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Our top choices for Lugano City-Centre hotels

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Walter au Lac

Walter au Lac
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (755 reviews)
"Excellent air conditioning and views of the lake were amazing! Central location. Would stay again for the price and location!"
Canada
Isabel
The price is Rp4.842.653
Rp5.221.111 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Walter au Lac
Front of property

San Carlo Suite

San Carlo Suite
4.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (141 reviews)
"Excellent stay! "
United States
Kevin
The price is Rp4.375.948
Rp4.638.232 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul
San Carlo Suite
Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony (Novos Contrada 5 202 with Terrace for) | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Novos Contrada Apartments

Novos Contrada Apartments
2.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
The price is Rp5.143.184
Rp8.339.033 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jul - 16 Jul
Novos Contrada Apartments
Panoramic Double Room, Balcony, Lake View | In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel

International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel
3.5 star property
Lugano City-Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (561 reviews)
"Lovely old world feel with sitting rooms and china/silver at breakfast. Large pool. Great location! Staff extremely helpful and fabulous breakfast. Room updated well. Ours had a room with a view of the lake."
United States
Anita Colleen
The price is Rp3.745.036
Rp4.137.569 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Villa Sassa

Villa Sassa
4.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,011 reviews)
"Staff were super helpful, food good and place was clean!"
United States
stephanie
The price is Rp4.881.303
Rp5.274.506 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Villa Sassa
Exterior

Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano

Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano
2.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (468 reviews)
"Excellent location near waterfront park and dining. Nice breakfast with fun soccer decor and unique artwork in restaurant. "
United States
Richard
The price is Rp3.932.254
Rp4.276.083 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jul - 26 Jul
Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano
Terrace/patio

Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel

Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Very friendly and helpful staff; clean, comfortable rooms, and excellent breakfast. No complaints."
Canada
David
The price is Rp3.981.792
Rp4.327.467 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jul - 30 Jul
Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel
Comfort Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Hotel San Carlo

Hotel San Carlo
2.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (248 reviews)
"Central location, great staff."
Canada
Urban
The price is Rp2.959.440
Rp3.266.266 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Hotel San Carlo
Property grounds

Hotel Federale Lugano

Hotel Federale Lugano
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (442 reviews)
"Beautiful room, great breakfast and very friendly and helpful staff"
United States
Jose
The price is Rp4.694.532
Rp5.116.442 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Hotel Federale Lugano
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee

LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel

LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel
4.5 star property
Lugano City-Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"Great time and helpful, friendly staff."
United States
Felice
The price is Rp7.081.133
Rp7.557.988 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View | Private kitchen

Boutique Suites

Boutique Suites
2.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
The price is Rp7.217.599
Rp10.045.454 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Boutique Suites
Outdoor dining

Continental Parkhotel

Continental Parkhotel
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (765 reviews)
"Friendly staff, very good breakfast, near the train station, clean room, relaxed environment. "
United States
Jun
The price is Rp5.786.341
Rp6.006.177 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Continental Parkhotel
Exterior

Via Lambertenghi Apartments

Via Lambertenghi Apartments
2.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (4 reviews)
"Excellent and very friendly. Beautiful place. "
United States
Andy
The price is Rp4.943.664
Rp8.131.931 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Via Lambertenghi Apartments
Exterior

San Carlo Apartments

San Carlo Apartments
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (5 reviews)
"Spacious apartment just a block from the waterfront and convenient to the funicular to train station. Grocery store across the street. "
United States
Harriet
The price is Rp4.474.674
Rp4.740.779 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul
San Carlo Apartments
Interior

VISIONAPARTMENTS Lugano

VISIONAPARTMENTS Lugano
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (44 reviews)
"Great location. Well-maintained. Small and perfect for a solo traveler. "
United States
Joseph
The price is Rp3.426.292
Rp3.748.625 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
VISIONAPARTMENTS Lugano
Exterior

Swiss Hotel Apartments - Lugano

Swiss Hotel Apartments - Lugano
5.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (26 reviews)
"Lovely apartment that suited our needs to catch up with family. Short walk to shops."
Australia
Concetta
The price is Rp8.630.804
Rp9.054.841 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jul - 15 Jul
Swiss Hotel Apartments - Lugano
Marina

Star of Lugano With Balcony

Star of Lugano With Balcony
3.5 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (4 reviews)
"Great thank you"
United States
Alec
The price is Rp6.801.332
Rp11.177.245 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jul - 19 Jul
Star of Lugano With Balcony
View from property

Hotel Excelsior Splendide

Hotel Excelsior Splendide
3.0 star property
24.2 km from Lugano City-Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (869 reviews)
"A beautiful and traditional hotel which was right on the promenade by the water. A few hundred yards from the ferry. Great staff, lovely rooms, nice little pool and a decent buffet breakfast. Look no further!"
United Kingdom
Nicholas
The price is Rp4.042.623
Rp4.570.618 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Hotel Excelsior Splendide
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Il Perlo Panorama

Il Perlo Panorama
3.0 star property
23.8 km from Lugano City-Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,010 reviews)
"Stunning views and fantastic service!"
United States
Orit
The price is Rp4.150.676
Rp4.689.477 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jul - 30 Jul
Il Perlo Panorama
Front of property

Villa Rêverie - Boutique Hotel

Villa Rêverie - Boutique Hotel
3.0 star property
27.3 km from Lugano City-Centre
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (126 reviews)
"We had a room overlooking the lake and it was lovely. Hotel staff was very helpful with recommendations for activities and restaurants. We would recommend staying here."
United States
Karen
The price is Rp5.753.578
Rp6.473.291 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jul - 29 Jul
Villa Rêverie - Boutique Hotel
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Compare popular hotels in Lugano City-Centre

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel
4.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
1,003 reviews
View
Property grounds
Hotel Federale Lugano
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
442 reviews
View
Outdoor dining
Continental Parkhotel
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
765 reviews
View
Exterior
Walter au Lac
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
755 reviews
View
Panoramic Double Room, Balcony, Lake View | In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel
3.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
561 reviews
View

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
Learn more about Lugano City-Centre
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.

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, MASILugano Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland and LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura 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 Schwimmbad Carona.

A coastal cityscape with dense urban buildings, a marina, and a large body of water.

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 Lake Lugano or Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station.

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.

Top Lugano City-Centre Hotel Reviews

Hotel Funicolare

Hotel Funicolare

10/10 Excellent
"An amazing view and a brilliant hotel. They gave us two connecting rooms for our family of 4 and it was a lot of room. No air conditioning which meant it was hot but they provided fans. The pizza on site was amazing for dinner that night. The drive up to it can be scary as very sharp turns and a lot of incline. Only thing that I could complain about was the breakfast as there was no options for any of us to eat. The waiter said that there was a delivery problem but it meant no croissants, no anything really apart from some old hard bread and some scrambled eggs. Was very disappointed with that."
Niall 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Hotel Funicolare

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Lugano City-Centre?
Lugano City-Centre is a neighbourhood that people enjoy for its beautiful lakeside setting. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Lugano City-Centre? Consider a visit to Lake Lugano while you're in the neighbourhood.
Where is the best place to stay in Lugano City-Centre?
Based on our traveller data, Villa Sassa is one of the top choices for your stay in Lugano City-Centre. This hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel and Walter au Lac.
How many hotels will I find in Lugano City-Centre?
Expedia has 109 hotels and other accommodation options in Lugano City-Centre to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Lugano area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Lugano City-Centre, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals in Lugano City-Centre.
What is there to do around this Lugano neighbourhood?
Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Lake Lugano, Parco Ciani and Lungolago. You could also plan a visit to Via Nassa or Piazza della Riforma while you're in the neighbourhood. LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura, MASILugano Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland and Giancarlo and Danna Olgiati Collection are just a few of the places to visit in and around Lugano City-Centre. While you're out sightseeing in Lugano, make sure that you visit other sights such as Via Gottardo or Museo delle Culture.
How can I get around Lugano City-Centre and the greater Lugano area?
Ready to get out and explore the city? Lugano Funicular Station is the closest metro station. If you want to venture out of town, Lugano (QDL-Lugano Rail Station) is the closest train station. You can also catch a ride at Lugano Station.