The Best Hotel Rooms with Balcony or Private Terrace in Lugano
Travel Guide | February 2024
A list by Anna Holt & Elli Nordin. Updated February 2024.
We have created a list with the best hotel rooms with balcony or private terrace in Lugano, Switzerland. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Large suite with private terrace. Unique. Guests will have a special experience as the suite features a fireplace. This spacious suite consists of 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. Guests can make meals in the kitchen that is equipped with a stovetop, a refrigerator, an oven and an electric kettle. Featuring a terrace with lake views, this suite also provides a minibar and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 4 beds. About the hotel: Surrounded by a large park, Villa Sassa Hotel, Residence & Spa - Ticino Hotels Group offers a spacious spa area and panoramic views over Lugano, Lake Lugano, and the surrounding mountains. Each of the comfortable rooms comes with a balcony, satellite TV, a minibar and a safety deposit box. The restaurant Ai Giardini di Sassa serves Swiss, Italian, and international cuisine, and in fine weather, guests can dine on the terrace. It is only a 15-minute walk from the city centre. The bathrooms come with a bath or shower, toilet and amenities such as free toiletries, a hairdryer and bathrobes. The Villa Sassa’s 3,000 m² Spa and Wellness Club includes heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a hot tub, a sauna, a Turkish bath, a relaxation area, and a fitness centre. There is a wide range of beauty treatments and massages. A bar is also on site.Show full description
Large suite with private balcony. Relaxing atmosphere. This suite features a spacious living room, a furnished balcony, free WiFi, a minibar, 2 flat-screen TVs and a DVD player. About the hotel: Offering views of Lake Lugano, Hotel Parco Paradiso is located on the foothills of the San Salvatore Mountain. Each unit has a balcony or a terrace, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and a minibar, a safety deposit box. Free WiFi is available and parking is possible on spot. An American buffet breakfast is available every day. Guests can dine in the Mediterranean restaurant La Favola. Special dietary requirements can be accommodated upon request. The closest motorway is only 2 km away. Free Shuttle Service is available from and to Lugano and Paradiso Train Station at arrival and departure.Show full description
Large room with private balcony. Boutique hotel. These finely decorated rooms are situated in the modern wing of the hotel. They have a spacious bathroom of Italian marble, a sitting area, double-glazed windows, free wired internet access and a flat screen TV, and offer a wonderful view of Lake Ceresio and the Prealps. All rooms feature a balcony with table and chairs. About the hotel: Established in 1887, the 5-star Splendide Royal with its turn-of-the-century character is Lugano's most fashionable hotel, located on Lugano's lakeside main street. The on-site Splendide Lifestyle Spa includes a pool, a sun terrace, a gym, as well as various saunas and steam baths. Free WiFi is available throughout the entirely non-smoking property. With its elegant guest rooms, fine cuisine and a staff of 100 employees who provide meticulous personal service, the Splendide Royal hotel inspires loyalty among its clients. Usually more than half the guests are repeat visitors. The executive chef of the hotel's own restaurant I Due Sud has been rewarded with 1 Michelin star and 16 Gault et Millau points for the cuisine combining traditional flavours from southern Switzerland and southern Italy. This restaurant serves dinner from Tuesdays to Saturdays (reservation highly recommended), while the La Veranda restaurant (14 G&M points) is open daily for lunch and dinner, offering Mediterranean dishes with local and seasonal produce. Beauty and cosmetic treatments can be booked. Aperitifs and cocktails, as well as a selection of international hors d'oeuvres and snacks is available in the Belle Epoque bar until 00:30 in the night. You can park your car in the garage or outside on the hotel grounds. The city centre with its boutiques can be reached within a walk of just a few minutes along the lake.Show full description
This is likely one of the most STYLISH boutique hotels in Lugano.
Room with private balcony. Comfortable beds. Spacious, individually furnished and decorated room with a balcony, air conditioning, satellite TV, and a bathroom with a hairdryer. Free WiFi and free minibar.
Please note that extra beds are not available in this room type. About the hotel: The Hotel de la Paix is near Lake Lugano, about 1 km from the city centre and the train station. The property features garden terrace. It offers an out-door pool, free WiFi, free parking on site and free minibar use. The 2 restaurants at the Hotel de la Paix offer Italian and international cuisine. Here guests can start their day with a varied international breakfast. The hotel's restaurant features a dining room reserved for lunch breaks, dinners as well for aperitifs and banquets whenever events and meetings are held. All rooms feature air conditioning, satellite TV, tea and coffee making facilities and a bathroom with a hairdryer. The LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura art centre is only a 10-minute walk away.Show full description
Large suite with private balcony. Boutique hotel. This air-conditioned suite comes with a balcony, offering views of the lake, a minibar, a flat-screen TV and private bathroom facilities. In addition, it features a seating area with a sofa. About the hotel: Located in Lugano-Paradiso, a 5-minute walk from Lake Lugano and the Monte San Salvatore Park, The View Lugano offers modern suites with free WiFi and free air conditioning, a wellness area and a restaurant. All rooms at The View come with a furnished balcony with lake views, a flat-screen TV, and a minibar. The centre of Lugano is a 5-minute drive away. Additionally, they feature an elegant bathroom with free toiletries, a hairdryer and bathrobes. A rich breakfast is served every morning, and dinner can be enjoyed at the Michelin starred in-house à la carte restaurant.. Several shops and bars can be found within a few minutes' walking distance. The wellness area comprises a sauna, a hammam, an indoor swimming pool, and a fitness area. Massages can be organized on request and for an extra charge. E-bikes and electric smart cars are available free of charge. Several cycling trails start directly on the premises. Private parking spaces are available on site for an extra charge, and Lugano Train Station is 2 km away. The Magliaso Golf Course is situated 5 km from the property, while the Swiss Miniature Adventure Park is reachable within a 5-minute drive. Agno Airport is 4 km away.Show full description
Large suite with private balcony. Boutique hotel. This spacious junior suite contains a living area with a sofa and comes with a south-facing balcony with a park or lake view. It features a flat-screen satellite TV, a minibar, a digital safe and direct-dial phone, and offers free WiFi connection. Most units come with 2 bathrooms, one with a shower and another with a bathtub. Bathrobes, slippers and a hairdryer are also provided.
Air conditioning is available in summer time. About the hotel: Right on the shores of Lake Lugano and within walking distance of the Old Town of Lugano, the 5-star Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola is set within a private, subtropical park. Rooms and suites in the Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola are individually decorated and have stunning park and/or lake views, a balcony, a terrace or loggia. The hotel offers an indoor pool, a tennis court, 3 restaurants, and free WiFi. The 2 gourmet restaurants, Le Relais and Gallery Arté al Lago, and the La Rucola offer Mediterranean dishes from the freshest seasonal ingredients and selected wines from the well-stocked cellar. Once the home of a noble Russian family, the impressive mansion was transformed into a hotel in 1885. Bus stops, the boat pier and the funicular to Monte Brè can be found in the immediate vicinity. Several cafés, shops and restaurants can be found in the city centre, only a few steps away.Show full description
Room with private balcony. This air-conditioned room comes with a flat-screen TV, a minibar and private bathroom facilities. In addition, bathrobes, slippers, free toiletries and coffee and tea making facilities are provided. About the hotel: Hotel Admiral Lugano is located in the Paradiso neighbourhood, within walking distance from the shores of Lake Lugano and the San Salvatore funicular station. Guests can enjoy free access to the indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. The modern rooms feature a minimalist design and come with a flat-screen TV, minibar, and air conditioning. The private bathrooms are fitted with a bathtub, hairdryer and free toiletries. Free WiFi access is provided throughout the property and guests can also take advantage of a free digital newsstand. Breakfast is available every morning. Within easy reach are the casino of Lugano (1.5 km) and the casino of Campione (6 km), as well as many shops and well-known restaurants. The Swissminiatur Park, showing the most picturesque sites of the country at a 1:25 scale, and the Modern Art Museum are also nearby. A private garage at the premises is accessible for an extra charge. The garage is required to be booked in advance, subject to availability There may be construction sites around the Hotel.Show full description
Room with private balcony. Cool. Air-conditioned room with a balcony with views of the Monte Bar, a flat-screen cable TV, a seating area, a minibar, and a bathroom with a shower or bath.
Please note that extra beds are not available in this room type. About the hotel: Right on the shore of Lake Lugano, this family-run 4-star hotel offers restaurants, free WiFi, and a south-facing outdoor pool with direct lake access. There is also a bar and a terrace with lake views. The centre of Lugano is a 10-minute walk away. Guests of Hotel Lido Seegarten can enjoy Mediterranean cuisine in the elegant restaurant Rialto or the restaurant La Terrazza, grilled dishes and seasonal specialities in the rustic-style restaurant La Fornace. The Lido Seegarten’s air-conditioned rooms come with lake or mountain views, a flat-screen smart TV with cable channels and radio, a seating area, a minibar, and a bathroom. Deck chairs, sunshades, towels, bathrobes, and a bar service are available at the pool. The fitness centre offers panoramic views of the lake and the mountains. The Exhibition Centre is 400 metres away, and it is 1.5 km to Lugano Train Station and 5 km to Agno Airport. Bus lines 2 and 3 stop right outside the hotel. The property can be reached within a 7-minute walk from the Palazzo dei Congressi Conference Centre and within a 10-minute walk from Lugano centre, . Show full description
Large suite with private balcony. Highly elegant. Located in the main Villa building, this stylishly decorated and air-conditioned room comprises a luxurious bathroom and a balcony overlooking the garden. About the hotel: Villa Principe Leopoldo - Ticino Hotels Group can be found amid a large park above Lugano, offering panoramic views of Lake Lugano and the mountains, and featuring leisure, sport and wellness facilities, as well as exquisite dining options. WiFi is available for free. A Member of Relais & Chateaux, Villa Principe Leopoldo - Ticino Hotels Group is a harmonious blend of Italian charm and Swiss excellence. The historical villa, once a prince's residence, provides views of the lake and the garden, and the nearby park The DOT SPA offers a relaxing ambience made with personalised treatments based on the Villa Principe's own top-quality cosmetic line. Hot tub, sauna and steam bath facilities are also featured. The Principe Leopoldo Restaurant received excellent reviews in the most important international guides. The Piano Bar & Lounge offers an exclusive selection of cocktails and wines, champagne and malt whiskies, all accompanied by live music. A breakfast room is located in each building. The spacious and stylishly decorated guest rooms are all air-conditioned. Bathrobes and slippers can be found in the luxurious bathrooms. Villa Principe Leopoldo - Ticino Hotels Group is 2 km from the city centre of Lugano. Private outdoor parking is available on site for free. Garage parking is possible at an additional cost. A charging station for electric and Tesla vehicles is available on site.Show full description
I think this place could be the most ELEGANT luxury hotel in Lugano. It also has OUTSTANDING VIEWS.
Room with private balcony. Offering panoramic views over Lake Lugano and of the surroundings mountains, these rooms come with a balcony, a work desk with USB/HDMI/Audio/Video/Audio/PC plugs, free wired and WiFi internet, a flat-screen TV, window blinds and a minibar. A private bathroom is fitted with a shower or a bath tub and a hairdryer is available. About the hotel: Best Western Hotel Bellevue au Lac is situated on the lakeside promenade of Lugano and offers panoramic views. It features an outdoor pool and all rooms have a balcony and free internet access. The Bellevue au Lac is only a few minutes' walk away from the historic, financial and shopping centre and the Lugano Sud motorway exit can also be reached quickly. The 2 restaurants of the Best Western Hotel Bellevue au Lac serve aromatic Italian and international cuisine and in the new Bellvue bar you can enjoy a wide range of drinks and snacks. The business corner also offers you free wired and wireless internet access.Show full description
Room with private balcony. This room features a south-facing balcony of 3 m² with table, 2 chairs and views of the Loreto Convent, air conditioning, a pull-out sofa, radio, minibar and a bathroom with shower and hairdryer. About the hotel: The Colorado Hotel offers a central location in Lugano, a 5-minute walk away from the promenade on Lake Lugano and around the corner from the LAC Cultural Centre. Meals are also served on the terrace. Free WiFi and individually adjustable air-conditioning is available. The rooms are equipped with a flat-screen cable TV with international channels and coffee and tea making facilities. All are non-smoking and come with wooden floors and double-glazed windows. Toiletries and a hairdryer are provided in the private bathroom. The direct-dial telephones also feature automatic wake-up calls. The Colorado's barbecue restaurant Tavernetta offers a range of creative dishes. The hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Museum of Modern Art in the Villa Malpensata, and a 10-minute walk from the train station. The city bus leaving in front of the hotel takes you to the congress centre in 10 minutes.Show full description
Room with private balcony. Room with balcony and air conditioning.
Please note that the bed setup is subject to availability.
Please note that extra beds are not available in this room type. About the hotel: The family-run Hotel Delfino has a privileged location close to the lake shore and next to the pedestrian area which leads into the heart of the city of Lugano. Garage parking spaces are available on site for an extra charge. The restaurant Delfino serves seasonal local and international cuisine. During the day, guests can enjoy small snacks. A continental breakfast buffet is available every morning. Lugano´s main shopping street can be reached within a 10-minute walk.Show full description
Room with private balcony. Cool. This single room features a balcony, lake view and minibar. A private bathroom is fitted with a bath tub or a shower and a hairdryer. About the hotel: Situated on the lake promenade near the traffic-free centre of Lugano, Hotel Walter Au Lac offers you rooms with superb lake views. Panoramic terrace located on the 5th floor. WiFi is free of charge. All air-conditioned rooms are renovated. Coffee and tea facilities are offered for free. Shower, sunbeds and beach towels available on site. The funicular, the car parks, the pier, the post office, shops, the theatre and cinemas are easily reachable on foot from the Hotel Walter Au Lac.Show full description
Room with private balcony. Boutique hotel. This room comes with a bathroom with bath and toilet, and a balcony overlooking Lake Lugano and the mountains.
1 baby bed is available. About the hotel: Right on the shore of Lake Lugano, the 3-star superior International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms, a garden with an outdoor pool, free WiFi, and a lobby bar. The Old Town of Lugano, featuring several restaurants, bars and shops, is just a short walk away. An internet workstation and an ethernet connection for notebook computers are available free of charge at the lobby bar. A private underground car park can be used at an additional cost. The traditional International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel includes an exhibition about its 100-year history. The Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli, dating from 1515 and featuring a famous fresco by Bernardino Luini, is located just next to the hotel.Show full description
Cosy rooms. Room with a private bathroom, a safety deposit box and a desk. About the hotel: This family-owned hotel is centrally located just a short walk from Lugano town centre and its breathtaking lakeshore, and the famous Piazza Riforma with its many sidewalk cafés. Many rooms have a balcony view of Monte Bré, or overlook the town. Located in a quiet spot halfway up a hill, the hotel is just a short 3-minute walk from the train station, and provides quiet rooms in a green corner of the city. The hotel is the perfect choice for both leisure and business travellers. Its restaurant offers elegant simplicity, and the bar is ideal for a relaxing evening drink. The hotel also features limited meeting facilities.Show full description
Room with private balcony. This air-conditioned twin/double room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with city views. About the hotel: Housed in a historic building, Hotel Zurigo is located in the centre of Lugano right opposite the Lugano Centro Bus Stop and offers you en-suite rooms with free Wi-Fi and minibar. Limited parking is available on site at an additional cost. Lake Lugano is just 300 metres away and within a 2-minute walk you can reach Piazza Riforma with many restaurant and shops. Also, Palazzo dei Congressi Lugano and the Parco Villa Ciani can be reached on foot in 2 minutes from the Zurigo Hotel.Show full description
Room with private balcony. Hip. This air-conditioned twin room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with garden views. The unit offers 2 beds. About the hotel: The family-run Continental Parkhotel is located 200 metres south of the main railway station of Lugano, where the funicular leaves regularly for the city centre. Plunge into the wonderful swimming pool amidst a large park after a day of doing sightseeing or business in Lugano. All rooms are air-conditioned and non-smoking and are equipped with soundproofed windows. The comfort rooms are located in the annex building and the superior rooms in the main building of the Continental Parkhotel. La Veranda à la carte restaurant or in summer Grotto & Ronco dei Bianchi Distillery, with warm Ticino specialties, open from 6.30pm to 10.00pm. The buildings of the surrounding Ronco dei Bianchi historical vineyard have been carefully restored and house a distillery, a cellar for the wine production, the agricultural museum and the grotto restaurant.Show full description
Large room with private balcony. The spacious double room features air conditioning, a seating area, a balcony with lake views as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath. The unit has 2 beds. About the hotel: Built in 1884, Hotel Victoria in Lugano-Paradiso stands right on the shore of Lake Lugano and offers panoramic views over the bay and of Mount Bre. During summer you can dine outside on the charming terrace. All rooms were completely renovated in 2015 and come with a flat-screen TV and free WiFi. There are 2 reasonably-priced restaurants/pizzerias on site, offering views of the lake and of the palm tree-lined avenue in front of Hotel Victoria. The well-known Dancing Club Cecil is also located on site and offers live music on weekends. It is completely soundproofed. A short walk away, you can find a bank, a hairdresser, a public swimming pool and the funicular up the San Salvatore Mountain. Public parking on the roads is free of charge in the evenings and during the night. A public car park is available for a fee in the immediate vicinity.Show full description
These rooms have a private bathroom and cable TV.
Some rooms are wheelchair accessible. Guests needing one of these rooms are requested to inform the property in advance, as they are limited and subject to availability. Contact details are stated in the booking confirmation. About the hotel: Lugano’s Hotel Ceresio is within a 5-minute walk of Lake Lugano, the university, the Quartiere Maghetti Shopping Center and Lugano’s congress centre. The Central Bus Station is a 10-minute walk away. All units at the Ceresio have a private bathroom and cable TV. Several units are made up of interconnecting rooms. Continental breakfast is served each morning. Hotel Ceresio’s restaurant serves local specialties and uses seasonal produce. A bar can also be visited on site, and room service is available.Show full description
Room with private balcony. This room features a TV and a bathroom with shower. About the hotel: The newly renovated Hotel Besso is centrally located, near the Main Train Station of Lugano. It offers free Wi-Fi all over the hotel. Buffet breakfast is available to start the day with before setting out for some sightseeing or your business meetings. You can leave your car at Hotel Besso.Show full description
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