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Reviews of Hotel Zurigo Downtown 3 stars

Corso Pestalozzi 13, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland

#35 of 47 hotels in Lugano

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Review score

Based on 165 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: 26 August 2025

    7.0
    Nice breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The towels are small, the room is small, there is no air conditioner…

    The breakfast is nice

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2025

    8.0
    Fabulous weekend in Lugano
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Privilege Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fabulous location, lovely friendly staff, breakfast included and good parking.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2025

    8.0
    Nice Hotel at the center of Lugano
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Privilege Premium Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was nice, but breakfast room a bit less cozy.

    We had a nice room which had recently be renovated, aircon worked, also our room faced to the back - so it was overall pretty quiet (it is in the City still). Location was great, very central. We parked in front, 25 CHF a day, which is a lot cheaper than surrounding parking lots. Only limited parking spaces available so I recommend writing the hotel in advance and reserve a parking if you need it. Staff was super nice.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2025

    7.0
    Good city location but a bit worn out despite some visible renovations.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Comfort Superior Double Room with City View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Impossible to switch off the AC (too cold). Bath towels were worn out.

    Central location with bus station within easy reach, the rooms are big and renovated

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Double Room with Courtyard View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No tea/coffee in the room Slightly disappointing breakfast, limited selection

    Close to the lake and shops/cafés Near the bus station Receptionist helpful ie told us about the free buses Outside sitting areas

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2025

    7.0
    Too expensive for such service
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Privilege Premium Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My son is allergic to egg yolk. As we needed some warm food for him I kindly asked for a ONE fried egg for him. One! But lady showed me the scrambled eggs done. I explained the problem. She hasn’t even listen to me and with no no no simply disappeared in the kitchen 🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️ The tables we not cleaned after guests finished their breakfast - and the breakfast was very very poor. For 350euro per night plus 25 for parking plus city tax for the simple room with no view with such poor breakfast and such attitude to clients I can’t recommend this place , sorry

    Location is very good

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2025

    7.0
    Preferred location for touring on public transport
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bathroom flooded twice, drainage in shower needed cleaning or too small (rain shower head). Hotel has no lounge to rest, just breakfast room which can get pretty crowded. Some local choices at breakfast buffet would have spiced it up.

    Nice, modern furnished junior suite, well isolated towards the main road, right at Lugano Centro main bus terminal, free bus pass for the length of our stay. Free piccolo sparkling wine. Breakfast buffet was good, many choices.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2025

    8.0
    Good location easy parking. Good breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    Maybe better towels ?

    Locationparking. I had read complaints about breakfast but it was actually quite good also good coffee available 24 /24.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2025

    9.0
    Excellent hotel to visit Lugano!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    If I really had to mention something negative, I'd say that probably the breakfast could offer a bit more in terms of variety of options (especially the sweet options typical of an Italian breakfast). But this is really a minor aspect as the options offered were anyway very good, and considering the price and location of the hotel, this aspect did not bother us at all.

    This is a perfect hotel for a visit to Lugano. Very centrally located, it provides excellent facilities. The staff is very friendly. Overall a very nice experience and I would definitely recommend the hotel to anybody visiting Lugano.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Although we did understand that it is a three star hotel and accepted the fact that there are also better or premium rooms, the cleanliness could have been improved and our stat could have been more comfortable. It was okay, not dirty but the cleaning staff could be more attentive with the cleaning as there were strands of hair on the mattress, the floor and in the bathroom. Also the duvet, bed covers, pillow covers were visible worn (even if they were washed) - a new set or upgrade would be necessary. The pillows also were torn and wore out. Now, we could have talked to the receptionist but we didn’t, as we found it difficult to communicate in english and feared we wouldn’t have understood ourselves. Also, one suggestion: some ambiance (music) at the breakfast area could be a good idea and bring a nice touch :)

    The location was the best. Food was okay. Serving at breakfast is nice.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 December 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very central location. Really friendly for dog owners without disturbing or limiting any other hotel guest.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2024

    7.0
    Essential, clean and well located
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Comfort Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Simple and essential

    Perfect location, clean and good wi-fi.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Premium Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Very convenient, close to everything. Staff was great.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2024

    7.0
    Modest hotel offers great location near bus hub and wonderful park on Lake Lugano
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Breakfast acceptable

    Location excellent; across street from main downtown bus station and upscale neighborhood with restaurants; blocks from great park on Lake Lugano; room nicely rehabbed

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast could be better with more options and our Frigobar in the room was not working properly.

    Super comfortable room and great location. We had a good surprise of room, a champagne and with the balcony, we loved the hotel.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2024

    7.0
    Fairly comfortable stay but very disappointing breakfast
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noisy at night. The breakfast was extremely disappointing with little choice and only the cheapest products. Even the coffee was bad. It felt like a cheap hostel and it considerably diminished the overall stay. We thought we were paying a bit more for a good breakfast included but this was not at all the case.

    Very good location, nice building, friendly staff, quite comfortable

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2024

    8.0
    Nice hotel with a good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quite basic breakfast

    Nice and clean room Very nice welcoming gift Good location couple blocks away from the center

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2024

    8.0
    Convenable
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Comfort Premium Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Isolation phonique

    Situation

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Comfort Superior Double Room with City View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little more investment in towels and other amenities like linen would have made all the difference.

    Location was fabulous

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    9.0
    Very enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Maybe shower is a bit on the small side

    The old world charm and location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    7.0
    Enjoyable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Comfort Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel is located centrally, close to the lake and all amenities. Staff were friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our stay.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    8.0
    Pleasant enough. Eat breakfast elsewhere
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Comfort Double Room with Courtyard View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was poor, cheap food.

    Nice new large room. Reception staff were more than helpful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    7.0
    Okay for 1 night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Privilege Premium Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No parking available at hotel and was referred to public garage nearby

    Location, clean and late check-out

    Stayed in January 2024

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