Carona Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Carona
Stay near popular Carona attractions
Activities
Lugano Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt
Lugano: Architecture and History Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Carona Hotel Deals
Hotel Funicolare
"The property needs a lot of work. The AC was broke. The lights in the hallway kept going out as you were walking in them. The view is spectacular but the road to get there is very very steep and windy"
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026
Hotel Barchetta Excelsior
"Stay somewhere else"
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026
Palace Grand Hotel Varese
"The hotel is very scenic and the grounds are lovely especially the pool area. Staff are very helpful too, room was perfect, good size and comfy bed. You can relax here all day and the views are amazing. It’s a bit of a walk up so recommend coming by car/taxi but going down is ok and a supermarket ..."
Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026
Palace Hotel
"The staff did not advise us properly about the ferries. We were unable to get tickets for the ferries several times because they were sold out and missed tour times for Villas. They recommended we take a bus but were unaware that the bus wasn’t running because the road outside of the stations are ..."
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026
Villa Sassa
"Room was spacious and comfortable with an amazing gym."
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026
B&B Hotel Como City Center
"Great staffing and comfortable living space perfect for solo travellers"
Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Carona
Lugano City-Centre
Visitors often come to Lugano City-Centre for its lake views, but many stay to explore sights like Via Nassa and Parco Ciani. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Lugano Funicular Station.
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.
Cassarate
If you're spending some time in Cassarate, Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station and Lake Lugano are top sights worth seeing.
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 Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station or Mount Brè.
Besso
While there might not be top attractions in Besso, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Via Nassa and MASILugano Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland.
