"The apartment was perfect. Beautiful, clean and with everything you need for a wonderful stay. The hosts were helpful and provided lots of advice on places to visit. The location is perfect and it has a car parking space. Easy walk to the lake, 2 minutes. Lots of places to eat and drink. Wonderful location to explore the area. We would definitely come back. "
"The apartment was perfect. Beautiful, clean and with everything you need for a wonderful stay. The hosts were helpful and provided lots of advice on places to visit. The location is perfect and it has a car parking space. Easy walk to the lake, 2 minutes. Lots of places to eat and drink. Wonderful location to explore the area. We would definitely come back. "
"Excellent friendly house owner 👌
Excellent house 🏠
Excellent location 👏
Special Mont Saint-Miche is amazing
Best area for the family
Just excellent excellent and excellent!!! "
"Excellent friendly house owner 👌
Excellent house 🏠
Excellent location 👏
Special Mont Saint-Miche is amazing
Best area for the family
Just excellent excellent and excellent!!! "
"Very happy with Icon. Entrance and access were convenient and easy, location very good, with bus stops within a 2-3 minute walk, the Lido/Cassarate area only 12-15 minute walk, and downtown only a 20-minute or so walk. The building was modern, and accommodation was very nice. Murphy bed very comfy, good kitchen and a very good bathroom with a rain showerhead. Nothing but nice things to say...we really loved it! "
"Very happy with Icon. Entrance and access were convenient and easy, location very good, with bus stops within a 2-3 minute walk, the Lido/Cassarate area only 12-15 minute walk, and downtown only a 20-minute or so walk. The building was modern, and accommodation was very nice. Murphy bed very comfy, good kitchen and a very good bathroom with a rain showerhead. Nothing but nice things to say...we really loved it! "
"It's a good place for short stay. Next to train station and very close of lake. It would be a great place to stay, if they can add option to provide morning breakfast!"
"It's a good place for short stay. Next to train station and very close of lake. It would be a great place to stay, if they can add option to provide morning breakfast!"
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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.
"Staff were not friendly and we felt uncomfortable at check-in and asking questions during our 2 night stay. Buffet breakfast was good.
We knew it was an Ibis budget hotel but there is no privacy for anyone in the room to go to the bathroom or shower. Barely enough room for carry-on sized luggage. I would not recommend for anyone travelling with full sized luggage."
"This hotel has eveything you might need with well maintained rooms. The staff were extremely friendly and knowledgeable. We received a welcome gift of Swiss chocolate, breakfast was well organized and foods were kept supplied. Coffees offered were plentiful and good.
This hotel is right down the funicular from the Lugano train station.....no lugging your baggage, just wonderful!!
If I were to be in Lugano again, this is the hotel where I would stay again!"
"We stayed for two nights and the experience was shockingly poor.
We had the Do Not Disturb sign on the door from the beginning, but hotel personnel entered while we were out, moved our personal belongings and threw away papers I had placed with my medication.
Another occurrence while we were sleeping in the afternoon a male staff member entered the room without knocking and walked all the way to the bed, and after realising he said he had the wrong room. This is the staff who’s usually at the entrance and helps with parking, probably he wanted to clear or help with luggage for another room..
Around 20–30 minutes later, another housekeeping staff member entered again, probably for cleaning or who knows why despite the same Do Not Disturb sign!! Unacceptable!
The personnel has no sense of being cautious and at leat knock. Instead they all just to barge in!
The room also could not be locked from the inside, which made the situation even more uncomfortable.
We reported everything to reception immediately, but there was no proper follow-up, no real apology from management and no gesture at checkout. Felt like they didn’t really care.
The room was decent, but the staff training, privacy standards and guest safety were completely unacceptable for a hotel in this price range. I would not stay here again and do not recommend."
"I almost don’t want to tell anyone about this place, but then the team work so hard, they deserve to be busy! I can’t recommend this place highly enough. From the moment we stepped into reception, we were treated like VIPs, the staff are without exception, incredible. Warm, friendly, professional- every part of the experience feels five star.
The family spa is beautiful, the grounds are stunning, the views breathtaking, and the food and drink amazing. We loved waking up to the spectacular views, getting the most gorgeous breakfast and then wandering around the botanical gardens, seeing the donkeys and exploring. A day trip to Lugano is a must, as is Menaggio with the ferry over to Bellagio. Tremezzo and Gandria are also good trips.
The hotel was really peaceful when we were there in early May, we didn’t use the outdoor pool as the weather was a bit changeable, but it’s such a great base from which to explore.
It’s in a fairly remote spot, so you can’t really walk out of the hotel to other places but Lugano and Porlezza are both a short drive away and the restaurants onsite are great. Word of warning, if you fly in to malpensa airport and drive to the hotel, take the route through Switzerland and Lugano, not the east side of the lake. The roads are pretty treacherous, mountain side and winding and the Italians drive a bit crazy!
We will be back to the PSM, we just loved it."
"The hotel was adorable and impeccably clean. The property and location was so charming! Fun to walk around and find out fun things about the town. If you have luggage.. coordinate with the hotel a ride to and from the Ferry!"
"Fantastic stay! Friendly staff and beautiful surroundings. Ferry to Lake Como destinations 100 ft away. Funicular to Priga 5 minute walk - great hiking trails from Priga. "
You can choose from 39 apartments in Vira for your holiday. While in the region, visit favourite sights such as Lake Lugano.
Why would you choose an apartment over a traditional hotel room?
An apartment features a kitchen for convenient meals, and is often more spacious than a traditional hotel room. Apartments are a good option for couples looking to stay away from the tourist areas, but also for families who want the conveniences of home.
What's the top apartment I should consider for a stay in Vira?
What can I expect from the weather when I travel to Vira?
Weather is only one factor, but it can really affect your travel plans, especially when you are planning a longer stay in Vira. The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 18°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 2°C. The rainiest months in Vira are October, November, August and May, with each month seeing an average of 214 mm of rainfall.
What are the must-see places to visit in Vira?
While exploring the area, visit family-friendly sights like Splash and Spa, or get outside and enjoy nature at Botanischer Garten Gambarogno. In the wider area, you'll find Lake Lugano and Casa Ghisler.
What's the best way to get to and around Vira?
Knowing a bit about the transportation options can you save you a headache when you get to your destination. Fly into Lugano (LUG-Agno), which is located 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from the city centre. If you'd like to venture out around the area, consider renting a car to explore more sights.