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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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
8.8
High score for Lugano
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Guests who stayed here loved
David
United States
“Nice hotel, great staff, close to train station. Breakfast was excellent”
Kelli
United States
“Lovely hotel with wonderful views over lake Lugano.”
Alysa
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...”
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Maryann
United States
“Charming, historic hotel. The staff were all warm and welcoming. Delicious breakfast.”
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Kim
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...”
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Daniel
United States
“Convenient location, well-priced, friendly and helpful staff. Balcony rooms have a view of the lake.”
Mariana
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
“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!”
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Denise
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
“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.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
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
Cash
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
Guests staying at Hotel Federale can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.6).
Breakfast option(s) include:
Continental
Vegetarian
Gluten-free
American
Buffet
Room options at Hotel Federale include:
Single
Twin
Double
Triple
Quad
Family
Studio
Check-in at Hotel Federale is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:30.
The prices at Hotel Federale may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
Hotel Federale has 1 restaurants:
San Lorenzo
Hotel Federale is 350 ft from the center of Lugano.
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United States“Nice hotel, great staff, close to train station. Breakfast was excellent”
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!”
Katie
