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Hotel Besso

2.0 star property
Hotel within easy reach of Lake Lugano

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Exterior
Double Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
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Interior entrance
Property entrance
Nestled in Besso, Hotel Besso offers a tranquil retreat. Unwind with spa services or stay connected with in-room WiFi. With express check-in and check-out, vending machine, and helpful staff available 24/7 at the front desk.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Computer station
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Free toiletries
$124 nightly
The total price is $140
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Single Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
TV
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Quadruple Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Reception

ibis budget Lugano Paradiso

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, 730 reviews
$93 nightly
The price is $107
Nov 26 - Nov 27
Total with taxes and fees
ibis budget Lugano Paradiso
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About the neighborhood

Map
Via Besso 24, Lugano, TI, 6900

What's nearby

  • Via Nassa - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Piazza della Riforma - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Palazzo dei Congressi - 14 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lake Lugano - 4 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 13 min drive
  • Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) - 54 min drive
  • Lugano Station - 4 min walk
  • Lugano (QDL-Lugano Rail Station) - 6 min walk
  • Melide Station - 7 min drive
  • Lugano Funicular Station - 5 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Anacapri - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Grand Café Al Porto - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bar Ristorante Gabbani - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Manora - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Commercianti - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Hotel Besso

Hotel Besso puts you just a 5-minute drive from Lake Lugano. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Lugano Funicular Station is 5 minutes away.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 34 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets

    • Pets stay free (dogs and cats only)
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (CHF 15 per day)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10 AM

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.20 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 0.15 per person, per night

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CHF 12 for adults and CHF 6 for children
  • Air conditioning is available for an extra charge of CHF 20 per night

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for CHF 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for CHF 40.0 per night

Parking

  • Self parking costs CHF 15 per day

Policies

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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 2 stars.

Also known as

Besso Hotel
Besso Lugano
Hotel Besso
Hotel Besso Lugano
Hotel Besso Hotel
Hotel Besso Lugano
Hotel Besso Hotel Lugano

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Besso offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Besso does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Besso?

Yes, cats and dogs stay free. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Besso?

Yes. Self parking costs CHF 15 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Besso?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Hotel Besso?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Lugano (13-min walk) and Casinò di Campione (14-min drive) are both nearby.

What's the area around Hotel Besso like?

Hotel Besso is a short 5-minute walk from Lugano Funicular Station and 9 minutes' walk from Via Nassa.

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Reviews

Hotel Besso Reviews

7.8

Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

7.2

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

Train station
Room
Location
Service staff

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Super clean and tidy, wouldn't believe this place is only two stars.
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Matthew, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

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
Vladimir, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel

Near the train station and the staff are friendly and glad to help.
YUEWEN, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Host very accommodating & pleasant
Marvie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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...
Abdelhamid, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice but no faciliteiten in the neighbourhood
Peter van, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My stay at Hotel Besso was a wonderful experience. The employees were gracious, thoughtful, and hard workers. Shout out to Cristian simultaneously working the front desk, making sure breakfast was in order every morning, and answering any question that guests had (in 4 different languages) The hotel is quiet, clean, and in a convenient location in front of a bus stop and 5 minute walking distance from train station. There is also a good pizza restaurant around the corner. A full breakfast (muesli, cereal, cured meats, croissant, fruit) costs 10 CHF per person and is filling, delicious, and a valuable meal option considering the high cost of living Switzerland is known for. I highly recommend this hotel and would only stay here if I ever return to Lugano.
Enrique, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

Very basic hotel. Paid for a double room and was given a basic room. Couldn’t move in it for two people. Complained to front desk and they moved us to the double that we paid for. Make sure you request a balcony if you book or you will not be given one. Very tiny balcony but nice view overlooking the city. Free tickets for the funicular to the main part of town. Was only provided with a single sheet which only covered half the bed. Disappointing and uncomfortable bed and room.
Michele, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Das Hotel hat genau meinen Erwartungen entsprochen. Die Lage ist zentral und nahe am Bahnhof, das Zimmer war sauber und zweckmäßig. Besonders das freundliche, hilfsbereite Personal hat meinen Aufenthalt sehr angenehm gemacht. Ich komme gerne wieder!
Daniel, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Mycket trevlig och hjälpsam personal i receptionen. Perfekt läge några hundra meter från järnvägsstationen. Fint med balkong. Märkligt med duschtvål i små engångspåsar. Lite mager frukost
Håkan, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Adil, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

駅からも近く便利に滞在させて頂きました。
Norimichi, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, clean, friendly staff.
Gaston, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Central but needs an update

Convenient 5-10 mins walk from Lugano train station the hotel is located next to busy street. Either the infrastructure is too old for the prices or the prices are too high for the 60 yrs old furniture and amenities.
Stefan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel a 10 minutos a pie desde la estación de buses, a 8 minutos a pie de la estación de trenes y del fonicular que te baja al downtown. Personal amable, habitación limpia, pero sencilla. Solo cama, baño y TV pequeño. No café, no plancha, no blower. Tiene aire acondicionado, ascensor, agua caliente en el baño. Solo estuve 1 noche y ofrecio justo lo que necesitaba. Parada de autobuses al frente del hotel. Área y pueblo seguro, buses puntuales y habitantes cordiales.
E, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Kein Klimaanlage !!!!und Balkon. Zimmer sehr laut wegen Strasse. Unmöglich bei dieser Hitze mit geschlossenem Fenster ohne Klimaanlage zu schlafen.
Katharina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Un lugar digno para descansar después de una semana recorriendo diario lugares distintos de Europa. Habitaciones grandes y en buen estado
Gustavo, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Die Lage passt und ist gut mit der ÖV erreichbar - Preis/Leistung stimmt nicht. Zu teuer für ein doch schon sehr in die Jahre gekommene Unterkunft wo von 23 bis 07:30 Uhr kein Personal anzutreffen ist - heisses Wasser für Teekrug ist bei einer frühzeitigen Abreise nicht zu bekommen, da auch kein Wasserkocher auf dem Zimmer.
Thomas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Roberto excellent service ❤️

Choose this hotel very close to train station and public transport. Roberto thank you excellent service ❤️
Hazel, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Top Lage und Preise-Leistungsverhältnis

Sauberes Hotel mit allem was man braucht und in Top-Lage - mit bestem Preis-Leistungeverhältnis
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A localização é muito boa, proxima ao centro, funicolare, terminal dd onibus, estação lical dd trem com supermercado Carrefour proximo.
Clodoaldo, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Super en général
Thi Hong Nhung, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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
Tien Dung, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quaint old fashioned room. Nice balcony. Courteous check-in. Only issue was current construction around train station - do not trust Google walking route as it takes much longer to detour. Go behind train station and up to hotel the back way. The route TO the train station is the route to use TO hotel as well.
Amy, 1-night trip