Lugano City-Centre
Lugano
Visit Lugano City-Centre
Popular places to visit
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 enjoy retail therapy at Via Nassa. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Lungolago
You can find out about the history of Lugano with a visit to Lungolago. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Piazza della Riforma
You can find out about the history of Lugano when you stop by Piazza della Riforma. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Parco Ciani
Explore the lovely green spaces of Parco Ciani and also enjoy the boating in Lugano. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Chiesa di Santa Maria degli Angioli
Chiesa di Santa Maria degli Angioli is just one of the places to see in Lugano, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this culturally rich area.
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
Top hotels in Lugano City-Centre
Villa Sassa
Great breakfast. Marcos in reception was exceptional, great customer service, nice person. Beautiful hotel, great location. I will come back again, my family loved it. Amazing views.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel
Clean and modern room, nice and helpful staff, good food and great service.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel
perfect, very clean.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Continental Parkhotel
Beautiful room and bathroom at the front of the hotel. Had large balcony, shared with other rooms (although nobody else used it when we were there). Extremely comfortable room with efficient aircon. Food in the on-site restaurant was excellent, as was the hotel's home-grown/produced wine. Breakfast ...
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Palace Hotel
Staff was outstanding. Location could not be beat.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Hotel Barchetta Excelsior
Very central location with friendly and helpful staff .
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lugano City-Centre
Besso
While there might not be top attractions in Besso, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lake Lugano and Via Nassa.
Loreto
If you're spending some time in Loreto, MASILugano Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland and LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura are top sights worth seeing.
Cassarate
If you're spending some time in Cassarate, Lake Lugano and Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Molino Nuovo
While Molino Nuovo isn't home to many top sights, Lake Lugano and Palazzo dei Congressi are some notable places to visit nearby.
Pazzallo
Travellers like the mountain views in Pazzallo, and Lake Lugano is a top attraction you might want to visit.
