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Welcome to Hotel San Carlo, a cozy and affordable Garni-Hotel nestled in the heart of Lugano. Our hotel offers a warm, family-friendly atmosphere and 20 comfortable rooms, ensuring a peaceful stay for all our guests. Located on the charming Via Nassa, a vibrant pedestrian street filled with boutiques, events, and markets, we provide an ideal base for exploring the best of Lugano. Our prime location places you just steps away from the picturesque lakefront and the convenient funicular to the train station. Whether you’re visiting for business or leisure, our hotel offers essential amenities including free Wi-Fi, private bathrooms (except for the Economy Double Rooms with Shared Bathroom), and satellite TV. Additional features like early check-in, late check-out, and luggage storage for a small charge are available to enhance your stay’s convenience. Hotel San Carlo is the perfect choice for travelers seeking comfort and affordability in the bustling center of Lugano.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Lugano, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6!


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
2 twin beds
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1 full bed
1 full bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
7.3
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
7.9
Value for money
7.7
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
8.3
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Elena
    Cyprus Cyprus
    The staff at the reception was very friendly, helpful and always smiling. The room was very clean and warm and the bed and pillows were very comfortable. The hotel is located in the center of the square where you have everything around you.
  • Wayde
    United States of America United States of America
    This is a very well located hotel, very clean, quiet, and comfortable. The service is impeccable, friendly, and courteous.
  • Hollis
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff and location were great and the bed was clean and comfortable.
  • Simona
    Australia Australia
    The location was great, in the heart of Lugano Center, with many bars and restaurants nearby. The receptionist was very nice and helpful. I took a budget room, which was essential but still very cozy. Definitely a good value for money.
  • Deshan
    Italy Italy
    The location is perfect and easy access to the city view.
  • Duy
    Vietnam Vietnam
    The place is very central. It is in the middle of the luxury street of Lugano. The room is clean.
  • Diane
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff were all nice and the location couldn't be better. It is so close to the funicular that it is even easy if you have luggage.
  • Rose
    Hungary Hungary
    The location is the main attraction. It's very close to the Lugano city centre. Very near to the Lugano lake. If you are a practising christian, the San Carlo church is next door where there is daily holy mass every day at 12.10 pm. The rooms are...
  • Andrew
    United States of America United States of America
    Location was awesome! Felt comfortable and safe for a solo traveler.
  • Kevin
    United States of America United States of America
    Very convenient, we were upgraded so that was a nice surprise

Managed by Hotel San Carlo SA

Company review score: 9.1Based on 2,712 reviews from 3 properties
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Property info

Be amazed by the beauties of Lugano by staying in the heart of the historic center, in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The hotel provides 20 comfortable rooms, from single, double, triple to family rooms, with a private bathroom and free Wi-Fi service. A delicious buffet breakfast is served daily.

Languages Spoken

German,English,Spanish,French,Italian

Area info

Amenities of Hotel San Carlo

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV

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

Parking
No parking available.

Transportation

  • Public transit tickets

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Convenience store on site
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Elevator
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Languages Spoken

  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian

House rules
Hotel San Carlo takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
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
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 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
Crib upon request
CHF 5 per child, per night

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

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.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestroUnionPay credit cardCash
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 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 are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Hotel San Carlo 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.

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

License number: Lear 236

FAQs about Hotel San Carlo

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

    • Check-in at Hotel San Carlo is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Hotel San Carlo is 800 feet from the center of Lugano. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Hotel San Carlo include:

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