Osteria del Centro

Contemporary budget hotel offering colorful, streamlined rooms & complimentary Wi-Fi. This modern budget hotel is a 7-minute walk from Lugano-Paradiso railway station, 5 km from Lugano Airport and 7 km from Golf Club Lugano. The streamlined rooms feature colorful accents, and come with complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and desks. Some also provide bunk beds. Massage services and tennis courts are available, as are bike rentals. Breakfast and parking are available, and pets are welcome, all for a surcharge.

Hidden just off the bustling Piazza della Riforma, this rustic Italian gem serves up hearty Ticinese dishes and local wines in a cozy, inviting atmosphere.

Laid-back hotel in a restored 16th-century property featuring a restaurant & free breakfast. A 3-minute walk from Piazza Grande, this down-to-earth hotel in a restored 16th-century building is 7 minutes' walk from both the Locarno NLM ferry terminal and the funicular to Madonna del Sasso. Featuring town or mountain views, the relaxed rooms come with free Wi-Fi and TVs. Some include vaulted ceilings, minibars and/or balconies or terraces. Suites have sitting areas. Parking and a breakfast buffet are complimentary. There's a quaint restaurant with vaulted ceilings and frescoes, plus a furnished terrace. Minimum-stay rules may apply.

Family-run venue & a relaxed restaurant, plus a park with a vineyard, a grotto & an outdoor pool. On a residential street, this circa-1870, family-run hotel with an annex and a park is a 2-minute walk from Lugano train station, 2.1 km from Parco Civico and a 15-minute walk from Lake Lugano. The bright, casual rooms in the annex have Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minifridges. Upgraded rooms in the main building add park or lake views. Some feature elegant decor, balconies, and/or whirlpool tubs. Room service is offered. A free breakfast buffet is served in a relaxed restaurant, which has a terrace. Amenities include an art nouveau-style cocktail lounge and a wine distillery. The park has a grotto, a vineyard, and an outdoor pool with a bar.

Modern rooms in a casual hotel with an airy restaurant, a laid-back lounge & a heated outdoor pool. In a leafy residential neighborhood, this straightforward hotel is an 8-minute walk from Lake Maggiore and a 10-minute walk from Ascona NLM ferry terminal. Featuring balconies, terraces or patios, the bright, modern rooms offer flat-screen TVs, minibars and free Wi-Fi. Some have air-conditioning. Room service is available. A breakfast buffet is free, as is use of loaner bikes. A polished, airy restaurant offers dining on a covered terrace and in a patio. There's also a casual lounge, a heated outdoor pool and a garden with sunloungers. A sauna, a hot tub and parking are available for fees, and coin-operated laundry is available.

Colorful hotel on the lake offering bright rooms & a cafe, plus free breakfast & Wi-Fi. Set next to Lake Maggiore, this colorful hotel is a 4-minute walk from Locarno train station and 8 km from the Contra Dam. The bright, simple rooms feature free Wi-Fi, cable TV and minifridges. Most rooms have balconies. Amenities include a free breakfast buffet served in the cafe. There’s also a lobby lounge. Common rooms are decorated with antiques and rustic collectibles.

Casa delle Olive is a charming lakeside retreat in Ascona, offering cozy rooms with hardwood floors and easy access to local sights and breakfast with a view.

Nestled in the stunning Centovalli, Alp Monte Comino is an eco-friendly gem serving up cozy dishes and local wines, all with breathtaking mountain views.

Nestled in a charming 1860 villa just minutes from the Lugano train station, this relaxed hotel-hostel offers clean dorms, private rooms, and a scenic garden with a pool.

Nestled at the entrance to Bosco Gurin, this cozy lodge offers spacious rooms, a rustic restaurant with a charming fireplace, and easy access to stunning hikes.