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The best cheap hotels in Lugano

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For those trying to save, these fun, budget hotels still have lots to offer, from Wifi to convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties are set in central areas and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find loads of options that feature 24-hour front desks and luggage storage.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,952 reviews

    The Hotel Acquarello is located in the Old Town of Lugano, right at the lower terminus of the funicular connecting the center to the main railway station.

    From $210.38 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 354 reviews

    TALEDA Apartments - Modern Apartments & Self Checkin in the Old Town offers accommodations within 200 yards of the center of Lugano, with free Wifi and a kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a...

    From $202.87 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,871 reviews

    Located on the lake promenade near the traffic-free center of Lugano, Hotel Walter Au Lac offers you rooms with superb lake views. WiFi is free of charge. All air-conditioned rooms are renovated.

    From $306.81 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 250 reviews

    San Carlo Luxury Apartments is a recently renovated apartment in the center of Lugano, a 15-minute walk from Lugano Exhibition Center and 600 yards from Lugano Station.

    From $303.05 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,182 reviews

    The Hotel&Hostel Montarina occupies a historic Villa built around 1860, only 656 feet from the Lugano train station.

    From $136.50 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews

    Imperial of Lugano 2 with a lake view and garden behind the station and 10 min from the lake of Lugano is located in Lugano, just a 5-minute walk from Lugano Station and 1.1 miles from Lugano...

  • San Carlo Suite

    Lugano
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 439 reviews

    Located in Lugano, a 8-minute walk from Lugano Station, San Carlo Suite features rooms with city views and free WiFi.

    From $330.60 per night
  • Gotthard House

    Lugano
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 87 reviews

    Gotthard House offers accommodations in Lugano, one mile from Lugano Exhibition Center and 4.9 miles from Swiss Miniatur.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 302 reviews

    Boutique Homes provides air-conditioned rooms in Lugano. The property is around a 9-minute walk from Lugano Station, 5.6 miles from Swiss Miniatur, and 13 miles from Mendrisio Station.

    From $366.92 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 258 reviews

    Featuring quiet street views, Live Lugano - Via Massagno in Lugano provides accommodations and a terrace. Free Wifi is available throughout the property, and private parking is available on site.

    From $353.14 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 68 reviews

    Just a 4-minute walk from Lugano Station and 1.1 miles from Lugano Exhibition Center, Home Sofia Room 4 - 5min Station -By EasyLife Swiss features accommodations in Lugano with a garden.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews

    Just a 4-minute walk from Lugano Station and 1.1 miles from Lugano Exhibition Center, Home Sofia Room 2 - Modern Station -By EasyLife Swiss features accommodations in Lugano with a garden.

    From $237.10 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews

    Just a 9-minute walk from Lugano Station and 0.7 miles from Lugano Exhibition Center, Garden Apartment in Center - Ambra features accommodations in Lugano with a garden.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews

    Just a 9-minute walk from Lugano Station and 0.7 miles from Lugano Exhibition Center, DUPLEX LOFT IN LUGANO CENTER with Garden, Wi-Fi -By EasyLife Swiss features accommodations in Lugano with a garden...

    From $289.49 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,903 reviews

    In the center of Lugano, Hotel Pestalozzi is only 500 ft from the shores of Lake Lugano. Free Wi-Fi is available.

    From $246.70 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 45 reviews

    Lucy by Quokka 360 - a stone's throw from the station is located in Massagno, just a 7-minute walk from Lugano Station and 2 miles from Lugano Exhibition Center.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,419 reviews

    VISIONAPARTMENTS Lugano - contactless check-in offers rooms in Lugano near Lugano Exhibition Center and Lugano Station. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property.

    From $239.05 per night
  • Hotel City Lugano

    Lugano
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 726 reviews

    Located 2625 feet from the Lugano Exhibition Center and 0.6 mi from the lake, Hotel City Lugano is a modern, nonsmoking building with stylish and air-conditioned rooms.

    From $237.93 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,159 reviews

    Established in 1887, the 5-star Splendide Royal with its turn-of-the-century character is Lugano's most fashionable hotel, located on Lugano's lakeside main street.

    From $469.60 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,606 reviews

    Hotel Admiral Lugano is located in the Paradiso neighborhood, within walking distance from the shores of Lake Lugano and the San Salvatore funicular station.

    From $261.72 per night
  • Residenza Du Lac

    Paradiso
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews

    1.7 miles from Lugano Station in Paradiso, Residenza Du Lac features accommodations with access to a hot tub and fitness room.

    From $504.92 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 827 reviews

    Right on the shores of Lake Lugano and within walking distance of the Old Town of Lugano, the 5-star Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola is set within a private, subtropical park.

    From $613.61 per night
  • The View Lugano

    Lugano
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 360 reviews

    Located in Lugano-Paradiso, a 5-minute walk from Lake Lugano and the Monte San Salvatore Park, The View Lugano offers modern suites with free WiFi and free air conditioning, a wellness area and a...

    From $874.40 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 388 reviews

    Located in Lugano and with Lugano Exhibition Center reachable within one mile, Hotel Locanda Castagnola provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a terrace, free WiFi throughout the property and...

    From $212.67 per night

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  • Avg. price/night: $136.50
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,182 reviews
    + Cheap price (for the Swiss standards) + Nice helpful staff + Good location, closed to the train station, and beautiful garden. + Free swimming pool
    Guest review by
    Fernando
    Family with young children
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews
    Great location with all the amenities you need for a family. It has a washing machine and dryer which makes a longer stay easy. The apartment was very clean, with two rooms and bathrooms which is ideal for a family. It is also in the heart of Lugano, only a street back from the lake.
    Guest review by
    Christian
    Family with young children