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

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

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

    • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

    • Top pick by families with children

    • Breakfast Info

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

    • Rooms with:

    • Mountain view

    • City view

    • Private parking at the hotel


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High floor
  • 2 twin beds
Free crib available on request
258 feet²
Balcony
Mountain view
City view
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free Wifi

  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Safe
  • Toilet
  • Towels
  • Linens
  • Socket near the bed
  • Desk
  • Sitting area
  • TV
  • Slippers
  • Refrigerator
  • Telephone
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Radio
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Cable channels
  • Wake-up service
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Toilet paper
  • Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Max adults: 2
$442 per night
Price $1,326
Excluded: CHF 5.45 City tax per person per night, 3.8 % VAT
  • Exceptional breakfast included
  • Partially refundable
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Max adults: 2
$559 per night
Price $1,678
Excluded: CHF 5.45 City tax per person per night, 3.8 % VAT
  • Breakfast & dinner included
  • Partially refundable
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Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
$433 per night
Price $1,300
Excluded: CHF 5.45 City tax per person per night, 3.8 % VAT
  • Exceptional breakfast included
  • Partially refundable
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  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
$547 per night
Price $1,642
Excluded: CHF 5.45 City tax per person per night, 3.8 % VAT
  • Breakfast & dinner included
  • Partially refundable
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  • Free stay for your child
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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.
  • 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...
  • 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.
  • Sharon
    United States United States
    Centrally located to train station and a short walk down the hill to many shops & restaurants.
  • Dennis
    United States United States
    Convenient location from the train station. Well maintained. Clean. Very healthy buffet breakfast with fresh eggs, bacon, yogurt, fruit, meats & cheeses. Very friendly and helpful staff at front desk and during breakfast.
  • Sara
    United States United States
    Excellent service. Very near the train station but still quiet and east walk to the lake.

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. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
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

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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.
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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.

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