Carona Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal cityscape with a prominent mountain and a calm bay.
A scenic view of a lake surrounded by mountains, a yellow building with a red roof, and lush greenery.
A mountainous landscape with a lake, a winding road, and scattered buildings.
A mountainous landscape with a valley and a lake.
A cityscape with a river, mountains, and a cross on a hill.

Stay near popular Carona attractions

Monte San Salvatore

9.2/10 (454 reviews)
Climb to the top of this lakeside mountain to dine while enjoying panoramic views across the Swiss Alps.
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Activities

Lugano Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

Lugano Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt

AU$8
per adult
Lugano Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt
Boat Party on Lake Como - Open Bar

Boat Party on Lake Como - Open Bar

AU$226
per adult
Boat Party on Lake Como - Open Bar
Lugano Old Town Walking Tour

Lugano Old Town Walking Tour

AU$25
per adult
Lugano Old Town Walking Tour
Private Boat Tour on Lake Como

Private Boat Tour on Lake Como

AU$570
per traveller
Private Boat Tour on Lake Como
Lugano: Architecture and History Walking Tour

Lugano: Architecture and History Walking Tour

AU$69
per adult
Lugano: Architecture and History Walking Tour
Sato Code Escape Room across Lugano

Sato Code Escape Room across Lugano

AU$23
per adult
Sato Code Escape Room across Lugano
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Our pick of the best Carona Hotel Deals

Hotel Funicolare

Hotel Funicolare

Viale Guglielmo Poletti 30 Alta Valle Intelvi CO
The price is AU$100 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
AU$100
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (287 reviews)
"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 Funicolare
Hotel Barchetta Excelsior

Hotel Barchetta Excelsior

4 out of 5
Piazza Cavour 1 Como CO
The price is AU$474 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
AU$474
8 Oct - 9 Oct
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)
"Stay somewhere else"

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

Hotel Barchetta Excelsior
Palace Grand Hotel Varese

Palace Grand Hotel Varese

4 out of 5
Via Luciano Manara, 11 Varese VA
The price is AU$255 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
AU$255
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Varese. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"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 Grand Hotel Varese
Palace Hotel

Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
Lungo Lario Trieste, 16 Como CO
The price is AU$831 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
AU$831
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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! (1,005 reviews)
"It was nice. Location is very convenient since it’s next door to the town which I loved."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Palace Hotel
Villa Sassa

Villa Sassa

4 out of 5
Via Tesserete 10 Lugano TI
The price is AU$382 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
AU$382
1 Oct - 2 Oct
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Room was spacious and comfortable with an amazing gym."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Villa Sassa
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 29 Sept to 30 Sept
AU$296
29 Sept - 30 Sept
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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,004 reviews)
"Great staffing and comfortable living space perfect for solo travellers"

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

B&B Hotel Como City Center
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Our guide on where to stay in Carona

Find the best Carona areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Carona
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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 Via Nassa and Parco Ciani. 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 lake with sailboats, rocky shore, and mountains in the background.

Cassarate

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

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 Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station or Mount Brè.

An ornate church interior with a high vaulted ceiling, a central altar, and detailed frescoes.

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.

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