Cool, Unusual and Unique Hotels near Sentiero dell'olivo
This is our list with cool, unusual and unique hotels near Sentiero dell'olivo, Lugano. We have also included accommodation in apartments, villas, historic buildings, boats, "relais" (mansions), old châteaus, residences, guest houses, romantic hotels and holiday homes. Hope you enjoy it. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated January 2024.
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.Lovely property. Great bar. 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
Guest House.Delightful property. Great interior design. Only a few steps away from the shore of Lake Lugano, this historic, 16th-century villa is 2 km from the centre of Lugano. The modern and spacious rooms at Guesthouse Castagnola feature a flat-screen satellite TV, a minibar, and a kitchen or kitchenette with a Nespresso coffee maker. The bathrooms have a hairdryer and Fragonard toiletries. The Posta Castagnola bus stop offers connections to Lugano and is just a few steps away from the Castagnola Guesthouse.Show full description
This is one of the most BEAUTIFUL guest houses in Lugano.
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
Bed and Breakfast.Charming. Great location. 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
This is one of the most charming, cool and stylish bed and breakfasts in Lugano! So NICE!
Apartment.Newly opened, October 2023. Boasting accommodation with a private pool, mountain view and a terrace, Sweet View is set in Lugano. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property and private parking is available on site. Located on the ground floor, this spacious apartment has 1 bedroom, a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a living room, and a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. The property is non-smoking and is located 3.2 km from Exhibition Center Lugano. The property has an outdoor dining area. Lugano Station is 4.6 km from the apartment, while Swiss Miniatur is 12 km from the property. The nearest airport is Milan Malpensa Airport, 69 km from Sweet View.Show full description
Apartment. The 5-star Giardino Violetta is situated at the foothills of Monte Bré in Lugano-Castagnola and offers panoramic views of Lake Lugano and a private romantic garden with palm trees. It has a modern kitchen including a steamer, there is free WiFi internet access and private parking is available on site. The apartment has a private entrance and facilities also include a large flat-screen cable TV, a blue-ray video system and access to a fully equipped laundry room with a washing machine and a dryer. The San Domenico beach and some romantic restaurants by the lake are just a 10-minute walk away. You can enjoy lake views right from your bedroom. Within a 3-minute walk you can reach a bus stop with frequent connections to Lugano, which is 3 km away.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Historic property. 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 HISTORIC AND ROMANTIC boutique hotels in Lugano.
Apartment.Relaxing atmosphere. Superb 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
I think this is the most WELL DESIGNED apartment in Lugano.
Apartment. Villa Sassalto is a self-catering accommodation located in Lugano. FreeWiFi access is available. If you feel like visiting the surroundings, check out Art Museum Lugano (3.0 km) and Monte San Salvatore (3.3 km).Lugano Airport is located 6 km away. The property is 1.7 km from Exhibition Center Lugano and 2.9 km from Lugano Station. Accommodation will provide you with a TV, a balcony and a patio. There is a full kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer. You can enjoy lake view and mountain view. Other facilities like grocery deliveries are offered. The nearest bus stop is 500 metres away and a train station can be reached in 4.5 km.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast. Offering a garden and lake view, Lake feelings is located in Lugano, 4.6 km from Lugano Station and 12 km from Swiss Miniatur. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.8 km from Exhibition Center Lugano. The bed and breakfast is fitted with a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are featured in the bed and breakfast. Mendrisio Station is 24 km from the bed and breakfast, while Villa Carlotta is 28 km away. The nearest airport is Milan Malpensa Airport, 69 km from Lake feelings.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Historic. 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.
Apartment.Newly opened, February 2024. Unique Gandria 3 by Quokka 360 - luxury two-bedroom apartment with a breathtaking view, a property with a terrace, is situated in Lugano, 14 km from Swiss Miniatur, 25 km from Mendrisio Station, as well as 27 km from Villa Carlotta. The air-conditioned accommodation is 4 km from Exhibition Center Lugano, and guests can benefit from complimentary WiFi and private parking available on site. The spacious apartment comes with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with lake views. Chiasso Station is 32 km from the apartment, while Generoso Mount is 34 km away. The property is non-smoking and is set 5.9 km from Lugano Station. The nearest airport is Milan Malpensa Airport, 70 km from Unique Gandria 3 by Quokka 360 - luxury two-bedroom apartment with a breathtaking view.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
Luxury Hotel.Highly elegant. Great bar. 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.
Apartment. Set in Lugano, Wonderful Apartament, Near The Lake is a recently renovated accommodation, less than 1 km from Exhibition Center Lugano and 2.3 km from Lugano Station. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The spacious apartment with a terrace and garden views features 2 bedrooms, 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 featured in the apartment. The accommodation offers a lift, full-day security and currency exchange for guests. The property has an outdoor dining area. A minimarket is available at the apartment. The area is popular for cycling and hiking, and car hire is available at the apartment. Swiss Miniatur is 10 km from Wonderful Apartament, Near The Lake, while Mendrisio Station is 22 km away. The nearest airport is Milan Malpensa Airport, 67 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Apartment. Casa Vitus, a property with a terrace, is located in Lugano, 10 km from Swiss Miniatur, 22 km from Mendrisio Station, as well as 29 km from Chiasso Station. The property features lake and city views, and is less than 1 km from Exhibition Center Lugano. With free WiFi, this apartment offers a cable flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and microwave. The traditional restaurant at the apartment serves Mediterranean cuisine, and is open for dinner and lunch. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.4 km from Lugano Station. Guests can take in the views of the mountain from the balcony, which also has outdoor furniture. Villa Carlotta is 31 km from Casa Vitus, while Mount San Giorgio is 34 km away. The nearest airport is Milan Malpensa Airport, 67 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Trendy. 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.
Cool. Great location. Right on the shore of Lake Lugano, this family-run 4-star hotel offers restaurants, free WiFi, and a south-facing outdoor pool with direct lake access. The centre of Lugano is a 10-minute walk away. Guests of Hotel Lido Seegarten can enjoy Mediterranean cuisine in the elegant restaurant Rialto or the restaurant La Terrazza, grilled dishes and seasonal specialities in the rustic-style restaurant La Fornace. The Lido Seegarten’s air-conditioned rooms come with lake or mountain views, a flat-screen smart TV with cable channels and radio, a seating area, a minibar, and a bathroom. There is also a bar and a terrace with lake views. Deck chairs, sunshades, towels, bathrobes, and a bar service are available at the pool. The fitness centre offers panoramic views of the lake and the mountains. The Exhibition Centre is 400 metres away, and it is 1.5 km to Lugano Train Station and 5 km to Agno Airport. Bus lines 2 and 3 stop right outside the hotel. The property can be reached within a 7-minute walk from the Palazzo dei Congressi Conference Centre and within a 10-minute walk from Lugano centre, . Show full description
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