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Lugano Savosa Youth Hostel, hotel in Lugano

Surrounded by a large garden, Youthhostel Lugano features an outdoor pool with deckchairs and sunshades, as well as children’s playground and volleyball, badminton and table tennis facilities.

It's a place full of nature. I loved everything about that place . It's not a congested place 😊
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
1,134 reviews
Price from
£98.19
per night
Hotel&Hostel Montarina, hotel in Lugano

The Hotel&Hostel Montarina occupies a historic Villa built around 1860, only 200 metres from the Lugano train station.

Fantastic location for the station and transport hub. The outdoor pool and loungers were great.
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
3,321 reviews
Price from
£97.65
per night
Locarno Youth Hostel, hotel in Lugano

Surrounded by a lush garden, the Youth Hostel Locarno is 1.5 km away from the train station and the Lake Maggiore.

Fantastic staff. Kudos for sweetness, charm and professionalism. Normal CH YH breakfast-plentiful and delicious. Room bright and airy. Fan for daytime as nights were cool enough. Lovely women from Austria, Germany and France sharing . All there for the Film Festival. comfy bed. Individual Showers and toilets immaculate. Lovely outdoor patios in front and back. Lots of places to relax on property. Walking distance to the bus stop and centro Historico where restaurants abound as well as Coop, Aldi and Lidl. Beautiful walk back post midnight or later. Photo of palazzo and parking.
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
564 reviews
Price from
£112.49
per night
Casa San Bernardo, hotel in Lugano

Situated in Contra and with Piazza Grande Locarno reachable within 5.9 km, Casa San Bernardo features a terrace, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a restaurant.

Friendly staff, good breakfast. The restaurant is good, very tasty food. It has a hostel vibe but for the price, it's great. Better to have a car... not central. Very spacious showers. The view from the terrace is fantastic!
Scored 7.8
7.8
Rated good
Good
126 reviews
Price from
£156.24
per night
Ostello Montebello - Bellinzona Youth Hostel, hotel in Lugano

Set in the historical city centre of Bellinzona, Youth Hostel Bellinzona is just 500 metres from The Three Castles of Bellinzona, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The hostel serves a buffet breakfast.

Nice and clean; friendly staff; close to the center. Spacious room. Nice to have private washing basin.
Scored 7.6
7.6
Rated good
Good
632 reviews
Price from
£81.88
per night
EasyRooms dell'Angelo, hotel in Lugano

EasyRooms is situated in the heart of Locarno, directly beside the Dell’Angelo Hotel on the Piazza Grande.

Location is very central. Nice view from the window on the other side of the building. Big bed
Scored 6.7
6.7
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
746 reviews
Price from
£63.65
per night
Casa Calina, hotel in Lugano

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.

The location is a bit remote from the city of Lugano, but the views are wonderful and it's surrounded by nature. The house itself is very cozy, welcoming and well maintained.
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
25 reviews
Ostello Scudellate MONTE GENEROSO, hotel in Lugano

Ostello Scudellate MONTE GENEROSO features a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Scudellate. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a children's playground.

The place is brand new (works in 2021), everything looks good and safe, wifi goes like a charm, bathroom is great, furnitures are nice, nothing to say it's a great place to stay, the view and the silence in the evening are priceless.
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated superb
Superb
22 reviews
Casa Moscia, hotel in Lugano

Situated in Ascona in the Canton of Ticino, Casa Moscia is located directly on the shore of Lago Maggiore and features a private beach area.

Top view to the lake, top breakfast, and nice place to have access to the lake 👍👍👍
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated superb
Superb
16 reviews
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Budget travellers know that there is 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 bit more.
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Hostels that guests love in Lugano

  • Avg. price/night: £133.31
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,134 reviews
    The swimming pool and leisure facilities were excellent. There was a bus from near the station to almost directly opposite the youth hostel and there are shops eg Aldi and Denner within easy walking distance.
    Kath
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £215.01
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,733 reviews
    Great location. Less than 10 minutes bus ride from Lugano station.Easy to get around and safe. Very friendly staff approachable and helpful when needed. Hotel view is very pretty.
    Angel
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £62.31
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,732 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
  • Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 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 traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £71.76
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,181 reviews
    They have stove and microwave right in the room, it's amazing for budget backpacker who don't mild self-catering
    LIYUAN
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £133.31
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,134 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: £106.39
    Scored 7.1
    7.1
    Rated good
    Good
     · 4,104 reviews
    Easy hassle free stay, great location and cheap!
    Katherine
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £133.31
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,134 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: £124.53
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 3,321 reviews
    great location-great pool-quiet and air conditioned hostel rooms
    Janice
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £124.53
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 3,321 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
    People with friends

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