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Reviews of Hotel Besso Lugano Center 2 stars

Via Besso 24, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland

#36 of 41 hotels in Lugano

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 423 hotel reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    7.8

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    7.3

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    9.0
    Good place to stay near the station
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The duvets on the king beds were single duvets lying sideways across the bed. This meant your feet stuck out the bottom. Extremely irritating. The same was in our friend's room.

    Good location, great front staff. Good wifi. Very clean.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The only "negative point" is that the rooms don't appear to be soundproofed against noise in the hallways. Any footsteps, conversations or other noise could easily be heard through the door and could disturb one's sleep.

    The location was ideal, in close proximity to the train station, at less than 5 minutes on foot. It was also located nearby to other restaurants in the area, which are cheaper for those being budget conscious and not necessarily wishing to go to the old city centre. The receptionist was very friendly and was immediately welcoming. The room itself was a pleasant surprise, as it was large, well illuminated and spacious.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    9.0
    Close to train, far from town. Lovely staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was pretty ordinary, if I’m honest.

    Super welcoming and helpful man (sorry I didn’t catch your name). Comfortable beds, close to train.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room smelled stale

    Helpful friendly staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    7.0
    A good overnight stay near the station.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Pillows.

    Near the station so very convenient as we were just staying overnight between trains. Rooms were very clean and functional, but the pillows were so soft they gave no support to the head. Breakfast was fine but the coffee was very strong! The staff were very helpful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noisy even if the window is closed.

    Simple room but good for one or two nights to stay. Especially if you'd like to travel on a train. Or if you take a bernina Express bus. The hotel is 3 minutes from the station on foot.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    8.0
    Great hotel when it needs to be close to the station!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ongoing road repairs at night… Nothing one could do about that though…

    Location, helpful & friendly staff.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    7.0
    I am satisfied
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good brakfast. Good location.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast is useless

    Posizione e gentilezza di personale ,la stanza era pulita e positiva

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very thin walls - you hear everything if someone’s having fun the room next door. Breakfast with poor choice.

    Excellent location and friendly staff.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is somehow old fashion. But attended perfectly for a one night stop.

    Very close to the train station. Super for halfway to Milano airport. Incredible nice staff. Great price for Switzerland.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2023

    7.0
    Centrality of the property and very pet-friendly:)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Centrality of the property and very pet-friendly:)

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2023

    7.0
    Handy for the station and pretty good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very brief stay necessitated by train time tabling issues. Warm welcome at nearly midnight and the early breakfast start meant that we were able to have it. Noisy street but it was a Saturday night!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Large clean comfortable room & bathroom, the hotel & furniture feels a touch dated but this gives it a faded charm, the staff I dealt with were polite, friendly & helpful. The hotel is located approximately 10 - 15 minutes walk from the lake front (there is a funicular that takes a couple of minutes from the station to the centre) but is very handy for the train station, if you arrive by train leave from the rear of the station and the hotel is only a couple of minutes walk.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Frendly environment

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2023

    6.0
    Fairly satisfactory
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    Noisy road No cups, kettle or water provided

    Extra bathroom outside Free bus tickets Convenient bus stop in front of hotel

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location, only about a two minute walk from the train station.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noisy road

    Spacious room

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2023

    8.0
    Decent hotel for an overnight stay
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    The only thing I didn't like is that my room was on a busy road, and the windows didn't fully protect from the traffic noise. Maybe it's just the downside of being so close to the station.

    The hotel is situated only two minutes from Lugano Station. Although it is quite sober it is also very clean and neat, with the necessary soap, shampoo and towel. The bed is of good quality. I liked the balcony for sitting out on a balmy night. Staff was helpful and polite.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2023

    7.0
    Adequate no-frills hotel for a short stay in Lugano
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Thin curtain (more like a net curtain) so eye mask needed. The hotel is on a main road and there is little sound proofing within the building so ear plugs are useful if you're a light sleeper.

    Close to Lugano train station, friendly welcome. Payment is made at check-in so check-out just involves leaving the room key. Bed comfortable and larger than a normal single bed, hot water available any time of day. Very reasonable price for a hotel in Switzerland but don't expect more than the basics.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2023

    6.0
    Nice location with friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was noise sensitive and the mattress was super thin.

    central location and super clean

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2023

    7.0
    Ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast choices are quite limited especially bread

    Location

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2023

    7.0
    Pleasant stay and convenient located.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is old and toilet door need to pull very hard to close it

    Spacious and good view

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2023

    9.0
    Comfortable stay near the train station
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The city center is a bit away and there are very less eating options here. Hotel needs a bit of an uplift as it feels it is quite old.

    The hotel is very close to the train station but on the other side of the city center. The reception person Roberto was really very helpful as he gave us a room with beautiful views of the city and mountain.

    Stayed in September 2023

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