Guesthouse

San Carlo Garni

Via Nassa 28, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 1592 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

7.8
Good
1,592 reviews

The hotel has a great location — very close to the main square, right along the main pedestrian street, a block away from the bus and the water, and easy walking distance from pretty much anywhere you could want to go! I could even see a bit of Lake Lugano from my room! The staff were always welcoming, helpful, and kind, even when I arrived at 10:30pm.

Hannah United States of America

Easy to find, very welcoming reception (who’s in cafe next to hotel entrance), There’re Ticino tickets for all of us, very comfortable bed

Nattha Thailand

Good place .. location is a positive. Breakfast was decent.

Indraneel Australia

The location was excellent. It’s right in the heart of the old part of the city. Less than a block from the lake. Close to restaurants and shops. It had a very Italian old world vibe. The check in staff was friendly and helpful. The price was affordable compared to other options. They offered a decent breakfast was available for a reasonable price.

Jeffrey United States of America

the best staffs at reception I’ve ever seen, so helpful and so polite to all customers. Room was also very clean, very comfy bed. And, location is really superb!!

Amornpun Thailand

Main location is very spartan. No air conditioning and minimal furnishings. We stayed at the sister property which is a stylish, comfortable and air conditioned apartment. Our rating is for that unit not the main property.

Richard United States of America

Nice hotel in a great location, in the heart of the city, near the lake. Reception was open all day, staff very friendly. There was no air conditioning but a good ventilator. Breakfast was also good, wide opening times and good/enough food throughout.

J124 Switzerland

location was great. Near the lake and transportation. very comfortable beds. nice breakfast

Myles United States of America

We stayed in the apartment and loved the amount of space it had

Bob United States of America

Reception was welcoming and helpful. perfect location.

Anne United States of America
7.8
Good
1,592 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The hotel has a great location — very close to the main square, right along the main pedestrian street, a block away from the bus and the water, and easy walking distance from pretty much anywhere you...”
    Hannah Hannah United States of America United States of America
  • “Easy to find, very welcoming reception (who’s in cafe next to hotel entrance), There’re Ticino tickets for all of us, very comfortable bed”
    Nattha Nattha Thailand Thailand
  • “Good place .. location is a positive. Breakfast was decent.”
    Indraneel Indraneel Australia Australia
  • “The location was excellent. It’s right in the heart of the old part of the city. Less than a block from the lake. Close to restaurants and shops. It had a very Italian old world vibe.”
    Jeffrey Jeffrey United States of America United States of America
  • “the best staffs at reception I’ve ever seen, so helpful and so polite to all customers. Room was also very clean, very comfy bed. And, location is really superb!!”
    Amornpun Amornpun Thailand Thailand
  • “Main location is very spartan. No air conditioning and minimal furnishings. We stayed at the sister property which is a stylish, comfortable and air conditioned apartment.”
    Richard Richard United States of America United States of America
  • “Nice hotel in a great location, in the heart of the city, near the lake. Reception was open all day, staff very friendly. There was no air conditioning but a good ventilator.”
    J124 J124 Switzerland Switzerland
  • “location was great. Near the lake and transportation. very comfortable beds. nice breakfast”
    Myles Myles United States of America United States of America
  • “We stayed in the apartment and loved the amount of space it had”
    Bob Bob United States of America United States of America
  • “Reception was welcoming and helpful. perfect location.”
    Anne Anne United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff9.3
  • Facilities7.4
  • Cleanliness8.2
  • Comfort8.0
  • Value for money7.9
  • Location 9.6
  • Free WiFi8.3
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Stay in the heart of Lugano

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Located in the center of Lugano, on the elegant, pedestrianized Via Nassa close to the lake and the funicular, the San Carlo Garni hotel offers free internet in all rooms.

All rooms have a private bathroom with a hairdryer and satellite TV.

This is our guests' favorite part of Lugano, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

San Carlo Garni has been welcoming Booking.com guests since May 3, 2005

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Most popular amenities
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests

Property Highlights

Located in the real heart of Lugano, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

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Availability

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
1 twin bed
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
1 full bed
1 twin bed
1 bunk bed
and
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.3
Facilities
7.4
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
7.9
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.3
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Hannah
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The hotel has a great location — very close to the main square, right along the main pedestrian street, a block away from the bus and the water, and easy walking distance from pretty much anywhere you could want to go! I could even see a bit of...”
  • Nattha
    ThailandThailand
    “Easy to find, very welcoming reception (who’s in cafe next to hotel entrance), There’re Ticino tickets for all of us, very comfortable bed”
  • Indraneel
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Good place .. location is a positive. Breakfast was decent.”
  • Jeffrey
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The location was excellent. It’s right in the heart of the old part of the city. Less than a block from the lake. Close to restaurants and shops. It had a very Italian old world vibe. The check in staff was friendly and helpful. The price was...”
  • Amornpun
    ThailandThailand
    “the best staffs at reception I’ve ever seen, so helpful and so polite to all customers. Room was also very clean, very comfy bed. And, location is really superb!!”
  • Richard
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Main location is very spartan. No air conditioning and minimal furnishings. We stayed at the sister property which is a stylish, comfortable and air conditioned apartment. Our rating is for that unit not the main property.”
  • J124
    SwitzerlandSwitzerland
    “Nice hotel in a great location, in the heart of the city, near the lake. Reception was open all day, staff very friendly. There was no air conditioning but a good ventilator. Breakfast was also good, wide opening times and good/enough food...”
  • Myles
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “location was great. Near the lake and transportation. very comfortable beds. nice breakfast”
  • Bob
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “We stayed in the apartment and loved the amount of space it had”
  • Anne
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Reception was welcoming and helpful. perfect location.”
Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days
  • where can we park the car near your hotel cheers francois
    Dear Francois, We recommend you to park your car in Piazza Rezzonico, few steps from us, which is a public open car park. It is free of charge from 7..
    Answered on 26 October 2019
  • Hi, we are doing an alpencross with the Mountainbikes. Do you have a room were we can store our bikes? Thanks Daniel
    Dear Daniel, good afternoon and sorry for the late reply. Yes, we have a place where you can store your bikes. Kind regards
    Answered on 28 June 2021
  • what time is breakfast served?
    A buffet breakfast is served from 8:00 to 10:30 Mondays to Saturdays, while on Sundays from 7:30 to 11:00.
    Answered on 30 September 2020
  • Hi, Do you allow late check in. Our flight is scheduled to reach at 5 PM at Zurich and latest we can reach Lugano by 9-9.30 PM. Thanks
    Good evening, our Reception is always open till 22:30 but if need to Check In later we can provide to you the istructions for a self Check In, kind re..
    Answered on 26 September 2022
  • Good day, Does the hotel offer parking please? Thanks very much,
    Unfortunately, we do not have a private car park. We suggest parking the car in Autosilo Motta. We provide to our guests a special ticket at the fixed..
    Answered on 12 March 2021
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Hosted by Naveen

9.3
Host Review Score
Naveen
Be amazed by the beauties of Lugano by staying in the heart of the historic center, in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The hotel provides 20 comfortable rooms, from single, double, triple to family rooms, with a private bathroom and free Wi-Fi service. A delicious buffet breakfast is served daily.
Languages spoken: German,English,Spanish,French,Italian
Area info *
Amenities of San Carlo Garni
Most popular amenities
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Convenience store on site
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Elevator
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules

San Carlo Garni takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

2:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Check-out

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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
CHF 5 per child, per night

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Diners Club American Express San Carlo Garni accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

The fine print

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.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Please inform San Carlo Garni of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about San Carlo Garni

  • Guests staying at San Carlo Garni can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet

  • Room options at San Carlo Garni include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Triple
    • Family

  • Check-in at San Carlo Garni is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • San Carlo Garni is 800 feet from the center of Lugano.

  • San Carlo Garni offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • The prices at San Carlo Garni may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • The nearest beach is 2,600 feet from San Carlo Garni.