Top Hotels in Lake Lugano
This guide to the best luxury, 5-star, and design-forward hotels in Lake Lugano is manually curated by our editorial team based on first-hand research, verified guest reviews, location analysis, and overall service quality. Each hotel is selected to meet high standards of comfort, authenticity, and guest experience.
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 center, only a few steps away.
Guest Reviews:
- "Many thanks to the management and entire staff. You are a real grand hotel of Europe!" - "We loved the excellent staff who made our visit memorable!" - "Wow." - "Amazing hotel, very beautiful, stunning view" - "Great hotel ‘ classy decor" - "Exquisite" - "I recommend it" - "Perfect stay in Lugano" - "Fabulous hotel with good food, lovely staff, wonderful atmosphere and a great location." - "Very enjoyable and would happily return"
Superb
849 reviews
Offering a private beach, Parco San Marco Lifestyle Beach Resort is on the eastern point of Lake Lugano, set in an extensive park with panoramic views of the lake and the mountains. The property includes 2 outdoor swimming pools, a children’s playground, and a fully equipped spa. Parco San Marco Lifestyle Beach Resort offers spacious suites, each with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and views of the lake. Units feature either a balcony or direct garden access. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. A rich breakfast buffet in available daily. At this property you have a choice of 4 restaurant and 3 bars. Located in the small village of Porlezza, the property is only 8.7 mi away from the city center of Lugano in Switzerland, and a 15-minute drive from the Menaggio & Cadennabbia Golf Club.
Guest Reviews:
- "Holiday of a lifetime!" - "One of the most beautiful places." - "Fantastic location and very good hotel! Strongly recommended!" - "Fantastic-relaxing and family friendly" - "We love the place and it look like w lived in a dream" - "A wonderful hotel with wonderful staff in a perfect location." - "Blissful" - "The friendly staff, easy atmosphere and wonderful facilities make for a great family getaway." - "Relaxing getaway for anyone looking to be present in nature, but have a luxurious experience."
Fabulous
660 reviews
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 center of Lugano is a 5-minute drive away. All rooms at The View come with a furnished balcony with lake views, a flat-screen TV, and a mini-bar. Additionally, they feature an elegant bathroom with free toiletries, a hairdryer and bathrobes. A rich breakfast is served every morning, and dinner can be enjoyed at the Michelin starred in-house à la carte restaurant.. Several shops and bars can be found within a few minutes' walking distance. The wellness area consists of a sauna, a hammam, an indoor swimming pool, and a fitness area. Massages can be organized on request and for an extra charge. E-bikes and electric smart cars are available free of 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 1.2 mi away. The Magliaso Golf Course is located 3.1 mi from the property, while the Swiss Miniature Adventure Park is reachable within a 5-minute drive. Agno Airport is 2.5 mi away.
Guest Reviews:
- "Excellent" - "GORGEOUS PLACE, SEE YOU SOON.." - "I got great rest, excellent service, had fun swimming in the beautiful pool." - "Stunning view & high class amenities"
Superb
415 reviews
Villa Principe Leopoldo 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 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 ambiance made with personalized 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 whiskeys, all accompanied by live music. The spacious and stylishly decorated guest rooms are all air-conditioned. Bathrobes and slippers can be found in the luxurious bathrooms. Villa Principe Leopoldo is 1.2 mi from the city center 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.
Guest Reviews:
- "Fabulous rooms" - "amazing hotel the best in lugano huge rooms and gave us a big upgrade very good facilities amazing and welcoming staf" - "Very pleasant" - "Classic old school Italian lakes hotel" - "Everything was perfect" - "My birthday treat." - "It was ok"
Superb
465 reviews
Located 2625 feet from the Lugano Exhibition Center and 0.6 mi from the lake, Hotel City Lugano is a modern, nonsmoking building with stylish and air-conditioned rooms. Free WiFi is available in all areas, and underground parking is available for small/medium cars on site for an extra charge. The modern, soundproofed rooms at Lugano City Hotel are all fitted with an LED TV, LED lighting, universal sockets, a mini-bar with free nonalcoholic drinks, a safe, a desk and a kettle with a coffee/tea maker. The private bathrooms come with a shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. Printers and coffee machines are provided on every floor. The lobby features a bar, a breakfast area, and access to a terrace. The City Hotel is 1.6 mi from Monte San Salvatore and 0.9 mi from Lugano Train Station. The closest bus stop is 656 feet away. Lugano University is a 2-minute walk from the hotel, and various shops, bars and restaurants are reachable within a 10-minute walk.
Guest Reviews:
- "Great stay on a great town" - "One of the best hotels we have stayed."
Fabulous
737 reviews
Benvenuti all'Hotel Gabbani, un'oasi di comfort e design situata nel cuore di Lugano, a Piazza Cioccaro. La nostra posizione centrale vi permette di raggiungere il Parco Civico e le rive del Lago di Lugano in soli 2 minuti a piedi, mentre la funivia che conduce alla stazione ferroviaria centrale si trova a soli 50 metri dall'hotel. L'Hotel Gabbani, un ex convento medievale, è stato completamente rinnovato tra il 2012 e il 2019, trasformandosi in un elegante boutique hotel con 17 camere, ognuna unica nel suo genere. Ispirate dalle forme e dai colori del buon cibo, le nostre camere offrono un ambiente accogliente e raffinato, arricchito da mobili e luci di design, pavimenti in legno e marmo. Ogni alloggio è dotato di aria condizionata, Wi-Fi gratuito, mini-bar e TV, per garantire il massimo del comfort durante il vostro soggiorno. Al piano terra di Casa Gabbani, troverete il nostro bar e il ristorante Gabbani, dove potrete gustare deliziose specialità culinarie in un'atmosfera conviviale. Per un'esperienza gastronomica unica, vi invitiamo a visitare il ristorante Ikobani, situato all'ultimo piano con una spettacolare vista sui tetti di Lugano, dove potrete gustare la vera cucina giapponese e favolosi cocktail. Al piano terra offriamo anche una selezione di negozi di specialità gastronomiche, tra cui una gastronomia, una formaggeria, un'enoteca, un forno e una pasticceria. Gli ospiti dell'hotel possono usufruire di uno sconto del 10% su tutti gli acquisti. Venite a scoprire l'unicità e il fascino dell'Hotel Gabbani, dove storia e modernità si incontrano per offrirvi un soggiorno indimenticabile nel cuore di Lugano.
Guest Reviews:
- "Excellent stay before traveling on the Bernina Express." - "Italy, smack in the center of Lugano" - "Excellent location in a charming building" - "Don’t choose the basic standard room! Otherwise hotel was fine." - "good enough, would however go to a less noisy place and better value"
Fabulous
918 reviews
Located in Carona, 5.6 miles from Lugano Station, Swiss Historic & Garten Hotel Villa Carona has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a playground. In addition to free WiFi, the property also provides a terrace as well as a hot tub. The breakfast offers buffet, continental or Full English/Irish options. At the hotel you'll find a restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. You can play table tennis at this 3-star hotel, and the area is popular for hiking and cycling. There's an in-house bar and guests can also use the business area. Lugano Exhibition Center is 6.1 miles from Swiss Historic & Garten Hotel Villa Carona, while Swiss Miniatur is 7.2 miles from the property.
Guest Reviews:
- "we will come back as soon and as many time as possible - heaven on earth" - "A great en route stay for us, super location and very comfortable & accommodating."
Fabulous
79 reviews
Superb
52 reviews
