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Hotel Federale Lugano

3.0 star property

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A coastal town with historic buildings, a prominent tower, and a lake.
A dining area with a long table set for a meal, a wine rack with bottles, and a view through the window.
A modern living room with a fireplace, wooden flooring, and a marble wall.
A modern interior with a wine rack, a dining area with chairs, and a large window.
An outdoor dining area with tables set for breakfast, featuring a fruit bowl, plates, cups, and pastries.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is AU$361
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug

Explore the area

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Via Paolo Regazzoni 8, Lugano, TI, 6900
  • Place, Via Nassa
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Lugano
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Parco Ciani
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lugano (LUG-Agno)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Single Room

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a bed, a TV, and a balcony with a view of a garden.

Standard Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Triple Room

A hotel room with two beds, a television, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Comfort Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chairs, a TV, and a view of a mountain through the window.

Comfort Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.

Superior Double Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Quadruple Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a small table with a magazine.

Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room (Comfort)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Family Room (Comfort)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Studio, Kitchen (Annex Building, 70m distance)

A hotel room with a television mounted on the wall, a small table with a remote control, a kitchen area with a sink and a kettle, and a door leading to another room.

Studio, Kitchen (Annex Building, 70m distance)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Panoramic Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, a small table with a vase, and a balcony with a view of a tower.

Panoramic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Zweibettzimmer - barrierefrei

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a sofa, a TV, and a window with a view.

Zweibettzimmer - barrierefrei

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Lugano

Hotel Federale Lugano places you in the centre of Lugano, steps from San Lorenzo Cathedral and within a short 5-minute stroll of Via Nassa. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, San Lorenzo, serves Regional cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. 646 square feet (60 square metres) of event facilities include a meeting room and conference space. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of self parking. .With a stay at this 3-property class Lugano City-Centre hotel, you'll be 0.6 km (0.4 mi) from Lake Lugano.

What's nearby

  • Via Nassa - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Piazza della Riforma - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lake Lugano - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Parco Ciani - 9 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Palazzo dei Congressi - 10 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Lugano Funicular Station - 2 min walk
  • Lugano Station - 3 min walk
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anacapri - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Casa Libanese - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Vanini - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Grand Café Al Porto - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mary Pizzeria - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Federale Lugano

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 646 square feet (60 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Federale Lugano. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Lugano hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 48 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 646 sq ft of conference space
  • 60 sq. m of conference space
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Federale Lugano offers 48 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered parking on site (CHF 21 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CHF 25 for adults and CHF 18 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • San Lorenzo

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 646 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 20 December 2026 to 31 January 2027 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CHF 18 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.20 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 0.15 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately CHF 25 for adults and from CHF 18 for children
  • Covered self-parking fee: CHF 21 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: CHF 18 per pet, per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, debit cards and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property class

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 stars.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Federale Lugano?

Hotel Federale Lugano offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Federale Lugano?

As of 9 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Federale Lugano on 11 Aug 2026 start from AU$361, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hotel Federale Lugano?

Yep, Hotel Federale Lugano has a covered self car park with in/out privileges for CHF 21 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Federale Lugano?

The closest beach to Hotel Federale Lugano is Argegno Beach (15.6 km).

Does Hotel Federale Lugano serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet brekkie is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Federale Lugano?

No, Hotel Federale Lugano does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Federale Lugano?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Regional cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Federale Lugano?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Federale Lugano?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Hotel Federale Lugano, with food and water bowls on offer.

Hotel Federale Lugano Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 294 out of 448 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 448 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 448 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 448 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 448 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kwang Yong Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious and clean with a really nice view of the surroundings. The Staff were really friendly and also helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful friendly staff and the view from our room on the 5th floor was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel. Second time staying there and cannot wait to revisit. The front desk staff were so welcoming and helpful and charming.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Amenities
Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Giovanni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really well located and clean hotel with lovely staff. You really can’t complain about this place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice hotel. Very convenient to the train station
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff Great location, short walk from the train station Steep hill down to town, easy way back via funicular Nice breakfast choices in good table arrangements We had a great view from our terrace Highly recommend for your visit to Lugano
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Andrea at the front was very nice and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rohit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great and quaint hotel, valet for our car was nice and safe. Area around the hotel was very nice and alive at night, the lake is close by as well
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the train station and in easy walking distance to a lot of shopping, dining, water activities and more. Definitely want to return soon!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beat hotel location service and comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maurcine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property with historic charm yet well maintained and clean. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Great location adjacent to train station and only a few minutes walk to city centre.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Winnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. We had a great time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was perfect, as usual - I knew this Hotel from past visits - except the arrogant, unprofessional, unqualified receptionist at checkout who spoiled everything. I seriously consider returning at the risk of meeting this person again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel with beautiful views, excellent service, delicious breakfast, extremely clean room, and general Swiss perfection!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most of the shops and restaurants are downhill so you’ll have a steep climb back to the hotel. Very close to everything and accommodations are very nice with complementary breakfast buffet. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and very nice rooms

The hotel was just below the train station but it was still very quiet. The rooms were updated and comfortable. The breakfast was excellent with a variety of hot and cold foods. We walked down the hill to dinner, sightseeing and shopping and took the tram up. Transportation was free because of the pass the hotel gives you. Excellent place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Ok 3. star hotel, close to city center

Just ok, good location, nice service minded reseption, have bar-restaurant and out side area with chairs
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dawid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and experience! Fully recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is located at a convenient location, close to train station, shopping and dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing helpful staff and service. Wonderful breakfast and dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Warm and friendly staff which went out of their way to make us feel wanted. Hotel Certaldo is within walking distance to Funicular for excellent food and spectacular views of country side. It also provides eary access to surrounding area including Carrara, Pisa, Siena, San Gimignano and Volterra. Its a hidden gem
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Iosif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022