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Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano

2.0 star property
Travelers discover authentic Italian flavors in historic Lugano while enjoying a hotel that caters to both literary enthusiasts and fitness buffs

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Located in Lugano City-Centre, Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano combines warm hospitality with Italian cuisine at its Ristorante Pestalozzi. Guests appreciate the helpful staff and can relax in the library, work out in the gym, or use the complimentary in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is RM913
RM992 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
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Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 10 per pet, per night

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats only

1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 40.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.20 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 0.15 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately CHF 6 for adults and from CHF 6 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: CHF 25 per night
  • Pet fee: CHF 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 40.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Construction is underway at a neighbouring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 2 stars.

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of CHF 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano?

As of 20 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano on 7 Jun 2026 start from RM913, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano located?

Located in Lugano City-Centre, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Parco Ciani and Lake Lugano. Casino Lugano and Palazzo dei Congressi are just steps away. Lugano Funicular Station is 10 minutes by foot and Lugano Station is 11 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 180 out of 457 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 201 out of 457 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 457 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 457 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 457 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location. Very friendly staff and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Enrique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small room but just a great place, in a great location in a beautiful & friendly city at the feet of the Alps Very helpful friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small room but vary clean and quiet. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

Great place, everything worked well and service was friendly and competent … I was first person at breakfast and had to find coffee server - would prefer self-serve coffee and something warm in the breakfast - a little bit of egg or sausage would have been great … 4.5 overall
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would stay again!

Was very clean and comfortable. Enjoyed our stay for one night. The location is great for walking to everything you need.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great. Very close to the bus station and walking around was very easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic but clean, safe, quiet, and good location with very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and informative staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredibly helpful and friendly staff. The room was spacious and clean and the hotel is in nice walking distance to both the centre and the train station.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel Petalozzi was clean, comfortable, and relaxing. The rooms were large, modern and well appointed. It was very hot and humid when we arrived so we were very thankful for the air conditioning! The hotel is close to everything yet not directly in center which is nice. The staff was friendly and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

It was much better than I expected for this price in Lugano. The staff was great and responsive for anything I needed, location was perfect, breakfast was great for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Well located, friendly staff and comfortable

My single room was clean and in excellent repair. The hotel location is convenient to restaurants, sights and transport. The number 1 bus which goes almost everywhere I wanted to go stops directly in front of the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shonna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly and helpful staff. Loved the room. Also loved the process of leaving our key at the front desk when we went out. Very authentic.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Enjoyed the park . Room is very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

margit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was very delicious Not so much the food from the restaurant Staff is so very nice !!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location with lovely staff

Stayed on 2nd floor with front and side windows. Lots of noise in the park across the road but the windows and a/c block it. Staff is excellent, cold breakfast had lots of options and for an extra 8F you could have scrambled eggs. Great location to walk to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great value for money

location was very good. opposite the lake and 100 yards from a central bus station. Clean, comfortable with friendly staff. Will definitely come back
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it. Very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a nice room with a great bathroom. The room seemed newly renovated. The hotel was being renovated during our stay but was not a problem at all. The staff was friendly and breakfast was really good. It is a short walk to the water and to shopping/ dining. The bus stops right out front making it convienidnt to get to locations such as Mount Bre and Mount San Salvador.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Istvan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was tight, no ice, no fridge, only two bath glasses. Vey conveniently placed hotel for three walking tours.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Central Lugano

This was 2nd time to stay at this hotel and it was still as good as the 1st. It is nicely located to be able to get to any part of the city in 10-15 mins tops. Rooms are simple and nice. Clean private bathroom and the staff was eager to help, if needed. Nice large breakfast option if you like that to start your day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was not easy to find. There were very few parking spots. The hotel was a little dated but the staff were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Belinda C

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk from train station to funicular and then hotel! Many dining options near or at the hotel restaurant. Staff was great! One evening we had leftovers which they refrigerated for us . We played cards and ate leftovers the next night in the tv salon. Room is small but well organized.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
THe hotel was clean and in a great location, but be aware that there is no parking on site. There is a large garage located two blocks away.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Omer Faruk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I wanted to thank you for your outstanding service during our stay at the hotel. Hotel staff professionalism, kindness, and attention to detail made our experience truly memorable. I sincerely appreciate all your efforts in making our time here so comfortable and enjoyable. We won’t need to search for another hotel on our next trip to Lugano. :) We would also like to thank Mrs. Lugia by name and all other staff. Best regards, Ömer Faruk Can
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025