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Hotel & Hostel Montarina

2.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, near Lake Lugano

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Surrounded by lush greenery and vineyards, this hotel features a serene pool area with a natural mountain backdrop.
Cozy retreat with a single bed, bedside tables, and a flat-screen TV.
Relax in a stylish room with a vibrant wall, a large mirror, and a comfortable armchair.
Stroll through a serene garden pathway lined with tall palm trees and lush foliage.
Stately building surrounded by lush greenery and classical architecture.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$212
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug

Room options

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View all photos for Comfort Double Room, Private Bathroom

Relax in a serene space with a double bed, bedside tables, and a large window offering a view of lush greenery.

Comfort Double Room, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Single Bed in mixed dormitory (1 bed in 16 dorm)

Cozy sleeping quarters with bunk beds, each featuring a headboard and footrest, and a table with a lamp.

Single Bed in mixed dormitory (1 bed in 16 dorm)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Private 5 bed dorm, shared bathroom

Three beds with wooden headboards and blue mattresses are featured in this room with a sloped ceiling and wall-mounted lights.

Private 5 bed dorm, shared bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds

View all photos for Antique room shared bathroom

Relax in this serene hotel room featuring a double bed, pedestal sink, and a chair with a comfortable cushion, offering a view of lush greenery outside.

Antique room shared bathroom

Highlights

Separate bedroom
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Private 6 bed dorm, shared bathroom

Three beds with wooden headboards and blue mattresses are featured in this room with a sloped ceiling and wall-mounted lights.

Private 6 bed dorm, shared bathroom

Highlights

Separate bedroom
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

View all photos for Private 3 bed dorm, shared bathroom

Cozy bunk beds with floral-patterned pillows and red blankets, topped with a wall-mounted light fixture.

Private 3 bed dorm, shared bathroom

Highlights

Separate bedroom
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
Via Montarina 1, Lugano, TI, 6900

What's nearby

  • Via Nassa - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Piazza della Riforma - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Palazzo dei Congressi - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lake Lugano - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Lugano Funicular Station - 5 min walk
  • Lugano Station - 7 min walk
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anacapri - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Spaghetti Store - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante-pizzeria Mary - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪La Cucina di Alice - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Grand Café Al Porto - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Hotel & Hostel Montarina

Hostel near Lake Lugano
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a playground at Hotel & Hostel Montarina. In addition to laundry facilities and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a TV in reception and a vending machine
  • Multilingual staff, smoke-free property and meeting rooms
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel & Hostel Montarina have amenities, such as free WiFi.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

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Hotel Besso

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
7.8 out of 10, Good, 269 reviews
The price is AU$237
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: CHF 18 for adults and CHF 9.50 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Built in 1883
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 3.10 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 0.08 per person, per night
  • Towels fee: CHF 2.50 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately CHF 18 for adults and from CHF 9.50 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hotel Hostel Montarina Lugano
Hotel Hostel Montarina
Montarina Lugano
Montarina
& Hostel Montarina Lugano
Hotel & Hostel Montarina Lugano
Hotel & Hostel Montarina Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hotel & Hostel Montarina Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Lugano

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel & Hostel Montarina have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel & Hostel Montarina?

As of 7 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel & Hostel Montarina on 20 Aug 2025 start from AU$200.27, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Hotel & Hostel Montarina pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel & Hostel Montarina?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel & Hostel Montarina?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel & Hostel Montarina?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Hotel & Hostel Montarina located?

Located in Besso, this hostel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Santa Maria degli Angeli and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Lake Lugano. San Lorenzo Cathedral and Piazza della Riforma are also within 15 minutes. Lugano Funicular Station is 5 minutes by foot and Lugano Station is 7 minutes.

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Hotel & Hostel Montarina Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 233 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 233 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 233 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 233 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 233 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked at the hotel side. Great location close to train and funicular to town. Front desk was always super helpful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very kind, the room was cozy. 5min walk from the station.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was a true gem, gorgeous grounds and a stunning historical building with 12 foot ceilings and huge windows. The beds were comfortable and the bath very clean, we loved the tropical flowers and plants and enjoyed a fantastic Italian meal at the restaurant. The decor was tasteful and inviting. Everyone was very nice and helpful, we wish we could have stayed longer to explore Lugano but we had a train to catch in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay at the montarina! We studied abroad and stayed here so it was wonderful to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect little paradise

Amazing would come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Xiaomei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We like the swimming pool very much
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Amenities
Don’t forget to get the Breakfast. It is wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anneka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really loved my stay here! It was one of the highlights of my trip as the hostel is really beautiful, lovely staff and great pool area with a view of the mountains! The lady at reception recommended I take the breakfast buffet as well and it was amazing! Every food you could ever dream of in a beautiful setting! Definitely a 10/10, would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right next to train/bus station. You have option to bring food and cook for yourself. Accommodations matched the price of a night. Easy access to the city center.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and quiet. Convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was fantastic for the price. It was super clean and the staff was fantastic. Super close to train station for daily excursions. My daughter was in the hostel next door with her study abroad program. This could not have been better. Such a beautiful place and within walking distance to town. Loved it!!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel with Character.

Hotel with character, positioned in beautiful fern gardens. Good facilities. Good buffet breakfast in adjacent sister hotel. Next to railway station. Short walk to lake. Steep hill but okay if you are healthy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately, there was construction outside which kept us up most of the night. Not the hotels fault.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorenzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was perfect for ours. Free parking. Cute (but small room). Close to funicular for getting to water. Could easily walk too. And the pool (with pool bar) was a treat after a day of walking around in the heat. Very happy. Not the cheapest though.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

angelica

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
All. Was. Okey. People who vacumms. Very. Kind. And she talks. And laugh. The only thing bad is towel. Costs. Service towel is service. hotel yes or. Yes
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kathy

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Having to share a bathroom with other guests. There were a pair of underwear hanging in the shower when I went to shower. It was so hot and there were no fans. The furniture in the hallway was so dirty. We booked rooms in other hotels for 4 of our 5 nights that I had booked here.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Maria Alejandra

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanny

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yigit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All perfect
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

fang

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delong

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024