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Our top choices for Lugano City-Centre hotels

A waterfront hotel with a yellow facade, multiple balconies, and a dock with boats.

1. Walter au Lac

Walter au Lac
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (784 reviews)
"Breakfast was very good and the location and lake view were perfect"
Canada
Mauricio De
The price is P17,021
P18,322 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Walter au Lac
A balcony with a table set for dining, overlooking a lake and mountains.

2. 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, (576 reviews)
"The character, updated furnishings, and location."
United States
Katryn
The price is P12,313
P13,623 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel
A buffet with various food items and utensils.

3. LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel

LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel
4.5 star property
Lugano City-Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Another great stay fantastic friendly staff make this hotel my No1 place in Switzerland .."
United Kingdom
Brett
The price is P19,484
P20,923 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel
A modern indoor dining area with a round table and chairs, surrounded by glass walls and potted plants.

4. Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel

Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Friendly and helpful staff, great location qnd value"
United States
Brian
The price is P13,400
P14,563 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by palm trees and a stone building.

5. Continental Parkhotel

Continental Parkhotel
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (775 reviews)
"Charming hotel with views of the lake, comfy room, great breakfast and next to Lugano’s train station (at the end of its platform 4) where the Bernina Express bus journey terminates at."
Singapore
Kok Chwee
The price is P14,703
P15,262 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Continental Parkhotel
A coastal town with historic buildings, a prominent tower, and a lake.

6. Hotel Federale Lugano

Hotel Federale Lugano
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (461 reviews)
"The bedding was outdated the comforter and pillow were not comfortable The bathroom was very outdated , shower was so tiny The staff were very nice and helpful The breakfast was very good The hotel location was very convenient from train station!"
United States
Ladan
The price is P14,857
P16,076 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Hotel Federale Lugano
A modern hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a window with curtains, and a view of the outside.

7. Hotel San Carlo

Hotel San Carlo
2.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (258 reviews)
"Central location, great staff."
Canada
Urban
The price is P9,561
P10,578 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Hotel San Carlo
A hotel with multiple floors, featuring arched windows and illuminated signage for 'Albergo' and 'Pestalozzi'.

8. Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano

Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano
2.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (483 reviews)
"Very nice location!"
United States
Paolo
The price is P13,011
P14,160 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a flat-screen TV, and a small table with a chair.

9. San Carlo Suite

San Carlo Suite
4.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (145 reviews)
"Clean room"
United States
mohammad
The price is P16,349
P17,293 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
San Carlo Suite
A swimming pool with a view of mountains and a lake.

10. Villa Sassa

Villa Sassa
4.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,009 reviews)
"Great location and staff."
United States
Ewa
The price is P14,060
P15,549 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Villa Sassa
A narrow alleyway between buildings with a view of a body of water and mountains in the distance.

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 P13,624
P14,465 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
San Carlo Apartments
A modern hallway with a dark door, a wall-mounted sign reading "VISIONAPARTMENTS," and a decorative plant arrangement.

12. VISIONAPARTMENTS Lugano

VISIONAPARTMENTS Lugano
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (50 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 P8,281
P9,242 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
VISIONAPARTMENTS Lugano
A modern apartment with a balcony, a kitchen area, and a living space with a TV.

13. Novos Contrada Apartments

Novos Contrada Apartments
2.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
The price is P10,734
P23,344 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Novos Contrada Apartments
Exterior

14. Little Lugano Studio With Balcony Views

Little Lugano Studio With Balcony Views
3.5 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (11 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable, great location, and friendly and responsive staff!"
United States
Ariel
The price is P7,750
P20,622 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Little Lugano Studio With Balcony Views
A pathway lined with colorful tulips and flowers, leading to a body of water with mountains in the background.

15. Via Lambertenghi Apartments

Via Lambertenghi Apartments
2.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (5 reviews)
"Excellent and very friendly. Beautiful place. "
United States
Andy
The price is P6,537
P18,987 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Via Lambertenghi 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 P10,464
P25,743 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Star of Lugano With Balcony
A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a mountainous lake with a clear sky.

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, (450 reviews)
"Location is good and convenient. Continental Breakfast was great with variety."
United States
Shohreh
The price is P18,962
P20,404 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Best Western Hotel Bellevue Au Lac
A table set with breakfast items and a scenic view of a mountain and lake.

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, (418 reviews)
"Pictures do not do this place justice. The garden view is amazing with visibility of lake lugano and the distant mountains. Such a beautiful hotel. The staff are very accommodating and friendly. I loved the breakfast, it's simple but very tasty. I highly recommend this hotel"
United Kingdom
Param
The price is P36,939
P39,042 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola
A modern hotel building with a prominent 'HOTEL CITY' sign, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

19. Hotel City Lugano, Design & Hospitality

Hotel City Lugano, Design & Hospitality
4.0 star property
Molino Nuovo, 1.4 km from Lugano City-Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (501 reviews)
"The helpfulness and friendliness of the staff here were absolutely above and beyond. They were so kind and understanding id stay here again and highly recommend then hotel to anyone staying in the area. Also extremely Clean and very close walk to lots of amazing things."
United States
Amanda
The price is P12,559
P13,736 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Hotel City Lugano, Design & Hospitality
A person in a pink swimsuit sitting on the edge of a pool with a cityscape and mountains in the background.

20. Hotel Admiral

Hotel Admiral
4.0 star property
1.1 km from Lugano City-Centre
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (719 reviews)
"Was an absolutely lovely stay. The staff are attentive and friendly. The hotel is incredibly well located. The roof top pool is fantastic. Would highly recommend!!!"
United Kingdom
Oliver
The price is P10,691
P11,796 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
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
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by palm trees and a stone building.
Continental Parkhotel
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
775 reviews
View
A coastal town with historic buildings, a prominent tower, and a lake.
Hotel Federale Lugano
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
461 reviews
View
A waterfront hotel with a yellow facade, multiple balconies, and a dock with boats.
Walter au Lac
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
784 reviews
View
A swimming pool with a view of mountains and a lake.
Villa Sassa
4.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,009 reviews
View
A narrow alleyway between buildings with a view of a body of water and mountains in the distance.
San Carlo Apartments
3.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
6 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 park with green grass, red flowers, trees, and a lake with mountains in the background.

Loreto

While visiting Loreto, you might make a stop by sights like LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura and Via Nassa.

A mountainous landscape with a lake surrounded by lush greenery and a small settlement.

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 waterfront with a wooden pier, calm water, and a cityscape with buildings 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.

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.

An interior of a church with wooden pews, a large mural on the wall, and a man taking a photo.

Besso

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

Top Lugano City-Centre Hotel Reviews

Palace Grand Hotel Varese

Palace Grand Hotel Varese

10/10 Excellent
"The building is beautiful and the staff kind and welcoming. Its like taking a step back in time."
James 1-night trip
Posted 23 hours ago
Palace Grand Hotel Varese

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. Be sure to check out Via Nassa and Piazza della Riforma as part of your Lugano City-Centre travel plans.
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 106 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 Parco Ciani, Lake Lugano, and Via Gottardo. 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 Museo delle Culture or Cantonal Art Museum.
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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