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Our top choices for Lugano City-Centre hotels

Walter au Lac

Walter au Lac
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (751 reviews)
"Beautiful views, great location and wonderful breakfast!"
United States
Victoria
The price is HK$2,116
HK$2,282 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Walter au Lac

San Carlo Suite

San Carlo Suite
4.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (141 reviews)
"Excellent stay! "
United States
Kevin
The price is HK$1,862
HK$1,975 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jul - 15 Jul
San Carlo Suite

Hotel San Carlo

Hotel San Carlo
2.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (247 reviews)
"Central location, great staff."
Canada
Urban
The price is HK$1,242
HK$1,374 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Hotel San Carlo

Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano

Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano
2.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (465 reviews)
"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 HK$1,583
HK$1,728 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano

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, (559 reviews)
"Lovely old world feel with sitting rooms and china/silver at breakfast. Large pool. Great location! Staff extremely helpful and fabulous breakfast. Room updated well. Ours had a room with a view of the lake."
United States
Anita Colleen
The price is HK$1,787
HK$1,964 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jul - 15 Jul
International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel

Villa Sassa

Villa Sassa
4.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful room and great staff."
United States
Michael
The price is HK$2,286
HK$2,463 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Villa Sassa

Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel

Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Bet thing about the hotel was the front desk"
United States
Ibraheem
The price is HK$1,740
HK$1,891 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel

Hotel Federale Lugano

Hotel Federale Lugano
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (442 reviews)
"Beautiful room, great breakfast and very friendly and helpful staff"
United States
Jose
The price is HK$2,022
HK$2,184 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Hotel Federale Lugano

LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel

LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel
4.5 star property
Lugano City-Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"We liked the hotel. Great central location. Very good breakfast with large selection. Highly recommend"
United States
IRINA
The price is HK$2,530
HK$2,717 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Jul - 11 Jul
LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel

Continental Parkhotel

Continental Parkhotel
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (763 reviews)
"Friendly staff, very good breakfast, near the train station, clean room, relaxed environment. "
United States
Jun
The price is HK$2,519
HK$2,615 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Continental Parkhotel

Via Lambertenghi Apartments

Via Lambertenghi Apartments
2.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (4 reviews)
"Excellent and very friendly. Beautiful place. "
United States
Andy
The price is HK$1,289
HK$2,649 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jul - 10 Jul
Via Lambertenghi Apartments

VISIONAPARTMENTS Lugano

VISIONAPARTMENTS Lugano
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (44 reviews)
"Great location. Well-maintained. Small and perfect for a solo traveler. "
United States
Joseph
The price is HK$1,468
HK$1,608 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jul - 10 Jul
VISIONAPARTMENTS Lugano

Lovely Appartment With a big Terrace in the Heart of Lugano

Lovely Appartment With a big Terrace in the Heart of Lugano
2.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
The price is HK$2,845
HK$4,088 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul
Lovely Appartment With a big Terrace in the Heart of Lugano

San Carlo Apartments

San Carlo Apartments
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (5 reviews)
"Spacious apartment just a block from the waterfront and convenient to the funicular to train station. Grocery store across the street. "
United States
Harriet
The price is HK$2,049
HK$2,168 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
San Carlo Apartments

Little Lugano

Little Lugano
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 HK$1,646
HK$3,020 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Little Lugano

Novos Contrada Apartments

Novos Contrada Apartments
2.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
The price is HK$2,257
HK$3,850 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Novos Contrada Apartments

Star of Lugano

Star of Lugano
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 HK$1,909
HK$3,781 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Star of Lugano

Il Perlo Panorama

Il Perlo Panorama
3.0 star property
23.8 km from Lugano City-Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly and the location and view of Lake Como was exceptional!"
United States
Julianna
The price is HK$1,695
HK$1,919 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jul - 29 Jul
Il Perlo Panorama

Villa Rêverie - Boutique Hotel

Villa Rêverie - Boutique Hotel
3.0 star property
27.3 km from Lugano City-Centre
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (123 reviews)
"Excellent place with relaxing view, a great terrace out to the water, very friendly staff, great breakfast (!) and lovely clean and comfortable rooms."
Denmark
Rasmus
The price is HK$2,502
HK$2,816 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Villa Rêverie - Boutique Hotel

Hotel Villa Belvedere

Hotel Villa Belvedere
3.0 star property
15.4 km from Lugano City-Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (955 reviews)
"Very good location, beautiful lakefront setting. I had dinner and breakfast in their lakefront dining room, was wonderful. I strongly recommend this hotel if you come to Lake Como. Very convenient for ferry and bus"
United States
Jian S
The price is HK$1,183
HK$1,356 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jul - 29 Jul
Hotel Villa Belvedere
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Compare popular hotels in Lugano City-Centre

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel
4.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
1,000 reviews
View
Outdoor dining
Continental Parkhotel
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
763 reviews
View
Property grounds
Hotel Federale Lugano
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
442 reviews
View
Exterior
Walter au Lac
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
751 reviews
View
In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel
3.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
559 reviews
View

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 Botanical Garden Parco San Grato.

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.

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.

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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 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 109 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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