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About this property

Housed in a historic building, Hotel Zurigo is located in the centre of Lugano right opposite the Lugano Centro Bus Stop and offers you en-suite rooms with free Wi-Fi and minibar. Limited parking is available on site at an additional cost. Lake Lugano is just 300 metres away and within a 2-minute walk you can reach Piazza Riforma with many restaurant and shops. Also, Palazzo dei Congressi Lugano and the Parco Villa Ciani can be reached on foot in 2 minutes from the Zurigo Hotel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Situated in the real heart of Lugano, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Italian, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

    • Private parking at the hotel

    • Loyal customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Eleanor
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    You cannot fault the location - so close to the bus station, and a short walk to cafes and shops, and of course to the lake. And yet, being so close to everything it was also very quiet. The staff were all very friendly and helpful, the breakfast...
  • Victoria
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Fabulous location, lovely friendly staff, breakfast included and good parking.
  • Maureen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was very good. Staff friendly and helpful. Breakfast very good.
  • Alan
    Australia Australia
    Locationparking. I had read complaints about breakfast but it was actually quite good also good coffee available 24 /24.
  • Julian
    Germany Germany
    We had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The building itself is beautiful and perfectly located right in the city center, making it easy to explore everything on foot. The staff were incredibly friendly, flexible, and accommodating – they really...
  • Andrea
    Portugal Portugal
    This is a perfect hotel for a visit to Lugano. Very centrally located, it provides excellent facilities. The staff is very friendly. Overall a very nice experience and I would definitely recommend the hotel to anybody visiting Lugano.
  • Zita
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Great location, friendly staff, and excellent value for money, especially given the typically high Swiss hotel rates. Sure, the building's a bit outdated, but let's be honest—we weren't expecting the Four Seasons! :) The breakfast was quite decent...
  • Prato
    Italy Italy
    Breakfast was fabulous at the level of the best 54 stars hotels. The kindness at the receptio was excellent
  • Francisc
    Romania Romania
    Excellent breakfast ! Hotel close to the lake. We recommend to visit Morcote.
  • Ray
    Australia Australia
    Location is excellent with five minute stroll to the vernacular at the railway station. The main squares are within several minutes stroll as is the beautiful lake. Staff were very friendly and professional and room cleanliness and crisp linen...

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House rules

Hotel Zurigo Downtown takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 14 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

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
CHF 20 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 53 per person, per night

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.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that an arrival after 22:00 is not possible.

Please inform Hotel Zurigo Downtown 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.