About this property
Set within the centre of Lugano, Hotel Pestalozzi is only 150 metres away from the shores of Lake Lugano. Free Wi-Fi is available. The restaurant at Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano serves traditional Swiss and Ticino cuisine, as well as Italian specialities. Vegetarian dishes are also served in the uniquely decorated dining room. Packed lunches are prepared on request. A 24-hour front desk and a laundry service are offered on site. The large city park with its Natural Museum and conference centre is only a few steps away. Boat trips to the surrounding sites like Malcantone or Monte San Giorgio can be taken from Lugano.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness centre
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Restaurant
- Free WiFi
- Parking on site
- Bar
- Free cot available on request
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Kelly
Switzerland
“Great location—close to park, lake, shopping, and restaurants. Very clean, quiet, and comfortable room. Good breakfast.” - Richard
Canada
“location is very close to old town. Breakfast was good. Room & bed are comfortable and clean. Staff was friendly and helpful to all our local travel questions.” - Albert
Malta
“The jar of Nutella The view The lake view The hotel was central Healthy food by Lucio” - Mark
United Kingdom
“Good location, very friendly and helpful staff, decent sized room for a solo traveller” - Katrina
Ireland
“Location was excellent and hotel very clean and staff so helpful” - Alexandra
United Kingdom
“Great central location near the lake. Very clean room, friendly staff, daily housekeeping.” - Sachin
India
“Location being close to Parco Ciani and our room had a lake view. People were very good and room sizes were good.” - Carolina
Switzerland
“This is a good hotel in the center of Lugano. The rooms are comfortable and the breakfast has all the items you need for a breakfast. I recommend it for a long weekend or a few days stay in Lugano. The staff is very friendly and seem to speak many...” - Vardi
United Kingdom
“Good breakfast Some staff friendly Others were not” - Janet
United States
“Hotel was located a couple blocks from the shore and right next to the old town area. Everyone who we encountered who worked there was so nice and helpful. It's an older hotel but the level of cleanliness was nothing short of amazing. Has a lift.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Ristorante Pestalozzi Lugano
- CuisineItalian
- AmbianceTraditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.









The fine print
Please note that there are only 7 parking spaces and therefore a parking space can not be guaranteed.If you prefer a room located on a lower floor, please contact the property in advance.
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.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.