Lugano City-Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Lugano City-Centre
Lugano City-Centre
Lugano City-Centre
Lugano City-Centre
Lugano City-Centre

Popular places to visit

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

Via Nassa

During your trip to Lugano, you can enjoy retail therapy at Via Nassa. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Via Nassa

Piazza della Riforma

4/5(1 review)

You can find out about the history of Lugano when you stop by Piazza della Riforma. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

Piazza della Riforma

Lungolago

You can find out about the history of Lugano with a visit to Lungolago. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

Lungolago

Parco Ciani

Explore the lovely green spaces of Parco Ciani and also enjoy the boating in Lugano. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

Parco Ciani

San Lorenzo Cathedral

4/5(1 review)

You can find out about the history of Lugano when you stop by San Lorenzo Cathedral. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

San Lorenzo Cathedral

Activities

Lugano and Morcote, private guided tour from Milan or Como

Lugano and Morcote, private guided tour from Milan

AU$743
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Lugano and Morcote, private guided tour from Milan
Verzasca valley, river and waterfall + Locarno private guided tour, from Lugano

Verzasca valley, river and waterfall + Ascona private guided tour

AU$578
per traveller
Verzasca valley, river and waterfall + Ascona private guided tour
Fox Town shopping center, private shopping assistance, from Lugano

Lugano Shopping, private tour from Milan

AU$578
per traveller
Lugano Shopping, private tour from Milan
Lugano & Morcote, Lake Lugano, private guided tour

Lugano & Morcote, Lake Lugano, private guided tour, from Lugano

AU$413
per traveller
Lugano & Morcote, Lake Lugano, private guided tour, from Lugano
Discover Lugano in 60 Minutes with a Local

Explore Lugano in 60 minutes with a Local

AU$61
per adult
Explore Lugano in 60 minutes with a Local
Lugano: Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Lugano: Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide

AU$367
per adult
Lugano: Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide
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Our pick of the best Lugano City-Centre Hotel Deals

LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel
LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel
4 out of 5
Piazza Cioccaro 5, Lugano, TI
The price is AU$473 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$473
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Lugano. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (911 reviews)
"Great place to stay in Lugano. Outstanding service and location."

Reviewed on 25 Feb. 2025

LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel
Villa Sassa
Villa Sassa
4 out of 5
Via Tesserete 10, Lugano, TI
The price is AU$387 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$387
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Lugano. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (781 reviews)
"Had a wonderful time at Villa Sassa. Friendly staff, very attentive, spacious room, wonderful wellness spa with pool, sauna, steam room. Delicious breakfast. Gorgeous view of the city and the lake. Want to come back during the summer time."

Reviewed on 12 Feb. 2025

Villa Sassa
Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano
Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano
2 out of 5
Piazza Indipendenza 9, Lugano, TI
The price is AU$260 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$260
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lugano. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (392 reviews)
"Incredibly helpful and friendly staff. The room was spacious and clean and the hotel is in nice walking distance to both the centre and the train station."

Reviewed on 19 Nov. 2024

Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano
Palace Hotel
Palace Hotel
4 out of 5
Lungo Lario Trieste, 16, Como, CO
The price is AU$362 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
AU$362
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 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! (1,005 reviews)
"Spacious bedroom with a beautiful view of the lake"

Reviewed on 27 Feb. 2025

Palace Hotel
Hilton Lake Como
Hilton Lake Como
4 out of 5
Via Borgo Vico 241, Como, CO
The price is AU$342 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
AU$342
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 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! (695 reviews)
"By far one of the best hotels I’ve ever been to. Great service, great food, great rooms. I highly recommend."

Reviewed on 1 Mar. 2025

Hilton Lake Como
Hotel Barchetta Excelsior
Hotel Barchetta Excelsior
4 out of 5
Piazza Cavour 1, Como, CO
The price is AU$257 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
AU$257
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 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)
Lovely, central hotel
"A lovely hotel, located very central, within easy walking access to tourist areas, very helpful reception staff."

Reviewed on 23 Feb. 2025

Hotel Barchetta Excelsior
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Other neighbourhoods around 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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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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Cassarate

If you're spending some time in Cassarate, Lake Lugano and Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station are top sights worth seeing.

Cassarate
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Breganzona

Breganzona 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 San Lorenzo Cathedral or Via Nassa.

Breganzona
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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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Pazzallo

Travellers like the mountain views in Pazzallo, and Lake Lugano is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Pazzallo

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