We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Lugano, Switzerland. We have also included accommodation in apartments, villas, "relais" (mansions), boats, historic buildings, holiday homes, old châteaus, romantic hotels and residences. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated December 2023.
Apartment.Creative. Great value. Featuring free WiFi, Sonniges Paradies offers accommodation in Lugano. Free private parking is available on site. All units feature a cable flat-screen TV and a seating and/or dining area. All units have a kitchen fitted with a dishwasher and oven. A microwave is also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. Each unit is equipped with a private bathroom with a bath or shower, bathrobes, and slippers. Bed linen is available for free. Lugano Airport is 5 km away.Show full description
This is likely the most CREATIVE apartment in Lugano. It also has great affordability.
Luxury Hotel.Delightful property. Popular among couples. 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
In my judgement this could be one of the most BEAUTIFUL luxury hotels in Lugano.
Boutique hotel.Relaxing atmosphere. Gorgeous surroundings. Popular among couples. Located in Lugano, 2.7 km from Exhibition Center Lugano, Bigatt Hotel & Restaurant provides accommodation with a restaurant, a private parking, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a bar. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel has a garden and a terrace. Popular points of interest near Bigatt Hotel & Restaurant include Monte San Salvatore, Art Museum Lugano and LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura. The hotel features family rooms. Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. At Bigatt Hotel & Restaurant each room is fitted with a private bathroom. A continental breakfast is available daily at the accommodation. The nearest airport is Lugano Airport, 3 km from the hotel.Show full description
I think this is one of the most ROMANTIC boutique hotels in Lugano.
Bed and Breakfast.Charming. Great views. Peacefully situated 9 km from the centre of Lugano and its Exhibition Center, Salotto Brè - Bed & Breakfast charming rooms features a free WiFi throughout the property. The bed and breakfast has a terrace and views of the mountain, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. Art Museum Lugano is 10 km from Salotto Brè - Bed & Breakfast charming rooms, while Monte San Salvatore is 13 km away. You will find a coffee machine in the room. Some rooms come with an external shared bathroom fitted with a shower and some feature a private bathroom. The area is popular for cycling and hiking. Monte Brè can be reached within a 20-minute drive from Lugano and can be reached by bus number 12 or by funicular. Lugano Airport is 15 km from the property.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Highly elegant. Great views. Popular among couples. 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
In my judgement this could be one of the most ELEGANT luxury hotels in Lugano.
Boutique hotel.Elegant. Rooftop bar. 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. Free WiFi is available throughout the entirely non-smoking property. With its elegant guest rooms, fine cuisine and a staff of 100 employees who provide meticulous personal service, the Splendide Royal hotel inspires loyalty among its clients. Usually more than half the guests are repeat visitors. The executive chef of the hotel's own restaurant I Due Sud has been rewarded with 1 Michelin star and 16 Gault et Millau points for the cuisine combining traditional flavours from southern Switzerland and southern Italy. This restaurant serves dinner from Tuesdays to Saturdays (reservation highly recommended), while the La Veranda restaurant (14 G&M points) is open daily for lunch and dinner, offering Mediterranean dishes with local and seasonal produce. The on-site Splendide Lifestyle Spa includes a pool, a sun terrace, a gym, as well as various saunas and steam baths. Beauty and cosmetic treatments can be booked. Aperitifs and cocktails, as well as a selection of international hors d'oeuvres and snacks is available in the Belle Epoque bar until 00:30 in the night. You can park your car in the garage or outside on the hotel grounds. The city centre with its boutiques can be reached within a walk of just a few minutes along the lake.Show full description
This boutique hotel has a popular rooftop bar and a cool rooftop restaurant.
Holiday Home.Charming. Great views. Boasting garden views, Romantic Bijou features accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 2 km from Exhibition Center Lugano. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and private parking is available on site. The nearest airport is Milan Malpensa Airport, 68 km from Romantic Bijou. The property is non-smoking and is situated 3.9 km from Lugano Station. The holiday home features 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views. Guests can take in the views of the lake from the balcony, which also has outdoor furniture. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. There is a coffee shop on-site. Swiss Miniatur is 12 km from the holiday home, while Mendrisio Station is 23 km from the property.Show full description
Apartment. The Barony Le Pergole Lugano Villa for 8 persons is located in Lugano-Castagnola and surrounded by a quiet and lush Mediterranean garden close to the lake. It offers terraces with impressive views of Lake Lugano and the nearby mountain. If you feel like visiting the surroundings, check out Art Museum Lugano and Monte San Salvatore, both within 3 km. There is also a fish pond, a pergola, free WiFi and air-conditioning. The property is 2.5 km away from the centre of Lugano. The owner lives on site. Activities in the surrounding area include fishing and hiking. A public jetty for boats and bathing, as well as a little pebble beach can be reached within 100 metres and some stairs from the Barony. The Monte Brè funicular, the large Lido Lugano, a tennis court, a fitness centre, the Palazzo Congressi Lugano and various supermarkets are between 1.2 and 2 km away. 2 restaurants and the San Domenico Bus Stop are within 350 metres. Lugano Airport and the A2 highway are 9 km away and Lugano Train Station is 4 km away.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Elegant. Popular among couples. 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 restaurant. The centre of Lugano is a 5-minute drive away. A rich breakfast is served every morning, and dinner can be enjoyed at the Michelin starred in-house à la carte restaurant.. E-bikes and electric smart cars are available free of charge. All rooms at The View come with a furnished balcony with lake views, a flat-screen TV, and a minibar. Additionally, they feature an elegant bathroom with free toiletries, a hairdryer and bathrobes. Several shops and bars can be found within a few minutes' walking distance. The wellness area comprises a sauna, a hammam, an indoor swimming pool, and a fitness area. Massages can be organized on request and for an extra charge. Several cycling trails start directly on the premises. Private parking spaces are available on site for an extra charge, and Lugano Train Station is 2 km away. The Magliaso Golf Course is situated 5 km from the property, while the Swiss Miniature Adventure Park is reachable within a 5-minute drive. Agno Airport is 4 km away.Show full description
This luxury hotel is popular among couples travelling to Lugano.
Apartment.Newly opened, February 2024. {Home Sofia} Room 2 - Modern Station, a property with a garden, is located in Lugano, 1.7 km from Exhibition Center Lugano, 8.4 km from Swiss Miniatur, as well as 20 km from Mendrisio Station. Among the facilities at this property are room service and private check-in and check-out, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The spacious apartment is composed of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. For visitors looking to embark on day trips to nearby landmarks, the apartment features a selection of packed lunches. The property is non-smoking and is situated 300 metres from Lugano Station. A flat-screen TV is available. Guests at {Home Sofia} Room 2 - Modern Station can make the most of yoga classes offered in-house. Outdoor play equipment is also available at the accommodation, while guests can also relax on the sun terrace. Chiasso Station is 27 km from {Home Sofia} Room 2 - Modern Station, while Villa Carlotta is 32 km from the property. The nearest airport is Milan Malpensa, 65 km from the apartment, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Apartment.Newly opened, February 2024. Offering a garden and lake view, {Home Sofia} Room 5, for Couples is located in Lugano, 300 metres from Lugano Station and 1.7 km from Exhibition Center Lugano. Among the facilities at this property are room service and private check-in and check-out, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The apartment comes with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with mountain views. This apartment is allergy-free and non-smoking. The property is soundproof and is set 8.4 km from Swiss Miniatur. The air-conditioned unit at the property features a shower and a dressing room. There is a coffee shop, and packed lunches are also available. Guests at the apartment can make the most of yoga classes offered on-site. Outdoor play equipment is also available at {Home Sofia} Room 5, for Couples, while guests can also relax on the sun terrace. Mendrisio Station is 20 km from the accommodation, while Chiasso Station is 27 km away. The nearest airport is Milan Malpensa, 65 km from {Home Sofia} Room 5, for Couples, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Apartment.Hip. Superb interior design. In the heart of Lugano, set within a short distance of Exhibition Center Lugano and Lugano Station, Al Ciani Balcony Suite offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities such as a toaster and coffee machine. The property features lake and city views, and is 8.1 km from Swiss Miniatur. The spacious apartment with a balcony and mountain views has 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. This apartment is allergy-free and non-smoking. For guests with children, the apartment offers a children's playground. Mendrisio Station is 20 km from Al Ciani Balcony Suite, while Chiasso Station is 27 km from the property. The nearest airport is Milan Malpensa Airport, 65 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This might be one of the coolest, most well designed and stylish apartments in Lugano! WOW!
Lively. Great bar. Ideally situated in the centre of Lugano, LUGANODANTE - We like you features air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers a concierge service and luggage storage space. Private parking is available on site. At the hotel, the rooms include a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All rooms have a safety deposit box. A buffet, continental or gluten-free breakfast is available each morning at the property. Speaking German, English, Spanish and French at the 24-hour front desk, staff are always on hand to help. Lugano Station is 300 metres from LUGANODANTE - We like you, while Exhibition Center Lugano is 1.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Milan Malpensa Airport, 64 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Apartment.Newly opened, November 2023. Offering a garden and garden view, Appartamento con giardino is set in Lugano, 2.9 km from Exhibition Center Lugano and 6.3 km from Swiss Miniatur. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The spacious apartment features 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, an oven, a washing machine, a microwave and a fridge. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. The property is non-smoking and is situated 2.1 km from Lugano Station. Mendrisio Station is 18 km from the apartment, while Chiasso Station is 25 km from the property. The nearest airport is Milan Malpensa Airport, 63 km from Appartamento con giardino.Show full description
Apartment. Located 2.7 km from Exhibition Center Lugano, 6.2 km from Swiss Miniatur and 18 km from Mendrisio Station, Apartment PALMA - Central & Cozy with Free Private Parking provides accommodation set in Lugano. This apartment features free private parking, a lift and free WiFi. The 1-bedroom apartment features a living room with a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.8 km from Lugano Station. Chiasso Station is 25 km from the apartment, while Villa Olmo is 28 km from the property. The nearest airport is Milan Malpensa Airport, 63 km from Apartment PALMA - Central & Cozy with Free Private Parking.Show full description
Apartment.Relaxing atmosphere. Lovely interior design. Appartamenti da sogno is situated in Lugano, 1.3 km from Exhibition Center Lugano. Art Museum Lugano is 3 km away. Monte San Salvatore is 3.5 km from Appartamento da sogno, while Lugano Casino is 2 km from the property. Free private parking is available on site. The accommodation features a seating area. Some units have a terrace and/or balcony with mountain views. There is also a dining area and a kitchen equipped with an oven and fridge. Every unit has a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Towels are provided. The nearest airport is Lugano Airport, 6 km from the property.Show full description
Apartment. Prestige du Lac 27 - Happy Rentals, a property with a garden, is situated in Lugano, 1.8 km from Lugano Station, 10 km from Swiss Miniatur, as well as 21 km from Mendrisio Station. This apartment provides free private parking, a lift and free WiFi. The apartment with a balcony and mountain views features 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a bidet. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. The property is non-smoking and is located 400 metres from Exhibition Center Lugano. The property has an outdoor dining area. Chiasso Station is 29 km from the apartment, while Villa Carlotta is 31 km away. The nearest airport is Milan Malpensa Airport, 66 km from Prestige du Lac 27 - Happy Rentals.Show full description
Charming. Great bar. Popular among women. 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
This is likely one of the most CHARMING AND HISTORIC small hotels in Lugano.
Apartment. Set in Lugano, 600 metres from Exhibition Center Lugano and 1.1 km from Lugano Station, One Only central City Penthouse offers air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. It is located 20 km from Mendrisio Station and features a lift. The spacious apartment is fitted with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a TV with satellite channels, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views. Chiasso Station is 27 km from the apartment, while Villa Carlotta is 31 km away. The property is non-smoking and is situated 8.4 km from Swiss Miniatur. The property offers city views. The nearest airport is Milan Malpensa Airport, 65 km from One Only central City Penthouse.Show full description
Apartment.Great location. Located in Lugano and only 500 metres from Exhibition Center Lugano, Lake Modern Suites - Free Parking provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The air-conditioned accommodation is 2.4 km from Lugano Station. When staying at the apartment, guests can use private entrance. At the apartment complex, each unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. All units include a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area, and a private bathroom fiitted with a hair dryer, while some units feature a terrace or a balcony. A dishwasher, an oven and toaster are also provided, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. Guests at Lake Modern Suites - Free Parking will be able to enjoy activities in and around Lugano, like cycling. Swiss Miniatur is 10 km from the accommodation, while Mendrisio Station is 22 km away. The nearest airport is Milan Malpensa Airport, 67 km from Lake Modern Suites - Free Parking.Show full description
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