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Visiting Lugano

Families will find kid-friendly activities in Lugano, and visitors give high marks for the shopping, lakeside setting, and top-notch restaurants. Tourists can also enjoy the city's cafés and museums. Top sights around the area include Sacred Mountain of the Rosary, Villa del Balbianello, and Villa Carlotta.

• There are 79 hotels and other accommodations in Lugano
• The closest major airport is in Lugano (LUG-Agno), 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from the city center
• The next closest is in Milan (MXP-Malpensa Intl.), 28.4 mi (45.7 km) away

Sightseeing and Staying in Lugano

Cultural venues in the city include Cantonal Art Museum, MASILugano Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland, and Giancarlo and Danna Olgiati Collection. The city's natural setting is picturesque, including the lakeside and these places to visit: Parco Ciani, Monte San Salvatore, and Lake Lugano. The city is well liked for its places to shop, and Via Nassa is a favorite for retail therapy.

In Lugano, you'll find 79 hotels and other lodging accommodations so you'll have ample places to choose from for your holiday retreat. Below are top ones based on Expedia user reviews:

• Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola - This 5-star hotel features a full-service spa, 3 restaurants, and free breakfast. It's a favorite with Expedia travelers for its breakfast and beach locale.
• Lugano Dante Center Swiss Quality Hotel - Our customers like the central location and clean, comfortable rooms at this hotel. This 4-star hotel in Lugano City-Centre features free WiFi, a bar, and a 24-hour business center.
• Hotel City Lugano, Design & Hospitality - With a stay at this 4.5-star hotel, guests can enjoy access to a bar and a café, along with free WiFi. Expedia customers like its dining options and central location.

In the surrounding area, popular places to see include Sacred Mountain of the Rosary, 12.5 mi/20.1 km from the heart of the city, and Villa del Balbianello, which is 12.1 mi/19.5 km away.

Getting Around Lugano

With so many choices for transportation, exploring Lugano is simple. Make your way to Lugano Funicular Station to catch metro. To see more of the larger area, ride aboard one of the trains from Lugano Station.

Dressing for Lugano

• Between January and March, you can expect average temperatures of 57°F during the day and 33°F at night
• From April to June, the average during the day is 76°F, while the average at night is 44°F
• July through September has daytime averages of 80°F with nighttime averages of 54°F
• In October-December, you can expect daytime averages of 65°F and nighttime averages of 35°F
• Lugano gets about 1.02 inches of rain per year
• Usually August and July are the hottest months with an average of 78°F, whereas January and February are often coldest, averaging 35°F