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Hotel Besso

2.0 star property

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Front of property
Double Room
Exterior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Via Besso 24, Lugano, TI, 6900
  • San Lorenzo Cathedral
    6 min walk
  • Santa Maria degli Angeli
    8 min walk
  • Via Nassa
    9 min walk
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno)
    13 min drive

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Triple Room

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About this property

Hotel Besso

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Lake Lugano
This hotel features self parking, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a computer station, express check-in, and express check-out are onsite.
Hotel Besso offers 34 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include bidets and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hotel Besso. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from San Lorenzo Cathedral. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus breakfast (surcharge) and concierge services. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Within a 10-minute walk of San Lorenzo Cathedral and Santa Maria degli Angeli
  • Cats and dogs welcome for free
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Hotel Besso offers its guests a vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Hotel Besso also features express check-in, express check-out, and a front-desk safe. Parking is available for a fee.
For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Self parking on site (CHF 15 per day)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–10 AM: CHF 10 for adults and CHF 5 for children

Family friendly

  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Spa

  • Massages

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • TV

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 40.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for CHF 15.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 3.40 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 15 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: approximately CHF 10 for adults and CHF 5 for children
  • Self parking fee: CHF 15 per day
  • Air conditioning fee: CHF 20 per night
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: CHF 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 40.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Guests arriving after 10:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 2 stars.

Property is also known as

Besso Hotel
Besso Lugano
Hotel Besso
Hotel Besso Lugano
Hotel Besso Hotel
Hotel Besso Lugano
Hotel Besso Hotel Lugano

Hotel Besso Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 240 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 240 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 240 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 240 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 240 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Peter van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice but no faciliteiten in the neighbourhood
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hope

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this hotel. The staff are very friendly. The hotel has old finishes but very well maintained, and CLEAN! It is just next to the train station and the downtown shopping area is jut steps away. They also provided us transportation tickets for free so we could just jump onto bus or train anywhere. Love the hotel and Lugano!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susy, Trinity

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay there! Very convenient location, friendly staff, transportation, everything was excellent! A big plus was they let us to storage the luggage until our train departures! Definitely is a great place to stay and I’ll be back soon!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were very friendly but thereafter very disappointing. The rooms were basic at best and in much need of renovation. Fortunately we were only there for 1 night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Gary, Estes Park

Travelled with partner
Okay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Michele

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very basic hotel. Paid for a double room and was given a basic room. Couldn’t move in it for two people. Complained to front desk and they moved us to the double that we paid for. Make sure you request a balcony if you book or you will not be given one. Very tiny balcony but nice view overlooking the city. Free tickets for the funicular to the main part of town. Was only provided with a single sheet which only covered half the bed. Disappointing and uncomfortable bed and room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

HOE KOK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall this hotel provides us everything that we needs. The good point is also the property near the train station. The room is clean and tidy, staff is very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
2 minutes walk from the train station. Free Tickets for the local transportation like the funicular. Very clean room with a large size bathroom
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
À 2 pas de la gare. Très propre et belle grande salle de bain. Bon petit déjeuner . Personnel très gentil
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abdelhamid

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay. Very clise to railway station. Clean room. Very helpful and responsive staff. Good quality-price. Highly recommended if you want a convenient and clean place to stay for 1 or nights...
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Amaury

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Zihan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely big room. Clean and comfortable and friendly staff. It has a great location - very short walk to the train station. I would stay here again.

8/10 Good

P.G. Chaminda, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Eduart

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very clean but old and dated furniture and decor.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Markus, Calgey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room for the money, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marvie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Host very accommodating & pleasant
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Enrique

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at Hotel Besso was a wonderful experience. The employees were gracious, thoughtful, and hard workers. Shout out to Cristian simultaneously working the front desk, making sure breakfast was in order every morning, and answering any question that guests had (in 4 different languages) The hotel is quiet, clean, and in a convenient location in front of a bus stop and 5 minute walking distance from train station. There is also a good pizza restaurant around the corner. A full breakfast (muesli, cereal, cured meats, croissant, fruit) costs 10 CHF per person and is filling, delicious, and a valuable meal option considering the high cost of living Switzerland is known for. I highly recommend this hotel and would only stay here if I ever return to Lugano.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

GERARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall gd.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Satvinder

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022