Lugano Hotel Guide. Hotels in Lugano City-Centre, Lugano, Switzerland

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Our top choices for Lugano City-Centre hotels

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Walter au Lac

Walter au Lac
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (734 reviews)
"Beautiful views, great location and wonderful breakfast!"
United States
Victoria
The price is €267
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Walter au Lac
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Villa Sassa

Villa Sassa
4.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great hotel, beautiful view, and the staff were excellent, especially Marco. "
United States
Cesar
The price is €234
includes taxes & fees
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Villa Sassa
Panoramic Double Room, Balcony, Lake View

International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel

International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel
3.5 star property
Lugano City-Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (545 reviews)
"A great decision made to stay here. The location, staff, walkability, amenities, you name it, was top notch. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone. "
United States
Launa
The price is €224
includes taxes & fees
26 Jun - 27 Jun
International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel
Property grounds

Hotel Federale Lugano

Hotel Federale Lugano
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (436 reviews)
"Beautiful room, great breakfast and very friendly and helpful staff"
United States
Jose
The price is €263
includes taxes & fees
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Hotel Federale Lugano
Interior

VISIONAPARTMENTS Lugano

VISIONAPARTMENTS Lugano
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (42 reviews)
"Great location. Well-maintained. Small and perfect for a solo traveler. "
United States
Joseph
The price is €145
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
VISIONAPARTMENTS Lugano
Exterior

Little Lugano

Little Lugano
3.5 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (10 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable, great location, and friendly and responsive staff!"
United States
Ariel
The price is €261
includes taxes & fees
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Little Lugano
Terrace/patio

Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel

Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,005 reviews)
"Great service and place to stay with my family in a lovely city "
United States
Ricardo
The price is €208
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel
Comfort Quadruple Room

Hotel San Carlo

Hotel San Carlo
2.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (245 reviews)
"Central location, great staff."
Canada
Urban
The price is €160
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Hotel San Carlo
Exterior

Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano

Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano
2.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (458 reviews)
"Excellent location,clean and comfortable room, friendly attentive knowledgeable and helpful staff. Breakfast European buffet was over the top!"
United States
william
The price is €215
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano
Exterior

Swiss Hotel Apartments - Lugano

Swiss Hotel Apartments - Lugano
5.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (26 reviews)
"Lovely apartment that suited our needs to catch up with family. Short walk to shops."
Australia
Concetta
The price is €276
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Swiss Hotel Apartments - Lugano
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee

LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel

LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel
4.5 star property
Lugano City-Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"We liked the hotel. Great central location. Very good breakfast with large selection. Highly recommend"
United States
IRINA
The price is €370
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel
Front of property

San Carlo Suite

San Carlo Suite
4.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (140 reviews)
"Excellent stay! "
United States
Kevin
The price is €254
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
San Carlo Suite
Exterior

San Carlo Apartments

San Carlo Apartments
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (5 reviews)
"Spacious apartment just a block from the waterfront and convenient to the funicular to train station. Grocery store across the street. "
United States
Harriet
The price is €211
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
San Carlo Apartments
Outdoor dining

Continental Parkhotel

Continental Parkhotel
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (759 reviews)
"Friendly staff, very good breakfast, near the train station, clean room, relaxed environment. "
United States
Jun
The price is €293
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Continental Parkhotel
Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Patio | Balcony

Lovely Appartment With a big Terrace in the Heart of Lugano

Lovely Appartment With a big Terrace in the Heart of Lugano
2.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
The price is €429
includes taxes & fees
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Lovely Appartment With a big Terrace in the Heart of Lugano
Luxury Apartment, Multiple Bedrooms (Novos Contrada 5 502) | Living area

Novos Contrada Apartments

Novos Contrada Apartments
3.5 star property
Lugano City-Centre
The price is €410
includes taxes & fees
26 Jun - 27 Jun
Novos Contrada Apartments
Family Apartment, Multiple Bedrooms (Novos Ruby)

Novos Centro Apartments

Novos Centro Apartments
4.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (5 reviews)
"The stay was great. The only downside is the lift wasn't in working condition in case yoi have to take luggage up to the 2nd floor."
American Samoa
Somkanti
Novos Centro Apartments
Luxury Apartment, Multiple Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (Novos Arcadia 501) | Exterior detail

Novos Arcadia 501

Novos Arcadia 501
4.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
Novos Arcadia 501
In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Hotel Funicolare

Hotel Funicolare
6.5 km from Lugano City-Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (143 reviews)
"Very nice and clean , friendly staff, will visit again"
United States
Thuy
The price is €76
includes taxes & fees
8 Jun - 9 Jun
Hotel Funicolare
Lobby

Hotel Cruise

Hotel Cruise
4.0 star property
25.4 km from Lugano City-Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Very beautiful and nice hotel, great location. We enjoyed our stay. Very friendly and helpful people. Highly recommended"
United States
Iryna
The price is €102
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Hotel Cruise
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Compare popular hotels in Lugano City-Centre

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel
4.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
1,001 reviews
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Exterior
Walter au Lac
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
734 reviews
View
Outdoor dining
Continental Parkhotel
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
759 reviews
View
Property grounds
Hotel Federale Lugano
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
436 reviews
View
Panoramic Double Room, Balcony, Lake View
International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel
3.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
545 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
Learn more about Lugano City-Centre
mouth of the river Cassarate to the park Ciani

Cassarate

If you're spending some time in Cassarate, Lake Lugano and Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station are top sights worth seeing.

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Open Photo by HikinGoat

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.

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.

Lugano

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 Lake Lugano or Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station.

Pazzallo

Travellers like the mountain views in Pazzallo, and Lake Lugano is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Top Lugano City-Centre Hotel Reviews

Palace Hotel

Palace Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent"
Dante 2-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Palace Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Lugano City-Centre?
Lugano City-Centre is a neighbourhood that people enjoy for its beautiful lakeside setting. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Lugano City-Centre? Consider a visit to Lake Lugano while you're in the neighbourhood.
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 120 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 Lake Lugano, Parco Ciani and Lungolago. 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 Via Gottardo or Museo delle Culture.
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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