This family-owned hotel is centrally located just a short walk from Lugano town centre and its breathtaking lakeshore, and the famous Piazza Riforma with its many sidewalk cafés. Located in a quiet spot halfway up a hill, the hotel is just a short 3-minute walk from the train station, and provides quiet rooms in a green corner of the city. Many rooms have a balcony view of Monte Bré, or overlook the town. The hotel is the perfect choice for both leisure and business travellers. Its restaurant offers elegant simplicity, and the bar is ideal for a relaxing evening drink. The hotel also features limited meeting facilities.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Lugano, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, American, Buffet

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.3
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Michael
    Australia Australia
    Wonderful view from our little balcony. Great staff
  • Juliana
    United States United States
    Perfectly located next to the train station and quick walk from city center. Staff was incredibly warm and hospitable. Loved having AC in the room.
  • Michael
    Malta Malta
    Superb location minutes walk from station, transport and town centre. Plenty of good restaurants close by. The hotel still has the old-fashioned family-run feel with helpful and friendly staff who recognise you. Very comfortable bed and pleasant...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • San Lorenzo
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Dietary options
      Gluten-free

Facilities of Hotel Federale
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Terrace
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs CHF 21 per day.
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Packed lunches
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Chinese

House rules
Hotel Federale takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:30
Check-out
From 05:00 to 11:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroEC-CardCash

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the city tax includes the Ticino Ticket. It offers free benefits and discounts in the Canton of Ticino, including free use of train and bus services. For more details, please contact the property directly.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Hotel Federale

  • Room options at Hotel Federale include:

    • Single
    • Twin
    • Double
    • Triple
    • Quadruple
    • Family
    • Studio
  • Hotel Federale offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • The prices at Hotel Federale may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Hotel Federale has 1 restaurant:

      • San Lorenzo
    • Check-in at Hotel Federale is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:30.

    • Hotel Federale is 150 yards from the centre of Lugano. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Guests staying at Hotel Federale can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Vegetarian
      • Gluten-free
      • American
      • Buffet