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Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel

Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Very friendly and helpful staff; clean, comfortable rooms, and excellent breakfast. No complaints."
Canada
David
$201 nightly
The price is $220
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Total with taxes and fees
Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel

Walter au Lac

Walter au Lac
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (755 reviews)
"Excellent air conditioning and views of the lake were amazing! Central location. Would stay again for the price and location!"
Canada
Isabel
$268 nightly
The price is $289
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Total with taxes and fees
Walter au Lac

Hotel Campione

Hotel Campione
3.0 star property
Bissone
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (607 reviews)
"Great place very clean"
United States
Brian
$210 nightly
The price is $229
Jul 22 - Jul 23
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Campione

Continental Parkhotel

Continental Parkhotel
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (765 reviews)
"Friendly staff, very good breakfast, near the train station, clean room, relaxed environment. "
United States
Jun
$320 nightly
The price is $332
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Total with taxes and fees
Continental Parkhotel

Hotel Federale Lugano

Hotel Federale Lugano
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (442 reviews)
"Beautiful room, great breakfast and very friendly and helpful staff"
United States
Jose
$249 nightly
The price is $272
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Federale Lugano

Hotel Delfino

Hotel Delfino
3.5 star property
Loreto
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (413 reviews)
"We were very fortunate to have a room in the front with a wonderful lake view. The hotel is comfortable older property, but the room and bathroom were large and spotless. Location is excellent, right next to the bus stop close to the town. Restaurant is excellent. Only negative is the absence of a grab bar in the bathtub/shower."
United States
Howard
$185 nightly
The price is $203
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Delfino

Hotel De La Paix

Hotel De La Paix
3.5 star property
Loreto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (646 reviews)
"Classy and close to the lake. "
Canada
Daniel
$229 nightly
The price is $249
Aug 8 - Aug 9
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel De La Paix

ibis Lugano Paradiso

ibis Lugano Paradiso
3.0 star property
Paradiso
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (622 reviews)
"Excellent stay! Clean, comfortable hotel in a great location, just a short walk from the lake and the funicular. Friendly staff, good breakfast, and beautiful surroundings. Would definitely stay here again! 😊"
Canada
Jasvinder
$169 nightly
The price is $186
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Total with taxes and fees
ibis Lugano Paradiso

Hotel Besso

Hotel Besso
3.0 star property
Besso
7.8 out of 10, Good, (312 reviews)
"Absolutely wonderful stay here, smooth and simple check in, friendly and helpful staff, clean, tidy and spacious room with all you could need"
United Kingdom
James
$148 nightly
The price is $164
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Besso

International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel

International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel
3.5 star property
Lugano City-Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (561 reviews)
"Lovely old world feel with sitting rooms and china/silver at breakfast. Large pool. Great location! Staff extremely helpful and fabulous breakfast. Room updated well. Ours had a room with a view of the lake."
United States
Anita Colleen
$210 nightly
The price is $229
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Total with taxes and fees
International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel

Villa San Fedele

Villa San Fedele
3.0 star property
Centro Valle Intelvi
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (260 reviews)
"Rooms were clean and well maintained. Staff were very kind and helpful. Be aware of the road if you’re traveling from Lugano - the hotel is located up on the mountain and roads were pretty tight and steep curved turns for about 20-25 minutes."
Canada
Edanur
$82 nightly
The price is $90
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Total with taxes and fees
Villa San Fedele

VISIONAPARTMENTS Lugano

VISIONAPARTMENTS Lugano
3.0 star property
Lugano City-Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (44 reviews)
"Great location. Well-maintained. Small and perfect for a solo traveler. "
United States
Joseph
$195 nightly
The price is $208
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Total with taxes and fees
VISIONAPARTMENTS Lugano

Hotel Victoria au Lac

Hotel Victoria au Lac
3.0 star property
Paradiso
7.6 out of 10, Good, (337 reviews)
"Great area, great hotel"
Canada
PAIGE
$148 nightly
The price is $164
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Victoria au Lac

Hotel Stella D'Italia

Hotel Stella D'Italia
3.0 star property
Valsolda
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (265 reviews)
"Super cute place"
United States
TARYA
$155 nightly
The price is $173
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Stella D'Italia

B5 Boutique Hotel Lugano

B5 Boutique Hotel Lugano
3.5 star property
Besso
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (223 reviews)
"The hotel is in an excellent location, is nicely 'different and quirky' and is comfortable and clean. "
United Kingdom
Raphael
$207 nightly
The price is $223
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Total with taxes and fees
B5 Boutique Hotel Lugano

Bigatt Hotel & Restaurant

Bigatt Hotel & Restaurant
3.0 star property
Paradiso
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (100 reviews)
"A recently renovated property that feels like you're staying at vineyard, yet is only a few minutes drive from Lugano center."
United Kingdom
Denys
$231 nightly
The price is $251
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Total with taxes and fees
Bigatt Hotel & Restaurant

HOTEL ATLANTICO self check-in

HOTEL ATLANTICO self check-in
3.0 star property
Cassarate
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (86 reviews)
"Very nice breakfast, quiet, clean, nice staff, English speaking, great location. "
United States
Linda
$197 nightly
The price is $216
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Total with taxes and fees
HOTEL ATLANTICO self check-in

Hotel Locanda Castagnola

Hotel Locanda Castagnola
3.5 star property
Lugano
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (40 reviews)
"Excellent value, spacious room in a beautiful location with very friendly staff."
United States
Mark
$180 nightly
The price is $197
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Locanda Castagnola

La Santa

La Santa
3.0 star property
Viganello
6.4 out of 10, (61 reviews)
"Loved the place the worker was very nice to every one. "
United States
Henry
$116 nightly
The price is $126
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Total with taxes and fees
La Santa

Relais Castello di Morcote

Relais Castello di Morcote
3.5 star property
Vico Morcote
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (52 reviews)
"This is where you stay when you want a beautiful fairytale vacation, with amazing food and wine, birds singing, and tranquility. Every view from this place is stunning and the details put in to the interior design are incredible. The staff is so helpful which of course makes the experience that much better. Thank you for having us!!"
United States
Alexandra
$450 nightly
The price is $478
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Total with taxes and fees
Relais Castello di Morcote
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Take the funicular up Monte San Salvatore for panoramic views of the lake and surrounding Alps. Explore the elegant lakefront promenade where you can rent boats or visit the cultural center housed in Villa Ciani.

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There’s a reason the top 3 star hotels in Lugano, Canton of Ticino are so incredibly popular: They combine comforting amenities and just-for-you service with some of the best rates and discounts the area has to offer. When you book a stay at a three star hotel in Lugano, you’ll get access to perfect little perks like on-site restaurants and cocktail bars, well-appointed fitness centers, and spacious rooms.

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What are the best 3-star hotels in Lugano?
Travelers looking for an affordable and comfortable Lugano stay often choose Walter au Lac. This 3-star hotel, around 0.1 mi southwest of the center, offers a nearby boardwalk and a rooftop terrace. Need another suggestion? Situated 0.2 mi west of downtown and including a sauna and front desk services, Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel is also a favorite among guests.
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Lugano?
The most obvious difference between a 3- and 4-star hotel in Lugano will be the standard of service and access to creature comforts. Three-star hotels are generally more pocket-friendly and include the services and conveniences you need to ensure your comfort, such as a gym, WiFi and breakfast. You can count on a bit more at a 4-star hotel — think upmarket furnishings, deluxe bathroom products and perks like on-site spas.

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