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Guesthouse Castagnola offers accommodations in Lugano, 1.1 miles from Lugano Exhibition Center and 2.2 miles from Lugano Station. There's a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay. Free Wifi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. At the guest house, all units are fitted with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. Each room includes a coffee machine and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and bathrobes, while some rooms include a fully equipped kitchen. At the guest house, each unit includes bed linen and towels. Buffet and Italian breakfast options with local specialities, fruit, and juice are available. As an added convenience, the guest house offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. Guests at Guesthouse Castagnola will be able to enjoy activities in and around Lugano, like cycling and hiking. Swiss Miniatur is 7 miles from the accommodation, while Mendrisio Station is 14 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast Info

Italian, Buffet

Private Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.7
High score for Lugano

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Diana
    United States United States
    all the small details make everything more special.
  • Afra
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Such a gem from the minute we stepped in, we felt so cozy and welcomed by the host. Beautiful design and interior. And the host Kristina was exceptional!!
  • E
    Eduardo
    United States United States
    Amazing breakfast. Host was accommodating our breakfast needs if we had any preferences. Would dine here again.
  • Zsanett
    Hungary Hungary
    Guesthouse Castagnola exceeded our expectations: the accommodation in every single way was superb. Our host, Christina is an amazing person, she is always there, when needed, her recommendations are priceless, you’d better take from her everything...
  • Sangramsinh
    United States United States
    The property is very convenient thanks to the bus stop being 2 mins away and the bus running every 15 mins to lugano central and the station. The property was very quaint and the rooms well decorated. You have everything you need. Kristina was...
  • Tina
    United States United States
    This guesthouse was the perfect accommodation. Christine was a lovely host. The breakfast was great. The room and decor were so cozy and stylish. I anticipate future travel to Lugano and will book Guesthouse Castagnola.
  • Tara
    United States United States
    Amazing and quaint guesthouse. Kristina, the owner, is such an outstanding host. She had wonderful suggestions and was so kind and attentive. Breakfast is offered for a very nominal price but we opted for her amazing cappuccinos and croissants...
  • M
    Mark
    Ireland Ireland
    Kristina is an exemplary hostess, she showed me to my room even though I arrived very late in the evening. The room was impeccably clean, well appointed and very cosy. Breakfast was fantastic, even though I threw in a ‘gluten-free’ curveball at...
  • Thomas
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    What a gem. Beautiful. Parking situation a bit wild 🤪
  • Karen
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Beautiful breakfast room, especially on a sunny morning, extremely helpful proprietress, exceptional setting in a lovely area... would recommend and return!

Area info

Amenities of Guesthouse Castagnola
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Kitchen

  • High chair
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Cycling
  • Hiking

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is needed) and costs CHF 5 per day.

  • Street parking

Transportation

  • Public transit tickets

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/out
  • Packed lunches
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms

General

  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Italian
  • Swedish

House rules
Guesthouse Castagnola takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation 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 18 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
Extra bed upon request
CHF 20 per child, per night
Crib upon request
CHF 15 per stay
3 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 20 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that all rooms and apartments must be accesssed by stairs.

Please inform Guesthouse Castagnola of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

License number: 897

FAQs about Guesthouse Castagnola

  • Room options at Guesthouse Castagnola include:

    • Apartment
    • Double
  • Check-in at Guesthouse Castagnola is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Guesthouse Castagnola is 1.4 miles from the center of Lugano. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • Guesthouse Castagnola offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
  • Guests staying at Guesthouse Castagnola can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Italian
    • Buffet