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Hotel Besso

3.0 star property
A serene escape where travelers can indulge their senses while enjoying attentive service from a friendly staff that helps guests truly unwind

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Hotel Besso provides a tranquil retreat in Besso where travelers can recharge with spa services while staying connected via in-room WiFi. The property offers practical conveniences including express check-in/out, a vending machine, and front desk staff available around the clock.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Single Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Triple Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Quadruple Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Quadruple Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Besso, a neighborhood in Lugano, Hotel Besso is near the airport and near a metro station. Via Nassa and FoxTown Factory Stores are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Lugano and Bolle di Magadino. LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura and Swissminiatur are also worth visiting. Visit our Lugano travel guide
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Via Besso 24, Lugano, TI, 6900

What's nearby

  • The frescoed houses on Via Nassa, Lugano, Switzerland
    Via Nassa
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Santa Maria degli Angeli
    Santa Maria degli Angeli
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Parco Ciani Park Villa, Lugano
    Parco Ciani
    14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Palazzo dei Congressi, Lugano, Switzerland
    Palazzo dei Congressi
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Piazza della Riforma
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Lugano Station
    4 min walk
  • Lugano Funicular Station
    5 min walk
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno)
    13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Anacapri
    6 min walk
  • Casa Libanese
    1 min walk
  • Grand Café Al Porto
    10 min walk
  • Ristorante Pizzeria Gardenia
    7 min walk
  • Time Out
    11 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (CHF 15 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CHF 12 for adults and CHF 6 for children

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 40.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for CHF 15.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.20 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 0.15 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 12 for adults and CHF 6 for children
  • Self parking fee: CHF 15 per day
  • Air conditioning fee: CHF 20 per night
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: CHF 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 40.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Besso pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for CHF 15 per day.

What time is check-in at Hotel Besso?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Besso?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel Besso located?

Located in Besso, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of San Lorenzo Cathedral and Lake Lugano. Santa Maria degli Angeli and Via Nassa are also within 10 minutes. Lugano Funicular Station and Lugano Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Besso Reviews

7.8

Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 302 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 302 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 302 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 302 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 302 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful stay here, smooth and simple check in, friendly and helpful staff, clean, tidy and spacious room with all you could need
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, very friendly and helpful staff,
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Derrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We choose this property because it was close to the train station. It was plain and without frills or amenities but the air conditioning worked great and the rooms were cleaned. Staff said we qualified for a free city bus pass and said they would email it but never did.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gaston

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Adil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
It was great. The furniture and decor was little bit outdated. The emloyees were lovely. Location of the hotel is great, close to the station.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

YUEWEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice hotel

Near the train station and the staff are friendly and glad to help.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly, clean, and great location for trains.

I had a nice stay. The staff were very friendly and set me up with a free local transport card. The breakfast is very good and fair priced. Location is excellent if you want access to the main station. No complaints at this price point.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay there! Very convenient location, friendly staff, transportation, everything was excellent! A big plus was they let us to storage the luggage until our train departures! Definitely is a great place to stay and I’ll be back soon!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely big room. Clean and comfortable and friendly staff. It has a great location - very short walk to the train station. I would stay here again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Roberto excellent service ❤️

Choose this hotel very close to train station and public transport. Roberto thank you excellent service ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

HOE KOK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall this hotel provides us everything that we needs. The good point is also the property near the train station. The room is clean and tidy, staff is very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a 3 minute walk from the train station, but was a very quiet and nice location. The free funicular from the train station dropped us right into the center of town in 3 minutes where shopping, dining and the lake were very accessible.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gage

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super nice staff and close to the train. A little outdated but still clean!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Vladimir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

You should probably find somewhere else

No hand soap and the emptiest pillows I’ve ever rest my head on but at least you get free public transport for the duration of your stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this hotel. The staff are very friendly. The hotel has old finishes but very well maintained, and CLEAN! It is just next to the train station and the downtown shopping area is jut steps away. They also provided us transportation tickets for free so we could just jump onto bus or train anywhere. Love the hotel and Lugano!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abdelhamid

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay. Very clise to railway station. Clean room. Very helpful and responsive staff. Good quality-price. Highly recommended if you want a convenient and clean place to stay for 1 or nights...
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Oliver

Disliked: Amenities
A very basic room which did the job for one night. Quite aged and could do with a refresh. They also asked for a deposit for an adapter which I thought was not very good. The location is close to the main station and walkable into town (down a steep hill).
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
2 minutes walk from the train station. Free Tickets for the local transportation like the funicular. Very clean room with a large size bathroom
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint old fashioned room. Nice balcony. Courteous check-in. Only issue was current construction around train station - do not trust Google walking route as it takes much longer to detour. Go behind train station and up to hotel the back way. The route TO the train station is the route to use TO hotel as well.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was literally less than 5 mins away from the train station . The bus around Lugano and the funicular to the old town was free . The property was a perfect location . It’s clean and well kept . But small rooms and beds . Which is not a big issue for us . The service is superb . The receptionist came and picked us up at the train station personally .
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Rukshan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the Train station. I picked this place so that I can walk to the train station with all my luggages early in the morning. You cannot get any closer than this ! Facilities are good, clean room. The only inconvenience was the bathroom had an old fashioned ( but very good condition) bath tub- so you need to take a shower with extra care to make sure that you do not to spread water all over.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Michele

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very basic hotel. Paid for a double room and was given a basic room. Couldn’t move in it for two people. Complained to front desk and they moved us to the double that we paid for. Make sure you request a balcony if you book or you will not be given one. Very tiny balcony but nice view overlooking the city. Free tickets for the funicular to the main part of town. Was only provided with a single sheet which only covered half the bed. Disappointing and uncomfortable bed and room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shu Hui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aun Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We didn't took breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026