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.
Palazzo dei Congressi
Learn about the events happening at Palazzo dei Congressi during your trip to Lugano. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Via Nassa
During your trip to Lugano, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Via Nassa. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
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.
LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura in Lugano. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Lugano Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour
Lugano & Morcote, Lake Lugano, private guided tour, from Lugano
Lugano & Morcote, from Milan Tour.
Top hotels in Besso
Palace Hotel
Perfect location and lovely hotel. The staff was absolutely professional and kind, they offered us a fee room upgrade. The breakfast was amazing
Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026
Albergo Terminus Hotel
The hotel is exquisite. My room, the junior suite, was moderately priced, and had a huge terrace with a lake view, as did the high-ceilinged room with a big arched window. Every detail was luxurious, and it was immaculate. It was nicer than most 5 star hotels I’ve stayed in. The breakfast was grand, ...
Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026
Hotel Villa Flori
My problem is how thin the walls are between the rooms. We could hear guests coming and going and the occasional snoring of the next foor.
Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026
Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni
The staff were wonderful and the hotel was impeccable. All amenities were extremely thoughtful.
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
Hotel Barchetta Excelsior
Very central location with friendly and helpful staff .
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026
Hilton Lake Como
Great place
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026
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 Parco Ciani.
Pambio-Noranco
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Pambio-Noranco and surrounding area, you can visit Lake Lugano and Monte San Salvatore.
