The Best Castle
Hotels near Lugano

Very cosy. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. Located in a panoramic position in the picturesque village of Vico Morcote – a small architectural jewel – and overlooking Lugano Lake, this 17th-century patrician villa has been transformed into a magical and intimate boutique hotel. The Relais features 12 unique bedrooms and suites and is the ideal location for nature lovers and vinophiles as it’s part of the Castello di Morcote wine estate. Two restaurants – Vicania, situated ten minutes from the Relais immersed in the greenery and La Sorgente - situated in the Relais with a splendid terrace- offer the best authentic local cuisine. Our wine estate, Tenuta Castello di Morcote, is a 150-hectare organic farm and wine estate. Relax in the large lounge with fireplace and paneled ceiling in painted wood or in the cozy tea room. An intimate Mediterranean garden welcomes you to relax, sunbathe or sip an aperitif at sunset. Our complimentary buffet breakfast, made with local products, will allow you to discover the taste of our region and our own products. It is located 800 yards from the Relais and our guests can visit it and enjoy the view of the marvellous seven hectares of terraced vineyards; Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay besides olive groves, broad pastures, and woods. At the center of the estate, in a dominant position, stands the Morcote Castle, a Medieval castle built in the 15th century. While staying with us you will be able to enjoy a variety of exclusive experiences such as wine-tasting, Wine & Dine, and Dinner in the Vineyard under the Stars. Show full description

Cosy. Great restaurant. Swiss Historic & Garten Hotel Villa Carona is a 200-year patrician estate with a lot of history; it is set in an attractive quaint village, where Herrman Hesse spent many precious hours. The property is managed and owned by the Deuber-Marty family. Each room is individually decorated and furnished with antique pieces. The garden is a small paradise, in which one may enjoy breakfast outside, lounge around in the sun or shady spots and play table tennis. It also features a children's pool, grape pergola and a restaurant for healthy meals. Show full description

Delightful property. Gorgeous surroundings. Located in Purasca, 13 km from Lugano Station, B&B Romantico Palazzo dei Ulivi provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a garden. The property has pool and garden views, and is 15 km from Exhibition Center Lugano. A baby safety gate is also available for guests at B&B Romantico Palazzo dei Ulivi. The nearest airport is Milan Malpensa Airport, 55 km from B&B Romantico Palazzo dei Ulivi. The bed and breakfast features family rooms. The units are equipped with air conditioning, a fridge, kitchenware, a kettle, a bidet, a hair dryer and a wardrobe. All units are equipped with a coffee machine, a private bathroom and free WiFi, while selected rooms come with a terrace and some have mountain views. At the bed and breakfast, units are equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy a buffet breakfast. A minimarket is available at the bed and breakfast. Swiss Miniatur is 18 km from the accommodation, while Villa Panza is 23 km away. Show full description

Charming. Great location. Right on the shore of Lake Lugano, the 3-star superior International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms, a garden with an outdoor pool, free WiFi, and a lobby bar. The Old Town of Lugano, featuring several restaurants, bars and shops, is just a short walk away. An internet workstation and an ethernet connection for notebook computers are available free of charge at the lobby bar. A private underground car park can be used at an additional cost. The traditional International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel includes an exhibition about its 100-year history. The Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli, dating from 1515 and featuring a famous fresco by Bernardino Luini, is located just next to the hotel. Show full description

Beautiful. Tennis court. 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. Show full description

Superb breakfast. The Villa Garni Gardenia**** is situated within walking distance from the Lugano Lake in the calmest corner of Caslano. The lake peninsula is an inviting setting for relaxing walks. The Golf course, tennis courts, the lake or the town centre, everything is within walking distance. The sub-tropical hotel garden is an oasis where you can revitalise body and soul. Spend your holiday in a former convent. Enjoy your stay amongst selected art. The stylish individually furnished rooms become an exhibition. Show full description

Beach front location. Historic. Cosy rooms. 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. Show full description

Close to beach front. Charming. Great value. Offering a 300-metre long private lakeshore at Lake Locarno, the luxurious Castello del Sole features a spacious wellness centre with a gym, tennis courts and a golf course. It is surrounded by a 14-hectare big private park. The Castello del Sole offers a playground for children and a rich animation programme in July and August. The centre of Ascona is 1.5 km away and Locarno is 3 km from the Castello. All rooms and suites come with air conditioning, free wired internet access, cable TV and balcony. The private bathrooms are equipped with toiletries, bathrobes and slippers. Directly on the lakeshore guests can have a drink at the Spiaggia bar and terrace. The various à la carte restaurants serve an international cuisine including sea food specialities. They offer outdoor dining options on the summer terrace. Baby sitting services are offered throughout the year on request. Guests can rent motor boats and bicycles. Free parking is available on site. Show full description

Unique. Great location. Popular among couples. The Romantik Hotel Castello Seeschloss is located on the lake-side promenade of Ascona, 300 metres from the centre. It offers historic-style rooms and free internet access. The Castello Seeschloss Romantik Hotel consists of 3 separate buildings grouped around a lush Mediterranean garden with an outdoor swimming pool (heated from mid/end April to beginning/mid October). You can park your car on the hotel's parking lot or in the garage at an additional cost. The restaurant serves a selection of local, international and Mediterranean dishes. In summer, weather permitting, all meals are served outside on the terrace overlooking the Piazza of Ascona and the Lago Maggiore. The hotel can be reached by bus line 1 from Locarno Train Station. Show full description

Luxurious. Amazing pool. 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. Show full description

Beach front location. Friendly staff. Surrounded by a large park, ideally located between Ascona and Locarno and 1 km from Lake Maggiore, Parkhotel Delta offers an indoor pool, a seasonal heated outdoor swimming pool, a wellness area and an à-la-carte restaurant. Free parking spaces and free WiFi are available on site. The Delta´s wellness area comprises 3 saunas, a ladies only sauna, a steam bath, a terrace with sun beds, hydro massages and relaxation areas. A modern and spacious fitness centre is also available. The spacious, classic and air-conditioned rooms and suites at the property come with a marble bathroom, a flat-screen satellite TV and a minibar. Most also feature a balcony with views of the surrounding mountains. Guests can enjoy dinner and lunch at the restaurant SALOTTO 1962 and DELTA BEACH LOUNGE, serving seasonal specialities, and have drinks at the lobby bar or the pool bar. Further facilities at the hotel include an 18-hole miniature golf course, a small football field and a volleyball court. Free bicycles for adults and children are also provided free of charge. The reception is available 24 hours a day. On request, a free shuttle service to and from Locarno Train Station can be organised. The Patriziale Golf Course is reachable within 800 metres and the Gerre Golf Course in Losone is a 4-minute drive away. Show full description

Romantic. Outstanding SPA facilities. Surrounded by a Mediterranean garden, the 5-star Hotel Giardino in Ascona offers 2 award-winning restaurants, a spa area, and indoor and outdoor pools. Free WiFi is available, and an 18-hole golf course is just steps away. The Giardino's spacious and elegant rooms are all air-conditioned and feature a balcony or terrace, a flat-screen satellite TV, CD and DVD players, and a minibar. The bathrooms provide bathrobes, slippers, and a hairdryer. Guests can enjoy unique creative dishes in the Ristorante Ecco, which was awarded 2 Michelin stars. Ayurveda based dishes with a mix of Asian, Oriental and local influences are served in the restaurant Hide & Seek - Ascona. A wide range of snacks and home-made ice cream is available at Hotel Giardino's Pool Bar. The Dipiù Spa by Giardino is 1,300 m² in size and includes a sauna, a hot tub, a modern fitness studio, and a separate children’s pool. A wide range of massage and beauty treatments is available, and there is a hairdresser on site. Private parking is available at Hotel Giardino at an additional cost. Ascona’s yacht harbour and the shore of Lake Maggiore are just a few steps away. Show full description

Highly elegant. Great views. Villa Principe Leopoldo - Ticino Hotels Group 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 - Ticino Hotels Group 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. A breakfast room is located in each building. The spacious and stylishly decorated guest rooms are all air-conditioned. Bathrobes and slippers can be found in the luxurious bathrooms. Villa Principe Leopoldo - Ticino Hotels Group 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. Show full description

Unique. Great breakfast. Built in Bauhaus style in 1927 and completely renovated in 2008, the Hotel Monte Verità enjoys an elevated position above Ascona and Lake Maggiore, amid a large garden with exotic plants. The entire property has free WiFi access. Guests can enjoy bright and elegant rooms, some with a balcony and some with views of Lake Maggiore. A TV lounge is available in the main building. It includes an à-la-carte restaurant offering a rooftop terrace with superb views of the lake. Guests can benefit from a tennis court on site. The Monte Verità is part of the Swiss Historic Hotels chain and has been awarded as the "Historic Hotel of the Year 2013" by the ICOMOS Committee. You can park your car for free on site. Show full description

Elegant. Popular among couples. Located directly on the shore of Lake Maggiore, a private bathing beach, the jetty with its own marina and garden, guest rooms and suites. There are also exceptional restaurants, including "La Brezza", which has been awarded two Michelin stars and 18 GaultMillau points. The gourmet restaurant is closed in Ascona in winter, but is open in the Tschuggen Grand Hotel Arosa during the winter season. The hotel also offers water sports and sailing school, experiences with the hotel's outdoor butler that can be booked all year round, and a kids' club including supervision during summer. The hotel is a popular location for weddings and events of all kinds. Thanks to these advantages, the Eden Roc has already received several awards as the best holiday hotel in Switzerland and again in 2023. The Hotel Eden Roc is located a few minutes' walk from the center and the old town of Ascona. It is just 2.5 km from the Ascona Golf Course. Motor boats and bicycles can be rented directly from the concierge at the hotel. Show full description

Beach front location. Located in Ascona, 1.7 km from Golfclub Patriziale Ascona, Delta Resort Apartments provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. Each accommodation at the 4-star hotel has mountain views, and guests can enjoy access to a terrace and to a bar. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel every room is equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchen, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Delta Resort Apartments features certain rooms with garden views, and rooms include a coffee machine. At the accommodation all rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. At Delta Resort Apartments you will find a restaurant serving Italian, Mediterranean and Pizza cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested. Guests can relax in the wellness area, including an indoor pool, a sauna and a hot tub, or in the garden equipped with a children's playground. You can play table tennis and mini-golf at the hotel, and the area is popular for cycling. Piazza Grande Locarno is 2 km from Delta Resort Apartments, while Lugano Station is 41 km away. The nearest airport is Milan Malpensa Airport, 104 km from the accommodation. Show full description

Nice style. Comfortable beds. Situated on the shore of Lago Maggiore in Brissago, Suiten-Hotel Sunstar Brissago offers panoramic lake and mountain views, outdoor and indoor pools, a sauna and massage room, and a restaurant with a winter garden. The spacious, elegantly furnished rooms and suites all offer a balcony and free WiFi. The minibars provide free soft drinks. In the restaurant or - depending on the weather - in the terrace, you can enjoy a fresh and seasonal choice of starters, main courses and desserts from the seasonal changing à la carte menu. The hotel also owns a boat for excursions. The promenade and the centre of Brissago are just a short walk away. Show full description

Elegant. Cosy rooms. The Wine & Art Relais Vallombrosa is situated in quiet and scenic surroundings in Castelrotto, 3 km west of Ponte Tresa and Lake Lugano, in the middle of the first and more than 100 years-old Merlot vineyard of Ticino. All units have a private bathroom equipped with toiletries, a CD player and offer mountain views. Guests can visit Vallombrosa guesthouse's own wine shop and relax in front of the open fireplace. Guests can visit exhibitions from different artists on site. Vallombrosa is situated 3 km west of Ponte Tresa and Lake Lugano, from where you can reach Lugano with the characteristic little Ferrovia Lugano-Ponte Tresa train. Don't miss to visit the typical markets of Luino and Ponte Tresa in Italy. Show full description

Great value. Re-opened in September 2010, Hotel Internazionale Bellinzona offers free access to a spacious spa area, as well as modern, air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi in the centre of Bellinzona. The train station is 50 metres away. Most rooms offer views of Bellinzona’s three medieval castles, which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Castel Grande is 500 metres away. The Internazionale’s soundproof rooms feature a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer. The restaurant connected to the hotel serves Mediterranean and regional cuisine with many seasonal specialities. A rich breakfast buffet is available each morning. Spread over 250m2 and featuring an ancient vaulted ceiling, it is equipped with two showers with cervical cascades, two showers dedicated to chromotherapy, a Finnish sauna, a Turkish bath, a cold nebulised arctic shower particularly suitable after a sauna, a Kneipp path and two heated relaxation beds. A computer with free internet connection is available. Many shops and restaurants are only a short walk from Hotel Internazionale Bellinzona. Show full description

Relaxing atmosphere. Stunning pool facilities. Surrounded by a large garden with palm trees and a heated outdoor pool (32-34 °C), this family-run 4-star hotel on the Maggia River in Losone offers a private 9-hole golf course and a petting zoo. Ascona’s lakeshore promenade is 1.5 km away. Spa facilities at Albergo Losone include a Turkish steam bath and a tepidarium with hot rocks from the river. The swimming pool offers 24-hour access. The Albergo Losone’s rooms are all air conditioned and offer either a garden terrace or balcony. The daily breakfast buffet is served until 12:00. The restaurant serves classic Ticino cuisine and fine wines. For children aged 3 to 13, dinner is included. Free WiFi is available in the entire building, and there is a beauty salon on site. An indoor playroom and an outdoor playground are provided for children, and daily children's entertainment is offered free of charge. Bicycles and helmets are provided free of charge. Segways can be rented at a surcharge. Free private parking is available on site, and garage parking is available at an additional cost. Free transfers from and to the train station are offered on request. Guests receive a 10% green fee discount at the Le Gerre-Losone Golf Course, 1 km away. Locarno’s Piazza Grande is 2 km away. Show full description