Cassarate Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Bruce Altobelli
Photo by Bruce Altobelli
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Photo by Rob B66
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Photo by Suzanne Vidal
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Popular places to visit

Monte San Salvatore

Monte San Salvatore

Climb to the top of this lakeside mountain to dine while enjoying panoramic views across the Swiss Alps.

Monte San Salvatore
Mount Brè

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.

Mount Brè
Santa Maria degli Angeli

Santa Maria degli Angeli

Experience one of Switzerland’s most impressive Romanesque churches and its enormous 16th-century fresco.

Santa Maria degli Angeli

Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station

Find out about the history of Lugano when you spend time at Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station

Lugano Exhibition Centre

Learn about the events happening in Lugano Exhibition Centre during your trip to Lugano. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

Lugano Exhibition Centre

Palazzo dei Congressi

4/5(1 review)

Palazzo dei Congressi is just one of the places to see in Lugano, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

Palazzo dei Congressi

Activities

Alpe Bolla

Bike & Cheese Alpe Bolla

AU$554
per adult
Bike & Cheese Alpe Bolla
Historical Walk of Lugano - Discover the city with a Local

Historic Lugano: Exclusive Private Tour with a Local Expert

AU$1,516
per traveller
Historic Lugano: Exclusive Private Tour with a Local Expert
Verzasca valley, river and waterfall + Locarno private guided tour, from Lugano

Verzasca valley, river and waterfall + Ascona private guided tour

AU$602
per traveller
Verzasca valley, river and waterfall + Ascona private guided tour
Lugano and Morcote, private guided tour from Milan or Como

Lugano lake and Morcote, private guided tour from Milan

AU$774
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Lugano lake and Morcote, private guided tour from Milan
3 Lakes Bike Tour in Valganna

3 Lakes Bike Tour in Valganna

AU$172
per adult
3 Lakes Bike Tour in Valganna
Private Lugano Tour

Private Lugano Tour

AU$268
per traveller
Private Lugano Tour
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Our pick of the best Cassarate Hotel Deals

Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola
Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola
5 out of 5
Viale Castagnola 31, Lugano, TI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$787 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$787
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Lugano. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (355 reviews)
Very nice stay
"Very nice classic hotel with very nice amenities"

Reviewed on 8 Dec. 2024

Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola
Palace Hotel
Palace Hotel
4 out of 5
Lungo Lario Trieste, 16, Como, CO
The price is AU$431 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
AU$431
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Como. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Everyone was helpful and friendly . The room was very efficient and comfortable . The area was great for transportation , walking and dining . We recommend it ."

Reviewed on 14 Mar. 2025

Palace Hotel
Hilton Lake Como
Hilton Lake Como
4 out of 5
Via Borgo Vico 241, Como, CO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$420 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$420
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Como. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (703 reviews)
"My wife and I spent a couple of days for our honeymoon. The staff was great. Highly recommendable and will be returning."

Reviewed on 17 Mar. 2025

Hilton Lake Como
Hotel Barchetta Excelsior
Hotel Barchetta Excelsior
4 out of 5
Piazza Cavour 1, Como, CO
The price is AU$281 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
AU$281
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Como. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (991 reviews)
"The property is in an excellent location. Staff was very helpful and went above and beyond to make our stay was excellent. We would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 16 Mar. 2025

Hotel Barchetta Excelsior
B&B Hotel Como City Center
B&B Hotel Como City Center
3 out of 5
Viale Innocenzo XI, 15, Como, CO
The price is AU$122 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
AU$122
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Como. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (806 reviews)
"Comfortable bed and great location. Short walk to the train station and close to the lake/ferry."

Reviewed on 10 Mar. 2025

B&B Hotel Como City Center
Hotel Excelsior Splendide
Hotel Excelsior Splendide
3 out of 5
Via Lungo Lario Manzoni, 28, Bellagio, CO
The price is AU$282 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
AU$282
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Bellagio. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (689 reviews)
"Loved the big rooms"

Reviewed on 30 Oct. 2024

Hotel Excelsior Splendide
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Other neighbourhoods around Cassarate

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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.

Viganello
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Molino Nuovo

While Molino Nuovo isn't home to many top sights, Lake Lugano and Palazzo dei Congressi are some notable places to visit nearby.

Molino Nuovo
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Lugano City-Centre

5/5(5 area reviews)

Visitors often come to Lugano City-Centre for its lake views, but many stay to explore sights like Lake Lugano and Via Nassa. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Lugano Funicular Station.

Lugano City-Centre
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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.

Besso
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Pregassona

Pregassona 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 Mount Brè or Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station.

Pregassona
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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.

Loreto

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