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Hotel & Hostel Montarina

2.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, near Lake Lugano

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Interior
Exterior
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Nestled near Lake Lugano, Hotel & Hostel Montarina offers a vibrant retreat with a seasonal outdoor pool, playground, and garden. Enjoy in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, free self parking and multilingual staff at this welcoming hostel where you can also savor meals at the on-site restaurant.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 29 - Sep 30
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Tomorrow

Sep 30 - Oct 1
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Comfort Double Room, Private Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Single Bed in mixed dormitory (1 bed in 16 dorm) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bed in mixed dormitory (1 bed in 16 dorm)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 5 bed dorm, shared bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds

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Antique room shared bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Antique room shared bathroom

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 6 bed dorm, shared bathroom

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Private 3 bed dorm, shared bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 3 bed dorm, shared bathroom

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Via Montarina 1, Lugano, TI, 6900

What's nearby

  • Via Nassa - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Piazza della Riforma - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Palazzo dei Congressi - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Lake Lugano - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Lugano Funicular Station - 5 min walk
  • Lugano Station - 7 min walk
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anacapri - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Agua - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Spaghetti Store - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Olimpia - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Hotel & Hostel Montarina

Hostel near Lake Lugano
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a playground at Hotel & Hostel Montarina. In addition to laundry facilities and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and a TV in the lobby
  • Multilingual staff, meeting rooms, and a vending machine
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel & Hostel Montarina include amenities such as free WiFi.

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Exterior

Hotel Besso

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
7.8 out of 10, Good, 274 reviews
Hotel Besso

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CHF 18 for adults and CHF 9.50 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Built in 1883
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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 3.10 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 0.08 per person, per night
  • Towels fee: CHF 2.50 per person, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 18 for adults and CHF 9.50 for children

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hotel Hostel Montarina Lugano
Hotel Hostel Montarina
Montarina Lugano
Montarina
& Hostel Montarina Lugano
Hotel & Hostel Montarina Lugano
Hotel & Hostel Montarina Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hotel & Hostel Montarina Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Lugano

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel & Hostel Montarina have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Hotel & Hostel Montarina pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel & Hostel Montarina?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel & Hostel Montarina?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel & Hostel Montarina?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Hotel & Hostel Montarina located?

Located in Besso, this hostel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Santa Maria degli Angeli and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Lake Lugano. San Lorenzo Cathedral and Piazza della Riforma are also within 15 minutes. Lugano Funicular Station is 5 minutes by foot and Lugano Station is 7 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel & Hostel Montarina Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 239 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 239 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 239 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 239 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 239 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked at the hotel side. Great location close to train and funicular to town. Front desk was always super helpful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Yongsheng

Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel is close to the station, don’t have private restrooms but the price is good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very kind, the room was cozy. 5min walk from the station.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay at the montarina! We studied abroad and stayed here so it was wonderful to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Farid

Liked: Cleanliness
Ok
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was a true gem, gorgeous grounds and a stunning historical building with 12 foot ceilings and huge windows. The beds were comfortable and the bath very clean, we loved the tropical flowers and plants and enjoyed a fantastic Italian meal at the restaurant. The decor was tasteful and inviting. Everyone was very nice and helpful, we wish we could have stayed longer to explore Lugano but we had a train to catch in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Perfect little paradise

Amazing would come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Die Badezimmer waren gemischt für Männer und Frauen und die Dusche ist klein und es gibt keinen Platz, um ihre Kleidung aufzuhängen, ohne nass zu werden. Aber insgesamt ist es ein toller Ort und ich würde wiederkommen!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Markus

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

Sommer23

Sehr schönes Hotel und gut gegen für Bahnreisende. Alles bestens.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All perfect
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good kitchen with good utensils.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Amenities
Don’t forget to get the Breakfast. It is wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

LIU

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

the staff is kind and helpful

the staff is kind and helpful, great location but the bed is not so comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anneka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really loved my stay here! It was one of the highlights of my trip as the hostel is really beautiful, lovely staff and great pool area with a view of the mountains! The lady at reception recommended I take the breakfast buffet as well and it was amazing! Every food you could ever dream of in a beautiful setting! Definitely a 10/10, would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and quiet. Convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ostello e hotel ubicati in posto tranquillo, in mezzo alle palme. La visita sul Monte San Salvatore molto bella. Suggerisco ritorno a piedi per godersi il bosco. Servizio di trasporto pubblico vicino ed eccellente. Se sei ospite di hotel e ostello i mezzi sono gratis.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right next to train/bus station. You have option to bring food and cook for yourself. Accommodations matched the price of a night. Easy access to the city center.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness

Fint hostel

Værelset var simpelt. Ikke specielt gode madrasser men rent og pænt med aircon der virkede. Fælles bad og toilet simpelt, rent og pænt. Rengøringen er god. Pool og poolområde ersuper fint. Ligger tæt på banegården.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot by the train station. Room small but nice and clean for the 3 of us. Aircon was great in the heat when we stayed. Staff extra helpful. Cooking facilities were great and not too crowded at meal time. Breakfast in the nearby shared hotel was excellent.. kept us going for the day. Would stay here again. We were 1 adult and a 12 and a 14 year old (girls). Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was fantastic for the price. It was super clean and the staff was fantastic. Super close to train station for daily excursions. My daughter was in the hostel next door with her study abroad program. This could not have been better. Such a beautiful place and within walking distance to town. Loved it!!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately, there was construction outside which kept us up most of the night. Not the hotels fault.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kathy

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Having to share a bathroom with other guests. There were a pair of underwear hanging in the shower when I went to shower. It was so hot and there were no fans. The furniture in the hallway was so dirty. We booked rooms in other hotels for 4 of our 5 nights that I had booked here.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

angelica

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
All. Was. Okey. People who vacumms. Very. Kind. And she talks. And laugh. The only thing bad is towel. Costs. Service towel is service. hotel yes or. Yes
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Leonie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

carmenza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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