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

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Our top choices for Lugano City-Centre hotels

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, (553 reviews)
"Lovely old world feel with sitting rooms and china/silver at breakfast. Large pool. Great location! Staff extremely helpful and fabulous breakfast. Room updated well. Ours had a room with a view of the lake."
United States
Anita Colleen
The price is €212
includes taxes & fees
14 Jul - 15 Jul
International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel
Deluxe Suite (I) | Bathroom

San Carlo Suite

San Carlo Suite
4.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (141 reviews)
"Excellent stay! "
United States
Kevin
The price is €220
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
San Carlo Suite
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, (1,007 reviews)
"Beautiful room and great staff."
United States
Michael
The price is €277
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Villa Sassa
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 €168
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Hotel San Carlo
Exterior

Walter au Lac

Walter au Lac
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (738 reviews)
"Beautiful views, great location and wonderful breakfast!"
United States
Victoria
The price is €254
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Walter au Lac
Terrace/patio

Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel

Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Bet thing about the hotel was the front desk"
United States
Ibraheem
The price is €216
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel
Outdoor dining

Continental Parkhotel

Continental Parkhotel
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (760 reviews)
"Friendly staff, very good breakfast, near the train station, clean room, relaxed environment. "
United States
Jun
The price is €291
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Continental Parkhotel
Exterior

Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano

Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano
2.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (462 reviews)
The price is €223
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano
Property grounds

Hotel Federale Lugano

Hotel Federale Lugano
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (440 reviews)
"Beautiful room, great breakfast and very friendly and helpful staff"
United States
Jose
The price is €231
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Hotel Federale 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)
The price is €273
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Swiss Hotel Apartments - Lugano
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, toilet paper

VISIONAPARTMENTS Lugano

VISIONAPARTMENTS Lugano
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (43 reviews)
"Great location. Well-maintained. Small and perfect for a solo traveler. "
United States
Joseph
The price is €179
includes taxes & fees
24 Jun - 25 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 €334
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Little 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, (1,000 reviews)
"We liked the hotel. Great central location. Very good breakfast with large selection. Highly recommend"
United States
IRINA
The price is €281
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View | Private kitchen

Boutique Suites

Boutique Suites
2.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
The price is €582
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Boutique Suites
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 €284
includes taxes & fees
17 Jul - 18 Jul
San Carlo Apartments
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 €418
includes taxes & fees
18 Jun - 19 Jun
Lovely Appartment With a big Terrace in the Heart of Lugano
Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Central Suites

Central Suites
3.5 star property
Lugano City-Centre
The price is €527
includes taxes & fees
24 Jun - 25 Jun
Central Suites
Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony (Novos Contrada 5 502) | Living area

Novos Contrada Apartments

Novos Contrada Apartments
2.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
The price is €327
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Novos Contrada Apartments
In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Hotel Funicolare

Hotel Funicolare
6.5 km from Lugano City-Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (159 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel: Kind staff Good location Free parking Amazing views!!!"
United Kingdom
Marek
The price is €80
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Hotel Funicolare
Exterior

Hotel Villa Belvedere

Hotel Villa Belvedere
3.0 star property
15.4 km from Lugano City-Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (950 reviews)
"Very good location, beautiful lakefront setting. I had dinner and breakfast in their lakefront dining room, was wonderful. I strongly recommend this hotel if you come to Lake Como. Very convenient for ferry and bus"
United States
Jian S
The price is €151
includes taxes & fees
18 Jun - 19 Jun
Hotel Villa Belvedere
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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
1,000 reviews
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Property grounds
Hotel Federale Lugano
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
440 reviews
View
Outdoor dining
Continental Parkhotel
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
760 reviews
View
Exterior
Walter au Lac
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
738 reviews
View
Panoramic Double Room, Balcony, Lake View
International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel
3.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
553 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.

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.

Loreto

If you're spending some time in Loreto, Via Nassa and MASILugano Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland are top sights worth seeing.

Besso

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

Top Lugano City-Centre Hotel Reviews

Palace Hotel

Palace Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Great place to stay"
MIKHAIL 1-night trip
Posted 4 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 122 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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