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Sights with historical relevance in Lugano are likely a big part of your travel plans. And while you’re here, you can visit the major shopping area and scenic lakeside. And also relish a stop at the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Based on our travel expertise, Hotel Federale Lugano is a top hotel on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features a restaurant and free WiFi. Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station is a short 4-minute drive away. Other choices to soak up the local history include International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel and Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano.

Lugano is home to 632 hotels and other accommodation options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Landmarks like Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station and Villa Ciani in Lugano might be worth a visit. Cultural venues include LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura, Museo delle Dogane Svizzere and Cantonal Art Museum. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Piazza della Riforma and Via Nassa.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll sleep someplace that has an official historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel provided that it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved in the communal spaces and guestrooms of historic hotels in Lugano, giving a sense of history.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of a historic hotel is generally what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value as well as how it influenced the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, but every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi and the normal amenities found in any hotel will be available in a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Lugano, don’t worry that you’ll find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.