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Lugano Center GuestHouse

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets and patterned backsplash, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of buildings through a large window. - Lugano Center GuestHouse (Lugano)
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Lugano Center GuestHouse provides amenities like a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, a small table, and a wardrobe.

Classic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and a small dining area with a chair and table.

Classic Triple Room

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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A modern living space with a sofa, dining table, chairs, and a wall-mounted picture of a mountain.

Classic Studio, Multiple Beds

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a round table with a clock, a wall-mounted picture, and a window with curtains.

Classic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden wardrobe, and a small bedside table with a lamp.

Classic Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a microwave, and a small kitchenette.

Queen Double Room with Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, a wardrobe, a kitchenette with a microwave, and a dining area.

Queen Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A room with a bed, a desk, chairs, and a hanging coat rack.

Family Room, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a dining table, a chair, and a balcony with a view of buildings.

Comfort Studio, Annex Building

  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a kitchenette, and a bathroom.

Queen Room

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a small kitchenette, and a painting on the wall.

Classic triple room

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, and a dining area.

Twin Room

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Lugano, Lugano Center GuestHouse is in the city center. San Salvatore Funicular and Morcote Castle Estate Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Lugano and Monte San Giorgio. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Pista La Resega or Maccagno Stadium. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Lugano travel guide
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Map
2 Via Silvio Calloni, Lugano, 6900

What's nearby

  • A coastal city with a prominent mountain, a large body of water, and dense urban development.
    Lake Lugano
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A modern building with a green facade and the text "LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura" on its side.
    LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A historic building with ornate facades and a covered entrance.
    Via Nassa
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A large, pink building with a green dome and a flagpole.
    Palazzo dei Congressi
    4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • MASILugano Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland
    10 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Lugano-Paradiso
    11 min walk
  • Lugano Funicular Station
    18 min walk
  • Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
    52 min drive

Restaurants

  • Spaghetti Store
    15 min walk
  • Ristorante Giardino
    15 min walk
  • Bar Vela
    13 min walk
  • La Cucina di Alice
    14 min walk
  • Luini6
    10 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

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Onsite motorcycle parking only

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1932
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 9:30 PM

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 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

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 30 per pet, per day

Welcoming dogs only

1 total pets

Pets cannot be left unattended

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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

Cribs (infant beds) are available for CHF 15 per stay

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 2.00 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

  • Pet fee: CHF 30 per pet, per day
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Kitchen/kitchenette fee: CHF 25 per stay
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: CHF 15 per stay

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property class

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 1 star.

Frequently asked questions

Is Lugano Center GuestHouse pet-friendly?

Yes, Lugano Center GuestHouse allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of CHF 30 per pet, per day. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Motorcycle parking only. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Lugano Center GuestHouse?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lugano Center GuestHouse?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Lugano Center GuestHouse located?

Located in Loreto, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Lugano, Giancarlo and Danna Olgiati Collection, and LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura. Chiesa di Santa Maria degli Angioli and Via Nassa are also within 15 minutes. Lugano Funicular Station is 18 minutes by foot and Lugano-Paradiso is 11 minutes.

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

Lugano Center GuestHouse Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 368 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 160 out of 368 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 368 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 368 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 368 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms Close to the lake Staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay at Lugano central gusthouse! The staff were very helpful. The room and the bathroom were very clean. And it was only 4-6 min from Lugano center.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rambart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect hotel in the middle of everything! The reception staff were so friendly and helpful all the time. You can walk everywhere from the hotel. Loved to spend a whole week there!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy check-in, friendly staff ! The booking comes with a Ticino ticket that you can use for public transport and get a discount on activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location by a bus stop. Beds in one area, small kitchenette area, and bathroom. All of the essentials. The air conditioning could have been better, but if you’re on a higher floor where you can open a window it probably would have been fine. Our first level room was right against the outside sidewalk.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Samman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Having kitchennet was a very comfortable choice and finding ticino ticekt to travel around was absolutely a plus point and i enjoyed my stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Yen Ping

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel with the basic amenities. The free public transport pass for guests was really useful and the free laundry room was another big plus point!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Uzar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and very helpful staff. Bus stop was close and also train station not too far away
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beatriz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a perfect place for our needs. It was reasonably priced and had a kitchen area. It had a very good location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Milena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in between Lugano and Paradiso that is easily walkable to both. Parking in the area is a bit tricky but we opted to pay for the hotel's parking and just walk around during our stay. The staff were really friendly and helpful. Room was spacious enough with comfortable beds and a decent size bathroom. The mini fridge was also quite large and came in super handy to keep our food cool which we purchased from a nearby grocery store. Only thing I wished was different would be to include some basic amenities in the kitchen like cutlery and a coffee machine with pods (i.e. Nespresso or other). We weren't planning to cook any food but would've been nice to have a coffee in the morning and be able to eat some snacks from the store without needing to rely on our own disposable cutlery.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff were excellent . Accommodation was basic and clean. Quite shocked to discover that it wasn’t equipped with crockery or cutlery. We choose a guest house rather than a hotel so we could make basic snacks
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Johan Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Most friendly and helpful staff. Nice option overall, especially at this price point.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Emerson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location is very nice. It’s right across the bus stop. The best part about this hotel is the free laundry, we really really like that. The front desk they were helpful. They allow you to leave your luggage which I like a lot. What we absolutely hate is that there’s no coffee not even simple coffee. You have to pay for coffee downstairs from a vending machine. This is for me ridiculous coffee is basic necessity at any hotel. I also hate the fact that the AC unit is so old that it really didn’t work very well. It was so difficult to sleep at night. It wasn’t cold enough. The guy was very helpful. He came to help us reset it but it just was a very antiquated AC unit and they should really replace that.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Three night trip

Overall a good stay, the location was brilliant for walking to town and getting transport. However, hidden costs involved such as cooking equipment and cleaning equipment. Air con was a hit or miss, overall a little pricey but generally okay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ka chun

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is only 15mins walk to city center and hotel will also provide city pass for tourist for free. You can take a bus to connect to town, too. If you are on the road trip, hotel will provide parking area with additional charge. And also can pay for cooking set.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Judy

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rarely do I give a bad review, but this Hôtel warrants one. First, Expedia states shuttle available (for a fee) and that is not the case. This is really a step up from a hostel. Bare minimum. We booked a queen bed, got a double. This hotel is for those looking for a bed to sleep and shower. The staff were great- helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Guest House

People are so nice. Room was small but comfortable. The toilet seat was smaller than tje toilet bowl and ackward. The lady at reception made the stay. So. Nice and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic property about a mile from the train station in Lugano with limited dining options nearby. Our room had 2 beds and a small kitchenette with almost no dishes (so if you want to actually use the kitchenette you’ll need to bring your own). The stay was comfortable for the price, but rooms are on a busy street so it gets quite loud if a window is open. I would not recommend this stay to light sleepers!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Bharata

We stayed at this hotel for one night on our journey from Lake Como to Zurich. Website information is little misleading that this location is walkable to Lugano train station. But its 1.5 km from station, but there is bus stop opposite to the hotel. This looked like apartment coverted to hotel. very basic ameneties. Hotel staff was good and provided details for late check in, but did not give correct details about bus in the morning to go to train station. One couple helped us in the morning with bus details and we were able to reach station on time to catch 6:35 am train. It is very hard to find cab in this area. Bus is preferable, so please make sure you have enough details about bus schedules. I would not recommend this hotel until you have very short stay to catch an early train.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk to town along Lake Lugano. Comfortable bed, air conditioning, kitchenette, fridge. Reasonable price, friendly staff. Parking for $22/ night.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute hotel. Room had a full kitchenette!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Isla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hospitality and the staff told me about local places to visit that the tourist information centre did not tell me. I extended my stay by one night and it was an easy and simple process.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Comfortable rooms and great location

Conveniently located old fashion lodge in Lugano.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Prantik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was top quality except the bathroom door. It was very difficult to pull/push it on/off
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025