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Hotel & Hostel Montarina

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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.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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Room options

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A bedroom with a double bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wall art piece, and a sliding glass door to a balcony.

Comfort Double Room, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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A double bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside table, a small bedside lamp, a mirror above the sink, and a chair near the window.

Antique room shared bathroom

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Private 3 bed dorm, shared bathroom

A bunk bed room with two beds, each with a pillow and a blanket.

Private 3 bed dorm, shared bathroom

  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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A room with three beds, each with a blue mattress and floral-patterned pillows. The room has wooden beams on the ceiling and a wooden headboard.

Private 5 bed dorm, shared bathroom

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

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A room with three beds, each with a blue mattress and floral-patterned pillows. The room has wooden beams on the ceiling and a wooden headboard.

Private 6 bed dorm, shared bathroom

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

View all photos for Single Bed in mixed dormitory (1 bed in 16 dorm)

Bunk beds with yellow mattresses and floral pillows, wooden headboards, and a small table with a lamp.

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Besso, a neighborhood in Lugano, is home to Hotel & Hostel Montarina. Villa Ciani and Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura and Swissminiatur. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Pista La Resega or Maccagno Stadium. Visit our Lugano travel guide
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Via Montarina 1, Lugano, TI, 6900

What's nearby

  • A historic building with ornate facades and a covered entrance.
    Via Nassa
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A modern building with a green facade and the text "LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura" on its side.
    LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A coastal city with a prominent mountain, a large body of water, and dense urban development.
    Lake Lugano
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A large, pink building with a green dome and a flagpole.
    Palazzo dei Congressi
    14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Piazza della Riforma
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Anacapri
    6 min walk
  • Vanini
    11 min walk
  • Agua
    12 min walk
  • Spaghetti Store
    12 min walk
  • La Cucina di Alice
    13 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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

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

  • Tourism fee: CHF 0.08 per person, per night

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
  • Towels fee: CHF 2.5 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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

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?

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 within a 15-minute walk of Santa Maria degli Angeli and 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.

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 & Hostel Montarina Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 256 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 256 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 256 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 256 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 256 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with great quality, and most importantly comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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Facility was nice and clean. Staff were helpful and friendly. Breakfast is not included but the price was fair.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Don’t forget to get the Breakfast. It is wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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
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8/10 Good

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
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
This is a great place if you’re looking for a place close to the train station, which was my main reason I picked the hostel. It takes a bit of time to get to the water side but not so bad to navigate. The staff that helped me upon check in was very nice and extremely helpful. The place is on the older side as far as facilities are concerned but still efficient enough. The entire property gives off an old villa vibes. Could use a couple more showers and toilets to share downstairs.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely hotel. Everyone was friendly. Beautiful view from our room window. Lovely to have a swimming pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect little paradise

Amazing would come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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6/10 Okay

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
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We like the swimming pool very much
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Good kitchen with good utensils.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice and quiet. Convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

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All perfect
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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Hotel with Character.

Hotel with character, positioned in beautiful fern gardens. Good facilities. Good buffet breakfast in adjacent sister hotel. Next to railway station. Short walk to lake. Steep hill but okay if you are healthy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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This place was perfect for ours. Free parking. Cute (but small room). Close to funicular for getting to water. Could easily walk too. And the pool (with pool bar) was a treat after a day of walking around in the heat. Very happy. Not the cheapest though.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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8/10 Good

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Unfortunately, there was construction outside which kept us up most of the night. Not the hotels fault.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Ok
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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