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Hotel Federale Lugano

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near Lake Lugano

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Hotel Federale Lugano, in the city's heart, offers a welcoming atmosphere with its San Lorenzo restaurant serving regional cuisine. Guests enjoy the garden and lobby fireplace, in-room WiFi, multilingual staff, concierge service, and a bar.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
The current price is AED 706
AED 772 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Comfort Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room (Comfort) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Family Room (Comfort)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Studio, Kitchen (Annex Building, 70m distance) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Studio, Kitchen (Annex Building, 70m distance)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Panoramic Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Panoramic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Via Paolo Regazzoni 8, Lugano, TI, 6900

What's nearby

  • San Lorenzo Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Via Nassa - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Piazza della Riforma - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Parco Ciani - 9 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Palazzo dei Congressi - 10 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Lugano Funicular Station - 2 min walk
  • Lugano Station - 3 min walk
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anacapri - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Vitti Laboratorio & Cucina - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Argentino - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Tango - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Grand Café Al Porto - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Federale Lugano

Hotel near Lake Lugano
Consider a stay at Hotel Federale Lugano and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site Regional cuisine restaurant, San Lorenzo, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Concierge services, laundry services, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Federale Lugano feature thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (CHF 21 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CHF 23 for adults and CHF 18 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • San Lorenzo

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 646 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 18 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.20 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 0.15 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 23 for adults and CHF 18 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: CHF 21 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: CHF 18 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 stars.

Property is also known as

Federale Hotel
Federale Hotel Lugano
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Lugano Federale
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Lugano Minotel
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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Federale Lugano pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CHF 18 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Federale Lugano?

As of 6 December 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Federale Lugano on 14 December 2025 start from $199.18, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for CHF 21 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Hotel Federale Lugano?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Federale Lugano?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Hotel Federale Lugano located?

Located in Lugano City-Centre, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of San Lorenzo Cathedral and Lake Lugano. Via Nassa and Piazza della Riforma are also within 10 minutes. Lugano Funicular Station and Lugano Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Hotel Federale Lugano Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 278 out of 427 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 121 out of 427 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 427 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 427 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 427 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel. Second time staying there and cannot wait to revisit. The front desk staff were so welcoming and helpful and charming.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful friendly staff and the view from our room on the 5th floor was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Amenities
Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Andrea at the front was very nice and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giovanni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really well located and clean hotel with lovely staff. You really can’t complain about this place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice hotel. Very convenient to the train station
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Warm and friendly staff which went out of their way to make us feel wanted. Hotel Certaldo is within walking distance to Funicular for excellent food and spectacular views of country side. It also provides eary access to surrounding area including Carrara, Pisa, Siena, San Gimignano and Volterra. Its a hidden gem
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff Great location, short walk from the train station Steep hill down to town, easy way back via funicular Nice breakfast choices in good table arrangements We had a great view from our terrace Highly recommend for your visit to Lugano
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the train station and in easy walking distance to a lot of shopping, dining, water activities and more. Definitely want to return soon!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property with historic charm yet well maintained and clean. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Great location adjacent to train station and only a few minutes walk to city centre.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is situated below the train station, accessible by a steep, zigzag path. The incline made carrying luggage to station challenging.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Ok 3. star hotel, close to city center

Just ok, good location, nice service minded reseption, have bar-restaurant and out side area with chairs
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pretty good Hotel, but the room was really boring and old… not like the bathroom, because that was modern.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most of the shops and restaurants are downhill so you’ll have a steep climb back to the hotel. Very close to everything and accommodations are very nice with complementary breakfast buffet. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Phayungsak

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love the idea of Hotel Federale. It is an old Lugano hotel with many of the original design features still in place. It is close to the old town, the train station, and to the lake, just a short walk away. The bathroom was tiny and the shower had mildew in some cracks and crevices. The bed was comfortable. There was air conditioning. Considerating all the other places we stayed this was okay but not the best
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly. Our room including the bathroom was exceptionally clean. Disposable slippers and still and sparkling water were provided with a surprise. Though the room was a bit pricey, I would still highly recommend it to anyone who would like to stay with a walkable distance to Lugano Station.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Winnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. We had a great time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maurcine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rohit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great and quaint hotel, valet for our car was nice and safe. Area around the hotel was very nice and alive at night, the lake is close by as well
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great location

Location and staff were great. The walls are thin so it was pretty noisy because of the loud guests. Obviously the hotel can’t do much about that. The location and friendly staff made it a super pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved being just a bit removed from the madding crowd. From our room (corner with a wrap-around balcony), we had the most stunning view imaginable of the city and lake below. It was a wonderful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beat hotel location service and comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and experience! Fully recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely hotel with lovely staff and a nice breakfast. The rooms we had (we stayed twice) had lovely views of the lake. The only word of advice I can give is that getting there from the train station was kind of confusing. It's close to the train station but the one road we thought we could use was closed, so getting there was a bit of a challenge.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025