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Property	Property class	Guest rating
LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel	4.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,012 reviews	View
Continental Parkhotel	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 769 reviews	View
Hotel Federale Lugano	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 451 reviews	View
Walter au Lac	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 768 reviews	View
Villa Sassa	4.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,028 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, 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

B&B Hotel Como City Center

10/10 Excellent

"J’adoré cette place! Très propre,calme et personnel très gentille!Je recommande vivement cette place!🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟"

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."

Hotel Funicolare

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful stay at Hotel Funicolare. We stayed in a family room, which was absolutely massive, with plenty of space for all of us and a very comfortable stay. The views were amazing and really added to the experience. We also had dinner at the hotel one evening and breakfast during our stay. The menu was varied, with plenty of choice, and everything we had was enjoyable. All of the staff were lovely and welcoming, but Luana at reception deserves a special mention. She was incredibly kind and helpful. We had unfortunately made a mistake when booking and selected the wrong dates, but Luana was so gracious and understanding and went out of her way to help us resolve the issue. Her kindness made a stressful situation so much easier. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would happily recommend Hotel Funicolare. Spacious rooms, beautiful views, good food and genuinely wonderful staff."

Grand Hotel Menaggio

8/10 Good

"The property is beautiful, the pool area especially is magnificent on the lake. The wait staff are great and the bellman try nice but the people at the check in desk did not make an effort to make us feel welcome and they didn’t explain the amenities or give helpful information about the property. The restaurant/food is good. The main level is beautiful, but the bedrooms and especially the bathrooms need an update however everything is clean The showers in the classic rooms are tiny. We had a great stay all in all - would go there again."

LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This location is excellent, very convenient to train station. The staff is very polite and helpful. Breakfast, drinks and snacks are so good and convenient. Room was comfortable, not large but very clean and comfortable. This property was always great but it’s better than ever based on our stay. Five stars!"

Hotel Arcadia Locarno, a Trademark Collection by Wyndham

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice hotel on the lakeside that i have stayed at before around 10 years ago & it didn't disappoint to return to, very nice helpful staff throughout the hotel, lovely location, nice room, great breakfast, great kids play room with so many toys,gym & pool area good,pinsa in the restaurant was amazing, disappointed to leave & so was my 5 year old great granddaughter who said we should of stayed 10 days. Great location"

UNAHOTELS Varese

10/10 Excellent

"Nice hotel, booked a suite for 1 night on the way to locarno, very nice room & wish i had booked for longer to take in varese more but i know now for next time. Very good breakfast & we made use of the nice swimming pool before leaving, my great granddaughter loved it & said the room was VIP with 2 balconies & 2 bedrooms so that made us laugh. Would stay again & an easy drive from malpensa."

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. 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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Our top choices for Lugano City-Centre hotels

1. Walter au Lac

2. International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel

3. Continental Parkhotel

4. Hotel Federale Lugano

5. Hotel San Carlo

6. Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel

7. LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel

8. Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano

9. Villa Sassa

10. San Carlo Suite

11. VISIONAPARTMENTS Lugano

12. Via Lambertenghi Apartments

13. San Carlo Apartments

14. Novos Contrada Apartments

15. Star of Lugano With Balcony

16. Novos Arcadia 501 for 6

17. B5 Boutique Hotel Lugano

18. Hotel Admiral

19. Hotel Delfino

20. ibis Lugano Paradiso

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Where to stay in Lugano City-Centre

Loreto

Cassarate

Carona

Viganello

Besso

Top Lugano City-Centre Hotel Reviews

B&B Hotel Como City Center

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