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Property	Property class	Guest rating
LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel	4.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Hotel Federale Lugano	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 452 reviews	View
Walter au Lac	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 771 reviews	View
Villa Sassa	4.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
VISIONAPARTMENTS Lugano	3.0 star property	8.4 Very Good 49 reviews	View

Where to stay in Lugano City-Centre

Find the best Lugano City-Centre areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

A lake with mountains in the background, a boat on the water, and pink flowers in the foreground.

Loreto

While visiting Loreto, you might make a stop by sights like LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura and Via Nassa.

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

Cassarate

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

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A mountainous landscape with a valley and a lake.

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.

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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 Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station or Mount Brè.

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

Besso

When in Besso, you can plan a visit to Via Nassa and LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Top Lugano City-Centre Hotel Reviews

Hilton Lake Como

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was great."

Hotel Excelsior Splendide

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed at Excelsior Splendide in Bellagio for a couple of days. The location is excellent — very central and within easy walking distance of everything. By North American standards, our room, bathroom and beds were extremely small. I’m only 158 cm and 60 kg, and even I found the bed so narrow that I was genuinely afraid of falling out during the night! Breakfast was a highlight — plentiful, with a great selection, including plenty of meat and savory options. I also really enjoyed the pool area and garden lounges overlooking Lake Como, surrounded by beautiful lemon trees. One inconvenience was having to take additional stairs from the elevator to reach our room. There was no ramp for rolling luggage, and unfortunately there was no bellboy available to help. The gelato shop on the ground floor was fantastic, with lots of flavors — the simple yogurt gelato was to die for! We also enjoyed dinner at the hotel restaurant, which was easy to book. Having dinner by the water at sunset was lovely. For lunch, we grabbed food from the hotel’s street-side restaurant, which had a good selection of salads and drinks. Overall, a decent stay for the price, with an unbeatable central Bellagio location, beautiful lake views, good food and some charming outdoor areas."

Best Western Hotel Bellevue Au Lac

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was excellent choice, I’m very happy with my stay. The front desk Agent Barbara she was out standing and helpful. The room had the best view ever, I could see the sunrise from my bed. I will go back and recommend people to this hotel. Thank you Best-western team ."

Palace Grand Hotel Varese

8/10 Good

"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 but fun. Looking forwards to trying the renovated version. If travelling to see lake Como, it is a fair distance and generally a car is needed."

Hotel Funicolare

10/10 Excellent

"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. The menu was varied, with plenty of choice, and everything we had was enjoyable. All of the staff were lovely and welcoming, but Luana at reception deserves a special mention. She was incredibly kind and helpful. We had unfortunately made a mistake when booking and selected the wrong dates, but Luana was so gracious and understanding and went out of her way to help us resolve the issue. Her kindness made a stressful situation so much easier. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would happily recommend Hotel Funicolare. Spacious rooms, beautiful views, good food and genuinely wonderful staff."

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Lugano City-Centre?

Lugano City-Centre is a neighborhood that people enjoy for its beautiful lakeside setting. Be sure to check out Via Nassa and Parco Ciani as part of your Lugano City-Centre travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Lugano City-Centre?

Based on our traveler 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. Another good choice for your stay in the neighborhood is LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel.

How many hotels can I expect to find in Lugano City-Centre?

Expedia has 106 hotels and other accommodations 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, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available in Lugano City-Centre.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Lugano City-Centre?

For more information about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Lugano City-Centre, click here.

What is there to do around this Lugano neighborhood?

Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Parco Ciani, Lungolago, and Lake Lugano. You could also plan a visit to Via Nassa or Piazza della Riforma while you're in the neighborhood. 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, be sure to visit other sights like 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.

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1. Walter au Lac

2. International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel

3. LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel

4. Continental Parkhotel

5. Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel

6. Hotel Federale Lugano

7. Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano

8. Hotel San Carlo

9. Villa Sassa

10. San Carlo Suite

11. VISIONAPARTMENTS Lugano

12. San Carlo Apartments

13. Star of Lugano With Balcony

14. Novos Contrada Apartments

15. Novos Arcadia 501 for 6

16. B5 Boutique Hotel Lugano

17. Hotel Splendide Royal

18. Best Western Hotel Bellevue Au Lac

19. ibis budget Lugano Paradiso

20. Hotel Admiral

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Where to stay in Lugano City-Centre

Loreto

Cassarate

Carona

Viganello

Besso

Top Lugano City-Centre Hotel Reviews

Hilton Lake Como

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