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Our top choices for Lugano City-Centre hotels

Exterior

1. Walter au Lac

Walter au Lac
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (765 reviews)
"Wonderful location. Friendly staff."
United States
Lyndsay
The price is P16,977
P18,274 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Walter au Lac
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee

2. LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel

LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel
4.5 star property
Lugano City-Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Great time and helpful, friendly staff."
United States
Felice
The price is P19,578
P21,024 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel
In-room safe, blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

3. International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel

International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel
3.5 star property
Lugano City-Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (566 reviews)
"Nice buffet breakfast "
United States
Jay
The price is P12,373
P13,689 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel
Terrace/patio

4. Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel

Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Good breakfast"
United States
Taryn
The price is P13,365
P14,525 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel
Outdoor dining

5. Continental Parkhotel

Continental Parkhotel
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (769 reviews)
"Friendly staff, very good breakfast, near the train station, clean room, relaxed environment. "
United States
Jun
The price is P19,422
P20,160 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 13 - Aug 14
Continental Parkhotel
Property grounds

6. Hotel Federale Lugano

Hotel Federale Lugano
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (448 reviews)
"Great location and friendly staff. Nice view from the 5th floor overlooking Lake Lugano."
United States
Ma Lourdes
The price is P14,125
P15,314 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Hotel Federale Lugano
WiFi (free), bed sheets

7. Hotel San Carlo

Hotel San Carlo
2.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (253 reviews)
"Central location, great staff."
Canada
Urban
The price is P9,536
P10,551 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Hotel San Carlo
Front of property

8. San Carlo Suite

San Carlo Suite
4.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (143 reviews)
"Clean room"
United States
mohammad
The price is P15,681
P16,602 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
San Carlo Suite
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

9. Villa Sassa

Villa Sassa
4.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,016 reviews)
"Great location and staff."
United States
Ewa
The price is P13,342
P14,778 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Villa Sassa
Exterior

10. Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano

Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano
2.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (475 reviews)
"Excellent location near waterfront park and dining. Nice breakfast with fun soccer decor and unique artwork in restaurant. "
United States
Richard
The price is P12,944
P14,093 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano
Exterior

11. San Carlo Apartments

San Carlo Apartments
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (6 reviews)
"Make sure to go right next to the apartment to check in! There's a big sign that says San Carlo Hotel - you check in there for the apartment. Clean, big, has AC, very close to everything. Very good for the price."
United States
Derek
The price is P14,304
P15,170 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
San Carlo Apartments
Interior

12. VISIONAPARTMENTS Lugano

VISIONAPARTMENTS Lugano
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (48 reviews)
"We left check-in a bit too late which came a faff as we were approaching the property on public transport. You need to check-in to obtain an entry code for the building and your room. Our own fault - we should have read the instructions earlier and checked-in to get the code. All good in the end though - the apartment was immaculate, well sited for access across the city and we'd certainly recommend to others and would revisit."
United Kingdom
Alan
The price is P10,491
P11,540 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
VISIONAPARTMENTS Lugano
Exterior

13. Via Lambertenghi Apartments

Via Lambertenghi Apartments
2.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (4 reviews)
"Excellent and very friendly. Beautiful place. "
United States
Andy
The price is P9,755
P22,296 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 13 - Aug 14
Via Lambertenghi Apartments
Exterior detail

14. Novos Arcadia 501 for 6

Novos Arcadia 501 for 6
2.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
The price is P28,700
P45,710 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 15 - Aug 16
Novos Arcadia 501 for 6
Living area

15. Novos Contrada Apartments

Novos Contrada Apartments
2.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
The price is P14,884
P27,711 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 15 - Aug 16
Novos Contrada Apartments
Marina

16. Star of Lugano With Balcony

Star of Lugano With Balcony
3.5 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (4 reviews)
"Great thank you"
United States
Alec
The price is P19,361
P34,891 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 15 - Aug 16
Star of Lugano With Balcony
Terrace/patio

17. Best Western Hotel Bellevue Au Lac

Best Western Hotel Bellevue Au Lac
4.0 star property
Loreto, 0.8 km from Lugano City-Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (434 reviews)
"Great view"
United States
Jose
The price is P18,913
P20,342 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Best Western Hotel Bellevue Au Lac
Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

18. Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola

Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola
5.0 star property
Cassarate, 1.8 km from Lugano City-Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (408 reviews)
"Lovely hotel with great facilities in general and loads of character too. The lido is fantastic, staff very nice too. Wish I'd stayed longer."
United Kingdom
Liam
The price is P39,733
P41,940 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola
Indoor pool

19. The View Lugano

The View Lugano
5.0 star property
1.5 km from Lugano City-Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (159 reviews)
"Wonderful hotel, can’t praise it enough. Look forward to our next stay! "
United States
Jonathan
The price is P54,561
P57,331 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
The View Lugano
Seasonal outdoor pool

20. Hotel Admiral

Hotel Admiral
4.0 star property
1.1 km from Lugano City-Centre
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (707 reviews)
"Property was clean. Reception desk was polite and helpful. Buffet breakfast was excellent."
United States
Sabina Chiara
The price is P10,873
P11,989 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Hotel Admiral
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Compare popular hotels in Lugano City-Centre

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel
4.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
1,002 reviews
View
Property grounds
Hotel Federale Lugano
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
448 reviews
View
Outdoor dining
Continental Parkhotel
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
769 reviews
View
In-room safe, blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets
International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel
3.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
566 reviews
View
Exterior
Walter au Lac
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
765 reviews
View

Where to stay in Lugano City-Centre

Find the best Lugano City-Centre areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Lugano City-Centre
Learn more about Lugano City-Centre
A lake with mountains in the background, a boat on the water, and pink flowers in the foreground.

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.

A mountainous landscape with a valley and a lake.
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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.

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.

An ornate church interior with a high vaulted ceiling, a central altar, and detailed frescoes.

Besso

When in Besso, you can plan a visit to Lake Lugano and Via Nassa, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

A calm lake surrounded by mountains and a town.

Pazzallo

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

Top Lugano City-Centre Hotel Reviews

Hotel Excelsior Splendide

Hotel Excelsior Splendide

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent hotel in Bellagio. Great value. We booked a room with view of the lake. It was so beautiful. The room seem to have gone some remodeling. It looked so much better than the pictures on Hotel.com. The AC was very good. It was so hot outside in the beginning of August. We look forward to going back to our room at the end of the day. The ferry gates were also nearby. I highly recommend this hotel."
Jay 2-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Hotel Excelsior Splendide

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Lugano City-Centre?
Lugano City-Centre is a neighborhood 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 neighborhood.
Where is the best place to stay in Lugano City-Centre?
Based on our traveler 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 neighborhood include LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel and Walter au Lac.
How many hotels can I expect to find in Lugano City-Centre?
Expedia has 107 hotels and other accommodations 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, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available in Lugano City-Centre.
What is there to do around this Lugano neighborhood?
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 neighborhood. 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, be sure to visit other sights like 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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