Aparthotel

GuestHouse Lugano University

Property class: 2

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GuestHouse Lugano University provides amenities like laundry facilities and a gym. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Gym
The current price is ￥11,204
￥13,872 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a desk, a painting on the wall, and a balcony with a view of palm trees and buildings.

Standard Studio, Terrace

  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor balcony.

Standard Studio, Balcony

  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A neatly made bed with white linens and two rolled towels, a wooden headboard, and an orange cabinet in a hotel room.

Standard Studio

  • City view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A modern hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a chair, and a large window.

Standard Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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A modern room with a wooden floor, a desk with two chairs, a bed, and a wardrobe.

Superior Apartment

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Lugano, GuestHouse Lugano University is in the city center. Villa Ciani and Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Lugano and Parco Ciani. LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura and Swissminiatur are also worth visiting. Visit our Lugano travel guide
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6900, TI, Lugano, 23 Via Madonnetta

What's nearby

  • A large, pink building with a green dome, surrounded by well-manicured gardens and tall trees.
    Parco Ciani
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A large, pink building with a green dome and a flagpole.
    Palazzo dei Congressi
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • A coastal city with a prominent mountain, a large body of water, and dense urban development.
    Lake Lugano
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Lugano
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lugano Exhibition Centre
    9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Lugano Funicular Station
    6 min drive
  • Lugano Station
    20 min walk
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno)
    20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Before B4
    5 min walk
  • Restorante 1001 Notte
    5 min walk
  • Hollywood
    6 min walk
  • The Market
    8 min walk
  • Ristorante Fresco
    6 min walk

About this property

GuestHouse Lugano University

  • Aparthotel near Lake Lugano
  • GuestHouse Lugano University provides amenities like laundry facilities and a gym. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Express check-out, express check-in, and smoke-free premises
    • Outdoor furniture
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at GuestHouse Lugano University offer comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
    • Kitchenettes, mini fridges, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Kitchenette

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Stovetop

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Virtual front desk

Location highlights

  • In the city center

Things to do

  • Gym

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 21 units
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 2.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 0.15 per person, per night

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

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is GuestHouse Lugano University pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at GuestHouse Lugano University?

As of Oct 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at GuestHouse Lugano University on Oct 25, 2026 start from ￥11,204, excluding 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?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at GuestHouse Lugano University?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM.

What time is check-out at GuestHouse Lugano University?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is GuestHouse Lugano University located?

Located in Molino Nuovo, this aparthotel is within a 15-minute walk of University of Lugano and Lake Lugano. Lugano Exhibition Centre and Parco Ciani are also within 15 minutes. Lugano Funicular Station is 21 minutes by foot and Lugano Station is 20 minutes.

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Reviews

GuestHouse Lugano University Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 50 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
At 65 and 67 yrs , we found the climb up to room 8 with luggage difficult. Consider that when booking. Bed was rather uncomfortable, and I believe we were instructed to leave the room as we found - ie-dishes clean but there was no dish tray or towel to dry. Best as a spot for younger people. It’s an easy walk from the train station but a heck of an uphill walk back. Most important. Clean and quiet . Tks
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Everything super ! We were for short time, but the studio was perfect to make a rest, our case !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location and good price!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Room had everything I needed and access to washing machine and tumble dryer was super helpful. Bowls could have been a bit more bowly, they were more for pasta than for cereal. The stand out item was the faff to check in which required going to the other side of town to pay the tax part of check in before getting a code for the lock safe. The check in person was super friendly but the automated emails didn't facilitate two way interaction to see if the check in faff was actually necessary. Still, it was clean and comfortable and now I know the deal I would probably stay there again. Also close to a couple of nice local bars and coffee shops
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Comfortable clean practical room. Easy to get anywhere in Lugano. The laundry room requires a bit of negotiation with others during busy times. Bring your own laundry soap and basket - for travelers this means a trip to the grocery store.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Well, Expedia wrote $5 city tax at booking time, the host charged CHF 11.50 ($15!) right before the stay. Even worse, to be paid either by a weird local swiss payment system or paypal. Nothing else, no cash no credit card. Not great at all. Also quite noisy apartment. Otherwise clean and ok.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Location is excelente! Nice big room, comfy bed and nice hand soap. I went in summer with my husband and 2 kids. I was a little hesitant about paying the deposit thru link after learning that many scammers work that way, but it was the only way since it is a self check in. They do send instructions of everything with steps to enter the room. The key to the room is modern, thankfully my 19 year old got us in quite fast. One thing I didn’t know was that most places in Lugano don’t have air conditioners. So be aware! I have to say that even in summer (August) it wasn’t bad. The room has a floor cooling system and a fan. Check in was after 4pm (strictly) I had to walk around with bags for hours, but it was definitely stated ahead. They returned my deposit in a day or two. I would go back again. It was comfortable and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Location was good. The bed was unfortunately so uncomfortable, we both woke up with bad backs. Would say it needs a new mattress. No tv or air-conditioning so did get hot in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It is a lively place near the University, with decent publuc transport
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Difficult to get ahold of the admin and unless I casually found the general admin of the building supervising the premises I wouldn’t have gotten ahold of the laundry door entry codes. Communication was poor. Too many info request to get the access code for day 1. Location is great. Places to eat, shop, visit and transportation incomparable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
Did not realize until I arrived at the property they wanted an email of my passport and credit card. That they needed additional money than Expedia had asked for. My bad but there was another couple there with the same problem. They were unresponsive to emails. Expedia was no help. Finally got in. Room was clean and large. Bathroom was nice but bed was uncomfortable and room was noisy. Price was good for Lugano. Lack of electrical outlets.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Communication

good place, many communication problems

The studio is basic, but has anything you need - small kitchen, microwave, dishes (no dish sope, however). The bathroom needs some repairs, but is spacious. The place, however, despite being mordern, has literally zero charm. But it is very well located, and the price is absolutely right. My main problem was the communication: As I booked via hotels.com, a plethora of conflicting and confusing information follwed (e.g. you have to check-in elswhere; we will reveal information if you give us informatin on this form (which was empty). Contact us if .. with no contact information. A link to paypal and twint without telling me what they wanted me to pay. I eventually found out their email, and contacted them to get the missing information. This chaos sort of represents also their attitude: you do not feel welcome. Noone said - glad to have you as a guest, but there are threats of "if you do not clean the kitchen, it costs .. if you do not check out exactly at the time, we will ... " . (And: check out their responses to criticism on the net). My suggestion to the organizers: Besides of all the rules and threats you communicate, you may include a welcome, glad to host you. This said: I will go back there.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Vielen Dank
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Sauberkeit war ok , Die Zimmer sahen niemals so aus wie auf den Bildern . In der Anzeige stand , dass man auf der Straße parken kann . Es gab keine freien Parkplätze und wenn du einen gefunden hättest, nur 1 Stunde mit Parkscheibe. Der Check in war eine reinste Katastrophe. Ich musste online eine Kaution bezahlen , dafür habe ich einen link bekommen per Mail und es hat nicht geklappt. Ich musste den Gastgeber anrufen und meine Karten Details per Telefon auf meine Kosten angeben . Es waren nicht genügend Steckdosen vorhanden . Dann habe ich noch eine Liste bekommen wo drauf stand . Wenn das benutzte Geschirr nicht gespült wird und der Gastgeber dass sauber machen lässt müsste ich es bezahlen oder wenn ich extra nochmal saubere Bettwäsche haben will müsste ich dies auch bezahlen . In einem Zimmer wo keine Klimaanlage gibt und bei 35 Grad . Es war vorher klar dass keine Klimaanlage gibt aber ich habe zum ersten Mal erlebt das man für saubere Bettwäsche nochmal zahlen muss. Der Gastgeber hat sich so verhalten als wäre es eine Luxus Wohnung ( Kaution ,bezahlen fürs nicht spülen , bezahlen für neue Bettwäsche) Gut das ich nur eine Nacht mit meine Familie übernachtet habe .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Schönes Bad, sauber und gemütlich.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in
Camera pulita,è comodo ai servizi!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness
床不舒服，地點還可以，但自助服務和押金過程很複雜都無法用英文讀取，所以，要親自寫Mail處理
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Bom quarto, perto dos principais pontos, da estação de trem, o ponto de ônibus é literalmente em frente e a cama é muito confortável, tomamos um lanche na sacada e foi muito fresco, embaixo tem várias lanchonetes e a Universidade de Lugano Não estava totalmente limpo e o cheiro não é agradável, o banheiro enche de água ao tomar banho
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Check-in
L'appartamento ha una ottima posizione. L'arredamento è abbastanza semplice, l'angolo cottura del tutto insoddisfacente. Nella descrizione su Hotels.com non era scritto che occorreva fare un deposito di 150 CHF, e l'importo della tassa di soggiorno era errato. A fine soggiorno la struttura mi ha trattenuto dal deposito da differenza della tassa di soggiorno senza comunicarmi nulla. Inoltre ho scoperto che l'incremento della tassa di soggiorno dava diritto al Ticino Ticket, che ci avrebbe consentito di usare i mezzi pubblici gratuitamente per tre giorni, ma non ci è stata fornita. Quindi lamento scarsa trasparenza e un ingiusto danno economico.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Tutto perfetto!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Tutto sommato un po caro ma comunque alla fine
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Si la stanza
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
La stanza pulita ed attrezzata. Personale disponibile.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
客房是不錯 ，房間和浴室夠大 ，就是只住一晚 ，把我放在最高層 ，第二天退房搬行李下樓時 簡直考驗
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025