Carona Travel Guide
Lugano
Popular places to visit
Monte San Salvatore
Climb to the top of this lakeside mountain to dine while enjoying panoramic views across the Swiss Alps.
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.
Palazzo dei Congressi
Learn about the events happening in Palazzo dei Congressi during your trip to Lugano. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Mount Brè
Explore the great outdoors at Mount Brè and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Lugano. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this quaint area.
LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura
Enjoy an outing to LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura during your stay in Lugano. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this culturally rich 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.
Things to do
Lugano Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour
Lugano Walking Tour: Highlights, History, Culture, & Hidden Gems
Lugano and its history exclusive walking tour
Top hotels in Carona
Palace Hotel
beautiful location, lovely hotel, delicious and high quality food and amazing service and staff! highly recommend
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Hotel Barchetta Excelsior
Very good location and right opposite to the ferry terminal. The bed was firm which was my liking. Everything was good. My only criticism was the lighting on the two sides of the mirror in the bathroom were way too bright.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Palace Grand Hotel Varese
Clean room. Very spacious. Amazing breakfast. Staff was very kind and helpful.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni
Beautiful scenery , amazing design , sweet staff
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Hilton Lake Como
The room was lovely. Rooftop area was excellent. And I had a good experience at the spa
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Grand Hotel Menaggio
We booked a superior room and unfortunately the room was located on the Ferry parking. There was no other room unless we spent 700$ extra for the 3 nights. We hardly slept that night. We insisted and got for the other 2 nights a room at the center of the building on same floor 2. Floors 3 and 4 have ...
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Carona
Barbengo
Travellers like the mountain views in Barbengo, and beach near Pratone di Casoro is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Carabbia
While Carabbia isn't home to many top sights, Monte San Salvatore and Swissminiatur 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.
Pambio-Noranco
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Pambio-Noranco and surrounding area, you can visit Lake Lugano and Monte San Salvatore.
Loreto
If you're spending some time in Loreto, LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura and Via Nassa are top sights worth seeing.
Lugano City-Centre
Visitors often come to Lugano City-Centre for its lake views, but many stay to explore sights like Lake Lugano and Via Nassa. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Lugano Funicular Station.
