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Guests enjoy free use of all public transport in Ticino during their stay, as well as discounts on several leisure facilities. Please note that a daily surcharge applies to guests who are not members of the Youth Hostel Association.

Hostel is very clean and comfortable I love it so much and location was great

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8.7
Excellent
1,069 reviews
Price from
$29
per night

The Hotel&Hostel Montarina occupies a historic Villa built around 1860, only 200 metres from the Lugano train station. It offers a park with a pool, free WiFi and a limited number of free parking spaces.

The hotel section was better than expected! It was super close to Lugano train station and a short journey down to the main part of town. The room was great with views of the lake and double glazed windows that worked super well. The reception staff were really helpful and polite. There was a fridge and desk in the room. The common areas were beautiful with chairs outside in the garden too. There is a restaraunt and bar on site.

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8.2
Very Good
3,155 reviews
Price from
$47
per night

The Casa Calina is a newly renovated guest house with a large garden in a quiet location in Carona, with beautiful views over Lake Lugano. Free Wi-Fi is available.

Each room at Casa Calina has its own terrace offering superb views of the mountains of Ticino, Lake Lugano and the surrounding area. 3 rooms share a common bathroom. A kitchen and dining room for the guest's use are available as well.

Nice and affordable place for those who would like to enjoy the mountain and lake view from a nice yard or common balcony, cook their own food, hang out and potentially meet some people in a cozy common room.

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8
Very Good
33 reviews
Price from
$123
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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Hostels that guests love in Lugano

  • 7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,724 reviews
    Comfortable stay, the rooms are simple but good for the price. Suggest asking for a room that is not interconnecting so a little quieter. Staff were really friendly and although we didn’t have breakfast ( we were on bikes and on a very tight budget) they offered us a coffee before we left. Safe place to put bikes.
    Tracey
    Young couple
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 28 reviews
    First time at Lugano and at this appartment. I had a lovely stay. Great location, just about 5 min walk to the lake and nearby restaurants (I had a good breakfast at Mauri food, lunch at California Bakery, also could recommend Agape). I stayed for work purpose, the congress centre is also just a few minutes walk, so very convenient. Safe building. Super clean.
    Charlien
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $135.86
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,105 reviews
    They have stove and microwave right in the room, it's amazing for budget backpacker who don't mild self-catering
    LIYUAN
    Solo traveler
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,071 reviews
    Savosa Youth Hostel was an amazing stay for the price in Lugano. Publish Transport is within a few mins of a walk. Availability of Guest Kitchen was an addon.
    Utkarsh P
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $143.41
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4,027 reviews
    Easy hassle free stay, great location and cheap!
    Katherine
    Family with young children
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,071 reviews
    The stuff was very friendly, the location for a youth hostel was amazing, the room was very clean and we enjoy our stay very much. We’ll return for sure.
    Stéphanie
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $155.43
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 3,155 reviews
    great location-great pool-quiet and air conditioned hostel rooms
    Janice
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $155.43
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 3,155 reviews
    Montarina is a clean, well managed low-budget hostel in the Heart of Lugano. It is located in a lovely private garden and close to the city center. Recommendable to families with younger children, young couples, singles and aging people who are still young in spirit.
    Rene
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $148.94
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,040 reviews
    Great location. Near train station and with bus 3 connecting the rest of the city. The receptionists and stuff were really friendly and helpful. The room was comfortable and clean, the balcony was a great addition. Wi-Fi worked perfectly. Breakfast is good and cheap. I would visit again for the next stay.
    Adna
    Solo traveler
  • 7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,724 reviews
    Price/ quality is okay. Tourist tax 4,5 per person per night on top It is indeed one of the cheapest option to stay overnight in Lugano, if you don't want to sleep in a dormitory room. Reachable from the train station. Own bathroom and room is okay to stay a few nights.
    Elena
    Young couple

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