Must-see hotels in Lago di Lugano

  • Guesthouse Castagnola

    Lugano

    Kristina and Maurizio bend over backwards at their B&B, lodged in a beautifully restored 16th-century town house. Exposed stone, natural fabrics and…

  • The View

    Lugano

    If you're going to blow the budget, do it in boutique style at this new five-star design hotel in Lugano-Paradiso. The lake views from its 18 suites are…

  • La Crisalide

    Lago di Lugano

    Gathered around a cobbled inner courtyard, this rustic B&B extends a warm welcome courtesy of your hosts, Erica and Wolfgang. The old-school rooms are…

  • Villa Principe Leopoldo Hotel & Spa

    Lugano

    This red-tiled residence set in sculptured gardens was built in 1926 for Prince Leopold von Hohenzollern, of the exiled German royal family. It oozes a…

  • Al Batello

    Lago di Lugano

    Almost dipping into the lake, this B&B has cosy, light-filled rooms, with parquet or wood floors and oil paintings festooning the walls. The pick of the…

  • Hotel Gabbani

    Lugano

    Run by the respected local Gabbani food family and within sight of their signature delicatessen, this enticing place has slickly styled rooms with pops of…

  • Hotel & Hostel Montarina

    Lugano

    Occupying a pastel-pink villa dating from 1860, this hotel-hostel duo extends a heartfelt welcome. Mosaic floors, high ceilings and wrought-iron…

  • Locanda del Giglio

    Lugano

    A lovely place to stay the night is the Locanda del Giglio in Roveredo, 8km north of Lugano. Backing onto forest, this eco-focused, solar-powered lodge…

  • Hotel International au Lac

    Lugano

    Rooms are comfortable, with some antique furniture, at this lakefront pick. From the balconies of the front rooms you look straight out over Lago di…

  • Albergo della Posta

    Lago di Lugano

    Right on Morcote's main square, this family affair has bright rooms with wooden or tiled floors; most also have views across the lake. The restaurant …

  • Hotel Garni Moosmann "Cà del lago"

    Lago di Lugano

    Almost toppling into Lago di Lugano, this quiet hotel has tremendous views out across the water to the mountains beyond. The pick of the clean, well-kept…

  • SYHA Hostel

    Lugano

    Housed in the Villa Savosa, this hostel has bright well-kept dorms, a barbecue area, a swimming pool and lush gardens. Sadly, the indifferent staff let…

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