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Lugano – Lake & river

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Boutique hotels in Lugano

Lugano brings a Mediterranean mood to southern Switzerland, with lakeside villas and cypress-lined promenades.

Handpicked boutique hotels

Where to stay in Lugano

Lugano is the Italian-speaking capital of Ticino, with a palm-lined lakefront and a car-free old town. The mountains of Monte Brè and San Salvatore rise directly behind the city.

Where to stay

The lakefront has grand hotels with gardens, and the hills above have quiet villas with views. The old town is a short walk from the water.

Good to know

Milan is about an hour by train. The warm season lasts from April to October, and the lakeside paths are busy on summer weekends.

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Questions about Lugano

How many boutique hotels are there in Lugano?

We list 3 boutique hotels in Lugano, including Hotel Splendide Royal, Villa Principe Leopoldo and Villa Sassa Hotel.