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International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel

3.5 star property
Lakefront hotel with free breakfast and a seasonal outdoor pool

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Panoramic Double Room, Balcony, Lake View | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Panoramic Double Room, Balcony, Lake View | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property entrance
Panoramic Double Room, Balcony, Lake View | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel welcomes visitors near LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura. Enjoy a full breakfast, a charming garden, and high-speed WiFi. Guests praise the exceptionally helpful staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available

Room options

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Classic Single Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Double Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Family Room

Highlights

Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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Panoramic Single Room | Balcony

Panoramic Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Double Room, City View | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room, City View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Panoramic Double Room, Balcony, Lake View | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Panoramic Double Room, Balcony, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bidet
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Via Nassa 68, Lugano, TI, 6900

What's nearby

  • LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Via Nassa - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • MASILugano Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Palazzo dei Congressi - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Lake Lugano - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Lugano Funicular Station - 10 min walk
  • Lugano Station - 12 min walk
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anacapri - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Agua - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Spaghetti Store - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Olimpia - ‬6 min walk

About this property

International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel

Historic hotel near LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura
Located close to MASILugano Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland and San Lorenzo Cathedral, International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel provides free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a playground and an arcade/game room.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Self parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and luggage storage
  • A reception hall, concierge services, and a water dispenser
  • A front-desk safe, meeting rooms, and a vegetable garden
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 76 rooms include comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Blackout drapes/curtains and window screens
  • LED light bulbs, daily housekeeping, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking available (CHF 25 per night)
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (CHF 20 per night)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 592 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1906
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

More

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: CHF 20

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 20 per pet, per night
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
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 4.20 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 0.15 per person, per night
  • Destination fee: CHF 1.25 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 14 years of age.

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

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: CHF 20 per night
  • Nearby parking fee: CHF 25 per night (164 ft away)
  • Pet fee: CHF 20 per pet, per night
  • Late check-out fee: CHF 20 (subject to availability)

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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a security system
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from April to October
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 star Superior and is displayed on this page as 3.5 stars.

Property is also known as

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Hotel Lugano International au Lac
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International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Does International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–8:00 PM.

Is International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CHF 20 per pet, per night.

How much is parking at International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel?

Self parking is available for CHF 20 per night.

What time is check-in at International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for CHF 20 (subject to availability).

Where is International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel located?

Located in Lugano City-Centre, this historic hotel is steps from LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura and MASILugano Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland. San Lorenzo Cathedral and Palazzo dei Congressi are also within 15 minutes. Lugano Funicular Station is 10 minutes by foot and Lugano Station is 12 minutes.

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Reviews

International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 288 out of 515 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 176 out of 515 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 515 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 515 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 515 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable bed. Good internet. Good shower.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in the waterfront in a beautiful city. Great old charm and the breakfast had many options. Staff at the front desk were very friendly and helpful. And we could store our bags to wander the town
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay at Hotel Internationale du Lac. The staff was friendly and accommodating. The location can’t be beat for walking along the lake and general atmosphere. We enjoyed the “honesty bar” and outdoor space, including ping pong. The breakfast was delicious, with the best muesli of our trip and excellent croissants. A truly great historic hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice view of the lake. Excellent patio. Lovely restoration.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would absolutely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOSE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful amazing hotel near the lake. Upon check in, we were informed that we had been upgraded for our stay to a lake view room. Staff was very friendly, they helped us to get a taxi upon departure. Breakfast was great and the room was beautiful and very comfortable. Would definitely recommend.
View from our room
Hotel at night
Honesty bar
Room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We LOVED our stay at this hotel! We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lotfi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
You have to pay for your parking
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An excellent, professionally managed hotel in the center of a beautiful landscape.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Therese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute - right on the Lake- gorgeous views- ICE machine in the Lobby. Swimming pool was gorgeous! Very walk able- little train travels around the village- great for orientation. There is a local bus that will take you from the train station- CABS ARE VERY EXPENSIVE- english speaking- Do not expect a normal wine pour-😢😢-2 fingers of wine is 15$- buy a bottle instead. High end shopping in the vicinity. Women alone diners are second class- Do not let them rush you. 😡
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay in Lugano!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, affordable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We would highly recommend this hotel. It is perfectly located, clean, and the beds were comfortable. The breakfast and staff were amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, centrally located for exploring. Beautiful rooms, incredibly tidy and clean, breakfast options were massive and the staff were friendly, helpful and inviting.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Hotel, upscale , easy parking, great breakfast, AC, close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Perfect stay!

Friendly and helpful staff, great location and newly renovated room with a fantastic view.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely historic hotel in the centre of Lugano, lots of character and history and the room overlooking the lake was fabulous. Definitely a nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in spectacular location on lake Lugano. Art center, historic sites, restaurants, and shopping within easy walking distance. Hotel breakfast, pool, and common areas were exceptional and staff were super helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay. Would love to come back
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

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