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About this property
Located 800 metres from the Lugano Exhibition Centre and 1 km from the lake, Hotel City Lugano is a modern, non-smoking building with stylish and air-conditioned rooms. Free WiFi is available in all areas, and underground parking is available for small/medium cars on site for an extra charge. The modern, soundproofed rooms at Lugano City Hotel are all fitted with an LED TV, LED lighting, universal sockets, a minibar with free non-alcoholic drinks, a safe, a desk and a kettle with a coffee/tea maker. The private bathrooms come with a shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. Printers and coffee machines are provided on every floor. The lobby features a bar, a breakfast area, and access to a terrace. The City Hotel is 2.6 km from Monte San Salvatore and 1.5 km from Lugano Train Station. The closest bus stop is 200 metres away. Lugano University is a 2-minute walk from the hotel, and various shops, bars and restaurants are reachable within a 10-minute walk.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Terrace
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Minyi
Switzerland
“Super nice breakfast buffet and super friendly & helpful hotel staff. We stayed in a 3-person room - I can’t speak for the normal double bed but the sofa bed was a bit hard. Other than that everything was as nice as I expected!” - Olivia
United States
“All staffs were very friendly and helpful. The room was very spacious and clean. Beds were comfortable. The quality of the breakfast was excellent with varieties.” - Daniel
Brazil
“Comfortable beds, room service with impeccable cleaning. Superb breakfast Hotel staff very courteous and helpful. Automatic shoe cleaner in the 1st floor, helping a lot to give that finishing touch before I went to a symposium. This way, I could...” - Stephan
Switzerland
“Great Business Hotel in Lugano. Nice team, sympathical and professional. Nice room with all the expected comfort. Quite, good bed... Excellente breakfast.” - Cathleen
France
“Really good and modern city hotel. Very central. Air conditioning. Staff was really nice and helpful.” - Luigimarchelle
Ecuador
“Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The bed was one of the most comfortable beds ever (you have no idea how great sleeping was). Definitively a place to return in the future.” - Rodica
Romania
“Its a part of a beautiful city, location, profesionalism, beauty.” - Kerstin
Germany
“Very clean room, lovely lady at breakfast takes good care of the guests” - Stravel0
Switzerland
“Everything is very good and no complaints at all. The breakfast buffet is offering "everything" and particularly good coffee and orange juice - very nice and helpful lady serving us! The rooms and windows have excellent soundproofing. The...” - Roy
Canada
“Very modern hotel, own parking, 10-12 min. walk from lake front and mid Lugano. Very good breakfast too, internet good.”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.






The fine print
If you arrive with children, please inform the property about their number and age. You can use the Special Requests box when booking or contact the property. Please note that the city tax includes the Ticino Ticket. It offers free benefits and discounts in the Canton of Ticino, including free use of train and bus services. For more details, please contact the property directly.
Please note that parking is available only for small or medium cars.
Please inform Hotel City Lugano in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.