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About the Hotel

Via Giuseppe Bagutti 4, Lugano, Switzerland, 6900

Rooms & Amenities

Hotel City Lugano offers 48 soundproofed, air-conditioned rooms with LED TVs, minibars stocked with free non-alcoholic drinks, universal sockets, and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms range from 18 m² Business Singles to 25 m² Exclusive Doubles with Nespresso machines. Each room has a private bathroom with rainfall showers, heated floors, and Diptyque toiletries. Transparent walls divide the bedroom and bathroom, with curtains for privacy.

Dining & Breakfast

The breakfast buffet includes fresh hams, Swiss cheeses, croissants, eggs, cereals, and juices. Vegan and gluten-free options are available. For lunch or dinner, guests can order vegan meals, including a 3-course evening menu. The lobby bar serves coffee, snacks, and drinks, with outdoor seating in good weather.

Leisure & Activities

The hotel is a short walk from Running Routes and the Fitness Park. Monte San Salvatore (912 m) offers 360° views of Lake Lugano and the Alps. Splash & SPA Tamaro, Europe’s newest water park, features wave pools, slides, and saunas. FoxTown Mendrisio, a 15 km drive, has over 160 outlet stores.

Location & Transport

The hotel is a 20-minute walk from Lugano’s city center and 10 km from Agno Airport. Bus #6 (stop: Lugano Università) connects to the train station. The Malpensa Express shuttle runs from Milan Malpensa Airport. Underground parking (CHF 15/day) includes EV charging stations (CHF 0.50/kWh). Guests receive free Ticino Ticket for public transport in the region.

Services & Extras

Early luggage storage is available. Pets are allowed (CHF 10–20). Direct bookings include discounted parking and a 10% loyalty discount. The concierge arranges excursions, including free guided City Walks. Business rooms have desks and free Wi-Fi. Family rooms accommodate children with advance notice.

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Modern King Room

Max:

2 persons

220 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

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Guest Room

Max:

1 person

220 sq. feet

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1 Double bed

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Double Room

Max:

2 persons

240 sq. feet

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2 Single beds

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Getting around

All Transportation Options at a Glance

City Center

Lugano2700 ft

Airports

Agno (LUG) 4.6 mi

Train

Lugano FLP3700 ft

Bus

Bus stop700 ft

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

Wi-Fi

Parking

CHF 20 per day

Baggage storage

24-hour services

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Security
Baggage storage
Elevator
Coffee shop
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Services

Pet amenities available
Housekeeping
Laundry
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink

Business

Business center
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cribs

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Soundproofed rooms
Terrace
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Parquet floor

Location

Via Giuseppe Bagutti 4, Lugano, Switzerland, 6900

Map view

Via Giuseppe Bagutti 4, Lugano, Switzerland, 6900

City landmarks

Parks

Parco Ciani

4700 ft

Casinos

Casino Lugano

5200 ft

Parks

Parco Civico

2100 ft

Museums

Museum of natural history

4700 ft

salita dei Frati 4

Convento della Santissima Trinita dei Cappuccini

2400 ft

Church

Santa Maria degli Angioli church

5200 ft

Church

Chiesa di Sant'Antonio abate

3000 ft

riva Giocondo Albertolli 1

William Tell Statue

3300 ft

Church

Chiesa Santa Maria di Loreto

2100 ft

Church

Cathedral of Saint Lawrence

5200 ft

Monte Bre

1.5 mi

Church

Chiesa di San Carlo Borromeo

4000 ft

Lake

Lake Lugano

1.9 mi

Square

Piazza della Riforma

5200 ft

Via Pietro Peri

Chiesa di Santa Maria Immacolata

2800 ft

Church

Chiesa di San Nicolao della Flue

4400 ft

Gallery

Little Nemo Art Gallery

3500 ft

viale Stefano Franscini 8

Gotthard Bank

2300 ft

Parking area

LAC

5200 ft

Harbor

Lugano

3500 ft

Museums

Museo d'arte della Svizzera italiana

5300 ft

Church

Chiesa di San Rocco

3000 ft

Church

Parrocchia Cattolica Romana Sacro Cuore

2100 ft

Via Chiosso 8

Corner Arena

1.5 mi

Parks

Skatepark Lugano

4200 ft

via Giovan Battista Pioda 4

Palazzo und Cinema Corso

2400 ft

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FlyTicino

2800 ft

Viganello

4800 ft

Piazza Bernardino Luini 6

Santa Maria degli Angioli

4700 ft

Nearby

Casella postale 4614

Associazione Archeologica Ticinese

1200 ft

Restaurants

Ristorante Agora

400 ft

via Orti 8

La Margherita Snack Bar

500 ft

via Rinaldo Simen 10

Hkyoto

500 ft

via Zurigo 3 Parcheggio In Piazza Molino Nuovo

Ristorante Pizzeria Elena

700 ft

via delle Scuole 1

Wong Ho

1000 ft

via Zurigo 6

Osteria La Palma

800 ft

Bedigliora

il Gamberone

900 ft

via Giuseppe Bagutti 14

Yummy Asian Restaurant

1100 ft

Via Madonnetta 27

Osteria La Pecora Nera

1200 ft

via alle Caragne 3

The New Beck

1900 ft

Via Giacomo E Filippo Ciani 11 Angolo via Giovanni Ferri

Guest Ratings & Reviews

Real Guest Experiences & Ratings

86%

enjoyed their stay & would return

8.6/10

Great

Rooms

8.0

Location

9.0

Service

7.0

Dining

7.0

Richard

United States of America, October 2023

7.8/10

The hotel offers a comfortable stay in a convenient location near Lugano's city center. The rooms are well-equipped and cozy, but the dining options may be limited. The service is satisfactory, and the facilities are well-maintained.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are comfortable and well-equipped, with all necessary amenities.

Service

7.0

The service provided, including housekeeping and welcome amenities, is satisfactory.

Location

9.0

The hotel is conveniently located within easy walking distance from Lugano's city center and the lakeside.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience offers a variety of options but may lack certain desired choices.