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Our top choices for Lugano City-Centre hotels

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

1. 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, (578 reviews)
"The character, updated furnishings, and location."
United States
Katryn
International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel
A buffet with various food items and utensils.

2. LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel

LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel
4.5 star property
Lugano City-Centre
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Amazing breakfast Very warm staff. Super clean room. The absolute best!"
United States
Kay
LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel
A waterfront hotel with a yellow facade, multiple balconies, and a dock with boats.

3. Walter au Lac

Walter au Lac
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (789 reviews)
"Breakfast was very good and the location and lake view were perfect"
Canada
Mauricio De
Walter au Lac
A coastal town with historic buildings, a prominent tower, and a lake.

4. Hotel Federale Lugano

Hotel Federale Lugano
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (464 reviews)
"The bedding was outdated the comforter and pillow were not comfortable The bathroom was very outdated , shower was so tiny The staff were very nice and helpful The breakfast was very good The hotel location was very convenient from train station!"
United States
Ladan
Hotel Federale Lugano
A person grilling meat outdoors with a grill and a tent in the background.

5. Continental Parkhotel

Continental Parkhotel
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (778 reviews)
"Charming hotel with views of the lake, comfy room, great breakfast and next to Lugano’s train station (at the end of its platform 4) where the Bernina Express bus journey terminates at."
Singapore
Kok Chwee
Continental Parkhotel
A modern indoor dining area with a round table and chairs, surrounded by glass walls and potted plants.

6. Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel

Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Friendly and helpful staff, great location qnd value"
United States
Brian
Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel
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

Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano
2.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (486 reviews)
"Very nice location!"
United States
Paolo
Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano
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

San Carlo Suite
4.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (145 reviews)
"Clean room"
United States
mohammad
San Carlo Suite
A swimming pool with a view of mountains and a lake.

9. Villa Sassa

Villa Sassa
4.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location and staff."
United States
Ewa
Villa Sassa
A modern hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a window with curtains, and a view of the outside.

10. Hotel San Carlo

Hotel San Carlo
2.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (261 reviews)
"This is not a luxury hotel but it was very clean and comfortable. I slept better in this property than any of the 4-4 star hotels over the past 10 days! Very basic amenities. A wonderful stay for a fair price!"
United States
Nancy
Hotel San Carlo
A modern hallway with a dark door, a wall-mounted sign reading "VISIONAPARTMENTS," and a decorative plant arrangement.

11. VISIONAPARTMENTS Lugano

VISIONAPARTMENTS Lugano
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (50 reviews)
"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."
United Kingdom
Alan
VISIONAPARTMENTS Lugano
A narrow alleyway between buildings with a view of a body of water and mountains in the distance.

12. San Carlo Apartments

San Carlo Apartments
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (6 reviews)
"Make sure to go right next to the apartment to check in! There's a big sign that says San Carlo Hotel - you check in there for the apartment. Clean, big, has AC, very close to everything. Very good for the price."
United States
Derek
San Carlo Apartments
A pathway lined with colorful tulips and flowers, leading to a body of water with mountains in the background.

13. Via Lambertenghi Apartments

Via Lambertenghi Apartments
2.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (5 reviews)
"Excellent and very friendly. Beautiful place. "
United States
Andy
Via Lambertenghi Apartments
A building with a stone facade, large arched windows, and a wooden door with a sign.

14. Novos Arcadia 501 for 6

Novos Arcadia 501 for 6
2.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
Novos Arcadia 501 for 6
A modern apartment with a balcony, a kitchen area, and a living space with a TV.

15. Novos Contrada Apartments

Novos Contrada Apartments
2.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
6.0 out of 10, (1 review)
"The wi-fi information listed on the back of the door was wrong. I was there for just about 2 weeks and they did not stock the apartment properly for the length of my stay. The glass light fixture had food slime on it, the shower ceiling had black mold I was given 1 of each; dish cloth, washing cloth, dishwashing tab, wine glass. I had to ask for mugs. The flatware was scratched,"
Canada
Luisa
Novos Contrada Apartments
A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a mountainous lake with a clear sky.

16. Best Western Hotel Bellevue Au Lac

Best Western Hotel Bellevue Au Lac
4.0 star property
Loreto, 0.8 km from Lugano City-Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (455 reviews)
"Location is good and convenient. Continental Breakfast was great with variety."
United States
Shohreh
Best Western Hotel Bellevue Au Lac
A poolside area with tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water and mountains.

17. Hotel Lido Seegarten

Hotel Lido Seegarten
4.0 star property
Cassarate, 1.6 km from Lugano City-Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (538 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel right on the lake. Everything is walkable and centrally located. I would definitely come back again.."
United States
traci
Hotel Lido Seegarten
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery and trees.

18. Hotel De La Paix

Hotel De La Paix
3.5 star property
Loreto, 1 km from Lugano City-Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (654 reviews)
"Good location, friendly and helpful staff, great breakfast"
Canada
Alexa
Hotel De La Paix
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by buildings and a mountainous backdrop.

19. Hotel Delfino

Hotel Delfino
3.5 star property
Loreto, 0.9 km from Lugano City-Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (435 reviews)
"On lake and near train station"
Canada
Aklima
Hotel Delfino
A person in a pink swimsuit sitting on the edge of a pool with a cityscape and mountains in the background.

20. Hotel Admiral

Hotel Admiral
4.0 star property
1.1 km from Lugano City-Centre
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (721 reviews)
"Was an absolutely lovely stay. The staff are attentive and friendly. The hotel is incredibly well located. The roof top pool is fantastic. Would highly recommend!!!"
United Kingdom
Oliver
Hotel Admiral
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Compare popular hotels in Lugano City-Centre

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A person grilling meat outdoors with a grill and a tent in the background.
Continental Parkhotel
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
778 reviews
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A coastal town with historic buildings, a prominent tower, and a lake.
Hotel Federale Lugano
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
464 reviews
View
A balcony with a table set for dining, overlooking a lake and mountains.
International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel
3.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
578 reviews
View
A waterfront hotel with a yellow facade, multiple balconies, and a dock with boats.
Walter au Lac
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
789 reviews
View
A swimming pool with a view of mountains and a lake.
Villa Sassa
4.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,000 reviews
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Where to stay in Lugano City-Centre

Find the best Lugano City-Centre areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A park with green grass, red flowers, trees, and a lake with mountains in the background.
Photo by Nikolai Karaneschev
Open Photo by Nikolai Karaneschev

Loreto

While visiting Loreto, you might make a stop by sights like LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura and Via Nassa.

A lake with sailboats, rocky shore, and mountains in the background.

Cassarate

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

A coastal cityscape with a prominent mountain and a calm bay.

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.

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.

A calm lake surrounded by mountains and a town.
Photo by Oleg Andriychuk
Open Photo by Oleg Andriychuk

Pazzallo

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

Top Lugano City-Centre Hotel Reviews

Bis Hotel Varese

Bis Hotel Varese

10/10 Excellent
"The staff went above and beyond when I couldn’t get a taxi to the train station. Thank you Andreas"
Narelle 2-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Bis Hotel Varese

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Lugano City-Centre?
Lugano City-Centre is a neighborhood that people enjoy for its beautiful lakeside setting. Be sure to check out 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 traveler 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 neighborhood include LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel and Walter au Lac.
How many hotels can I expect to find in Lugano City-Centre?
Expedia has 106 hotels and other accommodations 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, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available in Lugano City-Centre.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Lugano City-Centre?
For more information about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Lugano City-Centre, click here.
What is there to do around this Lugano neighborhood?
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 neighborhood. 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, be sure to visit other sights like 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.