Lugano City-Centre Travel Guide

Lugano

A coastal city with a prominent mountain and a calm bay.
A lake with mountains in the background and a garden in the foreground.
A calm lake surrounded by lush green hills.
A cityscape with a mountain in the background, a paved pathway, and lush greenery.
A large pink building with a dome, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and trees.

Stay near popular Lugano City-Centre attractions


Top hotels in Lugano City-Centre

Villa Sassa

Villa Sassa

4 out of 5
Via Tesserete 10 Lugano TI
The price is 7.122.460 ₫ per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
7.122.460 ₫
7.797.250 ₫ total
15 Jul - 16 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Lugano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"Great location And view Big rooms"

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Villa Sassa
LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel

LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Piazza Cioccaro 5 Lugano TI
The price is 10.312.237 ₫ per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
10.312.237 ₫
11.006.680 ₫ total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Lugano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"Beautiful area, super clean property and nice staff, breakfast was amazing and food and drinks at hotel restaurant was very unique. Highly recommended."

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026

LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel
Walter au Lac

Walter au Lac

3 out of 5
Piazza Rezzonico 7 Lugano TI
The price is 7.066.064 ₫ per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
7.066.064 ₫
7.618.283 ₫ total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lugano. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (754 reviews)
"Top floor room was lovely with a wonderful view and deck. Great breakfast."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Walter au Lac
Hotel Barchetta Excelsior

Hotel Barchetta Excelsior

4 out of 5
Piazza Cavour 1 Como CO
The price is 9.565.773 ₫ per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
9.565.773 ₫
10.823.050 ₫ total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Como. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"We were given a free upgrade to a suite which had 2 balconies, perfect for viewing the lake! Reception was very helpful in giving us information about the activities in Como, and the breakfast was great!"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Hotel Barchetta Excelsior
Hotel Funicolare

Hotel Funicolare

Viale Guglielmo Poletti 30 Alta Valle Intelvi CO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 2.484.431 ₫ per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
2.484.431 ₫
2.732.874 ₫ total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Alta Valle Intelvi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Lake Lugano and Lanzo Golf Club are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (188 reviews)
"It was all good"

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

Hotel Funicolare
Sheraton Lake Como Hotel

Sheraton Lake Como Hotel

4 out of 5
Via per Cernobbio, 41a Como CO
The price is 13.649.069 ₫ per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
13.649.069 ₫
15.314.616 ₫ total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Como. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very good! (761 reviews)
"Not a “luxury “ hotel"

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026

Sheraton Lake Como Hotel
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Where to stay in Lugano City-Centre

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

Cassarate

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

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 Botanical Garden Parco San Grato.

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.

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.



Lugano City-Centre Travel Guide

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