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Hotel Federale Lugano

3.0 star property

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Property grounds
Garden
Lounge
Lounge
Lounge

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is AU$378
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May

Explore the area

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Via Paolo Regazzoni 8, Lugano, TI, 6900
  • Place, Via Nassa
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza della Riforma
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Palazzo dei Congressi
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lugano (LUG-Agno)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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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 1.6 km (1 mi) from Lake Lugano.

What's nearby

  • San Lorenzo Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Via Nassa - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Piazza della Riforma - 5 min walk - 0.4 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
  • ‪Vitti Laboratorio & Cucina - ‬5 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
  • Lift
  • 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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (80 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

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
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Federale Hotel
Federale Hotel Lugano
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Lugano Federale
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Lugano Minotel
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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 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Federale Lugano on 17 May 2026 start from AU$378, 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 Panama Beach (13.9 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. 282 out of 433 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 433 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 433 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 433 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 433 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wadie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hisham

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes it was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

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

8/10 Good

Jet

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay here! The location was amazing as it was so close to the city center of Lugano. We easily walked from the hotel to all the busiest spots in the city. Amazing food surrounds this place as well as stores for shopping. The included breakfast was pretty good as well! The only negative experience we had was with one of the staff. I was pushed into getting a drink I did not want, even after I declined it a couple of times, since they did not want what I actually wanted. And after, I had told them I wanted to pay for the drink bill right away, not put it on the room because I wanted to use a different card for the drink order. Again, same person kept pushing to put it on the room when I had told them “No” about a dozen times. Finally, he gave up and left so I could take care of it with the supportive staff at the front desk. Other than that abnormal experience, we had a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is situated below the train station, accessible by a steep, zigzag path. The incline made carrying luggage to station challenging.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Alena

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

lyuba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed at Federale Lugano for 2 nights. It is very close to the train station, and easy to get to by taking Funicular from the train station to Cathedral stop. Room wasn’t big but very comfortable and clean, bathroom was really small but it didn’t bother us. Best part was the staff - very nice and kind, always smiling. Breakfast was very good - juice, coffee, eggs, yogurt, fresh bread etc. We also had dinner at their restaurant and enjoyed the food and service. Will be willing to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Phayungsak, Greenwich

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love the idea of Hotel Federale. It is an old Lugano hotel with many of the original design features still in place. It is close to the old town, the train station, and to the lake, just a short walk away. The bathroom was tiny and the shower had mildew in some cracks and crevices. The bed was comfortable. There was air conditioning. Considerating all the other places we stayed this was okay but not the best
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Seattle

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

10/10 Excellent

Giovanni

Travelled with family and small children
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

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wadie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Washingtonville

Travelled with partner
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly. Our room including the bathroom was exceptionally clean. Disposable slippers and still and sparkling water were provided with a surprise. Though the room was a bit pricey, I would still highly recommend it to anyone who would like to stay with a walkable distance to Lugano Station.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoltan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025