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Our top choices for Lugano City-Centre hotels

Dining
Continental Parkhotel

Continental Parkhotel

Continental Parkhotel
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (744)
"What a lovely hotel! The staff were super friendly, and the breakfast was just excellent!"
Canada
Annie
The price is RM998
RM1,081 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
Continental Parkhotel
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Villa Sassa

Villa Sassa

Villa Sassa
4.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (998)
"It was a great experience including staff, amenities and breakfast. We will definitely come back!"
United States
Nadim Kamil
The price is RM799
RM877 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Villa Sassa
Daily buffet breakfast (CHF 35 per person)
LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel

LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel

LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel
4.5 star property
Lugano City-Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1002)
"Love my yearly visit to this welcoming lovely hotel"
United States
Laura
The price is RM1,206
RM1,299 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel
Exterior
Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano

Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano

Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano
2.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (446)
"Clean rooms, friendly staff at the reception and restaurant. Great location, safe, beautiful, relaxing walking and numerous places to enjoy warm weather. "
United States
Elena
The price is RM628
RM696 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano
Bar (on property)
Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel

Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel

Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1001)
"Great service and place to stay with my family in a lovely city "
United States
Ricardo
The price is RM660
RM729 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Hotel San Carlo

Hotel San Carlo

Hotel San Carlo
2.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (239)
"Friendly staff and top location. "
United Kingdom
Mary Grace
The price is RM573
RM639 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
Hotel San Carlo
Dining
Novos Centro Apartments

Novos Centro Apartments

Novos Centro Apartments
4.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (5)
"The stay was great. The only downside is the lift wasn't in working condition in case yoi have to take luggage up to the 2nd floor."
American Samoa
Somkanti
The price is RM784
RM1,297 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan 2026
Novos Centro Apartments
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
VISIONAPARTMENTS Lugano

VISIONAPARTMENTS Lugano

VISIONAPARTMENTS Lugano
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (30)
"Great location. Well-maintained. Small and perfect for a solo traveler. "
United States
Joseph
The price is RM434
RM495 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
VISIONAPARTMENTS Lugano
Living area
San Carlo Apartments

San Carlo Apartments

San Carlo Apartments
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (5)
"Spacious apartment just a block from the waterfront and convenient to the funicular to train station. Grocery store across the street. "
United States
Harriet
San Carlo Apartments
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, Tempur-Pedic beds
Swiss Hotel Apartments - Lugano

Swiss Hotel Apartments - Lugano

Swiss Hotel Apartments - Lugano
5.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (17)
"The hotel is well situated, an apt hotel which are well equipped, clean and has all the amenities that one needs. The reason for the low rating is due mainly to a mix up in the reservations that we have and how it was handled. We reserved two bedrooms apt, got only one, and also by mistake they overcharge me, and it took me two months and many phone calls and emails to get my money back. Also, we were there during the heat wave and their AC doesn't work that great and it does not go below 22...
United States
Anonymous traveller
Swiss Hotel Apartments - Lugano
Living area
San Carlo Suite

San Carlo Suite

San Carlo Suite
4.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (137)
"Excellent stay! "
United States
Kevin
San Carlo Suite
Living area
Novos Contrada Apartments

Novos Contrada Apartments

Novos Contrada Apartments
3.5 star property
Lugano City-Centre
The price is RM675
RM1,184 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Novos Contrada Apartments
Exterior
Via Lambertenghi Apartments

Via Lambertenghi Apartments

Via Lambertenghi Apartments
3.5 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (4)
"Excellent and very friendly. Beautiful place. "
United States
Andy
The price is RM778
RM1,292 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Via Lambertenghi Apartments
Exterior
Boutique Apartments

Boutique Apartments

Boutique Apartments
4.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
7.6 out of 10, Good, (7)
"Top "
Switzerland
Kevin
The price is RM630
RM1,139 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Boutique Apartments
Exterior
Star of Lugano

Star of Lugano

Star of Lugano
3.5 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (4)
"Great thank you"
United States
Alec
The price is RM1,008
RM1,530 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Star of Lugano
Premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds, in-room safe
Hotel Villa Belvedere

Hotel Villa Belvedere

Hotel Villa Belvedere
3.0 star property
15.4 km from Lugano City-Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (911)
"Great staff. Awesome location "
United States
Nelson Alejandro
Hotel Villa Belvedere
Italian cuisine
Albergo Ristorante Della Torre

Albergo Ristorante Della Torre

Albergo Ristorante Della Torre
1.0 star property
20 km from Lugano City-Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (229)
"Hotel was nice and great restaurant !"
United States
Wisal
Albergo Ristorante Della Torre
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar
La Locanda del Cantiere

La Locanda del Cantiere

La Locanda del Cantiere
19.6 km from Lugano City-Centre
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (269)
"This place is incredible, modern, spacious and sparkling clean. The view of the lake is breathtaking, the staff is great, cover parking is a plus. Breakfast is delicious, coffee is the best. I would recommend the hotel to everyone. We really enjoyed every minute spend there. "
United States
Diana
The price is RM585
RM663 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jan - 31 Jan 2026
La Locanda del Cantiere
Property entrance
Hotel Cruise

Hotel Cruise

Hotel Cruise
4.0 star property
25.4 km from Lugano City-Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1007)
"Well located"
United States
RAUL
Hotel Cruise
Sun deck
Hilton Lake Como

Hilton Lake Como

Hilton Lake Como
4.0 star property
22.3 km from Lugano City-Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (827)
"Great breakfast "
United States
RANDA
The price is RM816
RM945 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
Hilton Lake Como
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Where to stay in Lugano City-Centre

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

Cassarate

If you're spending some time in Cassarate, Lake Lugano and Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station are top sights worth seeing.

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.

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 Schwimmbad Carona.

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.

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 Lake Lugano or Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station.

Top Lugano City-Centre Hotel Reviews

Hotel Barchetta Excelsior

Hotel Barchetta Excelsior

10/10 Excellent
"Yes"
Ramon 3-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
Hotel Barchetta Excelsior

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Lugano City-Centre?
Lugano City-Centre is a neighbourhood 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 neighbourhood.
Where is the best place to stay in Lugano City-Centre?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel is the highest ranked property in Lugano City-Centre. This hotel offers a restaurant and a bar. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Walter au Lac and Hotel San Carlo.
How many hotels will I find in Lugano City-Centre?
Expedia has 131 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 Lake Lugano, Parco Ciani and Lungolago. 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 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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