Besso
Lugano
Popular places to visit
Santa Maria degli Angeli
Experience one of Switzerland’s most impressive Romanesque churches and its enormous 16th-century fresco.
Mount Brè
Explore the great outdoors at Mount Brè and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Lugano. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this quaint area.
Monte San Salvatore
Climb to the top of this lakeside mountain to dine while enjoying panoramic views across the Swiss Alps.
Palazzo dei Congressi
Palazzo dei Congressi is just one of the places to see in Lugano, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station
Find out about the history of Lugano with a stop at Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Piazza della Riforma
You can find out about the history of Lugano with a trip to Piazza della Riforma. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Things to do
Lugano Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour
Verzasca valley, river and waterfall + Ascona private guided tour
Lugano History & Culture 2 hours Walking Tour– Small Group
Lugano and its history exclusive walking tour
Top hotels in Besso
Hotel Cruise
The room was spacious, clean and the mattress firm and the pillows perfect. Staff were most helpful too and there was ample free parking.
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025
Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni
The staff were wonderful and the hotel was impeccable. All amenities were extremely thoughtful.
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
Palace Hotel
Fabulous all around!
Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025
Villa Sassa
The views of Lake Lugano from this property are amazing.
Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025
B&B Hotel Como City Center
It was great
Reviewed on Oct 31, 2025
Hilton Lake Como
One of best Hilton hotels I have ever stayed at. Staff was very helpful and friendly !
Reviewed on Oct 14, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Besso
Lugano City-Centre
Take time in Lugano City-Centre to visit attractions like Lake Lugano and Via Nassa. You might also appreciate the lake views, and you can hop on the metro at Lugano Funicular Station to see more of the city.
Breganzona
Breganzona 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 Via Nassa or MASILugano Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland.
Loreto
While visiting Loreto, you might make a stop by sights like MASILugano Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland and LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura.
Cassarate
If you're spending some time in Cassarate, Lake Lugano and Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station are top sights worth seeing.
Molino Nuovo
While there might not be top attractions in Molino Nuovo, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lake Lugano and Palazzo dei Congressi.
Pazzallo
Travelers like the mountain views in Pazzallo, and Lake Lugano is a top attraction you might want to visit.
