Lugano City-Centre Travel Guide
Lugano
Visit Lugano City-Centre
Popular places to visit
Palazzo dei Congressi
Learn about the events happening in Palazzo dei Congressi during your trip to Lugano. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Via Nassa
During your trip to Lugano, you can enjoy retail therapy at Via Nassa. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Parco Ciani
Explore the lovely green spaces of Parco Ciani and also enjoy the boating in Lugano. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Mount Brè
Explore the great outdoors at Mount Brè and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Lugano. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this quaint area.
Monte San Salvatore
Explore the great outdoors at Monte San Salvatore and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Lugano. Visit the area's spas or amble around its lakeside.
LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura in Lugano. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this culturally rich area.
Top hotels in Lugano City-Centre
LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel
What a gem! Impeccably clean room, amazing service, super friendly staff, gorgeous breakfast. Too bad my trip had to end!!
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Villa Sassa
Lovely big room
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel
perfect, very clean.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Walter au Lac
Amazing breakfast included. Great location to center square
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Continental Parkhotel
Beautiful room and bathroom at the front of the hotel. Had large balcony, shared with other rooms (although nobody else used it when we were there). Extremely comfortable room with efficient aircon. Food in the on-site restaurant was excellent, as was the hotel's home-grown/produced wine. Breakfast ...
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Palace Hotel
Absolutely a perfect location. Staff was fantastic, room was spotless and nicely decorated! Definitely will stay here again!
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Lugano City-Centre
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.
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.
Cassarate
If you're spending some time in Cassarate, Lake Lugano and Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station are top sights worth seeing.
Breganzona
Breganzona 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 Via Nassa or MASILugano Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland.
Molino Nuovo
While Molino Nuovo isn't home to many top sights, Lake Lugano and Parco Ciani are some notable places to visit nearby.
Pazzallo
Travellers like the mountain views in Pazzallo, and Lake Lugano is a top attraction you might want to visit.
