What's it like in Lugano City-Centre?

Lugano City-Centre is a neighbourhood that people enjoy for its beautiful lakeside setting. Make sure that you visit Via Nassa and Parco Ciani as part of your Lugano City-Centre travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Lugano City-Centre?

Based on our traveller data, Villa Sassa is one of the top choices for your stay in Lugano City-Centre. This hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel and Walter au Lac .

How many hotels will I find in Lugano City-Centre?

Expedia has 106 hotels and other accommodation options in Lugano City-Centre to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Lugano area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Lugano City-Centre, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals in Lugano City-Centre.

What is there to do around this Lugano neighbourhood?

Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Parco Ciani, Lake Lugano and Via Gottardo. You could also plan a visit to Via Nassa or Piazza della Riforma while you're in the neighbourhood. LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura, MASILugano Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland and Giancarlo and Danna Olgiati Collection are just a few of the places to visit in and around Lugano City-Centre. While you're out sightseeing in Lugano, make sure that you visit other sights such as Museo delle Culture or Cantonal Art Museum.

How can I get around Lugano City-Centre and the greater Lugano area?

Ready to get out and explore the city? Lugano Funicular Station is the closest metro station. If you want to venture out of town, Lugano (QDL-Lugano Rail Station) is the closest train station. You can also catch a ride at Lugano Station.

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Our top choices for Lugano City-Centre hotels

Panoramic Double Room, Balcony, Lake View

1. International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel

Lugano City-Centre

Nataliya

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

2. Walter au Lac

Lugano City-Centre

Mauricio De

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

3. Hotel San Carlo

Lugano City-Centre

Urban

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13 Sept - 14 Sept

4. Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel

Lugano City-Centre

Brian

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

5. Continental Parkhotel

Lugano City-Centre

Jun

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

6. Hotel Federale Lugano

Lugano City-Centre

Ma Lourdes

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

7. Villa Sassa

Lugano City-Centre

Ewa

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

8. LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel

Lugano City-Centre

Brett

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

9. Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano

Lugano City-Centre

Perry

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

10. Little Lugano Studio With Balcony Views

Lugano City-Centre

Ariel

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

11. San Carlo Suite

Lugano City-Centre

mohammad

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

12. VISIONAPARTMENTS Lugano

Lugano City-Centre

"We left check-in a bit too late which came a faff as we were approaching the property on public transport. You need to check-in to obtain an entry code for the building and your room. Our own fault - we should have read the instructions earlier and checked-in to get the code. All good in the end though - the apartment was immaculate, well sited for access across the city and we'd certainly recommend to others and would revisit."

Alan

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

13. San Carlo Apartments

Lugano City-Centre

Derek

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

14. Via Lambertenghi Apartments

Lugano City-Centre

Andy

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14 Sept - 15 Sept

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Novos Contrada 5 204 with Balcony for) | View from property

15. Novos Contrada Apartments

Lugano City-Centre

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13 Sept - 14 Sept

Luxury Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (Novos Arcadia 501 for 6) | Exterior detail

16. Novos Arcadia 501 for 6

Lugano City-Centre

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10 Sept - 11 Sept

17. Star of Lugano With Balcony

Lugano City-Centre

Alec

18. ibis budget Lugano Paradiso

1.1 km from Lugano City-Centre

Dale

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4 Oct - 5 Oct

19. ibis Lugano Paradiso

1.2 km from Lugano City-Centre

Jasvinder

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4 Oct - 5 Oct

20. Bigatt Hotel & Restaurant

1.7 km from Lugano City-Centre

Denys

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4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Continental Parkhotel	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 770 reviews	View
Hotel Federale Lugano	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 453 reviews	View
Walter au Lac	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 776 reviews	View
Villa Sassa	4.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
San Carlo Apartments	3.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 6 reviews	View

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

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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.

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A waterfront with a wooden pier, calm water, and a cityscape with buildings 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.

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A mountainous landscape with a valley and a lake.

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.

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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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A coastal city with mountains in the background and a body of water in the foreground.

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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Top Lugano City-Centre Hotel Reviews

Hotel Excelsior Splendide

10/10 Excellent

"Very close to bus stop and ferry. Great breakfast. Great restaurant with lake view. Met the secret lives of Mormon wives cast while having lunch there"

Palace Grand Hotel Varese

10/10 Excellent

"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 at the bottom and bus stop where you can get to town within 10 mins and Varese nord station. The only negative is the food, it just wasn’t to my liking and good value. I would definitely come back."

Kurhaus Cademario Hotel & SPA

10/10 Excellent

"We had the best stay at Kurhaus Cademario. We stayed for 5 nights and began each of our mornings with the delicious included breakfast and some time at the spa. The spa is wonderful and kept so clean. The outdoor area by the spa with sun loungers gives you the most breathtaking view. The staff (waiters, cleaning staff, front desk, etc.) were all so kind. The front desk was so friendly and helpful- I’m not certain or her name - I think it might have been Rosanna - was so lovely and made us feel welcomed. Rooms were spacious and air conditioning was great. There’s a bus that goes directly to Lugano from the hotel which was super convenient!! We loved every moment of our stay and will 1000% recommend this hotel to our friends & family. Hopefully we’ll return soon!"

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Our top choices for Lugano City-Centre hotels

1. International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel

2. Walter au Lac

3. Hotel San Carlo

4. Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel

5. Continental Parkhotel

6. Hotel Federale Lugano

7. Villa Sassa

8. LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel

9. Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano

10. Little Lugano Studio With Balcony Views

11. San Carlo Suite

12. VISIONAPARTMENTS Lugano

13. San Carlo Apartments

14. Via Lambertenghi Apartments

15. Novos Contrada Apartments

16. Novos Arcadia 501 for 6

17. Star of Lugano With Balcony

18. ibis budget Lugano Paradiso

19. ibis Lugano Paradiso

20. Bigatt Hotel & Restaurant

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Where to stay in Lugano City-Centre

Loreto

Cassarate

Carona

Viganello

Molino Nuovo

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Hotel Excelsior Splendide

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