Guesthouse Castagnola

A very friendly welcome and warm hospitality by the owner Kristina made us feel at home instantly. She helped us with our baggage and led us up many stairs to our room, which was spacious, very tastefully decorated and had beautiful views. The room was spotless, with quality linens and all amenities. |Kristina greeted us each morning at breakfast with her beautiful smile. The breakfast room was set up beautifully, and cozy. The sumptuous breakfast included fruit, juice, a cheese platter with great varieties, yoghurt, amazing croissants etc., in addition to which Kristina prepared coffee and eggs to individual needs. She made time to chat and give us tips re places to visit and transport etc. Many beautiful hikes in the area.|The bust stop is just outside the B&B and very convenient to get around to town and nearby attractions and the train station. We had an early departure, Kristina arranged for a taxi and stayed with us until the taxi arrived even with her busy schedule. |We spent 4 nights which were memorable. 10/10 for Guesthouse Castagnola for warm hospitality, customer service and quality. Highly recommended.|

I can not say enough good things about this place. First of all, it is in an incredibly beautiful location next to the city, hiking trails, boat taxi's etc. The guest house itself is absolutely charming and lovely. The rooms are large, inviting, and have an incredibly home like feel to them. Bathrooms are great and Christina is so welcoming. She prepares these amazing breakfasts and loves getting to know her guests. This place is well worth what you pay for, and my husband and I would definitively stay here again.

Lovley and unique guesthouse in the small pittoresque village of Castagnola. Beautifully decorated rooms in soft and calming tones. Quiet area. Swedish owner who can help with touristic advices. The breakfast is outstanding. A couple of minutes walk down to the lake. You can easily walk to Lugano town. Hiking trails close both along the riverside and up hill.

My stay here was so lovely and magical! It has been a year since we stayed and I can still taste those incredible, fresh, warm croissants! There wasn’t a single detail that went overlooked. While there is no air conditioning, it rarely gets hot enough to warrant needing more than an open window and fans, which were readily available. And again, the croissants!!! Best croissants I’ve had, in my life, to this day. Hosts were incredibly kind and friendly, but also respected our space and privacy. They made sure we knew how to reach them should we need anything at all. Very knowledgeable on things to see and do in the area as well as fantastic recommendations for transportation and restaurants. My favorite meal in my 2 months stay in Switzerland was at a restaurant from their highly recommended suggestions and it was perfect!!!

Lovley place to stay at. 4 different rooms which are more like suites or apartments. Beautifully decorated in a soft and calm tone. The Swedish owner is very welcoming and can advice on what to do in the area. Wonderful breakfast. In the middle of the pittoresque village Castagnola. Quiet area. A couple of minutes down to the lake. Hiking trails and walks along the lake are also just a few minutes away. I will definitely return.

Everything and more you can expect from a cosy Bed & Breakfast at the old center of Castagnola, with the lakeside and public transport within a short reach! Tastefully furnished bed room and bath room, a small yet comfy backyard garden, all day long smelling like the jasmine blossoms covering the walls. Breakfast is served at a house across the street - again, very tasteful interior and great quality of the fresh products served by the lovely staff. This place got everything right and can be recommended wholeheartedly.

I think it's important to start by saying, I've never taken the time to write a review on Trip Advisor or any other site - this is a first. Why now? My experience at Guesthouse Castagnola! I visited Lugano for the first time and was lucky enough to have a friend book Guesthouse Castagnola. I spent the weekend taking photos of beautiful Lugano, but also the beautiful Guesthouse - the entrance, the room, the food, the decor. It is beautifully appointed with warm charm. The breakfast was delightful and they were so helpful catering to any dietary needs. The highlight was the host, Kristina and her colleauge Stina. They were both so kind, welcoming and helpful. When we asked for suggestions on restaurants and things to do, you knew they were telling you where they would eat and their favourite things to do. Not to mention, which bus to take, what time it arrives, where the stop is and how you can buy a ticket. Lugano and the Guesthouse were so delightful that I plan to visit both several times a year.

A clean, cozy and elegant place to stay to make your holiday in Lugano even more pleasant. Lovely host Cristina has paid attention to all details to make your room look like an ideal home. Also breakfast is made with love : try her home made bread and the delicious yogurt.