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Comfort Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Hotel San Carlo

Hotel San Carlo
2.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (247 reviews)
"Central location, great staff."
Canada
Urban
The price is ￥23,753
￥26,403 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Hotel San Carlo
Exterior

Walter au Lac

Walter au Lac
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (751 reviews)
"Beautiful views, great location and wonderful breakfast!"
United States
Victoria
The price is ￥43,535
￥46,937 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 8 - Jul 9
Walter au Lac
Front of property

San Carlo Suite

San Carlo Suite
4.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (141 reviews)
"Excellent stay! "
United States
Kevin
The price is ￥36,204
￥38,443 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
San Carlo Suite
Terrace/patio

Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel

Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Bet thing about the hotel was the front desk"
United States
Ibraheem
The price is ￥37,731
￥40,912 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 8 - Jul 9
Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel
Panoramic Double Room, Balcony, Lake View | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel

International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel
3.5 star property
Lugano City-Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (559 reviews)
"Lovely old world feel with sitting rooms and china/silver at breakfast. Large pool. Great location! Staff extremely helpful and fabulous breakfast. Room updated well. Ours had a room with a view of the lake."
United States
Anita Colleen
The price is ￥36,763
￥40,410 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 14 - Jul 15
International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel
Exterior

Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano

Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano
2.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (465 reviews)
"Clean rooms, friendly staff at the reception and restaurant. Great location, safe, beautiful, relaxing walking and numerous places to enjoy warm weather. "
United States
Elena
The price is ￥32,563
￥35,547 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano
Outdoor dining

Continental Parkhotel

Continental Parkhotel
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (764 reviews)
"Friendly staff, very good breakfast, near the train station, clean room, relaxed environment. "
United States
Jun
The price is ￥51,818
￥53,786 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Continental Parkhotel
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Villa Sassa

Villa Sassa
4.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Beautiful room and great staff."
United States
Michael
The price is ￥47,019
￥50,674 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Villa Sassa
Exterior

Via Lambertenghi Apartments

Via Lambertenghi Apartments
2.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (4 reviews)
"Excellent and very friendly. Beautiful place. "
United States
Andy
The price is ￥26,507
￥54,488 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 9 - Jul 10
Via Lambertenghi Apartments
Property grounds

Hotel Federale Lugano

Hotel Federale Lugano
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (442 reviews)
"Beautiful room, great breakfast and very friendly and helpful staff"
United States
Jose
The price is ￥40,506
￥43,793 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Hotel Federale Lugano
Exterior

San Carlo Apartments

San Carlo Apartments
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (5 reviews)
"Spacious apartment just a block from the waterfront and convenient to the funicular to train station. Grocery store across the street. "
United States
Harriet
The price is ￥42,142
￥44,607 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
San Carlo Apartments
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee

LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel

LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel
4.5 star property
Lugano City-Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"We liked the hotel. Great central location. Very good breakfast with large selection. Highly recommend"
United States
IRINA
The price is ￥52,049
￥55,895 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 10 - Jul 11
LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View | Private kitchen

Boutique Suites

Boutique Suites
2.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
The price is ￥88,270
￥114,581 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Boutique Suites
Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Patio | Balcony

Lovely Appartment With a big Terrace in the Heart of Lugano

Lovely Appartment With a big Terrace in the Heart of Lugano
2.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
The price is ￥51,860
￥77,180 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 10 - Jul 11
Lovely Appartment With a big Terrace in the Heart of Lugano
Interior

VISIONAPARTMENTS Lugano

VISIONAPARTMENTS Lugano
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (44 reviews)
"Great location. Well-maintained. Small and perfect for a solo traveler. "
United States
Joseph
The price is ￥31,100
￥34,010 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
VISIONAPARTMENTS Lugano
Exterior

Little Lugano

Little Lugano
3.5 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (11 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable, great location, and friendly and responsive staff!"
United States
Ariel
The price is ￥33,861
￥62,122 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Little Lugano
Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony (Novos Contrada 5 502) | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Novos Contrada Apartments

Novos Contrada Apartments
2.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
The price is ￥46,437
￥79,193 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Novos Contrada Apartments
Marina

Star of Lugano

Star of Lugano
3.5 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (4 reviews)
"Great thank you"
United States
Alec
The price is ￥35,022
￥73,369 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Star of Lugano
In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Hotel Funicolare

Hotel Funicolare
6.5 km from Lugano City-Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (181 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel: Kind staff Good location Free parking Amazing views!!!"
United Kingdom
Marek
The price is ￥15,550
￥17,105 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Hotel Funicolare
View from property

Hotel Excelsior Splendide

Hotel Excelsior Splendide
3.0 star property
24.2 km from Lugano City-Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (867 reviews)
"This hotel was lovely. The view couldn’t be beat and the staff was friendly and helpful."
United States
Robin
The price is ￥36,760
￥41,543 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Hotel Excelsior Splendide
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Compare popular hotels in Lugano City-Centre

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel
4.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
1,000 reviews
View
Outdoor dining
Continental Parkhotel
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
764 reviews
View
Property grounds
Hotel Federale Lugano
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
442 reviews
View
Exterior
Walter au Lac
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
751 reviews
View
Panoramic Double Room, Balcony, Lake View | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel
3.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
559 reviews
View

Where to stay in Lugano City-Centre

Find the best Lugano City-Centre areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Lugano City-Centre
Learn more about Lugano City-Centre
A lake with sailboats, rocky shore, and mountains in the background.

Cassarate

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

A lake with mountains in the background, a boat on the water, and pink flowers in the foreground.

Loreto

While visiting Loreto, you might make a stop by sights like MASILugano Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland and LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura.

A mountainous landscape with a valley and a lake.
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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.

A coastal cityscape with dense urban buildings, a marina, and a large body of water.

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.

An ornate church interior with a high vaulted ceiling, a central altar, and detailed frescoes.

Besso

When in Besso, you can plan a visit to Lake Lugano and Via Nassa, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Top Lugano City-Centre Hotel Reviews

Palace Grand Hotel Varese

Palace Grand Hotel Varese

10/10 Excellent
"Good"
Seyed 3-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Palace Grand Hotel Varese

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Lugano City-Centre?
Lugano City-Centre is a neighborhood that people enjoy for its beautiful lakeside setting. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Lugano City-Centre? Consider a visit to Lake Lugano while you're in the neighborhood.
Where is the best place to stay in Lugano City-Centre?
Based on our traveler data, Villa Sassa is one of the top choices for your stay in Lugano City-Centre. This hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good choices for your stay in the neighborhood include LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel and Walter au Lac.
How many hotels can I expect to find in Lugano City-Centre?
Expedia has 109 hotels and other accommodations in Lugano City-Centre to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Lugano area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Lugano City-Centre, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available in Lugano City-Centre.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Lugano City-Centre?
For more information about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Lugano City-Centre, click here.
What is there to do around this Lugano neighborhood?
Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Lake Lugano, Parco Ciani, and Lungolago. You could also plan a visit to Via Nassa or Piazza della Riforma while you're in the neighborhood. LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura, MASILugano Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland, and Giancarlo and Danna Olgiati Collection are just a few of the places to visit in and around Lugano City-Centre. While you're out sightseeing in Lugano, be sure to visit other sights like Via Gottardo or Museo delle Culture.
How can I get around Lugano City-Centre and the greater Lugano area?
Ready to get out and explore the city? Lugano Funicular Station is the closest metro station. If you want to venture out of town, Lugano (QDL-Lugano Rail Station) is the closest train station. You can also catch a ride at Lugano Station.

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