Lugano City-Centre Travel Guide

Lugano

A coastal city with a prominent mountain and a calm bay.
A lake with mountains in the background and a garden in the foreground.
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A calm lake surrounded by lush green hills.
A cityscape with a mountain in the background, a paved pathway, and lush greenery.
A large pink building with a dome, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and trees.

Stay near popular Lugano City-Centre attractions

A historic building with ornate facades and a covered entrance.

Via Nassa

8.8/10 (181 reviews)
During your trip to Lugano, you can enjoy retail therapy at Via Nassa. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
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Things to do

Lugano Old Town Walking Tour

Lugano Old Town Walking Tour

Rp323.946
per adult
Lugano Old Town Walking Tour
Private Boat Tour on Lake Como

Private Boat Tour on Lake Como

Rp7.217.751
per traveller
Private Boat Tour on Lake Como
Sato Code Escape Room across Lugano

Sato Code Escape Room across Lugano

Rp290.434
per adult
Sato Code Escape Room across Lugano
Lugano Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

Lugano Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt

Rp222.294
per adult
Lugano Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt
Lugano and its history exclusive walking tour

Lugano and its history exclusive walking tour

Rp1.855.993
per adult
Lugano and its history exclusive walking tour
Lake Como Boat Tour - Villas, Bellagio & Scenic Highlights

Lake Como Boat Tour - Villas, Bellagio & Scenic Highlights

Rp1.855.993
per adult
Lake Como Boat Tour - Villas, Bellagio & Scenic Highlights
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Top hotels in Lugano City-Centre

Villa Sassa

Villa Sassa

4 out of 5
Via Tesserete 10 Lugano TI
The price is Rp3.941.351 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
Rp3.941.351
Rp4.365.813 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Lugano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Villa Sassa
LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel

LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Piazza Cioccaro 5 Lugano TI
The price is Rp5.804.892 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
Rp5.804.892
Rp6.231.496 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Lugano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,011 reviews)
"The receptionist was absolutely lovely and so kind and helpful. Bar staff also delightful. Loved the voucher for the bar and the sorting out of our free travel pass."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel
Walter au Lac

Walter au Lac

3 out of 5
Piazza Rezzonico 7 Lugano TI
The price is Rp5.015.325 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
Rp5.015.325
Rp5.398.563 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lugano. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (762 reviews)
"Excellent customer service throughout our stay. Perfect location with balcony view of the lake. Excellent selection of food for breakfast and all the ladies on duty were friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Walter au Lac
Hotel Barchetta Excelsior

Hotel Barchetta Excelsior

4 out of 5
Piazza Cavour 1 Como CO
The price is Rp6.018.264 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
Rp6.018.264
Rp6.826.969 total
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Como. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Excelente bienvenida del personal, cuarto limpio y comodo, con vista al lago segun solicitado. El desayuno podria mejorar y la ayuda para organizar actividades, también podria mejorar. Recomendamos el hotel. Aleida y Francisco Puerto Rico"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

Hotel Barchetta Excelsior
Hotel Funicolare

Hotel Funicolare

Viale Guglielmo Poletti 30 Alta Valle Intelvi CO
The price is Rp1.429.112 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp1.429.112
Rp1.572.065 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Alta Valle Intelvi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Lake Lugano and Lanzo Golf Club are located ...
Hotel Funicolare
B&B Hotel Como City Center

B&B Hotel Como City Center

3 out of 5
Viale Innocenzo XI, 15 Como CO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.823.318 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
Rp2.823.318
Rp3.271.151 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Como. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,009 reviews)
"We were kept outside the hotel for three hours whilst the fire brigade investigated a suspected gas Leak from"

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

B&B Hotel Como City Center
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Where to stay in Lugano City-Centre

Find the best Lugano City-Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Lugano City-Centre
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A lake with mountains in the background, a boat on the water, and pink flowers in the foreground.

Loreto

If you're spending some time in Loreto, LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura and Via Nassa are top sights worth seeing.

A mountainous landscape with a valley and a lake.
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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.

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

Cassarate

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

An ornate church interior with a high vaulted ceiling, a central altar, and detailed frescoes.

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.

A calm lake surrounded by mountains and a town.

Pazzallo

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

Lugano City-Centre Travel Guide