This family-owned hotel is centrally located just a short walk from Lugano town center 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 travelers. Its restaurant offers elegant simplicity, and the bar is ideal for a relaxing evening drink. The hotel also features limited meeting facilities.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the 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 twin bed
2 twin beds
and
1 sofa bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
8.3
High score for Lugano
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Denise
    United States of America United States of America
    Property was beautiful. We had a wonderful views from not just one balcony but two. Service was wonderful from check in to meals.
  • Katie
    United States of America United States of America
    Breakfast was good, staff was kind and helpful, and the rooms were clean and had all the amenities needed. Provided a crib for our baby as well.
  • Sharon
    United States of America United States of America
    Centrally located to train station and a short walk down the hill to many shops & restaurants.
  • Dennis
    United States of America United States of America
    Convenient location from the train station. Well maintained. Clean. Very healthy buffet breakfast with fresh eggs, bacon, yogurt, fruit, meats & cheeses. Very friendly and helpful staff at front desk and during breakfast.
  • Sara
    United States of America United States of America
    Excellent service. Very near the train station but still quiet and east walk to the lake.
  • Craig
    United States of America United States of America
    Proche de la gare. Close to train station and center of city. Staff were super sympathetic!!
  • Randa
    United States of America United States of America
    It’s very close from the train station and the place where we rent our car for one day .
  • Schrenker
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Great location right next to the Lugano Main Station. Staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful. Room was great and spacious with a great view. Would recommend!!!
  • Dennis
    United States of America United States of America
    Hotel Federale is in a perfect location, close to both the train station and the city center. The staff is warm, friendly, and inviting. Our room for a family of 4 and a dog was exceptional! It was clean and comfortable. Our balcony had a view...
  • Gregory
    United States of America United States of America
    Everything! From the hospitality of our check-in to the room with the incredible veranda, to excellent value for the price, Hotel Federale was incredible. When we arrived we asked if we could upgrade to a room with a balcony...not only did we get...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

Amenities of Hotel Federale
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities
  • 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
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs CHF 21 per day.
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Packed lunches
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • 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 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Check-out
From 5:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

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

The fine print
Must-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

  • Hotel Federale has 1 restaurant:

    • San Lorenzo
  • Hotel Federale offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • The prices at Hotel Federale may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at Hotel Federale is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.

    • Hotel Federale is 500 feet from the center 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: 8.8).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Vegetarian
      • Gluten-free
      • American
      • Buffet
    • Room options at Hotel Federale include:

      • Single
      • Twin
      • Double
      • Triple
      • Quad
      • Family
      • Studio