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Hotel Locanda Castagnola

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star hotel near Lake Lugano

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Photo gallery for Hotel Locanda Castagnola

A hotel room with a bed, a view of a mountain, and a balcony with chairs.
A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles and a wall with illuminated beverage names.
A narrow stone staircase leading to a building with a tiled roof and a stone wall.
A restaurant named Locanda Castagnola with outdoor seating and a signboard indicating it's open.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a view of mountains.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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1 Contrada Vecchio Municipio, Lugano, TI, 6976
  • Place, Lake Lugano
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Lugano Exhibition Centre
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lugano (LUG-Agno)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Comfort Double or Twin Room, Courtyard View

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window with blinds, and a small table.

Comfort Double or Twin Room, Courtyard View

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Balcony, Courtyard View

A hotel room with a bed, a view of a mountain, and a balcony with chairs.

Superior Double Room, Balcony, Courtyard View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Lake View

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There are two windows with a view of buildings and mountains.

Deluxe Double Room, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Comfort Single Room, City View

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a window with blinds.

Comfort Single Room, City View

  • City view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

View all photos for Family Suite

A modern bedroom with a sloped ceiling and skylight, a large bed with a patterned bedspread, white pillows, and neatly folded towels.

Family Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 35 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Comfort Studio Suite

A modern hotel room with two beds, wooden beams, a skylight, and a view of the outdoors.

Comfort Studio Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Lugano

In historical district.Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Lake Lugano and Path of Olives. Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station and Lugano Exhibition Centre are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Lake Lugano - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lugano Exhibition Centre - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Parco Ciani - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Palazzo dei Congressi - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Melide Station - 11 min drive
  • Lugano Funicular Station - 13 min drive
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Before B4 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Il Cannolo - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Antica Osteria del Porto - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Trinity Irish Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pane & Zucchero - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Hotel Locanda Castagnola

3.5-star hotel near Lake Lugano
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Hotel Locanda Castagnola also features concierge services and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3.5-star Lugano hotel is smoke free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Locanda Castagnola offers 14 accommodations with minibars and safes. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels and smart speakers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Baby toys
  • In-room crib

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Self parking on site (surcharge)
  • Extended parking on site (CHF 10 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: CHF 15 for adults and CHF 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Smart speaker

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (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 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 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)

Pets

  • Pets: CHF 20.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 20.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.20 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 15 for adults and CHF 15 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: CHF 250 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Extended parking fee: CHF 10 per night
  • Pet fee: CHF 20.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 20.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: TWINT
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, and TWINT. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Hotel Locanda Castagnola Hotel
Hotel Locanda Castagnola Lugano
Hotel Locanda Castagnola Hotel Lugano

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Locanda Castagnola to the airport?

Hotel Locanda Castagnola is 5.7 mi (27-min drive) away from the Lugano (LUG-Agno) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Locanda Castagnola?

As of Oct 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Locanda Castagnola on Oct 12, 2026 start from CA $215, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel Locanda Castagnola have an airport shuttle?

Hotel Locanda Castagnola offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of CHF 250 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Hotel Locanda Castagnola to the beach?

This hotel is 8.6 mi (32-min drive) from Panama Beach and 8.8 mi (32-min drive) from Lido di Campione. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Locanda Castagnola offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Locanda Castagnola, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of CHF 15 for adults and CHF 15 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Locanda Castagnola?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Lugano (4-min drive) and Casinò di Campione (17-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Locanda Castagnola?

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

Is there free parking at Hotel Locanda Castagnola?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for CHF 10. Extended parking is available for CHF 10 per night.

Does Hotel Locanda Castagnola have a pool?

Hotel Locanda Castagnola does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Locanda Castagnola have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel Locanda Castagnola have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Locanda Castagnola to downtown Lugano?

Hotel Locanda Castagnola is 0.2 mi away from Castagnola.

Hotel Locanda Castagnola Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value, spacious room in a beautiful location with very friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of the lake. Very convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely clean rooms, really helpful staff and a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful city and great location. Nice quaint hotel. Able to use city buses to downtown area. Finding parking could be an issue depending on the time of day.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel on the Castagnola side of Lugano. The hotel is in a nice location with easy access to the trails heading to Gandria as well as central Lugano vis the #2 bus. The hotel provides a free bus pass. The hotel is well kept and a good value. The staff was very friendly and the on-site restaurant is a nice option for an appertivo or an informal dinner. Access to Mount Bre funicular and restaurants is easy via bus or on foot. Lugano is a wonderful city and this hotel is a nice base in which to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful. Carolina, the evening manager, was very kind, knowledgeable and helpful to us! The brkfast buffet was excellent, as were the gals managing it. The dinner menu/ food was also excellent. The room was nice wth a view of the lake. Good location down the street from busstop. Quiet area away from the bustle of Lugano Ctr. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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

Perfect for a quick stay over in lugano

Very friendly staff, decent breakfast,
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent specially the people in the reception and and kitchen Definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, cozy, well maintained
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Happy to come again. Simple but good, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived later in the evening than expected and the staff was very welcoming. The breakfast was wonderful, staff held our luggage while we explored the city. My husband’s birthday was the morning we checked out and they surprised him during breakfast with a croissant and a candle. It made a special start to the day.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

This is a lovely property. The people are SO friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The family room on the 3rd floor has an amazing view of the lake from it. Great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was amazing. Staff were helpful and went out of their way to help. Room was large and clean with a balcony overlooking the lake. Bus stop was feet from the door and the Olive Tree walk started next to thee hotel. Overall just an amazing place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice location and good hotel. The only issue was that there was no window in our room since we were given last room on the top floor. The staff was helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small room but clean
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great service!

This was the best customer service I've ever had at a hotel; the female night manager helped arrange our parking, carried most of our suitcases, and even helped us buy bus tickets - at the bus stop! While there were a few details, like too much road noise and the tv not working (could care less), the staff's friendliness and helpfulness made it a very enjoyable stay. Would stay again in heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

What a lovely stay in Castagnola, near Lugano. We were there as a family -- 2 adults + 2 kids and we had a family suite. It was very clean and comfortable and the hotel staff was very kind and helpful! We only had one night in the area and were happy to find a quite place off the beaten path. Nice restaurant/bar and breakfast in the morning was included, which was fantastic. Access to the Olive Trail leading from Castagnola to Gandria was directly across the street -- it was gorgeous! We took the bus back and the stop is less than a block from the hotel so super convenient. Would absolutely recommend this property and stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Uncomfortable rooms with narrow twin beds, insuficient garbage space, towels, for the included breakfast if you ask an egg they charge you 5CHF/EGG without telling it in advance. The receptionist has no time to give clarifications, he gave us a local map last day. He gave us a wrong information that costed us an afternoon and useless 30 km of dangerous road.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Schönes, sauberes Zimmer und super freundliches Personal beim Check in, wie auch beim Abendessen und Frühstück. Wir haben sehr gut am Abend gegessen und auch die Lage des Hotels ist optimal um hinunter zum See, den kleinen Parks und der Promenade zu gelangen.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nossa estadia no Hotel locanda foi muito boa! A localização não é central, porém fica muito próximo ao Centro da cidade, em um charmoso bairro e com o eficiente transporte suíço, podemos no locomover para os pontos turísticos, sem nenhum problema. Quem permanece por um período de no mínimo três diárias, recebe um ticket que permite andar gratuitamente no transporte público, além de descontos em vários outros, como o Funiculare do monte San Salvatore. Fomos muito bem recebidos no Check-in pela Carolina. O nosso quarto era com varanda e tinha uma vista do lago de Lugano. À noite, podíamos ficar ali apreciando a vista e tomando uma taça de um vinho. O café da manhã é muito bem servido e completo e a funcionária que atende, muito prestativa. O hotel atualmente pertence a um casal, ele suíço e ela Brasileira, ambos também foram muito simpáticos durante o nosso Check-out. Estava fazendo muito calor e ter ar condicionado no quarto foi um alívio. Apesar disso, o frigobar era do tipo que apenas refrigera, mas não gela as bebidas, o que é muito comum nos hotéis da Suíça. O hotel não dispõe de elevador, o que é importante salientar para quem tem dificuldade de mobilidade. Como estávamos viajando com malas grandes, foi um pouco difícil subir com elas até o segundo andar. Como sugestão, poderiam colocar suporte aquecido para secar as toalhas. Evitariam que fossem trocadas diariamente. Em resumo, o Hotel Locanda é uma ótima opção em Lugano!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Sauberes Zimmer und sehr zuvorkommendes Personal.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolut Empfehlenswert

Super nettes und zuvorkommendes Personal. Sehr saubere Unterkunft, mit allem ausgestattet was man braucht. Frühstück war absolut ausreichend, inklusive frisch zubereitetem Kaffee oder Kakao…. Sehr nahe zum See gelegen, Lugano ist zu Fuß oder sehr einfach mit dem Bus zu erreichen. Parkplatz nur zum einchecken vor der Unterkunft vorhanden, aber weitere Parkplätze in unmittelbarer Nähe stehen zur Verfügung.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Amenities
服務差，條件差。
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Le personnel est très sympathique et le restaurant très moderne. La chambre est simple mais confortable est propre.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025