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.
Monte San Salvatore
Climb to the top of this lakeside mountain to dine while enjoying panoramic views across the Swiss Alps.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Lugano Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour
Verzasca valley, river and waterfall + Ascona private guided tour
Lugano & Morcote, Lake Lugano, private guided tour, from Lugano
Lugano & Morcote, from Milan Tour.
Top hotels in Besso
Palace Hotel
Great place
Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025
Hotel Barchetta Excelsior
Great jotel
Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025
Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni
The staff were wonderful and the hotel was impeccable. All amenities were extremely thoughtful.
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
Villa Sassa
It was a great experience including staff, amenities and breakfast. We will definitely come back!
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025
Hotel Cruise
Well located
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025
Hilton Lake Como
Great breakfast
Reviewed on Dec 26, 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, Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station and Lake Lugano 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 Palazzo dei Congressi 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.
