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. LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel

Lugano City-Centre

Kay

HK$2,499 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A waterfront hotel with a yellow facade, multiple balconies, and a dock with boats.

2. Walter au Lac

Lugano City-Centre

Mauricio De

HK$2,304 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A balcony with a table set for dining, overlooking a lake and mountains.

3. International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel

Lugano City-Centre

Wayne

HK$1,713 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A coastal town with historic buildings, a prominent tower, and a lake.

4. Hotel Federale Lugano

Lugano City-Centre

Ladan

HK$1,872 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by palm trees and a stone building.

5. Continental Parkhotel

Lugano City-Centre

Kok Chwee

HK$1,919 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern indoor dining area with a round table and chairs, surrounded by glass walls and potted plants.

6. Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel

Lugano City-Centre

Brian

HK$1,831 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A multi-story hotel with illuminated signage for 'Albergo' and 'Pestalozzi' on the ground floor, and 'Ristorante Analcolico' on the second floor.

7. Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano

Lugano City-Centre

Paolo

HK$1,059 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a flat-screen TV, and a small table with a chair.

8. San Carlo Suite

Lugano City-Centre

mohammad

HK$1,903 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A swimming pool with a view of mountains and a lake.

9. Villa Sassa

Lugano City-Centre

Ewa

HK$1,955 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a window with curtains, and a view of the outside.

10. Hotel San Carlo

Lugano City-Centre

Nancy

HK$1,367 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern hallway with a dark door, a wall-mounted sign reading "VISIONAPARTMENTS," and a decorative plant arrangement.

11. 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

HK$1,007 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A narrow alleyway between buildings with a view of a body of water and mountains in the distance.

12. San Carlo Apartments

Lugano City-Centre

Derek

HK$1,819 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A building with a stone facade, large arched windows, and a wooden door with a sign.

13. Novos Arcadia 501 for 6

Lugano City-Centre

HK$4,441 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A pathway lined with colorful tulips and flowers, leading to a body of water with mountains in the background.

14. Via Lambertenghi Apartments

Lugano City-Centre

Andy

HK$2,612 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern apartment with a balcony, a kitchen area, and a living space with a TV.

15. Novos Contrada Apartments

Lugano City-Centre

Luisa

HK$2,944 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a mountainous lake with a clear sky.

16. Best Western Hotel Bellevue Au Lac

Loreto, 0.8 km from Lugano City-Centre

Shohreh

HK$2,259 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery and trees.

17. Hotel De La Paix

Loreto, 1 km from Lugano City-Centre

Alexa

HK$1,720 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A poolside area with tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water and mountains.

18. Hotel Lido Seegarten

Cassarate, 1.6 km from Lugano City-Centre

traci

HK$2,385 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A table set with breakfast items and a scenic view of a mountain and lake.

19. Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola

Cassarate, 1.8 km from Lugano City-Centre

Param

HK$4,626 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern hotel building with a prominent 'HOTEL CITY' sign, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

20. Hotel City Lugano, Design & Hospitality

Molino Nuovo, 1.4 km from Lugano City-Centre

Amanda

HK$1,768 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel	4.5 star property	9.8 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Hotel Federale Lugano	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 466 reviews	View
Continental Parkhotel	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 778 reviews	View
Walter au Lac	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 789 reviews	View
Villa Sassa	4.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View

Where to stay in Lugano City-Centre

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

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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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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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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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Pazzallo

Travellers like the mountain views in Pazzallo, and Lake Lugano is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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Top Lugano City-Centre Hotel Reviews

LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was amazing!! So friendly and helpful. Great location next to funicular connected to main Lugano train station. Food was artistic and interesting."

ibis Como

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay at Ibis Como was excellent. The hotel is very well located, just a 10-minute drive from Lake Como and surrounded by numerous restaurants and shopping centers. Free parking is available, which was a great advantage for us. The room was clean, comfortable, and met all our expectations. Breakfast starts at 6:30 AM, which was very convenient for our schedule, although the variety of options could be improved. The hotel is also only a 30-minute drive from Fiera Milano, making it an ideal choice for business travelers. Having a car is highly recommended. Overall, we had a great stay and would happily return."

Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni

10/10 Excellent

"From start to finish, our stay at Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni was extraordinary. We wanted to splurge on somewhere special, and it was absolutely worth it. The location is fantastic, right in the heart of Bellagio and steps from the ferry, with spectacular lake views. The concierge team helped us plan weeks before arrival and arranged all our transportation. They knew us by name, asked about our experiences, and made us feel truly cared for. Breakfast in the magnificent grand room was a daily highlight, as were our evening nightcaps in the grand ballroom with live piano music each night. We also enjoyed the onsite restaurant, La Goletta, and playing tennis on the lovely court. Highly recommend for a special stay in Lake Como. We cannot wait to return!"

Hotel Funicolare

10/10 Excellent

"We really enjoyed our stay. We were there just after the season ended so the restaurant had sadly just closed. But the town was still lovely, we were able to get food easily. The front desk attendants were always very helpful and nice and the hotel was lovely. The view is unmatched. Honestly I am still thinking about sitting out on the balcony looking out at the mountains and the lake."

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Our top choices for Lugano City-Centre hotels

1. LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel

2. Walter au Lac

3. International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel

4. Hotel Federale Lugano

5. Continental Parkhotel

6. Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel

7. Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano

8. San Carlo Suite

9. Villa Sassa

10. Hotel San Carlo

11. VISIONAPARTMENTS Lugano

12. San Carlo Apartments

13. Novos Arcadia 501 for 6

14. Via Lambertenghi Apartments

15. Novos Contrada Apartments

16. Best Western Hotel Bellevue Au Lac

17. Hotel De La Paix

18. Hotel Lido Seegarten

19. Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola

20. Hotel City Lugano, Design & Hospitality

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