Villa Principe Leopoldo

Refined lodging with a high-end Italian restaurant, a classic bar & a seasonal outdoor pool. This traditional lakefront hotel is a 7-minute walk from the Lugano-Paradiso MS funicular railway to Monte San Salvatore and 4.2 km from the Museo delle Culture. All of the old-school rooms featuring balconies or terrace offer free WiFi, flat-screen TVs and minibars, plus desks. Some also include coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms feature lake views. Suites add separate lounges and pull-out sofas. There’s a fine-dining Italian restaurant with a patio and a classic bar, plus a free breakfast buffet. Additional amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool, a patio and a playground, as well as 3 meeting rooms.

Bright rooms & suites in a chic hotel with a free breakfast buffet & a cocktail bar. A 6-minute walk from a metro station, this chic hotel is a 10-minute walk from Parco Civico and 4.9 km from Lugano Airport. Bright rooms offer Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and sitting areas, plus minibars, and tea and coffeemakers. Suites add living rooms. Amenities include a cocktail bar serving snacks, and a colorful, sophisticated restaurant. A breakfast buffet is available.

Unfussy rooms with flat-screens in a low-key property offering a restaurant/bar with a terrace. A 5-minute walk from the lakeside Parco Ciani, this casual hotel is 1 km from Lugano railway station and 5 km from Monte San Salvatore. Streamlined rooms feature Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Upgraded quarters add air conditioning and sitting areas. Room service is available. There's a relaxed restaurant/bar with a terrace. Parking and breakfast are available.

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.

Nestled in the stunning Ticino region, Lugano's I Due Sud pairs exceptional fine dining with a warm atmosphere, making for an unforgettable culinary escape.

Streamlined rooms in a relaxed hotel offering a bar, a dining room & a terrace, plus free Wi-Fi. Set among shops and restaurants, this laid-back hotel with modern decor is a 16-minute walk from the 16th-century Cattedrale di San Lorenzo and an 18-minute walk from Lugano train station. Streamlined rooms with wooden floors feature flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi and minifridges. Some upgraded rooms add sitting areas with sofabeds, as well as Nespresso machines. There’s a sleek bar, a terrace and an airy dining room. Parking and a breakfast buffet are available (surcharge).

This modern eatery near Cattedrale di San Lorenzo serves up hearty homemade pastas and classic sauces in a relaxed atmosphere, perfect for a quick, affordable bite.

Nestled by Lake Lugano, this Michelin-starred gem dazzles with modern Mediterranean dishes, stunning views, and top-notch service from a passionate team.

Unpretentious rooms in a down-to-earth hotel offering a gym & a restaurant, plus event space. This informal hotel is a 3-minute walk from Parco Ciani, a 10-minute walk from the Cathedral of Saint Lawrence and 4 km from Monte San Salvatore. Modest rooms with wood floors offer Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and safes, as well as air-conditioning. Some have in-room sinks. Bathrooms are private or shared. Amenities include a restaurant, a gym, and meeting and event space. Breakfast is available.

Nestled by the lake, this stunning contemporary art museum dazzles with fantastic exhibitions, breathtaking views, and a relaxed vibe that feels worlds away from the city.