Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.5

About this property

Set within the centre of Lugano, Hotel Pestalozzi is only 150 metres away from the shores of Lake Lugano. Free Wi-Fi is available. The restaurant at Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano serves traditional Swiss and Ticino cuisine, as well as Italian specialities. Vegetarian dishes are also served in the uniquely decorated dining room. Packed lunches are prepared on request. A 24-hour front desk and a laundry service are offered on site. The large city park with its Natural Museum and conference centre is only a few steps away. Boat trips to the surrounding sites like Malcantone or Monte San Giorgio can be taken from Lugano.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking on site
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Free cot available on request

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Situated in the real heart of Lugano, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Continental, Italian, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Parking available at the hotel

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Availability

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Kristina
Russia Russia
“Perfect place to stay in Lugano! Very friendly and helpful stuff who help me with my forgotten belongings! Highly recommend!”
Maria
Guernsey Guernsey
“Wonderful location, very lovely staff always wanting to help, very convenient and spotless.”
Gueorgui
Bulgaria Bulgaria
“Great location, friendly, helpful and professional staff, excellent conditions”
Kelly
Switzerland Switzerland
“Great location—close to park, lake, shopping, and restaurants. Very clean, quiet, and comfortable room. Good breakfast.”
Richard
Canada Canada
“location is very close to old town. Breakfast was good. Room & bed are comfortable and clean. Staff was friendly and helpful to all our local travel questions.”
Albert
Malta Malta
“The jar of Nutella The view The lake view The hotel was central Healthy food by Lucio”
Mark
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good location, very friendly and helpful staff, decent sized room for a solo traveller”
Katrina
Ireland Ireland
“Location was excellent and hotel very clean and staff so helpful”
Alexandra
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great central location near the lake. Very clean room, friendly staff, daily housekeeping.”
Sachin
India India
“Location being close to Parco Ciani and our room had a lake view. People were very good and room sizes were good.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Ristorante Pestalozzi Lugano
  • Cuisine
    Italian
  • Ambiance
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano

Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking on site
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Free cot available on request

House rules

Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 7 years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 25 per child, per night
8 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 40 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 50 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there are only 7 parking spaces and therefore a parking space can not be guaranteed.If you prefer a room located on a lower floor, please contact the property in advance.

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 Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.