Cassarate Travel Guide
Lugano





Visit Cassarate
Stay near popular Cassarate attractions
Things to do

Lugano: Architecture and History Walking Tour

Lake Como Boat Tour - Villas, Bellagio & Scenic Highlights
Top hotels in Cassarate

Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola
"Pictures do not do this place justice. The garden view is amazing with visibility of lake lugano and the distant mountains. Such a beautiful hotel. The staff are very accommodating and friendly. I loved the breakfast, it's simple but very tasty. I highly recommend this hotel"
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Hotel Funicolare
"We had a wonderful stay at Hotel Funicolare. We stayed in a family room, which was absolutely massive, with plenty of space for all of us and a very comfortable stay. The views were amazing and really added to the experience. We also had dinner at the hotel one evening and breakfast during our stay. ..."
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

Hotel Barchetta Excelsior
"Stay somewhere else"
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

Palace Grand Hotel Varese
"It was certainly a beautiful hotel. It needs to be renovated. I was told that this winter they are closing down for a massive renovation project adding a lift and bringing the hotel up to par. The staff were excellent. The pool was divine, as was the general out door area and the bar was elegant ..."
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Villa Sassa

Palace Hotel
Where to stay in Cassarate

Lugano City-Centre
Visitors often come to Lugano City-Centre for its lake views, but many stay to explore sights like Via Nassa and Parco Ciani. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Lugano Funicular Station.

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.

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 Schwimmbad Carona.

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.

Besso
While there might not be top attractions in Besso, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Via Nassa and MASILugano Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland.



















