)
Experience one of Switzerland’s most impressive Romanesque churches and its enormous 16th-century fresco.
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Things to do

Melide: Swissminiatur admission ticket

Melide: Swissminiatur admission ticket

£20
per adult
Melide: Swissminiatur admission ticket
Lugano Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

Lugano Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt

£6
per adult
Lugano Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt
Lugano Old Town Walking Tour

Lugano Old Town Walking Tour

£13
per adult
Lugano Old Town Walking Tour
Sato Code Escape Room across Lugano

Sato Code Escape Room across Lugano

£12
per adult
Sato Code Escape Room across Lugano
1 Hour Private Walk of Lugano with a Local

1 Hour Private Walk of Lugano with a Local

£143
per traveller
1 Hour Private Walk of Lugano with a Local
Villa Cooking Class & Shared Boat Tour - Lake Como combo

Villa Cooking Class & Shared Boat Tour - Lake Como combo

£232
per adult
Villa Cooking Class & Shared Boat Tour - Lake Como combo
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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 £96 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
£96
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Lugano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Lake Lugano and Via Nassa are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (256 reviews)
"A lovely hotel. I always stay here when visiting Lugano."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Hotel & Hostel Montarina
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 £100 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
£100
10 Nov - 11 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 £174 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
£174
6 Nov - 7 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 £126 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
£126
11 Nov - 12 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 £187 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£187
1 Nov - 2 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

Palace Hotel
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Where to stay in Besso

Find the best Besso 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.
Photo by Nikolai Karaneschev
Open Photo by Nikolai Karaneschev

Loreto

If you're spending some time in Loreto, LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura and Via Nassa are top sights worth seeing.

A lake with sailboats, rocky shore, and mountains in the background.

Cassarate

If you're spending some time in Cassarate, Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station and Lake Lugano 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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