About this property

This family-owned hotel is centrally located just a short walk from Lugano town center and its breathtaking lakeshore, and the famous Piazza Riforma with its many sidewalk cafés. 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. Many rooms have a balcony view of Monte Bré, or overlook the town. The hotel is the perfect choice for both leisure and business travelers. Its restaurant offers elegant simplicity, and the bar is ideal for a relaxing evening drink. The hotel also features limited meeting facilities.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Located in the heart of Lugano, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

    • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, American, Buffet

    • Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
3 twin beds
2 twin beds
and
1 sofa bed
5 twin beds
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • David
    United States United States
    Nice hotel, great staff, close to train station. Breakfast was excellent
  • Kelli
    United States United States
    Lovely hotel with wonderful views over lake Lugano.
  • Alysa
    United States United States
    Super close to the train station (but up and down a big hill!) They gave free transit cards; wish we were there longer to use them. Lobby was well-appointed and breakfast was highly satisfying. The free chocolates were a nice treat! We had a nice...
  • Maryann
    United States United States
    Charming, historic hotel. The staff were all warm and welcoming. Delicious breakfast.
  • Kim
    United States United States
    The location is great- just down from the train station. Front desk folks were lovely, room was just as described, clean and welcoming. What I loved about this hotel is that we got exactly what we thought we’d get- a comfortable room, great...
  • Daniel
    United States United States
    Convenient location, well-priced, friendly and helpful staff. Balcony rooms have a view of the lake.
  • Mariana
    United States United States
    Easily located as soon as you leave the train station. Everything was perfect from the view to the very friendly staff!!
  • Kenneth
    Finland Finland
    What a great place to stay! The staff were so friendly and accommodating. There were a few reviews about the steep climb to the hotel but it was absolutely easy and no big deal. Highly recommended!
  • Denise
    United States United States
    Property was beautiful. We had a wonderful views from not just one balcony but two. Service was wonderful from check in to meals.
  • Katie
    United States United States
    Breakfast was good, staff was kind and helpful, and the rooms were clean and had all the amenities needed. Provided a crib for our baby as well.

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • San Lorenzo
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Dietary options
      Gluten-free

House rules

Hotel Federale takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Check-out
From 5:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this 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.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Hotel Federale