Must-knows about hotels in Lugano

  • The best central locations are the Tassino Park west of the station, and the old town center just below the station.
  • For lake views from your hotel room, you can book a hotel on the western or northern boulevard.
  • The hilly district Paradiso has several high-end hotels with panoramic views of the city and lake.
  • You’ll get a free Ticino Ticket to explore Lugano and other regions in the Ticino.

Find your hotel in Lugano

Hotel & Hostel Montarina
Hotel & Hostel Montarina
LuganoNear train stationGuest reviews 9.8/10Very low price
As far as the accommodation is concerned, Montarina offers you three different room categories: Backpackers-rooms (hostel rooms), Hotel Antique-rooms (historic rooms with running water) and Hotel Comfort-rooms (hotel rooms with bath and all modern facilities). The Hotel & Hotel Montarina is open all year round and offers you a …

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Lugano Center GuestHouse
Lugano Center GuestHouse
LuganoGuest reviews 10/10Low price
Hospitality, simplicity and friendliness. Three words that describe and summarize the philosophy of the Lugano Center GuestHouse. Attention to the guest is indeed one of our priorities. Our staff is always attentive and at the service of the customer, is available to meet your needs. The cozy atmosphere will help …

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Lugano Savosa Youth Hostel
Lugano Savosa Youth Hostel
LuganoGuest reviews 9.1/10Very low price
Lugano is an incredibly versatile place. It’s a city of finance and business that manages to maintain its likeable flair, attaches importance to culture and zest for life, and offers its inhabitants green oases with fragrant flowers. Various festivals bring streets and squares to life, and after a stroll through …

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Hotel Delfino
Hotel Delfino
Lugano3.5-starsGuest reviews 8.4/10Low price
A stay at Hotel Delfino places you in the heart of Lugano, within a 10-minute walk of Art Museum Lugano and Museum of Modern Art. This golf hotel is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Lake Lugano and 0.6 mi (1 km) from MASILugano Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland.

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ibis Lugano Paradiso
ibis Lugano Paradiso
Lugano2-starsGuest reviews 8.2/10Low price
The 3-star Ibis Lugano-Paradiso Hotel is within easy reach of the city’s historic center, elegant shops and Palazzo dei Congressi. Open all year round, it is the ideal starting point for business stays, relaxing holidays and regenerating weekends. The hotel also has a snack bar and a breakfast room, as …

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Hotel City Lugano
Hotel City Lugano
Lugano4-starsGuest reviews 9.2/10Medium-high price
“Located 800 m from the Lugano Exhibition Centre and 1 km from the lake, Hotel City Lugano is a modern, non-smoking building with stylish and air-conditioned rooms. Free WiFi is available in all areas, and underground parking is available on site for an extra charge. The modern, soundproofed rooms at …

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The View Lugano
The View Lugano
Lugano5-starsGuest reviews 9.6/10High price
This luxurious hotel is set in Lugano. This property offers a total of 30 units. In addition, Wi-Fi access is offered at the hotel. The reception desk is open all day long. Unfortunately, there are no rooms where those who stay at this establishment can ask for a cot for …

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LUGANODANTE - We like you
Luganodante – We like you
LuganoNear train station4.5-starsGuest reviews 9.4/10High price
With a stay at Luganodante – We like you, you’ll be centrally located in Lugano, steps from San Lorenzo Cathedral and Piazza della Riforma. This luxury hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from MASILugano Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Chiesa di Santa Maria …

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Villa Sassa Hotel Residence & Spa
Villa Sassa Hotel Residence & Spa
Lugano4-starsGuest reviews 8.8/10Medium-high price
This 4 star hotel is located in the city centre of Lugano and was established in 1980. It is a short drive away from the Lake Lugano and the nearest station is Lugano. The Hotel has a restaurant, a bar, a conference room, an indoor swimming pool, an outdoor swimming …

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Suitenhotel Parco Paradiso
Suitenhotel Parco Paradiso
Lugano4-starsGuest reviews 8.8/10Medium-high price
This magnificent hotel enjoys a prime location in Lugano, overlooking the picturesque Monte Brè, Monte San Salvatore and the Lake Lugano. This elegant property offers a perfect base to explore local attractions such as the Museum of Modern Art, San Salvatore, and Santa Maria degli Angioli and only 500 metres …

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The free Ticino Ticket

As a hotel guest in Lugano, you’ll receive the free Ticino Ticket. It covers public transport in Lugano and other areas of the Ticino.

If you plan to visit other Swiss regions too, look into all rail pass options.

Where to stay in Lugano

Close to the rail station

A hotel close to the rail station is ideal for your day trips, both within and away from the city.

The train station is located a bit higher than the lake and most of the old town center. There’s a frequent funicular connecting the station and the old town. If you book a hotel within walking distance from the funicular station “Lugano Città (funiculare)”, you’ll still reach the rail station within minutes.

A few hotels are just west of the rail station. This isn’t the old town, but it’s the green area of the Tassino park.

On the lake

Even though Lugano is directly on the lake, there are only a few hotels directly on the lake. Look for the streets “Via Nassa” and “Riva Vincenzo Vela” south-west of the train station and town center, and for the “Viale Castagnola” east of it.

In Paradiso

Paradiso is a district just south of Lugano’s center. It’s a hilly area on the foot of Monte San Salvatore. Many hotels on these slopes guarantee a panoramic lake view.

A train trip between the station “Lugano Paradiso” and the main train station takes about 5 minutes. But note that many hotels are located higher than the rail station of Lugano Paradiso, so take additional traveling time into account.

In Cassarate and Castagnola

Cassarate and Castagnola are districts on the slopes of Monte Brè. Wonderful mountain views are available here too. A bus ride from Cassarate to the main station takes just over 20 minutes.

More about traveling in Lugano

Learn all about traveling in and to the city in our Lugano guide.

Vibrant Lugano: our city info

View of Monte San Salvatore from Ciani Park, Lugano

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