Besso Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

An interior of a church with wooden pews, a large mural on the wall, and a man taking a photo.
An interior of a historic building with ornate ceilings, frescoes, and a central aisle.
An ornate church interior with a central altar, arched ceilings, and religious frescoes.
A church interior with wooden pews, arched ceilings, and detailed frescoes.
A detailed mural depicting a historical battle scene with soldiers, horses, and a central figure on a cross.

Stay near popular Besso attractions

Santa Maria degli Angeli

8.8/10 (93 reviews)
Experience one of Switzerland’s most impressive Romanesque churches and its enormous 16th-century fresco.
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Activities

Lugano Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

Lugano Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt

AU$13
per adult
Lugano Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt
Lugano Old Town Walking Tour

Lugano Old Town Walking Tour

AU$26
per adult
Lugano Old Town Walking Tour
Discover Lugano in 60 Minutes with a Local

Explore Lugano in 60 minutes with a Local

AU$134
per adult
Explore Lugano in 60 minutes with a Local
Sato Code Escape Room across Lugano

Sato Code Escape Room across Lugano

AU$23
per adult
Sato Code Escape Room across Lugano
Experience Cooking Class in Como lake

Experience Cooking Class in Como lake

AU$198
per adult
Experience Cooking Class in Como lake
Catamaran Como Lake Experience

4h Catamaran Tour on Lake Como with Snacks - from Tremezzo

AU$330
per adult
4h Catamaran Tour on Lake Como with Snacks - from Tremezzo
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Our pick of the best Besso Hotel Deals

Villa Sassa

Villa Sassa

4 out of 5
Via Tesserete 10 Lugano TI
The price is AU$415 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$415
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Lugano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Villa Sassa
Hotel Funicolare

Hotel Funicolare

Viale Guglielmo Poletti 30 Alta Valle Intelvi CO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$139 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$139
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Alta Valle Intelvi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Lake Lugano and Lanzo Golf Club are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (218 reviews)
"Gorgeous view, too far from Como and Bellagio though"

Reviewed on 20 July 2026

Hotel Funicolare
B&B Hotel Como City Center

B&B Hotel Como City Center

3 out of 5
Viale Innocenzo XI, 15 Como CO
The price is AU$296 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
AU$296
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Como. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
B&B Hotel Como City Center
Hotel Barchetta Excelsior

Hotel Barchetta Excelsior

4 out of 5
Piazza Cavour 1 Como CO
The price is AU$535 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
AU$535
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Como. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"The location was great for exploring, shopping and lake access. Rooms were comfortable and the breakfast was delicious."

Reviewed on 21 July 2026

Hotel Barchetta Excelsior
Palace Hotel

Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
Lungo Lario Trieste, 16 Como CO
The price is AU$669 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
AU$669
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Como. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Solid hotel in a central location. Breakfast was amazing."

Reviewed on 14 July 2026

Palace Hotel
Sheraton Lake Como Hotel

Sheraton Lake Como Hotel

4 out of 5
Via per Cernobbio, 41a Como CO
The price is AU$839 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$839
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Como. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very good! (763 reviews)
"Everything was great, and the breakfast buffet was delicious!"

Reviewed on 13 July 2026

Sheraton Lake Como Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in Besso

Find the best Besso areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A lake surrounded by mountains and buildings with a clear sky.

Lugano City-Centre

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.

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

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.

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 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 calm lake surrounded by mountains and a town.

Pazzallo

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

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