4.5 Star Hotel

Hotel City Lugano

Via Giuseppe Bagutti 4, Lugano, Switzerland View Map

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Hotel City Lugano

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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. Free WiFi is available in all areas, and underground parking is available for small/medium cars on site for an extra charge. The modern, soundproofed rooms at Lugano City Hotel are all fitted with an LED TV, LED lighting, universal sockets, a mini-bar with free nonalcoholic drinks, a safe, a desk and a kettle with a coffee/tea maker. The private bathrooms come with a shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. Printers and coffee machines are provided on every floor. The lobby features a bar, a breakfast area, and access to a terrace. The City Hotel is 1.6 mi from Monte San Salvatore and 0.9 mi from Lugano Train Station. The closest bus stop is 656 feet away. Lugano University is a 2-minute walk from the hotel, and various shops, bars and restaurants are reachable within a 10-minute walk.

193 Reviews

8.9Very Good
Cleanliness
9.1
Staff
9.3
Location
8.5

What Guests Say

  • “Cleanliness and courtesy of staff.”
  • “Great Business Hotel in Lugano. Nice team, sympathical and professional. Nice room with all the expected comfort. Quite, good bed...…”
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Top Amenities

  • Free Internet Access
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Pets Allowed
  • Business Center
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Modern Cozy Double Room1/4

Modern Cozy Double Room

216 sqft • 1 Queen

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Style Double Room1/4

Style Double Room

237 sqft • 2 Single

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Business Room with French Bed1/4

Business Room with French Bed

216 sqft • 1 Double

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Family Room with Two Separate Bedrooms (non connecting)1/4

Family Room with Two Separate Bedrooms (non connecting)

431 sqft • 2 Single, 1 Queen

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Exclusive Double Room1/4

Exclusive Double Room

270 sqft • 2 Single, 1 Sofabed

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    What Guests Loved

    8.9
    Very Good

    Based on 193 reviews

    Location

    8.5

    Cleanliness

    9.1

    Staff

    9.3

    Overall Quality

    8.8

    Pros +

    • Cleanliness and courtesy of staff.
    • Great Business Hotel in Lugano. Nice team, sympathical and professional. Nice room with all the expected comfort. Quite, good bed... Excellente breakfast.
    • Highly recommended from staff to facility. All the staff were very helpful and pleasant. Room is clean and nice. Would probably stay here again when we come back.

    Cons -

    • Parking axxess for big cars... impossible !
    • Light excluding drapes did not keep out early morning sun. Not really fair to charge for outside parking.
    • We really did not like the location. We chose this hotel as our friends were already staying here as part of a tour they were taking. They also were disappointed in the location. We were there on a Sunday and there was absolutely nothing open anywhere around us. Regardless of that - we would likely have wanted to go down to the lake and eat there - and this was a long walk. I think about .7 miles. We were quite capable of walking, but it just wasn't a location we liked. There are many hotels on the waterfront - or closer. They are probably not as new or modern but I would pick one of them the next time.
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    10MariaPosted on: 3-25-2025

    Cleanliness and courtesy of staff.

    10StephanPosted on: 4-24-2025

    Great Business Hotel in Lugano. Nice team, sympathical and professional. Nice room with all the expected comfort. Quite, good bed... Excellente breakfast.

    Parking axxess for big cars... impossible !

    10Maria E.Posted on: 3-29-2025

    Highly recommended from staff to facility. All the staff were very helpful and pleasant. Room is clean and nice. Would probably stay here again when we come back.

    8HowardPosted on: 11-12-2024

    Clean. Large room excellent breakfast with very attentive staff. Good breakfast with soy milk for cer. Small bathroom but heated towel rail

    Light excluding drapes did not keep out early morning sun. Not really fair to charge for outside parking.

    8EllenPosted on: 9-30-2024

    Katia at breakfast was so wonderful! My husband and I were the first to arrive at breakfast and she was so lovely to talk to and helpful in getting us coffees and other things we might need. You have a real gem with her! The hotel was clean, modern and comfortable.

    We really did not like the location. We chose this hotel as our friends were already staying here as part of a tour they were taking. They also were disappointed in the location. We were there on a Sunday and there was absolutely nothing open anywhere around us. Regardless of that - we would likely have wanted to go down to the lake and eat there - and this was a long walk. I think about .7 miles. We were quite capable of walking, but it just wasn't a location we liked. There are many hotels on the waterfront - or closer. They are probably not as new or modern but I would pick one of them the next time.

    9CathleenPosted on: 8-20-2024

    Really good and modern city hotel. Very central. Air conditioning. Staff was really nice and helpful.

    Be aware that the access to their private parking is extremely tight and steep! A lower and/or broad car will not go through! I had to reverse a few times to get in and out. Just something to be aware of.

    9RodicaPosted on: 7-27-2024

    Its a part of a beautiful city, location, profesionalism, beauty.

    the receptionist a little uninvolved

    9KerstinPosted on: 7-17-2024

    Very clean room, lovely lady at breakfast takes good care of the guests

    7SamanthaPosted on: 7-15-2024

    Very clean, good location, well-insulated bedroom. Lovely lady in the breakfast room. Lady at reception keen to help

    The single rooms I had, had a problem with something clicking endlessly and at irregular intervals. Kept me up both nights despite a room change. Unknown whether AC fan problem or some other motor issue.They gave me a new room but that one had same issue though less frequent.

    9Stravel0Posted on: 6-24-2024

    Everything is very good and no complaints at all. The breakfast buffet is offering "everything" and particularly good coffee and orange juice - very nice and helpful lady serving us! The rooms and windows have excellent soundproofing. The babycot had the best beddings we ever got in a hotel, they were excellent.The location is central and very close to the University. 15min walk to the old town.

    10KrzysztofPosted on: 6-5-2024

    Staying at the hotel was a very pleasant experience. The room was large, clean and spacious. Well equipped. Delicious and varied breakfasts. Staff the nicest I have met - the lady serving breakfast (from Croatia) is simply AWESOME. Very good Wi-Fi, room cleaning to a high standard. Location good, close to the centre and the Lugano lake (about 500 m).

    The only thing that could be improved was the drains in the bathroom - sometimes you could hear the sound of water running down, or water running slowly.

    10RoyPosted on: 4-23-2024

    Very modern hotel, own parking, 10-12 min. walk from lake front and mid Lugano. Very good breakfast too, internet good.

    All good.

    7NejcPosted on: 3-26-2024

    cleanliness, room exactly what you need for a quick stay, very pleasant staff

    10SeokPosted on: 3-19-2024

    We were highly inspired to see how Katia has served the visitors at the breakfast, asking for coffee, smiling, greeting and she knew where we come from and at which room we stay. If I visit Lugano again, I will definately stay at Hotel City Lugano and want to see her again. Thank you Katia and Hotel City Lugano.

    9JurajPosted on: 12-16-2023

    pleasent staff, very nice rooms, excellent breakfest

    10CarolePosted on: 12-11-2023

    Very comfortable stay. Clean, comfortable, quiet room with excellent shower. Nothing to complain about at all.

    Nothing. A bit expensive but to be expected in Switzerland.

    9EddiePosted on: 10-31-2023

    breakfast was good , lady in the breakfast was so good always happy and willing to chat

    9JakubPosted on: 10-5-2023

    Nice clean and we'll equipped. Good breakfast

    The city centre is not far but not close as well

    9AntónioPosted on: 9-14-2023

    It’s very clean. A pleasant 10min. walk will bring you to the city center. Breakfast is delicious and staff are polite and helpful. Highly recommend. It’s not really a downside, yet something to consider if you are coming with a big car that you won’t be able to use the underground parking, which by the way is very well maintained, because of the turns. For this better to contact the hotel in advance to check if your car fit the requirements. Otherwise, we saw a couple of places outdoors too. We were able to use the underground parking.

    Nothing. :)

    9NataschaPosted on: 9-12-2023

    The room was quiet big and spacious. The breakfast was nice.

    The walls at the entrance of the room were dirty.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests available

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    Business facilities

    • Business Center

    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 0 to 3 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

    If you arrive with children, please inform the property about their number and age. You can use the Special Requests box when booking or contact the property. Please note that the city tax includes the Ticino Ticket. It offers free benefits and discounts in the Canton of Ticino, including free use of train and bus services. For more details, please contact the property directly. Please note that parking is available only for small or medium cars.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.

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    Hotel City Lugano

    Via Giuseppe Bagutti 4, Lugano

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