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About this property
Welcome to Hotel San Carlo, a cosy 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 travellers seeking comfort and affordability in the bustling centre of Lugano.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Cot available on request
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Guests who stayed here loved
Peter
Denmark“Excellent location in the center and friendly staff”- Johnjmcd
United Kingdom“Very pleasant hotel close to both the railway station (via the funicular) and the lakeshore. Our room was upgraded and it was very quiet. Would most definitely stay at this hotel again on return visits to Lugano.” - Caroline United Kingdom“The location of Hotel San Carlo is great! Everything, from the train station to the (wonderful) Lido are within easy walking distance. The room was immaculately clean with very comfy beds. All the staff were very friendly and helpful.”
- David
Australia“Great location close to the lake, cafes and restaurants. Staff were very helpful with some great tips for the sights and attractions around town.” - Marjaana
Finland“We were on a budget and this met our expectations very well. The location was great, short walk to the river etc. Foodmarket was next to the hotel. We bought take-away breakfast and sat by the lake. The most beautiful view ever <3” - Loader Australia“Great location , clean, secure, safe , 1 minute walk to lake , right in the centre of town , 5 min walk from train station, You can get the funicular from the station down to the bottom for $1.30 and avoid the 300m of stairs like I did”
- Harvey
Spain“Patrick at reception was incredibly helpful. I had a fall, and he arranged for ice for the wounds and information for the hospital. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff, and the room only basic was spotlessly clean. It was a pleasure 🙏...” - Amit
Israel“The location is supper. Just in the center of the town. Good stuff.” - Adrian
Germany“Super friendly Staff, great location, very good TV in the room.” - Irina
Estonia“Perfect location and very good personal! Outside was cold but in thr room was a good heating, excellent water pressure!”
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Property information
Languages spoken
German,English,Spanish,French,ItalianProperty surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 15 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
Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
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.
The fine print
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 identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
License number: Lear 236
