The Best Hotels in Lugano

Here’s our manually curated guide to the best luxury, boutique, and most charming hotels in Lugano. Bon voyage!

Hannah, Travel Blogger

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The View Lugano

Rated 9.3 in 390 reviews

Located in Lugano-Paradiso, a 5-minute walk from Lake Lugano and the Monte San Salvatore Park, The View Lugano offers… See more

Located in Lugano-Paradiso, a 5-minute walk from Lake Lugano and the Monte San Salvatore Park, The View Lugano offers modern suites with free WiFi and free air conditioning, a wellness area and a restaurant. The centre of Lugano is a 5-minute drive away.

All rooms at The View come with a furnished balcony with lake views, a flat-screen TV, and a minibar. Additionally, they feature an elegant bathroom with free toiletries, a hairdryer and bathrobes.

A rich breakfast is served every morning, and dinner can be enjoyed at the Michelin starred in-house à la carte restaurant.. Several shops and bars can be found within a few minutes' walking distance.

The wellness area comprises a sauna, a hammam, an indoor swimming pool, and a fitness area. Massages can be organized on request and for an extra charge.

E-bikes and electric smart cars are available free of charge. Several cycling trails start directly on the premises.

Private parking spaces are available on site for an extra charge, and Lugano Train Station is 2 km away.

The Magliaso Golf Course is situated 5 km from the property, while the Swiss Miniature Adventure Park is reachable within a 5-minute drive. Agno Airport is 4 km away.

Rooms from $683

Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola

Rated 9.3 in 863 reviews

Right on the shores of Lake Lugano and within walking distance of the Old Town of Lugano, the 5-star Grand Hotel Villa… See more

Right on the shores of Lake Lugano and within walking distance of the Old Town of Lugano, the 5-star Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola is set within a private, subtropical park. The hotel offers an indoor pool, a tennis court, 3 restaurants, and free WiFi.

The 2 gourmet restaurants, Le Relais and Gallery Arté al Lago, and the La Rucola offer Mediterranean dishes from the freshest seasonal ingredients and selected wines from the well-stocked cellar.

Once the home of a noble Russian family, the impressive mansion was transformed into a hotel in 1885. Rooms and suites in the Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola are individually decorated and have stunning park and/or lake views, a balcony, a terrace or loggia.

Bus stops, the boat pier and the funicular to Monte Brè can be found in the immediate vicinity. Several cafés, shops and restaurants can be found in the city centre, only a few steps away.

Rooms from $595

Hotel Splendide Royal

Rated 9.0 in 1200 reviews

Established in 1887, the 5-star Splendide Royal with its turn-of-the-century character is Lugano's most fashionable… See more

Established in 1887, the 5-star Splendide Royal with its turn-of-the-century character is Lugano's most fashionable hotel, located on Lugano's lakeside main street. Free WiFi is available throughout the entirely non-smoking property.

With its elegant guest rooms, fine cuisine and a staff of 100 employees who provide meticulous personal service, the Splendide Royal hotel inspires loyalty among its clients. Usually more than half the guests are repeat visitors.

The executive chef of the hotel's own restaurant I Due Sud has been rewarded with 1 Michelin star and 16 Gault et Millau points for the cuisine combining traditional flavours from southern Switzerland and southern Italy. This restaurant serves dinner from Tuesdays to Saturdays (reservation highly recommended), while the La Veranda restaurant (14 G&M points) is open daily for lunch and dinner, offering Mediterranean dishes with local and seasonal produce.

The on-site Splendide Lifestyle Spa includes a pool, a sun terrace, a gym, as well as various saunas and steam baths. Beauty and cosmetic treatments can be booked.

Aperitifs and cocktails, as well as a selection of international hors d'oeuvres and snacks is available in the Belle Epoque bar until 00:30 in the night.

You can park your car in the garage or outside on the hotel grounds. The city centre with its boutiques can be reached within a walk of just a few minutes along the lake.

Rooms from $445

Villa Principe Leopoldo

Rated 9.2 in 524 reviews

Villa Principe Leopoldo can be found amid a large park above Lugano, offering panoramic views of Lake Lugano and the… See more

Villa Principe Leopoldo can be found amid a large park above Lugano, offering panoramic views of Lake Lugano and the mountains, and featuring leisure, sport and wellness facilities, as well as exquisite dining options. WiFi is available for free.

A Member of Relais & Chateaux, Villa Principe Leopoldo is a harmonious blend of Italian charm and Swiss excellence.

The historical villa, once a prince's residence, provides views of the lake and the garden, and the nearby park

The DOT SPA offers a relaxing ambience made with personalised treatments based on the Villa Principe's own top-quality cosmetic line. Hot tub, sauna and steam bath facilities are also featured.

The Principe Leopoldo Restaurant received excellent reviews in the most important international guides. The Piano Bar & Lounge offers an exclusive selection of cocktails and wines, champagne and malt whiskies, all accompanied by live music.

The spacious and stylishly decorated guest rooms are all air-conditioned. Bathrobes and slippers can be found in the luxurious bathrooms.

Villa Principe Leopoldo is 2 km from the city centre of Lugano. Private outdoor parking is available on site for free. Garage parking is possible at an additional cost. A charging station for electric and Tesla vehicles is available on site.

Rooms from $445

LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel

Rated 9.2 in 2827 reviews

Boasting a bar, LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel is situated in the centre of Lugano, 300 metres from Lugano… See more

Boasting a bar, LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel is situated in the centre of Lugano, 300 metres from Lugano Station. This 4-star hotel offers a concierge service and luggage storage space. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

At the hotel, the rooms include a desk.

A buffet, continental or gluten-free breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. At LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel you will find a restaurant serving Italian, Mediterranean and international cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

Languages spoken at the reception include German, English, Spanish and French.

Exhibition Center Lugano is 1.3 km from the accommodation, while Swiss Miniatur is 7.6 km from the property.

Rooms from $293

Villa Sassa

Rated 8.1 in 1487 reviews

Surrounded by a large park, Villa Sassa offers a spacious spa area and panoramic views over Lugano, Lake Lugano, and the… See more

Surrounded by a large park, Villa Sassa offers a spacious spa area and panoramic views over Lugano, Lake Lugano, and the surrounding mountains. It is only a 15-minute walk from the city centre.

Each of the comfortable rooms comes with a balcony, satellite TV, a minibar and a safety deposit box. The bathrooms come with a bath or shower, toilet and amenities such as free toiletries, a hairdryer and bathrobes.

The Villa Sassa’s 3,000 m² Spa and Wellness Club includes heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a hot tub, a sauna, a Turkish bath, a relaxation area, and a fitness centre. There is a wide range of beauty treatments and massages.

The restaurant Ai Giardini di Sassa serves Swiss, Italian, and international cuisine, and in fine weather, guests can dine on the terrace. A bar is also on site.

Rooms from $175

Hotel Lido Seegarten

Rated 8.8 in 2343 reviews

Right on the shore of Lake Lugano, this family-run 4-star hotel offers restaurants, free WiFi, and a south-facing… See more

Right on the shore of Lake Lugano, this family-run 4-star hotel offers restaurants, free WiFi, and a south-facing outdoor pool with direct lake access. The centre of Lugano is a 10-minute walk away.

Guests of Hotel Lido Seegarten can enjoy Mediterranean cuisine in the elegant restaurant Rialto or the restaurant La Terrazza, grilled dishes and seasonal specialities in the rustic-style restaurant La Fornace. There is also a bar and a terrace with lake views.

The Lido Seegarten’s air-conditioned rooms come with lake or mountain views, a flat-screen smart TV with cable channels and radio, a seating area, a minibar, and a bathroom.

Deck chairs, sunshades, towels, bathrobes, and a bar service are available at the pool. The fitness centre offers panoramic views of the lake and the mountains.

The Exhibition Centre is 400 metres away, and it is 1.5 km to Lugano Train Station and 5 km to Agno Airport. Bus lines 2 and 3 stop right outside the hotel.

The property can be reached within a 7-minute walk from the Palazzo dei Congressi Conference Centre and within a 10-minute walk from Lugano centre,

Rooms from $334

Suitenhotel Parco Paradiso

Rated 8.6 in 1749 reviews

Wonderful/amazing/breath-taking lake views.... Elegant and very spacious Suites and rooms... Offering views of Lake… See more

Wonderful/amazing/breath-taking lake views.... Elegant and very spacious Suites and rooms...

Offering views of Lake Lugano, Hotel Parco Paradiso is located on the foothills of the San Salvatore Mountain. Free WiFi is available and parking is possible on spot.

Mediterranean Restaurant "La Favola" with panoramic terrace and exclusive Japanese Restaurant Tsukimi Tei with Live cooking and Teppanyaki specialties.
Each unit has a balcony or a terrace, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and a minibar, a safety deposit box.

An American buffet breakfast is available every day. Guests can dine in the Mediterranean restaurant La Favola. Special dietary requirements can be accommodated upon request.

The Suitenhotel Parco Paradiso**** is strategically located thanks to its easy accessibility and its wonderful view over the Lugano Lake, the city and the surrounding mountains.

The closest motorway is only 2 km away.
Train and bus stop 200 metres distance.

Rooms from $226

In a scenic location in the Ticino countryside, a 15-minute drive from Lugano’s centre, this exclusive 5-star resort on… See more

In a scenic location in the Ticino countryside, a 15-minute drive from Lugano’s centre, this exclusive 5-star resort on 25 hectares of grounds offers panoramic views. An elegant restaurant, and a spa area with an indoor and an outdoor pool are at guests´ disposal. Free WiFi and a 24-hour concierge service are available.

Collina d’Oro’s 1,000 m² spa area includes various wellness facilities, as well as a fitness room. A wide range of massages and beauty programmes, as well as hydrotherapy are available.

The spacious, air-conditioned rooms at Resort Collina d'Oro - Hotel, Residence & Spa are elegantly furnished and decorated with fine stone and woods, wooden floors, and high-quality fabrics. They come with a flat-screen satellite TV with 100 channels, an electric kettle, and a large bathroom with bathrobes, slippers, and a multifunctional shower head. A pillow menu is available and mineral water is provided.

The restaurant includes a sun terrace and a pool bar during summer and serves refined dishes made from regional products, as well as a wide selection of wines. It has its own vineyard and organic garden.

Agra Bus Stop is 200 metres from the resort. The Hermann Hesse Museum is 1 km away, and 8 golf courses are between 10 and 50 km away.

Guests receive the Ticino Ticket which allows free admission and discounts at several local attractions as well as free use of public transport.

Rooms from $367

Hotel De La Paix

Rated 8.8 in 2087 reviews

The Hotel de la Paix is near Lake Lugano, about 1 km from the city centre and the train station. It offers an out-door… See more

The Hotel de la Paix is near Lake Lugano, about 1 km from the city centre and the train station. It offers an out-door pool, free WiFi, free parking on site and free minibar use.

The 2 restaurants at the Hotel de la Paix offer Italian and international cuisine. The property features garden terrace. Here guests can start their day with a varied international breakfast. The hotel's restaurant features a dining room reserved for lunch breaks, dinners as well for aperitifs and banquets whenever events and meetings are held.

All rooms feature air conditioning, satellite TV, tea and coffee making facilities and a bathroom with a hairdryer.

The LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura art centre is only a 10-minute walk away.

Rooms from $237

Hotel Walter Au Lac

Rated 8.6 in 1919 reviews

Situated on the lake promenade near the traffic-free centre of Lugano, Hotel Walter Au Lac offers you rooms with superb… See more

Situated on the lake promenade near the traffic-free centre of Lugano, Hotel Walter Au Lac offers you rooms with superb lake views. WiFi is free of charge.

All air-conditioned rooms are renovated. Coffee and tea facilities are offered for free.

Panoramic terrace located on the 5th floor. Shower, sunbeds and beach towels available on site.

The funicular, the car parks, the pier, the post office, shops, the theatre and cinemas are easily reachable on foot from the Hotel Walter Au Lac.

Rooms from $288

Bigatt Hotel & Restaurant

Rated 9.4 in 1108 reviews

Located in Lugano, 4.3 km from Lugano Station, Bigatt Hotel & Restaurant provides accommodation with a terrace, private… See more

Located in Lugano, 4.3 km from Lugano Station, Bigatt Hotel & Restaurant provides accommodation with a terrace, private parking, a restaurant and a bar. With a garden, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property is equipped with an outdoor pool and is set 5 km from Exhibition Center Lugano.

Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV.

Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, continental and vegetarian options.

Swiss Miniatur is 6.8 km from Bigatt Hotel & Restaurant, while Mendrisio Station is 18 km away.

Rooms from $184

Welcome to the B5 Boutique & Design Hotel - Adults Only Lugano, the urban city oasis in the heart of Lugano… See more

Welcome to the B5 Boutique & Design Hotel - Adults Only Lugano, the urban city oasis in the heart of Lugano. Meaningfully modern, sustainably inspiring and personal.

The new B5 offers 20 stylish rooms with exceptional comfort and design - to arrive, feel good and relax.
In our Aussengenarten you will find an urban oasis that stops the hustle and bustle of the city and transforms it into a time of relaxation. For the young and the young at heart, digital nomads, couples and for you.

The hotel is an architectural highlight and is located a 10-minute walk from the center of Lugano and just a 5-minute walk from the Lugano SBB train station. For the duration of your stay, you will receive the Ticino Card free of charge for use of public transport, as well as many great discounts on excursions and cultural visits.

Our hotel is non-smoking in all indoor areas. Pets are not allowed.

The B5 Boutique & Design Hotel - Adults Only Lugano is your place to B. Charming, warm and personal.

The Stella is 5 km from San Salvatore Mountain, and the Lugano North motorway exit is 4 km away.

Rooms from $192

Park Hotel Principe

Rated 8.0 in 1320 reviews

Set amidst a peaceful garden on top of the Collina d´Oro Hill, the Park Hotel Principe offers a heated outdoor pool and… See more

Set amidst a peaceful garden on top of the Collina d´Oro Hill, the Park Hotel Principe offers a heated outdoor pool and 2 tennis courts. Free WiFi is available in all areas and free outdoor parking spaces are featured, as well.

Each unit at the property is spacious and elegantly furnished and comes with air conditioning and TV. Some feature a terrace, while others feature a veranda with a small private garden.

During peak season, the Park Hotel Principe offers a courtesy shuttle into town and to the train station several times a day. A private, covered car park is available for an extra charge.

Guests staying at the property can enjoy complimentary access to the seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Further amenities include a fitness room, a sauna. A bicycle rental is available on site, as well.

A varied breakfast featuring home-made pastries is provided all year long.

During peak season, the Park Hotel Principe offers a courtesy shuttle into town (pre-scheduled times) and to the train station (upon request).

Rooms from $171

Continental Parkhotel

Rated 8.8 in 2134 reviews

The family-run Continental Parkhotel is located 200 metres south of the main railway station of Lugano, where the… See more

The family-run Continental Parkhotel is located 200 metres south of the main railway station of Lugano, where the funicular leaves regularly for the city centre.

Plunge into the wonderful swimming pool amidst a large park after a day of doing sightseeing or business in Lugano.

All rooms are air-conditioned and non-smoking and are equipped with soundproofed windows. The comfort rooms are located in the annex building and the superior rooms in the main building of the Continental Parkhotel.

La Veranda à la carte restaurant or in summer Grotto & Ronco dei Bianchi Distillery, with warm Ticino specialties, open from 6.30pm to 10.00pm.

The buildings of the surrounding Ronco dei Bianchi historical vineyard have been carefully restored and house a distillery, a cellar for the wine production, the agricultural museum and the grotto restaurant.

Rooms from $227