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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.

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Superb
1,200 reviews

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.

Excellent new room.
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Superb
2,823 reviews

Offering city views, Lugano Superior Suites - Free Parking is an accommodation set in Lugano, 1.7 km from Exhibition Center Lugano and 9.3 km from Swiss Miniatur.

Mint condition, super clean, everything organised, equipped with everything, all brand new and spacious.
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Superb
1,288 reviews

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.

Location, rooms, cleanliness, their care of everything. Breakfast. Since we arrived we feel relaxed and home. They try to help as much as possible. They bring small bed for my son without any charge and the way they welcomed us was really appreciate.
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Superb
862 reviews

Offering a fitness centre and city view, Swiss Hotel Apartments - Lugano is situated in Lugano, less than 1 km from Exhibition Center Lugano and a 14-minute walk from Lugano Station.

Great and helpful host who was readily available (in person and on Whatsapp) and was keen to help and provide informaiton as needed. The rooms are tidy and well equipped (esp. from a cooking utensil perspective). Rooms are also quite efficiently laid out. The master bedroom is quite large. Hotel also kindly provided a nice sized baby cot for our use! Location is in a quite neighbourhood but we were also close to the center of town
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Superb
447 reviews

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...

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Superb
392 reviews

Located just 9.4 km from Lugano Station, Salotto Brè - Bed & Breakfast charming rooms provides accommodation in Lugano with access to a garden, a bar, as well as a lift.

Everything
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Superb
356 reviews

Offering lake views, IMPERIAL of LUGANO 3 with a lake view behind the station and 10 min from the lake of Lugano is an accommodation situated in Lugano, 800 metres from Lugano Station and 2.9 km from...

very good location, beautiful apartment. The landlady is easily reachable and very helpful. We spent a great week end there with our sons and their friends.
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Superb
285 reviews

Located in Lugano and only 1.6 km from Lugano Station, Magic Deluxe Suites - Free Parking provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Clean, very well appointed apartment and outstanding help from Ana and Andrea. This made my stay easy and comfortable in Lugano. Only 15 minutes walk to the centre, so very convenient, plus easy free secure parking. An excellent place to stay.
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Exceptional
585 reviews

Lake Modern Suites - Free Parking features mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, located in Lugano, 500 metres from Exhibition Center Lugano.

The rented apartment was ideally located and came with parking. Downtown Lugano is a short walk away, as is the funicular. It had all amenities like toaster or a Nespresso machine and a well-stocked kitchen. There are two supermarkets in walking distance (Migros and Coop), restaurants and bars are equally close by. The wifi is awesome as is the entire flat - superbly nice finish. The hosts communicated and provided clear and easy instructions on how to collect the keys or what to do upon leaving, they took care of everything including the rubbish! We will definitely come again - grazie mille.
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Superb
720 reviews
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For those on a budget, these cheap and cheerful hotels still have a lot to offer, with most offering WiFi and convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties can be found in central locations and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find a number of options which feature a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.

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  • Review score
    Superb · 1,200 reviews

    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.

    Guest review
    Definitely we will back again :) Fantastic hotel
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    Superb · 2,823 reviews

    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.

    Guest review
    Location is the best. Excellent service provided.
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    Superb · 392 reviews

    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...

    Guest review
    Fantastic view, fabulous service and outstanding food
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    Superb · 862 reviews

    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.

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    Love the view, the calmness and the stay with the sun.
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    Very good · 1,874 reviews

    Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Hotel Colibrì is located in Lugano, a 10-minute drive from the lake. Free WiFi access is available.

    Guest review
    Lovely staff and stunning view from the restaurant hall.
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    Fabulous · 1,922 reviews

    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.

    Guest review
    Beautiful, amazing view, very very clean, super staff
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    Very good · 3,608 reviews

    Hotel Admiral Lugano is located in the Paradiso neighbourhood, within walking distance from the shores of Lake Lugano and the San Salvatore funicular station.

    Guest review
    It was clean and friendly. It was nice that it was close to downtown
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    Fabulous · 189 reviews

    Set in Lugano and with Exhibition Center Lugano reachable within 1.7 km, Hotel Locanda Castagnola offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a terrace, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

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    It was clean. The Staff was very helpful and friendly.

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    Exceptional · 1 review

    Situated in Lugano, 5.9 km from Lugano Station and 14 km from Swiss Miniatur, Unique Gandria Attic by Quokka 360 - Elegant Lake View Apartment offers air conditioning.

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    Exceptional · 14 reviews

    Offering garden views, Imperial of Lugano 4 with a lake view behind the station and 10 min from the lake is an accommodation set in Lugano, 2.9 km from Exhibition Center Lugano and 8.4 km from Swiss...

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    Exceptional · 4 reviews

    Set in Lugano, 2.1 km from Lugano Station, Casa Santa Birgitta offers accommodation with a garden, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers room service.

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    Exceptional · 585 reviews

    Located in Lugano and only 1.6 km from Lugano Station, Magic Deluxe Suites - Free Parking provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

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    Everything!! One of the best apartments I was :D
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    Superb · 16 reviews

    Set in Lugano, Confortevole appartamento nel cuore di Lugano is a recently renovated accommodation, less than 1 km from Lugano Station and 3 km from Exhibition Center Lugano.

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    Superb · 720 reviews

    Lake Modern Suites - Free Parking features mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, located in Lugano, 500 metres from Exhibition Center Lugano.

    Guest review
    Neat apartment, excellent host, good parking close by. 👌🏽 Familia approved.
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    Superb · 1,288 reviews

    Offering city views, Lugano Superior Suites - Free Parking is an accommodation set in Lugano, 1.7 km from Exhibition Center Lugano and 9.3 km from Swiss Miniatur.

    Guest review
    Very well organised and convenient. It is a comfortable apartment and spotlessly clean.
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    Superb · 6 reviews

    Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace, Novos Arcadia 501 - Happy Rentals is set in Lugano. Guests staying at this apartment have access to a balcony.

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    Superb · 285 reviews

    Offering lake views, IMPERIAL of LUGANO 3 with a lake view behind the station and 10 min from the lake of Lugano is an accommodation situated in Lugano, 800 metres from Lugano Station and 2.9 km from...

    Guest review
    Spacious room, good location, cleanses, nice host.
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    Superb · 261 reviews

    Located in Lugano and only 4.2 km from Lugano Station, Easy flat Vezia, indipendent entrance, free parking provides accommodation with inner courtyard views, free WiFi and free private parking.

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    Very convenient location for an overnight stay during a journey.
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    Superb · 32 reviews

    Offering free WiFi and city views, LuganoApartment is an accommodation located in a central area of Lugano, just 300 metres from Lugano Station and 1.3 km from Exhibition Center Lugano.

    Guest review
    Location was great and apartment really well designed
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    Superb · 31 reviews

    Offering garden views, Imperial of Lugano 2 with a lake view and garden behind the station and 10 min from the lake of Lugano is an accommodation situated in Lugano, 2.9 km from Exhibition Center...

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    The location is perfect just behind the train station
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    Superb · 56 reviews

    Featuring city views, Belvedere Apartment Walking Distance from Train Station provides accommodation with a patio, around 2 km from Exhibition Center Lugano.

    Guest review
    Great location. Neat, tidy & comfortable apartment
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    Superb · 5 reviews

    Located in Lugano and only 1.1 km from Lugano Station, Duplex in casa rurale con cortile privato provides accommodation with inner courtyard views, free WiFi and free private parking.

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    Superb · 9 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, Blue - x4PAX Private Garden in Lugano is set in Lugano, 1.4 km from Exhibition Center Lugano and 9 km from Swiss Miniatur.

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    Superb · 1 review

    Set in Lugano in the Canton of Ticino region, Minerva 406 by Quokka 360 - Close to Lugano station has a balcony. It is situated 3.3 km from Exhibition Center Lugano and offers a lift.

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    Superb · 447 reviews

    Offering a fitness centre and city view, Swiss Hotel Apartments - Lugano is situated in Lugano, less than 1 km from Exhibition Center Lugano and a 14-minute walk from Lugano Station.

    Guest review
    Excellent location, service and perfect cleanliness!
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    Superb · 67 reviews

    Right in the centre of Lugano, situated within a short distance of Lugano Station, Experience The Loft!

    Guest review
    Beautiful apartment with everything we needed. Clean and fresh. Easy to check in. Loved everything about it.
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    Superb · 2 reviews

    Spacious & Stylish Apartment - Partial Lake View is set in Lugano, 3.2 km from Exhibition Center Lugano, 5.8 km from Swiss Miniatur, as well as 17 km from Mendrisio Station.

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    Superb · 66 reviews

    Featuring city views, Urban Flat provides accommodation with a patio, around 1.1 km from Exhibition Center Lugano. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

    Guest review
    Very spacious and clean! Very central location, yet calm area. The balcony is very enjoyable!
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    Superb · 3 reviews

    Offering garden views, Deluxe Urban Apartment 18 - Free Parking is an accommodation set in Lugano, 8.6 km from Swiss Miniatur and 20 km from Mendrisio Station.

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    Superb · 4 reviews

    Offering garden views, Lagoon 313 is an accommodation located in Lugano, 1.7 km from Lugano Station and 10 km from Swiss Miniatur.

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    Superb · 68 reviews

    Boasting lake views, Lakeside Attic offers accommodation with a patio, around 1.9 km from Lugano Station. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

    Guest review
    Nice and clean place, 10 minutes walk to the center. Parking is very convenient.
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    Superb · 32 reviews

    Girasole by Quokka 360 - quiet two-bedroom apartment close to the centre, a property with a terrace, is situated in Lugano, 9.2 km from Swiss Miniatur, 21 km from Mendrisio Station, as well as 28 km...

    Guest review
    It was a great stay with my family and 4 year kids!
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    Superb · 36 reviews

    Palace Apartment by Quokka 360 - 2 minutes from Lugano Lido, a property with a terrace, is located in Lugano, 2.6 km from Lugano Station, 10 km from Swiss Miniatur, as well as 22 km from Mendrisio...

    Guest review
    super clean and nice apartment. Close to the lake. easy to get the keys.
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    Fabulous · 36 reviews

    Located 4.4 km from Lugano Station, 12 km from Swiss Miniatur and 24 km from Mendrisio Station, Rose Apartment by Quokka 360 - refined two-bedroom apartment with garden provides accommodation set in...

    Guest review
    great location and very clean. lovely beds and bedding.
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    Fabulous · 30 reviews

    Located in the centre of Lugano, Novos Central Apartments - Happy Rentals provides rooms with free WiFi. It is set 400 metres from Lugano Station and offers a lift.

    Guest review
    Perfect location and beautifully furnished. Smooth and friendly check-in service.
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    Fabulous · 56 reviews

    Featuring quiet street views, Lugano Station Apartment with FREE PARKING features accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 800 metres from Lugano Station.

    Guest review
    Very close the train station, it’s really easy to find. House is clean and they are helpful about everything.

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    Very good · 3,353 reviews

    The Hotel&Hostel Montarina occupies a historic Villa built around 1860, only 200 metres from the Lugano train station.

    Guest review
    Staff were really nice. Location great. Pool lovely.
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    Very good · 122 reviews

    Located within 1.9 km of Lugano Station and 2.6 km of Exhibition Center Lugano, *Veranda's rooms* - Free parking in central Lugano offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Lugano.

    Guest review
    The hosts are very friendly. The apartment is clean.
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    Very good · 510 reviews

    Located in Lugano, 800 metres from Exhibition Center Lugano, ICON H - Luxury Suites & Apartments provides rooms with air conditioning and free WiFi.

    Guest review
    Nice property. Modern. Clean. Had all you need for a short stay.
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    Fabulous · 206 reviews

    Set in the centre of Lugano, 1.3 km from Exhibition Center Lugano and 600 metres from Lugano Station, San Carlo Luxury Apartments offers free WiFi and air conditioning.

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    Fantastic location, exceptional service and helpful staff
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    Very good · 174 reviews

    Offering city views, Prestige Apartments by Quokka 360 - spacious flats with terraces is an accommodation located in Lugano, 400 metres from Exhibition Center Lugano and 1.7 km from Lugano Station.

    Guest review
    Apartment itself was good, nicely decorated, working jacuzzi bath.
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    Very good · 174 reviews

    Set 1.6 km from Lugano Station, 10 km from Swiss Miniatur and 21 km from Mendrisio Station, Lido Apartments by Quokka 360 - 5 min from the centre and the Lugano Lido offers accommodation situated in...

    Guest review
    Clean, spacious, walking distance from Congress hall
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    Fabulous · 300 reviews

    Offering city views, Roggia Apartments by Quokka 360 - central flats with parking space is an accommodation set in Lugano, 500 metres from Exhibition Center Lugano and 1.9 km from Lugano Station.

    Guest review
    Amazing stay great location and great support from staff
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    Fabulous · 494 reviews

    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.

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    Nice location on top of a hill. With spa facilities.

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  • Avg. price/night: £98.76
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    Very good · 3,353 reviews
    + Cheap price (for the Swiss standards) + Nice helpful staff + Good location, closed to the train station, and beautiful garden. + Free swimming pool
    Guest review by
    Fernando
    Family with young children
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    Fabulous · 52 reviews
    Great location with all the amenities you need for a family. It has a washing machine and dryer which makes a longer stay easy. The apartment was very clean, with two rooms and bathrooms which is ideal for a family. It is also in the heart of Lugano, only a street back from the lake.
    Guest review by
    Christian
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £189.90
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    Good · 363 reviews
    I booked the apartment the same morning of my stay and everything went incredibly smoothly! The host was only a text message or phone call away and possible concerns were taken seriously and also taken care of right away! The apartment was very clean and the location is ideal (short bus ride away from the city center and the bus stop is only a 2-minutes-walk from the apartment).
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    Noémie
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £287.58
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    Very good · 1,119 reviews
    ideal location, beautiful hotel, very clean and excellent breakfast.
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    Aurelie
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £288.12
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    Superb · 2,823 reviews
    Amazing breakfast, too bad we did not try food at the restaurant (except drinks and desserts which were very delicious). Very comfortable pillows, ideal location, great noise isolation, very clean
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    Indre
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £210.20
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    Fabulous · 2,133 reviews
    Continental Park hotel was a good choice for us arriving at the peak season, but having not much budget to spend for long weekend. Great value for the price. The hotel has a long history and we were impressed how they cheer it with numerous old photos and pictures. Polite and helpful staff, very clean and convenient rooms. Amazing breakfast! And very good location: not far from the center, you can use funicular for free to go up and down to the center if you don’t want to use the stairs. We didn’t use the pool, though it looked nice.
    Guest review by
    Anastasiia
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £98.76
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    Very good · 3,353 reviews
    Location we thought was ideal Very clean place Very nice staff
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    Aaron
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £80.73
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    Good · 2,217 reviews
    The lady on reception was so helpful and gave us tickets for discounted travel and excursions. The hotel room was just what we needed, very clean and in an amazing location. About a 10 minute walk to the main centre which was ideal. They stored our bags for us also which was a great added bonus. Highly reccomend!
    Guest review by
    Mollie
    Young couple

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