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. Another good choice for your stay in the neighbourhood is LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel .

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, Lungolago and Lake Lugano. 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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1. International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel

Lugano City-Centre

Nataliya

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22 Sept - 23 Sept

2. Walter au Lac

Lugano City-Centre

Mauricio De

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27 Sept - 28 Sept

3. Hotel San Carlo

Lugano City-Centre

Urban

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6 Sept - 7 Sept

4. Continental Parkhotel

Lugano City-Centre

Jun

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13 Sept - 14 Sept

5. Hotel Federale Lugano

Lugano City-Centre

Ma Lourdes

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

6. Villa Sassa

Lugano City-Centre

Ewa

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30 Aug - 31 Aug

7. Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel

Lugano City-Centre

Brian

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6 Sept - 7 Sept

8. Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano

Lugano City-Centre

Perry

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6 Sept - 7 Sept

9. LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel

Lugano City-Centre

Brett

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

10. San Carlo Suite

Lugano City-Centre

mohammad

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8 Sept - 9 Sept

11. 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

23 Sept - 24 Sept

12. San Carlo Apartments

Lugano City-Centre

Derek

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30 Aug - 31 Aug

13. Star of Lugano With Balcony

Lugano City-Centre

Alec

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30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

14. Novos Contrada Apartments

Lugano City-Centre

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3 Sept - 4 Sept

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

15. Novos Arcadia 501 for 6

Lugano City-Centre

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2 Sept - 3 Sept

16. B5 Boutique Hotel Lugano

Besso, 0.5 km from Lugano City-Centre

Raphael

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29 Sept - 30 Sept

17. ibis budget Lugano Paradiso

1.1 km from Lugano City-Centre

Dale

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6 Sept - 7 Sept

18. ibis Lugano Paradiso

1.2 km from Lugano City-Centre

Jasvinder

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27 Sept - 28 Sept

19. Hotel Admiral

1.1 km from Lugano City-Centre

Oliver

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30 Aug - 31 Aug

20. Hotel Funicolare

6.5 km from Lugano City-Centre

Syed

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30 Aug - 31 Aug

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel	4.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Hotel Federale Lugano	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 452 reviews	View
Walter au Lac	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 771 reviews	View
Villa Sassa	4.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
VISIONAPARTMENTS Lugano	3.0 star property	8.4 Very good 49 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

A lake with mountains in the background, a boat on the water, and pink flowers in the foreground.

Loreto

If you're spending some time in Loreto, LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura and Via Nassa are top sights worth seeing.

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A lake with sailboats, rocky shore, 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 Botanical Garden Parco San Grato.

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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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An ornate church interior with a high vaulted ceiling, a central altar, and detailed frescoes.

Besso

While there might not be top attractions in Besso, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Via Nassa and LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura.

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Top Lugano City-Centre Hotel Reviews

Palace Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic stay!"

Hotel Excelsior Splendide

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed at Excelsior Splendide in Bellagio for a couple of days. The location is excellent — very central and within easy walking distance of everything. By North American standards, our room, bathroom and beds were extremely small. I’m only 158 cm and 60 kg, and even I found the bed so narrow that I was genuinely afraid of falling out during the night! Breakfast was a highlight — plentiful, with a great selection, including plenty of meat and savory options. I also really enjoyed the pool area and garden lounges overlooking Lake Como, surrounded by beautiful lemon trees. One inconvenience was having to take additional stairs from the elevator to reach our room. There was no ramp for rolling luggage, and unfortunately there was no bellboy available to help. The gelato shop on the ground floor was fantastic, with lots of flavors — the simple yogurt gelato was to die for! We also enjoyed dinner at the hotel restaurant, which was easy to book. Having dinner by the water at sunset was lovely. For lunch, we grabbed food from the hotel’s street-side restaurant, which had a good selection of salads and drinks. Overall, a decent stay for the price, with an unbeatable central Bellagio location, beautiful lake views, good food and some charming outdoor areas."

Best Western Hotel Bellevue Au Lac

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was excellent choice, I’m very happy with my stay. The front desk Agent Barbara she was out standing and helpful. The room had the best view ever, I could see the sunrise from my bed. I will go back and recommend people to this hotel. Thank you Best-western team ."

Palace Grand Hotel Varese

8/10 Good

"It was certainly a beautiful hotel. It needs to be renovated. I was told that this winter they are closing down for a massive renovation project adding a lift and bringing the hotel up to par. The staff were excellent. The pool was divine, as was the general out door area and the bar was elegant but fun. Looking forwards to trying the renovated version. If travelling to see lake Como, it is a fair distance and generally a car is needed."

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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. Continental Parkhotel

5. Hotel Federale Lugano

6. Villa Sassa

7. Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel

8. Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano

9. LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel

10. San Carlo Suite

11. VISIONAPARTMENTS Lugano

12. San Carlo Apartments

13. Star of Lugano With Balcony

14. Novos Contrada Apartments

15. Novos Arcadia 501 for 6

16. B5 Boutique Hotel Lugano

17. ibis budget Lugano Paradiso

18. ibis Lugano Paradiso

19. Hotel Admiral

20. Hotel Funicolare

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Where to stay in Lugano City-Centre

Loreto

Cassarate

Carona

Viganello

Besso

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