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Hotel Federale Lugano

3.0 star property
A peaceful retreat in Lugano City-Centre where travelers can enjoy regional dishes beside a cozy fireplace or relax with drinks on the outdoor terrace

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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

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is ￥36,815
￥39,954 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10

Room options

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

Standard Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a television, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chairs, a TV, and a view of a mountain through the window.

Comfort Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Superior Double Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a small table with a magazine.

Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room (Comfort)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Family Room (Comfort)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Studio, Kitchen (Annex Building, 70m distance)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, a small table with a vase, and a balcony with a view of a tower.

Panoramic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a sofa, a TV, and a window with a view.

Zweibettzimmer - barrierefrei

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Located in Lugano City-Centre, a neighborhood in Lugano, Hotel Federale Lugano is near a train station. Tamborini Vini and Morcote Castle Estate Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Via Nassa and FoxTown Factory Stores. LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura and Swissminiatur are also worth visiting. Visit our Lugano travel guide
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6900, TI, Lugano, Via Paolo Regazzoni 8

What's nearby

  • A historic building with ornate facades and a covered entrance.
    Via Nassa
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A coastal city with a prominent mountain, a large body of water, and dense urban development.
    Lake Lugano
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A large, pink building with a green dome, surrounded by well-manicured gardens and tall trees.
    Parco Ciani
    9 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A large, pink building with a green dome and a flagpole.
    Palazzo dei Congressi
    10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Piazza della Riforma
    5 min walk - 0.4 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
  • Casa Libanese
    6 min walk
  • Vanini
    5 min walk
  • Grand Café Al Porto
    4 min walk
  • Mary Pizzeria
    6 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
    • Luggage storage, a computer station, and concierge services
    • A front-desk safe, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff
    • 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 self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CHF 25 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

  • No 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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from December 20 2026 to January 31 2027 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 18 per pet, per day
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 14 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 25 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

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 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

This property does not have elevators
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

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

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.

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

As of Jul 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Federale Lugano on Aug 9, 2026 start from ￥36,815, 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?

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 a 10-minute walk 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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Federale Lugano Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 289 out of 443 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 443 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 443 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 443 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 443 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, great breakfast and very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ivana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is absolutely amazing. Truly the kindest and nicest people out of our whole trip throughout Switzerland and Italy. It’s an older home but extremely clean and it’s very well kept. I normally never leave reviews but this place and staff truly stood out.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

Great location and very nice rooms

The hotel was just below the train station but it was still very quiet. The rooms were updated and comfortable. The breakfast was excellent with a variety of hot and cold foods. We walked down the hill to dinner, sightseeing and shopping and took the tram up. Transportation was free because of the pass the hotel gives you. Excellent place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawid

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

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing helpful staff and service. Wonderful breakfast and dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most importantly was the very friendly staff, everyone seemed like they were happy to have us.Very close to train station and city center. Very nice breakfast and dinning room.Would stay their again
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely and well maintained hotel. Our room was spacious, comfortable, and very clean. The hotel has a lovely courtyard where you can enjoy breakfast, and it’s walking distance from the main train station and down the hill from the main shopping and dining area in Lugano. We really enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ola

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

Great hotel in Central Lugano

Great hotel and staff! Wonderful breakfast! 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Myong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Very convenient to train station. Good breakfast. Great housekeeping.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

On-uma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff and hotel is right on perfect location. You can walk down from Lugano station. Breakfast is good. Shopping is walking down from hotel and the area is centralized. Will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff particularly the two gentleman in dining area. Terrific
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great! The staffs were nice and helpful especially Paolo for being very friendly! The room and bathroom were spacious! The restaurant served delicious dinners and breakfast! We enjoyed it very much and had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

Location, service and views

Great hotel. Helpful pleasant staff explained the transport options and suggested places. Beautiful room, well lit and a great view of-the lake.comfortable bedding, modern bathroom. Wonderful breakfast. 200 m from the train station and funicular stop to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024