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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.

Excellent people, very kind and friendly
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated excellent
Excellent
1,134 reviews
Price from
$123.77
per night
Hotel&Hostel Montarina, hotel in Lugano

The Hotel&Hostel Montarina occupies a historic Villa built around 1860, only 656 feet from the Lugano train station. It offers a park with a pool, free WiFi and a limited number of free parking...

The housekeeping staff worked constantly. The front desk was always available. Bellen was very friendly and responsive. I will stay here again if I’m in Lugano.
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very Good
3,321 reviews
Price from
$128.48
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.

Everything
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very Good
25 reviews
Price from
$1,508.81
per night
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 playground.

great location and people, prices are very fair considering the location
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
22 reviews
Price from
$165.03
per night
Locarno Youth Hostel, hotel in Lugano

Surrounded by a lush garden, the Youth Hostel Locarno is 0.9 mi away from the train station and the Lake Maggiore.

Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very Good
564 reviews
Price from
$142.58
per night
Casa San Bernardo, hotel in Lugano

Located in Contra and with Piazza Grande Locarno reachable within 3.7 miles, Casa San Bernardo has a terrace, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a restaurant.

Scored 7.8
7.8
Rated good
Good
126 reviews
Price from
$199.68
per night
Ostello Montebello - Bellinzona Youth Hostel, hotel in Lugano

Set in the historical city center of Bellinzona, Youth Hostel Bellinzona is just 1640 feet from The Three Castles of Bellinzona, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The hostel serves a buffet breakfast.

Loved the hostel! I appreciated the free storage for my bags and the room was clean and functional. Beautiful building and perfectly located!
Scored 7.6
7.6
Rated good
Good
632 reviews
Price from
$101.84
per night
EasyRooms dell'Angelo, hotel in Lugano

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

Scored 6.7
6.7
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
746 reviews
Price from
$72.79
per night
Casa Moscia, hotel in Lugano

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

Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
16 reviews
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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

  • Avg. price/night: $175.40
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 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: $282.90
    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
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $81.98
    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 excellent
    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: $94.42
    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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $175.40
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 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: $139.98
    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: $175.40
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 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: $163.85
    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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $163.85
    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
    Travelers with friends

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