Nestled in Besso, Hotel Besso offers a tranquil retreat. Unwind with spa services or stay connected with in-room WiFi. With express check-in and check-out, vending machine, and helpful staff available 24/7 at the front desk.
Malpensa International Airport (MXP) - 54 min drive
Lugano Station - 4 min walk
Lugano (QDL-Lugano Rail Station) - 6 min walk
Melide Station - 7 min drive
Lugano Funicular Station - 5 min walk
Restaurants
Anacapri - 6 min walk
Läderach Chocolaterien AG - 4 min walk
Ristorante Ana Capri, Lugano - 6 min walk
Ristorante Manora - 9 min walk
Ristorante Cantinone Lugano - 9 min walk
About this property
Hotel Besso
Hotel Besso puts you a short five-minute drive from Lake Lugano. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Lugano Funicular Station is 5 minutes away.
Languages
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
34 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in/out available
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Pets
Pets stay for free (dogs and cats only)
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
On-site self-parking (CHF 15 per day)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10 AM
Working away
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Accessibility
Lift
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Cot/infant bed (surcharge)
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.20 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age.
Tourism fee: CHF 0.15 per person, per night
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CHF 10 for adults and CHF 5 for children
Air conditioning is available for an extra charge of CHF 20 per night
Children & extra beds
Cots/infant beds are available for CHF 15.0 per night
Rollaway beds are available for CHF 40.0 per night
Parking
Self-parking costs CHF 15 per day
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard
Also known as
Besso Hotel
Besso Lugano
Hotel Besso
Hotel Besso Lugano
Hotel Besso Hotel
Hotel Besso Lugano
Hotel Besso Hotel Lugano
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Besso offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Besso does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Besso?
Yes, cats and dogs stay free. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Besso?
Yes. Self-parking costs CHF 15 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Besso?
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at Hotel Besso?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Lugano (13-min walk) and Casinò di Campione (14-min drive) are both nearby.
What's the area around Hotel Besso like?
Hotel Besso is a short 5-minute walk from Lugano Funicular Station and 9 minutes' walk from Via Nassa.
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Hotel Besso Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
7.0/10
Amenities
7.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
3 November 2024
It’s near the train station!
Jane
Jane, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
18 August 2024
Nice hotel
Near the train station and the staff are friendly and glad to help.
YUEWEN
YUEWEN, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 August 2024
We enjoyed our stay there! Very convenient location, friendly staff, transportation, everything was excellent! A big plus was they let us to storage the luggage until our train departures! Definitely is a great place to stay and I’ll be back soon!
Susy
Susy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 April 2024
Very friendly and perfectly located right by the train station, small restaurants and bars.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 October 2024
Super nice staff and close to the train. A little outdated but still clean!
Gage
Gage, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 September 2024
It was a 3 minute walk from the train station, but was a very quiet and nice location.
The free funicular from the train station dropped us right into the center of town in 3 minutes where shopping, dining and the lake were very accessible.
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
12 June 2024
Overall this hotel provides us everything that we needs. The good point is also the property near the train station. The room is clean and tidy, staff is very helpful and friendly.
HOE KOK
HOE KOK, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 August 2024
We love this hotel. The staff are very friendly. The hotel has old finishes but very well maintained, and CLEAN! It is just next to the train station and the downtown shopping area is jut steps away. They also provided us transportation tickets for free so we could just jump onto bus or train anywhere. Love the hotel and Lugano!
Hope
Hope, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
12 April 2024
Excellent staff
Amaury
Amaury, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 May 2023
Very good hotel near the train station
Very close to the station, it is easy to walk from the station with luggage.
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 July 2023
Clean room for the money, friendly staff
Markus
Markus, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 May 2023
Host very accommodating & pleasant
Marvie
Marvie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 September 2023
A lovely big room. Clean and comfortable and friendly staff. It has a great location - very short walk to the train station. I would stay here again.
Heidi
6/10 Good
25 November 2024
Unable to communicate with front desk. Front desk personnel spoke Italian only.
zdenka
zdenka, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
21 August 2024
Nice but no faciliteiten in the neighbourhood
Peter van
Peter van, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 May 2024
Nice stay. Very clise to railway station. Clean room. Very helpful and responsive staff. Good quality-price. Highly recommended if you want a convenient and clean place to stay for 1 or nights...
Abdelhamid
Abdelhamid, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
22 October 2024
It was literally less than 5 mins away from the train station . The bus around Lugano and the funicular to the old town was free . The property was a perfect location . It’s clean and well kept . But small rooms and beds . Which is not a big issue for us . The service is superb . The receptionist came and picked us up at the train station personally .
Alvin
Alvin, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
27 May 2024
2 minutes walk from the train station. Free Tickets for the local transportation like the funicular. Very clean room with a large size bathroom
Carole
Carole, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
6 November 2024
It was good, but I can't give more than 3 stars because it was not quiet at all during the night. Some people were screaming in the corridor. Also, we came at 9 AM to eat the breakfast, but there was no food anymore. Finally, the shower head was very bad.
Charles-Antoine
Charles-Antoine, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
29 July 2023
Very clean but old and dated furniture and decor.
Carole
Carole, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
13 July 2024
Staff were very friendly but thereafter very disappointing. The rooms were basic at best and in much need of renovation. Fortunately we were only there for 1 night.
Angela
Angela, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
6 September 2024
Very close to the Train station. I picked this place so that I can walk to the train station with all my luggages early in the morning. You cannot get any closer than this ! Facilities are good, clean room. The only inconvenience was the bathroom had an old fashioned ( but very good condition) bath tub- so you need to take a shower with extra care to make sure that you do not to spread water all over.