Lugano City-Centre Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Palazzo dei Congressi
Learn about the events happening in Palazzo dei Congressi during your trip to Lugano. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Parco Ciani
Explore the lovely green spaces of Parco Ciani and also enjoy the boating in Lugano. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Via Nassa
During your trip to Lugano, you can enjoy retail therapy at Via Nassa. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Monte San Salvatore
Climb to the top of this lakeside mountain to dine while enjoying panoramic views across the Swiss Alps.
Mount Brè
Explore the great outdoors at Mount Brè and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Lugano. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this quaint area.
LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura
Enjoy an outing to LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura during your stay in Lugano. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Activities
Lugano Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour
Lugano Walking Tour: Highlights, History, Culture, & Hidden Gems
Our pick of the best Lugano City-Centre Hotel Deals
Villa Sassa
"Excellent place to stay, comfortable bed and very friendly and helpful staff. Great location only a short bus ride to the railway station and into the centre. Ticino ticket is available for free travel in the whole area! Brilliant hotel! Thanks, Jimmy and Gwyneth"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel
"We liked the hotel. Great central location. Very good breakfast with large selection. Highly recommend"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Walter au Lac
"A great place to stay right in the heart of the action. If you’re arriving/leaving by train the No 4 bus calls into a stop mètres from the front door."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Palace Hotel
"Overall it’s pretty k"
Reviewed on 3 June 2026
Hotel Funicolare
"This hotel with its amazing view was acquired by a young entrepreneur who’s brought it back to life Not the finished article but deserves 100% support and congratulations They’re straining every sinew to make it work and it’s a great place to spy the lake and enjoy downtime"
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Palace Grand Hotel Varese
"The Bath Roms are a Little antique. Television stations only in Italian ! No german, no English no international! Why that? FXBachmann"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
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Our guide on where to stay in Lugano City-Centre
Cassarate
If you're spending some time in Cassarate, Lake Lugano and Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station 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.
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.
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 Lake Lugano or Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station.
Pazzallo
Travellers like the mountain views in Pazzallo, and Lake Lugano is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Lugano City-Centre Travel Guide
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