Lugano City-Centre Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Lugano City-Centre
Stay near popular Lugano City-Centre attractions
Activities

Lugano Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt

Lugano: Architecture and History Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Lugano City-Centre Hotel Deals

Villa Sassa

LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel
"Lovely stay in the city center with very friendly staff! The onsite restaurant was excellent, the room was very comfortable, and the included breakfast was outstanding. Highly recommend!"
Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Walter au Lac
"Beautiful views in the heart of Lugano. Would definitely stay here again"
Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

Hotel Funicolare
"The hotel has incredible views and overall everything is very well maintained and beautiful. However, I was disappointed that there was no air conditioning, even considering it’s a mountain location. In addition, the fact that smoking was allowed left a tobacco smell in the room, which was quite ..."
Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Hotel Barchetta Excelsior
"Stay somewhere else"
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

Palace Grand Hotel Varese
"It was certainly a beautiful hotel. It needs to be renovated. I was told that this winter they are closing down for a massive renovation project adding a lift and bringing the hotel up to par. The staff were excellent. The pool was divine, as was the general out door area and the bar was elegant ..."
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026
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Our guide on where to stay in Lugano City-Centre

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

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.

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.

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.

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.




























