Hotels in Lugano
Switzerland’s Italian city, with a lake among mountains, palm trees on the promenade, arcaded squares and the Monte Brè and San Salvatore viewpoints.
Best-rated hotels in Lugano
Ranked by guest score and number of reviews.
Want to stay in the centre? There are 67 places to stay within 1 km: hotels in Lugano city centre.
Looking for something specific? Beach hotels · Hotels with a pool · Adults-only hotels · Pet-friendly hotels · Hotels with parking · Accessible hotels · Family hotels · Aparthotels · 5-star hotels · 4-star hotels · Boutique hotels.
To see Lugano with a guide, try the free walking tours in Lugano and the guided visits.
LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel★★★★9.6 ExceptionalSee prices
Hotel Admiral Lugano★★★★8.4 Very goodSee prices
Lugano Superior Suites - Free Parking★★★★9.4 ExceptionalSee prices
Hotel Lido Seegarten★★★★8.8 FabulousSee prices
Hotel De La Paix★★★★8.8 FabulousSee prices
Continental Parkhotel★★★8.8 FabulousSee prices
Hotel&Hostel Montarina★★8.3 Very goodSee prices
Hotel Splendide Royal★★★★★9.2 ExceptionalSee prices
Hotel Walter Au Lac★★★8.7 FabulousSee prices
Suitenhotel Parco Paradiso★★★★8.6 FabulousSee prices
Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano8.4 Very goodSee prices
Hotel Colibrì★★★8.4 Very goodSee prices
VISIONAPARTMENTS Lugano -self check-in★★★8.5 FabulousSee prices
Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel★★★8.2 Very goodSee prices
Novotel Lugano Paradiso★★★★8.4 Very goodSee prices
Hotel Delfino Lugano★★★8.2 Very goodSee prices
Hotel Atlantico self check-in★★★8.6 FabulousSee prices
Swiss Lodge Nassa Garni8.0 Very goodSee prices
International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel★★★8.9 FabulousSee prices
Hotel Federale★★★8.9 FabulousSee prices
Lugano Savosa Youth Hostel8.7 FabulousSee prices
Villa Sassa★★★★8.2 Very goodSee prices
Ibis Lugano Paradiso★★★8.0 Very goodSee prices
Swiss Hotel Apartments - Lugano★★★★★10.0 ExceptionalSee prices
Where to stay in Lugano: the best areas
Centre and lake
Between Piazza della Riforma and the lakeside there are hotels with views, within walking distance of everything.
Paradiso and Castagnola
In Paradiso and Castagnola there are quieter hotels by the water, ten minutes from the centre.
Hotels in Lugano in numbers
Worked out from the data of every property within 3 km of the centre of Lugano. Updated daily. Tap a type to see its hotels.
- places to stay
- 199
- average score of 180 rated properties
- 8.8
- guest reviews
- 93,545
- four- and five-star hotels
- 68
- Hostels
- 2
- Cheap hotels
- 3
Getting to Lugano
The nearest airport is Lugano (LUG), 3.1 km away as the crow flies.
Getaways near Lugano
Other destinations less than 60 km away, with their hotels. Distances as the crow flies.
Things to do in Lugano
Free walking tours, guided visits, tickets and day trips. You book them on Civitatis, with free cancellation on most.
More hotels in Lugano
Another 96 places to stay in the area, also ranked by guest reviews.
- ibis budget Lugano Paradiso
- HB Lugano
- Hotel San Carlo
- Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola★★★★★
- Park Hotel Principe★★★★
- Hotel Vezia
- B5 Boutique & Design Hotel - Adults Only
- Regalia Suites - Free Parking★★★
- Locanda della Masseria a Porza, Lugano
- Hotel Victoria★★★
- Colorado Hotel★★★
- Hotel Locanda Castagnola★★★
- Best Western Hotel Bellevue au Lac★★★★
- Hotel City Lugano
- ICON H Lugano - Luxury Suites & Apartments★★★
- Villa Principe Leopoldo★★★★★
- Hotel Zurigo Downtown★★★
- Hotel Gabbani★★★
- GuestHouse University by LR - self check in★★★
- Hotel Ceresio★★★
- Residenza Du Lac★★★★★
- Boutique Apartments
- Boutique Homes
- La Veranda Guest Rooms - Free Public Transport & Parking, close to City Center★★★
- San Carlo Suite
- Live Lugano - Via A Riva★★★
- IMPERIAL of LUGANO 3 with a lake view behind the station and 10 min from the lake of Lugano★★★★
- San Carlo Luxury Apartments★★★
- Hotel Villa Selva★★
- Live Lugano - Via Massagno★★★★
- Hotel Firenze Lugano
- Novos Central Apartments
- Kristal Gabri★★★★
- Suite Apartment with a view and free parking★★★★
- Bellavista Apartment with Free Parking★★★★
- Bigatt Hotel & Restaurant★★★
- Homestay Dodo
- Experience The Loft! LOFT 18, downtown, near the lake FREE PARKING available★★★
- LuganoApartment★★★
- Appartamenti da sogno★★★★
- Al Ciani Balcony Suite★★★★
- Roggia Apartments by Quokka 360 - Centrally Located Flats with Parking★★★★
- Prestige Apartments by Quokka 360 - Spacious Flats with Private Terraces★★★★
- Alloggio con favolosa vista lago Lugano Paradiso★★★
- Urban Flat★★★★
- Lugano Boat Apartment
- B5 Boutique Hotel Lugano★★★
- GOLDEN HILL Quiet Spacious Rooms, Garden, Shared Kitchen★★★
- Lido Apartments by Quokka 360 - 5 min from the centre and the Lugano Lido★★★★
- Namasté - Ayurveda & Benessere
- Belvedere Apartment Walking Distance from Train Station★★★★
- Imperial of Lugano 2 with a lake view and garden behind the station and 10 min from the lake of Lugano★★★
- CONNIE S HOME free parking★★★★
- Roggia Apartments by Quokka 360 - Just a Short Walk from Parco Ciani★★★★
- Giardino Violetta★★★★★
- Imperial of Lugano 4 with a lake view behind the station and 10 min from the lake★★★★
- Sonniges Paradies mit Seeblick und Panoramaterrasse★★★★
- Home Sofia Room 2 - Modern Station -By EasyLife Swiss★★★
- Prestige apartment★★★
- Home Sofia x 6PAX 5min Station -By EasyLife Swiss★★★★
- Cozy apartment with Free Parking & close to Lake
- Soleil 5 Apt with Green Terrace in Lugano Center -By EasyLife Swiss★★★
- Lugano Station Apartment with FREE PARKING
- Home Sofia Room 4 - 5min Station -By EasyLife Swiss★★★★
- Lakeside Attic★★★★
- New & Modern Apartment with Beautiful Lake View!★★★
- Villa Violetta - Bellavista★★★
- Karl&Deby Lugano stazione/centro★★★★
- Platinum - Luxury Suite★★★★★
- APNC Apartment Castagnola
- Maraini Apartments by Quokka 360 - Strategically Located Near Lugano Station★★★
- Front Lake Pearl 5 for 6PAX -By EasyLife Swiss
- A Jump into Lake Lugano★★★
- Lakeview Panorama Penthouse with Washer & Dryer★★★★
- Violet Suite 5 Lugano City for 3 Guest -By EasyLife Swiss★★★
- Ca' Dogana Vegia★★★★
- Palace Apartment by Quokka 360 - Comfortable Stay Close to Lugano Lido★★★★
- Miravalle Lakeview by Quokka 360 - Bright Apartment with Large Windows and Stunning Lake Views★★★★
- Lucy by Quokka 360 - Just a Short Walk from the Station★★★
- Montarina Apartment by Quokka 360 - Charming Accommodation Just a Few Minutes from the City Centre★★★
- Garden Apartment in Center - Ambra★★★
- Tiffany's Studio - Lugano in Style -By EasyLife Swiss★★★
- Il Parco 13 by Quokka 360 - A Strategic Location in Lugano★★★★
- Prestige 7 by Quokka 360 - Quiet Studio with Balcony★★★
- Sweet View★★★★
- Da GianFi Lugano-Pregassona - Stanza privata
- COLLINA D'ORO
- Penthouse with terrace & parking★★★
- Lugano Center - Apartment for 6 PEOPLE with TERRACE -By EasyLife Swiss★★★
- Casa Bellavista★★★★
- A Jump into Nature in Lugano★★★
- Gotthard House
- Lime Splendido x4PAX Lugano City -By EasyLife Swiss★★★
- Kristall 9 by Quokka 360 - Stylish Modern Apartment with Balcony in Lugano★★★
- Attico al Parco: Penthouse in Lugano | Balcony, A/C & 2 min from Lake - Happy Rentals★★★
- Lake feelings
Frequently asked questions about hotels in Lugano
How many hotels are there in Lugano?
We list 199 places to stay within 3 km of the centre of Lugano: 9 five-star, 59 four-star, 83 three-star, 3 two-star and 1 one-star, and the rest without a star rating in their data.
What is the best-rated hotel in Lugano?
LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel, with a score of 9.6 out of 10 from 3,247 guest reviews. We rank hotels by both their score and their number of reviews, so a hotel with two good reviews doesn’t come out on top.
What is the best area to stay in Lugano?
It depends on your trip. Our guide to the areas of Lugano explains what each one offers: Centre and lake and Paradiso and Castagnola.
Is there a free walking tour in Lugano?
Yes. Our page on free walking tours in Lugano lists the free tours and guided visits in English that you can book, with a guide to what to see.