Besso
Lugano
Popular places to visit
Santa Maria degli Angeli
Experience one of Switzerland’s most impressive Romanesque churches and its enormous 16th-century fresco.
Monte San Salvatore
Climb to the top of this lakeside mountain to dine while enjoying panoramic views across the Swiss Alps.
Mount Brè
Explore the great outdoors at Mount Brè and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Lugano. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this quaint area.
Palazzo dei Congressi
Palazzo dei Congressi is just one of the places to see in Lugano, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station
Find out about the history of Lugano with a stop at Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Via Nassa
During your trip to Lugano, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Via Nassa. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Things to do
Lugano Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour
Lugano: Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide
Verzasca valley, river and waterfall + Ascona private guided tour
Besso Hotel Deals
Hotel Besso
Good location
Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025
Hotel Cruise
Large, clean room. Very comfortable bed
Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025
Novotel Lugano Paradiso
I got sick while in Lugano and spent a couple full days in my room. I was so grateful to be at this hotel. The staff were incredibly nice and helpful and the room and beds very comfortable. The pool kept the kids busy. Once I felt better I appreciated the location. It’s right near the lake and an ...
Reviewed on Oct 5, 2025
Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni
This is easily one of the most beautiful and special hotels I’ve ever stayed in! It was like staying in a palace and the location in Bellagio couldn’t be more perfect!
Reviewed on Oct 22, 2025
Palace Hotel
What a lovely grand hotel. You immediately felt like you were in a palace from another era. Elegant and very special. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to return soon.
Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025
Hotel Barchetta Excelsior
The Hotel was clean and had a great view. We were very close to the ferry terminal and many restaurants and bars. We chose to eat dinner at the hotel one night and it was very good. I would stay here again and recommend this hotel to others.
Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Besso
Lugano City-Centre
Take time in Lugano City-Centre to visit attractions like Lake Lugano and Via Nassa. You might also appreciate the lake views, and you can hop on the metro at Lugano Funicular Station to see more of the city.
Breganzona
Breganzona is well-liked for its mountain views. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Lugano area, you might plan a trip to Via Nassa or MASILugano Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland.
Loreto
While visiting Loreto, you might make a stop by sights like MASILugano Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland and LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura.
Cassarate
If you're spending some time in Cassarate, Lake Lugano and Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station are top sights worth seeing.
Molino Nuovo
While there might not be top attractions in Molino Nuovo, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lake Lugano and Palazzo dei Congressi.
Pazzallo
Travelers like the mountain views in Pazzallo, and Lake Lugano is a top attraction you might want to visit.
