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Hotel Besso

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Lake Lugano

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Exterior
Double Room
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
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Front of property

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Via Besso 24, Lugano, TI, 6900
  • Place, Via Nassa
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Maria degli Angeli
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Palazzo dei Congressi
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lugano (LUG-Agno)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room

Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room

Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Triple Room

Triple Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Lugano

Besso stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Besso hotel, you'll find San Lorenzo Cathedral and Santa Maria degli Angeli. Via Nassa and Via Gottardo are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Via Nassa - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Maria degli Angeli - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Piazza della Riforma - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Parco Ciani - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Palazzo dei Congressi - 14 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Lugano Station - 4 min walk
  • Lugano Funicular Station - 5 min walk
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anacapri - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Casa Libanese - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Pizzeria Gardenia - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Grand Café Al Porto - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Time Out - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Hotel Besso

3-star hotel near Lake Lugano
Hotel Besso offers its guests a vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Hotel Besso also features express check-in, express check-out, and a front-desk safe. Parking is available for a fee.
  • 1 building
  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Computer for guest use
  • Elevator
Hotel Besso offers 34 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include bidets and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (CHF 15 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CHF 12 for adults and CHF 6 for children

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 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

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 40.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for CHF 15.0 per night.

Property payment types

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 12 for adults and CHF 6 for children
  • Self parking fee: CHF 15 per day
  • Air conditioning fee: CHF 20 per night
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: CHF 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 40.0 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
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, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Besso Hotel
Besso Lugano
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Hotel Besso Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Besso to the airport?

Hotel Besso is 3.3 mi (13-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 Besso?

As of Jun 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Besso on Jun 11, 2026 start from CA $206, 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 Besso have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Besso.

How close is Hotel Besso to the beach?

This hotel is 7.4 mi (18-min drive) from Lido di Campione and 11.1 mi (36-min drive) from Panama Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Besso offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Besso, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of CHF 12 for adults and CHF 6 for children. It's available every day from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Besso?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Lugano (13-min walk) and Casinò di Campione (14-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Besso?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Hotel Besso?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for CHF 15 per day.

Does Hotel Besso have a pool?

Hotel Besso does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Besso have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Hotel Besso to downtown Lugano?

Hotel Besso is 0.4 mi away from Lugano.

Hotel Besso Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 302 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 302 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 302 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 302 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 302 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gaston

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super clean and tidy, wouldn't believe this place is only two stars.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Pratik

Liked: Staff & service
Ok hotel - near terminal!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and perfectly located right by the train station, small restaurants and bars.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Adil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
It was great. The furniture and decor was little bit outdated. The emloyees were lovely. Location of the hotel is great, close to the station.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

YUEWEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice hotel

Near the train station and the staff are friendly and glad to help.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Matthew

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

Friendly, clean, and great location for trains.

I had a nice stay. The staff were very friendly and set me up with a free local transport card. The breakfast is very good and fair priced. Location is excellent if you want access to the main station. No complaints at this price point.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay there! Very convenient location, friendly staff, transportation, everything was excellent! A big plus was they let us to storage the luggage until our train departures! Definitely is a great place to stay and I’ll be back soon!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Very good hotel near the train station

Very close to the station, it is easy to walk from the station with luggage.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Markus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room for the money, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marvie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Host very accommodating & pleasant
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s near the train station!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely big room. Clean and comfortable and friendly staff. It has a great location - very short walk to the train station. I would stay here again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Amaury

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

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

Roberto excellent service ❤️

Choose this hotel very close to train station and public transport. Roberto thank you excellent service ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

HOE KOK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall this hotel provides us everything that we needs. The good point is also the property near the train station. The room is clean and tidy, staff is very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a 3 minute walk from the train station, but was a very quiet and nice location. The free funicular from the train station dropped us right into the center of town in 3 minutes where shopping, dining and the lake were very accessible.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gage

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super nice staff and close to the train. A little outdated but still clean!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Vladimir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

You should probably find somewhere else

No hand soap and the emptiest pillows I’ve ever rest my head on but at least you get free public transport for the duration of your stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this hotel. The staff are very friendly. The hotel has old finishes but very well maintained, and CLEAN! It is just next to the train station and the downtown shopping area is jut steps away. They also provided us transportation tickets for free so we could just jump onto bus or train anywhere. Love the hotel and Lugano!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very clean but old and dated furniture and decor.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tien Dung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good for value. Clean but a bit dated. Could use better linen. Very close to station. Take the funicular to waterfront and main shopping banking area. Great for budget minded folks
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abdelhamid

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay. Very clise to railway station. Clean room. Very helpful and responsive staff. Good quality-price. Highly recommended if you want a convenient and clean place to stay for 1 or nights...
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Oliver

Disliked: Amenities
A very basic room which did the job for one night. Quite aged and could do with a refresh. They also asked for a deposit for an adapter which I thought was not very good. The location is close to the main station and walkable into town (down a steep hill).
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025