Lugano City-Centre Travel Guide

Lugano

A coastal city with a prominent mountain and a calm bay.
A lake with mountains in the background and a garden in the foreground.
A calm lake surrounded by lush green hills.
A cityscape with a mountain in the background, a paved pathway, and lush greenery.
A large pink building with a dome, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and trees.

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Top hotels in Lugano City-Centre

Villa Sassa

Villa Sassa

4 out of 5
Via Tesserete 10 Lugano TI
The price is £203 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
£203
1 Oct - 2 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! (1,003 reviews)
"Room was spacious and comfortable with an amazing gym."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Villa Sassa
LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel

LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Piazza Cioccaro 5 Lugano TI
The price is £256 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
£256
11 Oct - 12 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)
"The place was absolutely beautiful and in a great location. Staff were very friendly and helpful with any questions we had. First timers. We would definitely stay again if we ever make it back. Wonderful!!"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel
Walter au Lac

Walter au Lac

3 out of 5
Piazza Rezzonico 7 Lugano TI
The price is £204 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£204
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! (776 reviews)
"Nice hotel that was very central. Views of the lake were very nice"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Walter au Lac
Hotel Funicolare

Hotel Funicolare

Viale Guglielmo Poletti 30 Alta Valle Intelvi CO
The price is £56 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
£56
14 Sept - 15 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! (288 reviews)
"The property needs a lot of work. The AC was broke. The lights in the hallway kept going out as you were walking in them. The view is spectacular but the road to get there is very very steep and windy"

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Hotel Funicolare
Hotel Barchetta Excelsior

Hotel Barchetta Excelsior

4 out of 5
Piazza Cavour 1 Como CO
The price is £262 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
£262
2 Oct - 3 Oct
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Toiletry supplies were mixed up. e.g. Hand lotion bottle had shampoo, etc.. Room size was good. Breakfast is average continental and no special egg, Only scramble eggs available. Juices were from concentrate and not fresh. Front desk service was attentive and good."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Hotel Barchetta Excelsior
Palace Grand Hotel Varese

Palace Grand Hotel Varese

4 out of 5
Via Luciano Manara, 11 Varese VA
The price is £132 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£132
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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! (1,002 reviews)
"The hotel is very scenic and the grounds are lovely especially the pool area. Staff are very helpful too, room was perfect, good size and comfy bed. You can relax here all day and the views are amazing. It’s a bit of a walk up so recommend coming by car/taxi but going down is ok and a supermarket ..."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Palace Grand Hotel Varese
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Where to stay in Lugano City-Centre

Find the best Lugano City-Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Lugano City-Centre
Learn more about Lugano City-Centre

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.

Cassarate

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

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.

Molino Nuovo

While Molino Nuovo isn't home to many top sights, Parco Ciani and Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station are some notable places to visit nearby.



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