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
AU$13
per adult
4h Catamaran Tour on Lake Como with Snacks - from Tremezzo
AU$330
per adult
Our pick of the best Lugano City-Centre Hotel Deals
Villa Sassa
Via Tesserete 10 Lugano TI
The price is AU$419 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$419
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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! (1,000 reviews)
"We had a great time staying at this hotel. We took the bus right outside the hotel to the city center, which was so easy to get to. The rooms were nice and clean, and the view of the mountain was just amazing."
Reviewed on 15 July 2026
LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel
Piazza Cioccaro 5 Lugano TI
The price is AU$497 per night from 25 July to 26 July
AU$497
25 July - 26 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Lugano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"We were very happy with our stay at LUGANODANTE. The location is perfect, close to shopping, restaurants, the train, and waterfront. They also have parking onsite which was very convenient. All the employee we met were extremely helpful and friendly. We loved the Mixology drinks and the breakfast ..."
Reviewed on 13 July 2026
Walter au Lac
Piazza Rezzonico 7 Lugano TI
The price is AU$415 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$415
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lugano. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (756 reviews)
"Well located hotel. Enjoyed having the balcony overlooking the Lake. Bed was quite comfortable. Bathroom was very small and shower is uncomfortably narrow. Breakfast was good with a lot of variety."
Reviewed on 15 July 2026
Hotel Barchetta Excelsior
Piazza Cavour 1 Como CO
The price is AU$498 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
AU$498
11 Aug - 12 Aug
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent location facing the lake, but yet away from the road Historic centre minutes away A great choice of restaurants, bars and Gelatarias nearby Easy access to ferry terminal, station and buses for Bellagio and Menazzio Staff very helpful, had forgotten my phone in The lobby and they kept it ..."
Reviewed on 13 July 2026
Hotel Funicolare
Viale Guglielmo Poletti 30 Alta Valle Intelvi CO
The price is AU$139 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$139
27 July - 28 July
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (211 reviews)
"Amazing location. Hotel staff were very welcoming. Only downside was the service from some of (not all) the restaurant staff was a bit slack."
Reviewed on 19 July 2026
Palace Hotel
Lungo Lario Trieste, 16 Como CO
The price is AU$658 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
AU$658
12 Aug - 13 Aug
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Solid hotel in a central location. Breakfast was amazing."
Reviewed on 14 July 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Our guide on where to stay in Lugano City-Centre
Find the best Lugano City-Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Lugano City-Centre
Learn more about 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.
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.
Photo by HikinGoat
Open Photo by HikinGoat
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.
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.
Besso
While there might not be top attractions in Besso, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lake Lugano and Via Nassa.
