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Property	Property class	Guest rating
LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel	4.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Hotel Federale Lugano	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 444 reviews	View
Continental Parkhotel	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 766 reviews	View
Walter au Lac	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 756 reviews	View
International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel	3.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 563 reviews	View

Where to stay in Lugano City-Centre

Find the best Lugano City-Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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, MASILugano Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland and LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura 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 lake with sailboats, rocky shore, and mountains in the background.

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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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 Lake Lugano and Via Nassa.

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A calm lake surrounded by mountains and a town.

Pazzallo

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

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Top Lugano City-Centre Hotel Reviews

Hotel Funicolare

8/10 Good

"Gorgeous view, too far from Como and Bellagio though"

Grand Hotel Menaggio

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay everything clean pool was excellent location great staff great rooms with view amazing breakfast very very nice. Pool showers nice touch for checkout day if you prefer to hang around the pool for part of the day, which we did. Drain in shower needed attention. All in all the VALUE for this hotel compared to other lakefront hotels, is unmatched in my opinion."

Hotel Barchetta Excelsior

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location facing the lake, but yet away from the road Historic centre minutes away A great choice of restaurants, bars and Gelatarias nearby Easy access to ferry terminal, station and buses for Bellagio and Menazzio Staff very helpful, had forgotten my phone in The lobby and they kept it secure for me Excellent hotel all round 👍👍👍"

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 108 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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Our top choices for Lugano City-Centre hotels

1. International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel

2. Walter au Lac

3. LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel

4. Hotel Federale Lugano

5. Hotel San Carlo

6. Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel

7. Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano

8. Villa Sassa

9. Continental Parkhotel

10. San Carlo Suite

11. VISIONAPARTMENTS Lugano

12. San Carlo Apartments

13. Via Lambertenghi Apartments

14. Novos Contrada Apartments

15. Star of Lugano With Balcony

16. Novos Arcadia 501 for 6

17. Best Western Hotel Bellevue Au Lac

18. Hotel Admiral

19. Hotel Delfino

20. ibis budget Lugano Paradiso

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Where to stay in Lugano City-Centre

Loreto

Carona

Cassarate

Besso

Pazzallo

Top Lugano City-Centre Hotel Reviews

Hotel Funicolare

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