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Reviews of Hotel Besso Lugano Center This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Via Besso 24, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland

#42 of 47 hotels in Lugano

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 505 hotel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free Wifi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: May 7, 2025

    9.0
    Enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    None

    Near the train station and the center.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Friendly, helpful staff Basic but clean, good value for the area

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 30, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Little v ariety of breakfast

    Comfortable, good location, friendly staff.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2025

    8.0
    Good and quiet
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location of the hotel is one of the positive points. The building itself is very old as well as furniture so if you like antiques style, the hotel suits your stay. Only very minimum amenities are provided.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 27, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    Thank you for the kind service. I was only there for one night, so I need to come back soon.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing at all...

    Everything was great!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    blanket given was not enough for a double bed, no extra blankets given

    location

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2025

    8.0
    there does not seem to be a better value hotel than this in Lugano.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    quite expensive

    Location is excellent, lovely balcony.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2025

    8.0
    This was a comfortable stay, easily accessible and with friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    No complaints

    The staff were very helpful with local advice such as using the funicular for a one minute journey to the old town. The location was ideal for train travellers as it was a short walk from the train station. Breakfast was very good value with many options. The room was large and spacious with a balcony.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A little noisy.....street noise throughout the night. If this is an issue for you then request a room on the backside of the hotel.

    Most everything....very nice staff... extremely convenient to the train station...easy access to the lake and downtown.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 6, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Location and comfort

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 14, 2025

    9.0
    Perfect for a short stay or work trip
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Friendly staff, very clean facilities. Warm room during winter and great shower

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 8, 2025

    8.0
    Great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The position is close to the station, very clean and friendly staff.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 18, 2024

    9.0
    Great location. Clean and comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location. The bed. The bathtub

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 29, 2024

    9.0
    Nice stay in a good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Great location. The room was comfortable and had everything needed. Good value for money. Ticino ticket that the hotel provided was a nice addition to the trip; and encouraged me to explore Ticino region more than I planned.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: November 22, 2024

    7.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    breakfast

    breakfast worse than last year's stay - croissants were old - no toasting facility

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 12, 2024

    7.0
    Noisy road, sunny balcony and comfy room at a good location near to the train station
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The road is very loud, and unfortunately the room haven't had enough insulation to moderate that noise too much. I got used to it by the end of the day, and I could sleep fine, although it was a bit disturbing.

    The location is excellent from the train station. It took two shots to find the optimal way there, but it worth the sweat. The hotel's staff is very kind and friendly. The room was spacious and had enough space to settle. I also liked the bathroom, actually it had a bathtub, and had a good hot water. The room had a balcony and provided view to the mountains. The breakfast was nice. Even if it was noisy, it was nice to sit outside on the balcony, enjoying the sunshine. There is a very good thai takeaway place just about ten steps from the hotel. They had Radio Swiss Jazz to listen to.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 4, 2024

    7.0
    Convenient hotel for the station
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The hotel felt a little dingy, rather like stepping back 30 years or so. Our room was a little musty with old, wooden furniture but perfectly clean.

    We had a helpful reception from the member of staff on duty. The hotel is very convenient for the station, just five minutes' walk away.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 29, 2024

    8.0
    NIce hotel, very friendly staff, we would go back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Very friendly and helpful staff, nice breakfasts. Popular with locals which is a good sign. Nice location beside the sea and away from the main tourist area. Very reasonably priced. If we had booked earlier a sea view would have been great!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 29, 2024

    9.0
    Excellent location, friendly helpful staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our room had a bathtub with handheld sprayer, difficult to use while standing, would prefer a shower.

    It has rooms for 4 persons. Very convenient to transportation. Bathroom is a good size. Front desk staff is very friendly and eager to help make our visit to Lugano memorable.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 26, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The balcony of the room faces the street, it is noisy even with the windows closed at night. Everything else is fine.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 22, 2024

    7.0
    Basic clean central hôtel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The standard of room could have been better and tea coffee in room .

    Breakfast fine. Location central.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: October 18, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good location, comfortable rooms and nice staffs.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: October 10, 2024

    8.0
    Super conventient location and very friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It would be nice if there was some more shower gel/shampoo in the bathroom. There were two tiny sachets which is ok but not really enough to wash your hair and body. This is a minor complaint - we were traveling very light and didn't bring many toiletries with us.

    The staff were very friendly, the location was excellent (very close to the train station), breakfast was decent and it was very clean. When we came back after a long day of mountain biking to collect our bags the member of staff working was super friendly, gave us some snacks and got us water. There was a safe location to store our bikes.

    Stayed in October 2024

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