3 Star Hotel

Hotel Locanda Castagnola

Contrada Vecchio Municipio 1, Lugano, Switzerland View Map

$153 nightly

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Hotel Locanda Castagnola

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Comfortable Accommodations Hotel Locanda Castagnola in Lugano offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and balconies. Each room includes a mini-bar, TV, and free WiFi. Dining Experience The family-friendly restaurant serves Italian cuisine with brunch, lunch, dinner, high tea, and cocktails. Guests can also enjoy a buffet breakfast and a coffee shop. Leisure Facilities The hotel features a terrace, bar, and a tour desk. Additional amenities include bicycle parking, express check-in and check-out, and a concierge service. Prime Location Located 3.1 mi from Villa Fogazzaro and 19 mi from Villa Olmo, the hotel is near an ice-skating rink, boating, kayaking, and scuba diving. Guests appreciate the attentive staff and scenic views.

82 Reviews

9.1Exceptional
Cleanliness
9.0
Staff
9.5
Location
8.7

What Guests Say

  • “Staff , food, location”
  • “Location, run by young and passionate folks, authentic. We loved the dinners there, a few fresh perfect dishes!”
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Top Amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Free Internet Access
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Pets Allowed
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Room Options

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Single Room with Mountain View1/4

Single Room with Mountain View

140 sqft • 1 Single

  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • City view
Standard Double Room1/4

Standard Double Room

162 sqft • 1 Queen

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
  • Chocolate or cookies
Family Suite1/4

Family Suite

377 sqft • 1 Queen, 1 Single, 1 Sofabed

  • Additional bathroom
  • Additional toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
Deluxe Single Room1/4

Deluxe Single Room

140 sqft • 1 Single, 1 Double

  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Closet
Family Room1/4

Family Room

270 sqft • 1 Queen, 1 Sofabed

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
  • Chocolate or cookies
Double Room with Lake View1/4

Double Room with Lake View

162 sqft • 1 Queen

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
  • Chocolate or cookies

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    What Guests Loved

    9.1
    Exceptional

    Based on 82 reviews

    Location

    8.7

    Cleanliness

    9

    Staff

    9.5

    Overall Quality

    8.6

    Pros +

    • Staff , food, location
    • Location, run by young and passionate folks, authentic. We loved the dinners there, a few fresh perfect dishes!
    • I liked the location of the hotel, as well as the room with a balcony with a fascinating view of the lake. The breakfast was basic but very delicious. complimentary free bus ticket was a very valuable addition.

    Cons -

    • The breakfast was very average as was the evening meal which was also expensive but maybe this is the usual price in Switzerland.
    • The room was small, and of course no Mountain View, I was on the first floor and saw only the wall of the other building.
    • There are not maybe that many food options for breakfast, especially if you cannot eat milk. But the croissants were really great! We enjoyed it anyway.
    Business Traveler (53)Solo Traveler (60)Traveling as Couple (275)Family with Young Children (80)Family with Teens (1)Senior Traveler (5)Group Traveler (57)Total (238)
    9PriscilaPosted on: 1-12-2026

    Staff , food, location

    9angelaPosted on: 1-9-2026

    Location, run by young and passionate folks, authentic. We loved the dinners there, a few fresh perfect dishes!

    10НигярPosted on: 11-21-2025

    I liked the location of the hotel, as well as the room with a balcony with a fascinating view of the lake. The breakfast was basic but very delicious. complimentary free bus ticket was a very valuable addition.

    7WendyPosted on: 6-30-2025

    Pleasant hotel in a nice location.Free buses into Lugano or a 20 min walk

    The breakfast was very average as was the evening meal which was also expensive but maybe this is the usual price in Switzerland.

    8GayanePosted on: 4-28-2025

    The best front desk, so nice and helpful. Good breakfast! Very clean hotel.

    The room was small, and of course no Mountain View, I was on the first floor and saw only the wall of the other building.

    9ElenaPosted on: 4-26-2025

    The room was big, light, sunny, silent and with a great view - great option! It was very nice to wake up there, also has an additional table to work at. We really enjoyed the room a lot.

    There are not maybe that many food options for breakfast, especially if you cannot eat milk. But the croissants were really great! We enjoyed it anyway.

    10SofianPosted on: 4-24-2025

    Simple, clean, very attentive staff.

    10AshutoshPosted on: 4-21-2025

    The hotel was clean, served a decent breakfast, and the location was absolutely amazing and the views were brilliant. Not far from the center just a 30-45mins walk and bus stop is also nearby. Best Value hotel.

    For me everything was good nothing to complain about.

    10LarysaPosted on: 4-19-2025

    The location, the view, the breakfast, the bed, personal, cleanness and atmosphere in the room and at the hotel. You can walk as late as you wish and there is a code to the back door.

    10RomPosted on: 4-18-2025

    The staff are very friendly. They were going above and beyond to make sure everything is comfortable. We got a very large room with a view of the lake.

    10ŁuczakPosted on: 4-14-2025

    Very clean, very good breakfast, great location, professional service, very good food in the restaurant

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    10ZanePosted on: 4-8-2025

    We loved our stay at the Locanda!The location is ideal if you want to enjoy the magic of Castagnola. Lugano's lively centre is about a 30-minute walk away, so the hotel is located in a much quieter part of the city, with charming streets and fantastic views. There is also a public transport stop right next to the hotel. The beds are very comfortable, everything is clean and tidy.Hotel staff is the best! We felt really welcomed. They also helped us with recommendations on what to see and what not to miss. Check-in process and all other communucation with them was super easy. A wonderful experience!We will definitely recommend this hotel to others.

    8AlinaPosted on: 3-31-2025

    We are coming back. Loved the location a little up the hill, good start position for a great bike route and has a good bus connection to the city center. Good breakfast and dinner as well!Kind stuff and clean rooms. Perfect for a weekend stay.

    10DanielPosted on: 3-24-2025

    Beautiful view, easy to access by car, great staff, excellent breakfast.

    All good

    9AndreaPosted on: 2-20-2025

    Very good cost/performance HotelNice location and renovated, clean roomsVery nice and helpful staffTasty breakfast!

    nothing to complain about

    9CeilidhPosted on: 12-21-2024

    The staff were excellent - kind and helpful, very good with our dog. breakfast was good.

    Small inconvenience was the road parking - but the staff were super helpful and used their parking application to organise day parking permits for us for 10chf.

    9SusannePosted on: 12-3-2024

    From the first minute when we wentered we felt very welcome. All the staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful.The property is a little outside the center, but it is a lovely walk along the lakeside down to the oldtown.

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    10PamellaPosted on: 12-2-2024

    Amazing staff and breakfast.

    Improve shower area as it gets easily wet everywhere

    9IoanaPosted on: 11-18-2024

    It was clean. The Staff was very helpful and friendly.

    Poor choices for breakfast and in the bathroom there was no brush to clean the toilet.

    7ThomasPosted on: 11-14-2024

    Located a bit "outside" of the city. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was really nice. Rooms are totally ok, not that modern but enough comfort. We even had some lake view.

    I personally think the pictures suggest more modern rooms than they really are. But it's not a real issue. There are some parkings around the area but no guaranted space.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Food & Drinks

    • Restaurant

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Accessible parking

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • Pets Allowed
    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 3:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 11:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome. Children of age 3 to 17 can stay with extra bed, subject to additional charges. Children of age 0 to 2 stay free with cot.
    PetsPets are allowed upon request. Charges may apply.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Please note that this propety does not have an elevatorThis property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties. Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    Location

    Hotel Locanda Castagnola

    Contrada Vecchio Municipio 1, Lugano

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