Lugano City-Centre

Lugano

A coastal city with a prominent mountain and a calm bay.
A lake with mountains in the background and a garden in the foreground.
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A calm lake surrounded by lush green hills.
A cityscape with a mountain in the background, a paved pathway, and lush greenery.
A large pink building with a dome, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and trees.

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A large, pink building with a green dome and a flagpole.

Palazzo dei Congressi

8.4/10 (87 reviews)
Learn about the events happening in Palazzo dei Congressi during your trip to Lugano. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
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Things to do

Rivera-Ticino: Splash e Spa Tamaro Waterpark Entry Ticket

Rivera-Ticino: Splash e Spa Tamaro 4-Hour Waterpark Ticket

€41
per adult
Rivera-Ticino: Splash e Spa Tamaro 4-Hour Waterpark Ticket
Sato Code Escape Room across Lugano

Sato Code Escape Room across Lugano

€14
per adult
Sato Code Escape Room across Lugano
Lugano Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

Lugano Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt

€5
per adult
Lugano Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt
Boat Party on Lake Como - Open Bar

Boat Party on Lake Como - Open Bar

€139
per adult
Boat Party on Lake Como - Open Bar
Discover Lugano in 60 Minutes with a Local

Explore Lugano in 60 minutes with a Local

€80
per adult
Explore Lugano in 60 minutes with a Local
Lugano: Architecture and History Walking Tour

Lugano: Architecture and History Walking Tour

€43
per adult
Lugano: Architecture and History Walking Tour
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Top hotels in Lugano City-Centre

Villa Sassa

Villa Sassa

4 out of 5
Via Tesserete 10 Lugano TI
The price is €222 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
€222
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Lugano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,025 reviews)
"We stayed for one night as a family of three and were very happy to receive a free upgrade to a larger room upon arrival. Lovely and helpful staff, nice pools and good breakfast buffet, would definitely recommend for a family stay in Lugano."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

Villa Sassa
LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel

LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Piazza Cioccaro 5 Lugano TI
The price is €307 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
€307
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Lugano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,009 reviews)
"Great staff and very accommodating! Would stay there again. Great with kids."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026

LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel
Walter au Lac

Walter au Lac

3 out of 5
Piazza Rezzonico 7 Lugano TI
The price is €239 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
€239
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lugano. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (768 reviews)
"Breakfast was very good and the location and lake view were perfect"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

Walter au Lac
Hotel Barchetta Excelsior

Hotel Barchetta Excelsior

4 out of 5
Piazza Cavour 1 Como CO
The price is €370 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
€370
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Como. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Great property - nicely located with access to main attractions and train station. Very helpful staff - Danielle in the restaurant were excellent!!!"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

Hotel Barchetta Excelsior
Hotel Funicolare

Hotel Funicolare

Viale Guglielmo Poletti 30 Alta Valle Intelvi CO
The price is €78 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
€78
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Alta Valle Intelvi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Lake Lugano and Lanzo Golf Club are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (267 reviews)
"Hotel Funicolare Review The staff were very welcoming and friendly, and the location is absolutely wonderful, with a dreamlike view that is definitely the highlight of the hotel. That said, the hotel itself feels quite dated. The carpet in the room was in need of a deep clean, and the bathroom had ..."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Hotel Funicolare
B&B Hotel Como City Center

B&B Hotel Como City Center

3 out of 5
Viale Innocenzo XI, 15 Como CO
The price is €161 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
€161
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Como. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
B&B Hotel Como City Center
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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
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.

A mountainous landscape with a valley and a lake.
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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.

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.

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 Piazza della Riforma.

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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