Besso Travel Guide
Lugano
Popular places to visit
Santa Maria degli Angeli
Experience one of Switzerland’s most impressive Romanesque churches and its enormous 16th-century fresco.
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.
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.
Monte San Salvatore
Climb to the top of this lakeside mountain to dine while enjoying panoramic views across the Swiss Alps.
Things to do
Lugano Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour
Lugano and its history exclusive walking tour
Top hotels in Besso
Palace Hotel
Clean room, friendly staff, and great location.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Hotel Barchetta Excelsior
Great
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Hotel Cruise
hard to find from train station. once we walked to property, the entrance was poorly marked. hotel food was good, no viable restaurants within walking distance except fast food. prepare for walking in hotel, long hallways and easy to get mixed up. no in room amenities- no coffe, no electric pot, ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Hilton Lake Como
BEAUTIFUL property!! Rooms and bathrooms are spacious and very clean. Modern lobby, friendly & courteous staff. The view on the rooftop is absolutely stunning!! Would definitely recommend this place and would love to visit it again!
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Albergo Terminus Hotel
An absolutely stunning hotel. Staff so friendly and could not do enough to help. Can’t wait to return
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Villa Sassa
Great hotel, beautiful view, and the staff were excellent, especially Marco.
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Besso
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.
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 MASILugano Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland.
Loreto
If you're spending some time in Loreto, MASILugano Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland and LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura 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.
Molino Nuovo
While Molino Nuovo isn't home to many top sights, Lake Lugano and Parco Ciani are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
