Besso Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Santa Maria degli Angeli

Santa Maria degli Angeli

Experience one of Switzerland’s most impressive Romanesque churches and its enormous 16th-century fresco.

Santa Maria degli Angeli
Monte San Salvatore

Monte San Salvatore

Climb to the top of this lakeside mountain to dine while enjoying panoramic views across the Swiss Alps.

Monte San Salvatore
Mount Brè

Mount Brè

Explore the great outdoors at Mount Brè and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Lugano. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this quaint area.

Mount Brè

Palazzo dei Congressi

Palazzo dei Congressi is just one of the places to see in Lugano, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

Palazzo dei Congressi

Via Nassa

During your trip to Lugano, you can enjoy retail therapy at Via Nassa. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Via Nassa

Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station

Find out about the history of Lugano when you spend time at Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station

Activities

Lugano: Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Lugano: Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide

AU$277
per adult
Lugano: Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide
The door on the lake.

Instagram and Photo tour of Lugano with a professional photographer.

AU$359
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Instagram and Photo tour of Lugano with a professional photographer.
Lugano Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

Lugano Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

AU$27
per adult
Lugano Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour
Verzasca valley, river and waterfall + Locarno private guided tour, from Lugano

Verzasca valley, river and waterfall + Ascona private guided tour

AU$717
per traveller
Verzasca valley, river and waterfall + Ascona private guided tour
Discover Lugano in 60 Minutes with a Local

Explore Lugano in 60 minutes with a Local

AU$305
per adult
Explore Lugano in 60 minutes with a Local
Explore Lugano in 60 minutes with a Local

Explore Lugano in 60 minutes with a Local

AU$266
per adult
Explore Lugano in 60 minutes with a Local
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Our pick of the best Besso Hotel Deals

Hotel & Hostel Montarina

Hotel & Hostel Montarina

2 out of 5
Via Montarina 1, Lugano, TI
The price is AU$213 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
AU$213
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Lugano. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Lake Lugano and San Lorenzo Cathedral are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (229 reviews)
"Booked at the hotel side. Great location close to train and funicular to town. Front desk was always super helpful"

Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2025

Hotel & Hostel Montarina
B&B Hotel Como City Center

B&B Hotel Como City Center

3 out of 5
Viale Innocenzo XI, 15, Como, CO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$239 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
AU$239
31 July - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Como. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (855 reviews)
"The rooms were small and a bit neglected, however the bed was comfortable and it was good enough for our trip. The price per night for the room."

Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025

B&B Hotel Como City Center
Palace Hotel

Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
Lungo Lario Trieste, 16, Como, CO
The price is AU$584 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
AU$584
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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! (1,012 reviews)
"Perfect location facing Lake Como. Clean rooms. Staff were pleasant and professional. Very small elevators 😀..so used the stairs. Breakfast each day was included which was ok as the selection was the same for the 5 days we were there. Still recommended. Great location."

Reviewed on 24 Jul. 2025

Palace Hotel
Villa Sassa

Villa Sassa

4 out of 5
Via Tesserete 10, Lugano, TI
The price is AU$420 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$420
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (882 reviews)
"The staff were amazing ! Thank you for making a great stay."

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Villa Sassa
Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni

Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni

5 out of 5
Via Teresio Olivelli 1, Bellagio, CO
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bellagio. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (514 reviews)
"Very beautiful and excellent location. Will definitely be back!"

Reviewed on 24 Jul. 2025

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Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni
Sheraton Lake Como Hotel

Sheraton Lake Como Hotel

4 out of 5
Via per Cernobbio, 41a, Como, CO
The price is AU$718 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
AU$718
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Como. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (702 reviews)
Value for Money
"Hotel and facilities were excellent value for money ."

Reviewed on 5 Jul. 2025

Sheraton Lake Como Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Besso

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Lugano City-Centre

5/5(5 area reviews)

Visitors often come to Lugano City-Centre for its lake views, but many stay to explore sights like Lake Lugano and Via Nassa. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Lugano Funicular Station.

Lugano City-Centre
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Breganzona

Breganzona 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 San Lorenzo Cathedral or Via Nassa.

Breganzona
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Loreto

If you're spending some time in Loreto, MASILugano Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland and LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura are top sights worth seeing.

Loreto
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Cassarate

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

Cassarate
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Molino Nuovo

While Molino Nuovo isn't home to many top sights, Lake Lugano and Palazzo dei Congressi are some notable places to visit nearby.

Molino Nuovo
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Pazzallo

Travellers like the mountain views in Pazzallo, and Lake Lugano is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Pazzallo

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