Visit Lugano City-Centre
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Monte San Salvatore
Climb to the top of this lakeside mountain to dine while enjoying panoramic views across the Swiss Alps.
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.
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
Explore Lugano in 60 minutes with a Local
Top hotels in Lugano City-Centre
Villa Sassa
Great hotel, beautiful view, and the staff were excellent, especially Marco.
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel
Love the location of the hotel. Pretty new hotel. Breakfast was abundant and excellent. Staff was super friendly. Five star.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Walter au Lac
A very good place to stay for a few days in Lugano, right in front of the beautiful lake and in the best area of the city for exploring on foot. The staff were extremely kind, and the room was very comfortable, except for the bathtub, whose base is curved rather than flat, making it somewhat unsafe ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Palace Hotel
From the moment we arrived the staff in the front desk were excellent and took time to help us understand the area and how to book water taxi’s too. Very efficient, professional and nice. Rooms were superb and when booking I mentioned this trip was a double celebration for our friends and ourselves ...
Reviewed on 4 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
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Other neighbourhoods around Lugano City-Centre
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.
Loreto
If you're spending some time in Loreto, LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura and Via Nassa are top sights worth seeing.
Cassarate
If you're spending some time in Cassarate, Lake Lugano and Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station are top sights worth seeing.
Breganzona
Breganzona 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 Via Nassa or Piazza della Riforma.
Molino Nuovo
While Molino Nuovo isn't home to many top sights, Lake Lugano and Parco Ciani 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.
