What's it like in Lugano City-Centre?

Lugano City-Centre is a neighbourhood that people enjoy for its beautiful lakeside setting. Make sure that you visit 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 traveller 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 neighbourhood include LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel and Walter au Lac .

How many hotels will I find in Lugano City-Centre?

Expedia has 106 hotels and other accommodation options 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, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals in Lugano City-Centre.

What is there to do around this Lugano neighbourhood?

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 neighbourhood. 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, make sure that you visit other sights such as 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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1. Walter au Lac

Lugano City-Centre

Mauricio De

RM1,185 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

2. International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel

Lugano City-Centre

Nataliya

RM820 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

3. LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel

Lugano City-Centre

Brett

RM1,381 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

4. Continental Parkhotel

Lugano City-Centre

Jun

RM1,008 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

5. Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel

Lugano City-Centre

Brian

RM961 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

6. Hotel Federale Lugano

Lugano City-Centre

Ma Lourdes

RM1,126 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

7. Hotel San Carlo

Lugano City-Centre

Urban

RM691 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

8. Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano

Lugano City-Centre

Perry

RM846 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

9. Villa Sassa

Lugano City-Centre

Ewa

RM1,025 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

10. San Carlo Suite

Lugano City-Centre

"The location was really nice. Walkable distance from grocery stores and the train station. The staff was helpful and nice in leading us to the room since it was separate from the hotel. The internet was not working so we couldn’t watch tv or use wifi on our devices. The bathroom door was also broken and we couldn’t shut it all the way. Other than that, it was a great stay and we’d probably do it again. Had a small kitchen counter deal with limited dishes but we didn’t use it."

Kaylea

RM1,142 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

11. San Carlo Apartments

Lugano City-Centre

Derek

RM955 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

12. VISIONAPARTMENTS Lugano

Lugano City-Centre

"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."

Alan

RM618 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

13. Via Lambertenghi Apartments

Lugano City-Centre

Andy

RM1,456 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

14. Novos Contrada Apartments

Lugano City-Centre

RM1,743 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

15. Star of Lugano With Balcony

Lugano City-Centre

Alec

RM1,793 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

16. Novos Arcadia 501 for 6

Lugano City-Centre

17. Best Western Hotel Bellevue Au Lac

Loreto, 0.8 km from Lugano City-Centre

Shohreh

RM1,347 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

Seasonal outdoor pool, open 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas

18. Hotel Lido Seegarten

Cassarate, 1.6 km from Lugano City-Centre

traci

RM1,252 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

19. Hotel City Lugano, Design & Hospitality

Molino Nuovo, 1.4 km from Lugano City-Centre

Amanda

RM907 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

Seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

20. Hotel Delfino

Loreto, 0.9 km from Lugano City-Centre

Sharon

RM779 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Compare popular hotels in Lugano City-Centre

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Continental Parkhotel	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 772 reviews	View
Hotel Federale Lugano	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 458 reviews	View
Walter au Lac	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 781 reviews	View
International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel	3.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 574 reviews	View
Villa Sassa	4.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View

Where to stay in Lugano City-Centre

Find the best Lugano City-Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

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A park with green grass, red flowers, trees, and a lake with mountains in the background.

Loreto

If you're spending some time in Loreto, LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura and Via Nassa are top sights worth seeing.

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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.

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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.

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

Besso

While there might not be top attractions in Besso, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Via Nassa and Piazza della Riforma.

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Top Lugano City-Centre Hotel Reviews

Kurhaus Cademario Hotel & SPA

8/10 Good

"Highly recommended, exciting road up the mountain to the hotel. Restaurant a bit expensive."

Palace Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The Palace Hotel, although pricey, was worth it for location, breakfast that was included daily and the Patio Garden restaurant was excellent! The ferry doc and ticket booth were right across the street which made it easy to use the ferry to get around the lake. The staff was excellent and helping make dinner reservations, suggest nearby restaurants to try, book our private boat tour, and also booked a private transfer for us back to Milan. We were extremely impressed when a Maserati arrived for a private transfer. The room was awesome even though we did not have a view of the lake, that did not bother us since we were only using it to sleep. They advertise the room as having a double bed, the to our surprise. It was a king-size bed! Would definitely stay here again"

Walter au Lac

10/10 Excellent

"We chose the Walter Au Lac bc it's right across the street from the lake and in a beautiful spot of the town so it was so easy for us to open our 2nd floor window and enjoy the view as well as sit on our rooms' patio deck and people watch. We really enjoyed our stay in this charming hotel. I only have 4 stars for the staff bc when I needed the evening receptionist' help, she seemed to be scolding me and lecturing me about the free Ticino Tickets (for the public transportation) that the hotel was supposed to provide due my booking thru Expedia. We did get them from the morning receptionist (although I believe the evening gal printed them for us). Overall awesome stay there!"

Hotel Cruise

8/10 Good

"When booking this hotel, we knew it wasn't in the city center or close to major sightseeing spots. However, upon arrival, we were still shocked by the location: it is situated in an industrial zone rather than a residential or commercial area. Aside from the poor location, everything else was fine, especially considering the affordable price we paid."

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Our top choices for Lugano City-Centre hotels

1. Walter au Lac

2. International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel

3. LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel

4. Continental Parkhotel

5. Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel

6. Hotel Federale Lugano

7. Hotel San Carlo

8. Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano

9. Villa Sassa

10. San Carlo Suite

11. San Carlo Apartments

12. VISIONAPARTMENTS Lugano

13. Via Lambertenghi Apartments

14. Novos Contrada Apartments

15. Star of Lugano With Balcony

16. Novos Arcadia 501 for 6

17. Best Western Hotel Bellevue Au Lac

18. Hotel Lido Seegarten

19. Hotel City Lugano, Design & Hospitality

20. Hotel Delfino

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Where to stay in Lugano City-Centre

Cassarate

Loreto

Carona

Viganello

Besso

Top Lugano City-Centre Hotel Reviews

Kurhaus Cademario Hotel & SPA

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