Lugano City-Centre

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.
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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.

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A large, pink building with a green dome and a flagpole.

Palazzo dei Congressi

8.4/10 (87 reviews)
Learn about the events happening at Palazzo dei Congressi during your trip to Lugano. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
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Things to do

Lugano Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

Lugano Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt

￥1,406
per adult
Lugano Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt
Sato Code Escape Room across Lugano

Sato Code Escape Room across Lugano

￥2,611
per adult
Sato Code Escape Room across Lugano
Discover Lugano in 60 Minutes with a Local

Explore Lugano in 60 minutes with a Local

￥15,063
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Explore Lugano in 60 minutes with a Local
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Lugano City-Centre Hotel Deals

Villa Sassa

Villa Sassa

4 out of 5
Via Tesserete 10 Lugano TI
The price is ￥43,952 per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
￥43,952
￥47,493 total
Aug 9 - Aug 10
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Lugano. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"We had a great time staying at this hotel. We took the bus right outside the hotel to the city center, which was so easy to get to. The rooms were nice and clean, and the view of the mountain was just amazing."

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2026

Villa Sassa
LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel

LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Piazza Cioccaro 5 Lugano TI
The price is ￥52,520 per night from Jul 25 to Jul 26
￥52,520
￥56,387 total
Jul 25 - Jul 26
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Lugano. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"We were very happy with our stay at LUGANODANTE. The location is perfect, close to shopping, restaurants, the train, and waterfront. They also have parking onsite which was very convenient. All the employee we met were extremely helpful and friendly. We loved the Mixology drinks and the breakfast ..."

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2026

LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel
Walter au Lac

Walter au Lac

3 out of 5
Piazza Rezzonico 7 Lugano TI
The price is ￥43,604 per night from Jul 26 to Jul 27
￥43,604
￥47,012 total
Jul 26 - Jul 27
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lugano. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (756 reviews)
"Well located hotel. Enjoyed having the balcony overlooking the Lake. Bed was quite comfortable. Bathroom was very small and shower is uncomfortably narrow. Breakfast was good with a lot of variety."

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2026

Walter au Lac
Hotel Barchetta Excelsior

Hotel Barchetta Excelsior

4 out of 5
Piazza Cavour 1 Como CO
The price is ￥52,607 per night from Aug 12 to Aug 13
￥52,607
￥59,726 total
Aug 12 - Aug 13
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Como. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent location facing the lake, but yet away from the road Historic centre minutes away A great choice of restaurants, bars and Gelatarias nearby Easy access to ferry terminal, station and buses for Bellagio and Menazzio Staff very helpful, had forgotten my phone in The lobby and they kept it ..."

Reviewed on Jul 13, 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 ￥14,456 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
￥14,456
￥15,901 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Alta Valle Intelvi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Lake Lugano and Lanzo Golf Club are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (211 reviews)
"Amazing location. Hotel staff were very welcoming. Only downside was the service from some of (not all) the restaurant staff was a bit slack."

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2026

Hotel Funicolare
Palace Hotel

Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
Lungo Lario Trieste, 16 Como CO
The price is ￥62,226 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
￥62,226
￥70,306 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Como. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Solid hotel in a central location. Breakfast was amazing."

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2026

Palace Hotel
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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
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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 Schwimmbad Carona.

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.

Lugano City-Centre

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