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Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano

Lugano · Switzerland

Piazza Indipendenza 9View location

8.6/10Excellent490 Reviews
Cleanliness9.0/109.0
Service9.0/109.0
Comfort7.6/107.6
Condition8.2/108.2
Location8.8/108.8
Neighborhood8.6/108.6
Amenities8.4/108.4
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About Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano

In the center of Lugano, Hotel Pestalozzi is only 500 ft 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 specialties. Vegetarian dishes are also served in the uniquely decorated dining room.

Packed lunches are prepared upon request. A 24-hour front desk and a laundry service are available on site. The large city park with its Natural Museum and conference center is only a few steps away.

Boat trips to the surrounding sites like Malcantone or Monte San Giorgio can be taken from Lugano.

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With a stay at Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano, you'll be centrally located in Lugano, within a 5-minute walk of Lake Lugano and Parco Ciani. This hotel is 22.5 mi (36.3 km) from Villa del Balbianello and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Palazzo dei Congressi.

Make yourself at home in one of the 55 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and a turndown service.

Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Lugano? This hotel has 1722 square feet (160 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 3 meeting rooms.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Gym
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until midnight
Check-out until 11:30 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Only dogs and cats are allowed Maximum number of pets per room 1 Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.20 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.
    • Tourism fee: CHF 0.15 per person, per night

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • One child 2 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
    • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
    • Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
  • Special Instructions
    This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
    • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 6 for adults and CHF 6 for children
    • Nearby parking fee: CHF 25 per night
    • Pet fee: CHF 10 per pet, per night
    • Service animals are exempt from fees
    • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
    • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 40.0 per night

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    German

    English

    Italian

    French

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Parco Ciani 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Casino Lugano 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Palazzo dei Congressi 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Lake Lugano 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Villa Ciani 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Piazza della Riforma 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Via Nassa 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Via Gottardo 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
San Lorenzo Cathedral 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Lugano Exhibition Centre 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
University of Lugano 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Chiesa di Santa Maria degli Angioli 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura 1 km / 0.6 mi
MASILugano Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Giancarlo and Danna Olgiati Collection 1.1 km / 0.7 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Total number of rooms: 21
  • hotel
  • Car parkExtra charge
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fiExtra charge
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  • SINGLE CLASSICSINGLE • CLASSICSGL.AS

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  • FAMILY ROOM CLASSICFAMILY ROOM • CLASSICFAM.AS

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  • Double or Twin STANDARDDouble or Twin • STANDARDDBT.ST

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano

8.6
Excellent
490 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.0 /10
Service
9.0 /10
Comfort
7.6 /10
Condition
8.2 /10
Location
8.8 /10
Neighborhood
8.6 /10
Amenities
8.4 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
03 Aug 2026
gerald
Great location! Check in very easy, room was recently updated, quiet, clean, excellent A/C, comfortable bedding, good curtains that blocked early daylight, excellent breakfast with friendly staff. All the most important things you expect and hope every hotel has.

Very minor issue: very limited towel bar space for bath towel to hang and dry.

Odd: still use old school room key that needs to be turned in before departing hotel.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jun 2026
Peter
Very happy with my stay!
Business
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jun 2026
Louise
Spent Just one night after the Bernina Express. Nice sized room, good included continental breakfast and helpful staff.
The room
had working air conditioning which was good as it was warm.
Bus out front takes you to the train station.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
16 Jun 2026
Kimia
Great location, rooms are very basic no frills.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
16 May 2026
Ellen
Hotel Pestalozzi made our trip! The breakfast is so convenient and good. Staff answered so many of our questions (posted mail, gave us recommendations and directions, etc.). It’s central to so many things, and we could see the lake from our room. Fantastic hotel!
Business Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Apr 2026
Richard
Excellent location near waterfront park and dining. Nice breakfast with fun soccer decor and unique artwork in restaurant.
8/10
Excellent
03 Mar 2026
Franziska
It was ok, but not more. Feels more run down than it is. The House has Lots of charm, the rooms- not so. No duvet, just a thin blanket (with holes)it’s reasonable in Price and I liked the central Location. My verdict: it needs much more love and engagement. Staff at the reception was excellent. I will not go back.
10/10
Exceptional
29 Nov 2025
william
Excellent location,clean and comfortable room, friendly attentive knowledgeable and helpful staff. Breakfast European buffet was over the top!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Oct 2025
Dan
Staff! Due to a landslide caused by heavy rains, our party of 4 was stuck in Milan with no way to get back to Lugano. Hotel staff arrange a taxi to pick us up and bring us back to the hotel when all transpiration options were overtaxed and expensive. The staff literally saved us from a very difficult circumstance.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Sep 2025
Jason
The staff took care of our every need. Special thanks for 5 star service from Luigi’s and Elisa! Elisa saved us from being stranded in Italy after the trains were cancelled and no other transportation in Milan could be found. Thanks
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Sep 2025
Kathleen

Terrific family run place

The staff are super. We also really liked the room.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Sep 2025
Elena
Clean rooms, friendly staff at the reception and restaurant. Great location, safe, beautiful, relaxing walking and numerous places to enjoy warm weather.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Sep 2025
Carol
Wonderful location. Very friendly staff and very helpful.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
07 Sep 2025
Christelle
It is in a very noisy part of the city.
No air conditioning, but if you open the windows for air, the noise from outside is so loud, you are unable to sleep.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Aug 2025
Ashley
lovely staff and comfy room
Self
6/10
Pleasant
10 Aug 2025
Sidney
While the property was incredibly convenient in terms of its location, we had issues finding parking nearby and our room was very hot. When we tried to use the A/C, the machine started to leak and did not stop for 12 hours. I woke up with a sore throat likely from moisture. When we checked out the next morning and let them know about this issue, they said that it’s been happening in our unit. Why rent out a room that you know is having water issues?? The hotel was definitely not fully booked. It’s a beautiful property with great staff, but not worth the price considering what we had to go through with water issues. I woke up sick and my husband barely slept from the constant drip of the A/C unit. It was the most expensive place we stayed on our entire road trip through Switzerland and Italy and we were pretty disappointed.
10/10
Exceptional
09 Aug 2025
Eduardo
Very good
8/10
Excellent
09 Jul 2025
Robert

Great place

Great place, everything worked well and service was friendly and competent … I was first person at breakfast and had to find coffee server - would prefer self-serve coffee and something warm in the breakfast - a little bit of egg or sausage would have been great … 4.5 overall
Self
8/10
Excellent
17 Jun 2025
Christopher
Small room but vary clean and quiet. Friendly staff.
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jun 2025
Alicia
Hotel Petalozzi was clean, comfortable, and relaxing. The rooms were large, modern and well appointed. It was very hot and humid when we arrived so we were very thankful for the air conditioning! The hotel is close to everything yet not directly in center which is nice. The staff was friendly and efficient.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 May 2025
Ivy
It's very close to the city center. A bus can take you to the train sration in 7 minutes. The bus stop is right in front of the hotel.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 May 2025
Susan

Great location with lovely staff

Stayed on 2nd floor with front and side windows. Lots of noise in the park across the road but the windows and a/c block it. Staff is excellent, cold breakfast had lots of options and for an extra 8F you could have scrambled eggs. Great location to walk to everything.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
26 Apr 2025
Ellen

Well located, friendly staff and comfortable

My single room was clean and in excellent repair. The hotel location is convenient to restaurants, sights and transport. The number 1 bus which goes almost everywhere I wanted to go stops directly in front of the hotel.
10/10
Exceptional
02 Apr 2025
Shonna
Great location, friendly and helpful staff. Loved the room. Also loved the process of leaving our key at the front desk when we went out. Very authentic.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Nov 2024
Kara
Incredibly helpful and friendly staff. The room was spacious and clean and the hotel is in nice walking distance to both the centre and the train station.
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
15 Oct 2024
Michael
The main picture on Expedia labeled 'balcony' and showing the lake through an archway is not of the hotel premises. It's a different building about two or three blocks away.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Oct 2024
Enrique
Small room but just a great place, in a great location in a beautiful & friendly city at the feet of the Alps
Very helpful friendly staff
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
27 Sep 2024
Belinda C
Easy walk from train station to funicular and then hotel! Many dining options near or at the hotel restaurant. Staff was great! One evening we had leftovers which they refrigerated for us . We played cards and ate leftovers the next night in the tv salon. Room is small but well organized.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Sep 2024
Marc

Would stay again!

Was very clean and comfortable. Enjoyed our stay for one night. The location is great for walking to everything you need.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
19 Sep 2024
Istvan
Everything was tight, no ice, no fridge, only two bath glasses. Vey conveniently placed hotel for three walking tours.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
08 Sep 2024
Julio
We had a nice room with a great bathroom. The room seemed newly renovated. The hotel was being renovated during our stay but was not a problem at all. The staff was friendly and breakfast was really good. It is a short walk to the water and to shopping/ dining. The bus stops right out front making it convienidnt to get to locations such as Mount Bre and Mount San Salvador.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
06 Sep 2024
Diana
THe hotel was clean and in a great location, but be aware that there is no parking on site. There is a large garage located two blocks away.
10/10
Exceptional
12 Aug 2024
Megan
Breakfast was great. Very close to the bus station and walking around was very easy.
10/10
Exceptional
10 Aug 2024
Daniel
It was much better than I expected for this price in Lugano. The staff was great and responsive for anything I needed, location was perfect, breakfast was great for the price.
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
03 Aug 2024
Stephen
Convenient to walk to the shopping district . However , the room and bed was very small in respect to the amount paid
10/10
Exceptional
02 Aug 2024
margit
The breakfast was very delicious
Not so much the food from the restaurant
Staff is so very nice !!!!!
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
22 Jul 2024
Elizabeth
The hotel was not easy to find. There were very few parking spots. The hotel was a little dated but the staff were very helpful.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jul 2024
Craig C

Central Lugano

This was 2nd time to stay at this hotel and it was still as good as the 1st. It is nicely located to be able to get to any part of the city in 10-15 mins tops. Rooms are simple and nice. Clean private bathroom and the staff was eager to help, if needed. Nice large breakfast option if you like that to start your day.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
31 May 2024
STEPHEN
Very friendly and informative staff.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
02 May 2024
Haim

great value for money

location was very good. opposite the lake and 100 yards from a central bus station. Clean, comfortable with friendly staff.
Will definitely come back
8/10
Excellent
04 Apr 2024
David
Basic but clean, safe, quiet, and good location with very friendly staff.
10/10
Exceptional
25 Sep 2023
Karim
Loved it. Very comfortable.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Sep 2023
Annie
Excellent location. Enjoyed the park . Room is very clean!
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
08 Feb 2023
David
location. If you have to stay overnight in Lugano this is a convenient location. the Hotel is under some renovation now. The shower is good. It is a good value for staying in Lugano.
Business Self
6/10
Pleasant
10 Jan 2023
Nicola

Good

Good position, small rooms, not fancy, very friendly and helpful staff, good buffet breakfast, no hot food
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
01 Nov 2022
diane
Centrally located, close to bus lines.
Dining room is large and airy. Menu is way out of date and cooking is disappointing.
Self-serve breakfast excellent. Other meals very plain and drab.
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
09 Aug 2022
Chloe
Didn't disclose well enough that there will not be AC included unless you pay for an \"AC\" room. When looking at amenities, AC is included (but this apparently is just for the overall hotel, not your specific room).
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Aug 2022
Lee

Another lovely stay

It was lovely to be back again. We rebooked again as we enjoyed this hotel. Very friendly greeting from the staff, and very helpful polite and professional. We will be back.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
12 Jul 2022
Amanda
The hotel and restaurant need to be updated very bad . The rooms clean and very small.
Business_and_leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
30 Jun 2022
Charles Sean
It was very good--near everything, and the staff was very helpful.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
12 May 2022
julia

Nice location by park

Nice location. Good choice at breakfast
Decor dated.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
19 Apr 2022
Mauricio
Great value for money, the staff are attentive and you can’t beat the location.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Nov 2021
Lara
Great location near town and the staff was very helpful.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
08 Nov 2021
Sandro
Staff was very nice. Property is simple, clean and extremely well located. If you know what you are going to get you will be very happy.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jun 2021
Verified traveler
Es extremadamente limpia. El desayuno muy bueno.
8/10
Excellent
31 May 2021
Gleb

In the heart of Lugano

Historical hotel in heart of Lugano. Parking spaces are limited, first come first serve.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
19 May 2021
Wesley
Great Hotel stay. Very clean hotel and friendly staff. Great location that is very walkable and beautiful park nearby.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 Mar 2021
stefano

Great place to stay near the lake

Excellent customer service. Staff friendly and ready to fulfill any request. The room was simple and cozy while the quality of the food at the restaurant was amazing.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Oct 2020
Konrad

Value for money

Good location and excellent breakfast. Good value for money.Spotless rooms
Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 Sep 2020
Verified traveler
We had a nice stay
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Nov 2019
isabella
excellent
Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 Oct 2019
Joe
Great staff and great breakfast. Clean rooms and great location for the price!
Leisure Friends
4/10
Poor
30 Sep 2019
Jose N

No free parking for our car

Hotel advertised free parking, but they only have 6 spaces for over 50 rooms. We had to pay 25 swiss francs to park in an offsite public parking lot. Room was dingy and no air condition. We had to leave the window open and on the second night we had 2 bees in our room.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
30 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
very friendly staff, renovated room, 5 min walk to the city center
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
The owners and staff of this special gem are the ones who tip the scale in terms of service. Outstanding in every way, lost keys, laundry, superb breakfast room and multilingual engagement. My room was very comfortable with crisp sheets extra hangars, modern bathroom and great ac. I look forward to returning.
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
06 Feb 2019
anil
Excellent stay... Very helpful staff
Family
8/10
Excellent
01 Oct 2018
Gry
The breakfast was not superb, but ok. Other than that, there's nothing to complain about.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
07 Aug 2018
Pam
Lovely hotel in perfect location near lake and transport. Excellent staff who went out of their way to help. Only drawback is there is no fridge or coffe/tea making facilities. Breakfast included was very good.
10/10
Exceptional
01 Aug 2018
Verified traveler

Comfortable and convenient

My partner and I had a great stay at this hotel. The breakfast was good and location was very convenient. Our room as exactly as pictured and the air conditioning was nice because the weather was hot when we were in Lugano! We also ate lunch in the restaurant one day and it was a decent portion at a reasonable price. I’d definitely recommend Hotel Pestalozzi.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
16 Jun 2018
M

Nice hotel in city center

+ Good location, very nice and helpful staff, clean room, great breakfast, family friendly.
- not enough parking spaces (had to park in a nearby parking garage and pay for it), room is a little bit outdated (no air conditioning, very small TV, no fridge).
8/10
Excellent
16 May 2018
Chris
Great location. Near the lake, and a short walk to the funicular.
10/10
Exceptional
14 Apr 2018
Richard

Free breakfast and nice staff

This hotel is my go-to place for business in Lugano. It's right across the street from the convention center. Plus, the town square, bars, and restaurants are just a few blocks away.
8/10
Excellent
21 Sep 2017
Dr George

Perfect location

The hotel is at a perfect location for the Palazzo dei Congresi and the centre of Lugano. The bus to and from the train/bus station stops right outside the hotel.

The room was very basic but it was clean and comfortable. The staff were very polite and friendly and extremely helpful.

Overall very good value (by Swiss standards)!
8/10
Excellent
19 Jun 2017
Carolyn

Hot and sweaty in Lugano

The only negative feedback was that there was no air-conditioning .
8/10
Excellent
16 Sep 2016
Verified traveler

Great central location.

Great central location within walking distance of the lake and ships. Easy to find and close by to many good bars and restaurants.
8/10
Excellent
12 Sep 2016
Verified traveler

Nice, cozy hotel close to downtown and the lake

This is a fairly nice hotel in downtown Lugano, a few blocks away from the lake shore. The staff is very friendly, and the rooms are clean and cozy, but not particularly luxurious. They come with very simple beds, table and chairs, a sink, a table fan, a wardrobe, and a tv. The showers and toilets are in the hallway. This is a bit unusual for people used to international hotels, but common in Europe, and did not cause an inconvenience during my week long stay.

A breakfast buffet is provided, and consists of a selection of cold cuts, cheeses, breads, yogurts, juices, cereals, and fruit. Cooked breakfast is available for purchase, as is room service and other meals.

This was one of the cheaper options available when I was looking for hotels, and with that in mind it's very satisfying. It does a good job of giving you easy access to central Lugano, but the hotel itself is not an attraction.
2/10
Poor
23 Jul 2016
Esad

Nightmare Hotel

Very bad experience. For $140 you get ancient room without bathroom nor air conditioning. It was very hot and I couldn't sleep much because of that. Bathroom is somewhere outside and (for $140) I even had to clean it. Can you imagine that's?? Also hotel doesn't have enough parking lots. I had to park on the street and pay for it.
Lodging in this hotel doesn't worth it more then $30-$40. Shame for such a nice city.
4/10
Poor
30 Jun 2016
paul

Save money if you accept hostel-like conditions

Offered bare essentials in an absurdly expensive city. No a/c. Our shared bathroom and shower were down the hall. Beds were marginal. But everything was clean. The front desk was very, very helpful. The free breakfast was fine, and the hotel's restaurant was the only reasonably priced meal within a mile. If you want to save, consider it. Think of it as a hostel for grown-ups.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
25 Jun 2016
Verified traveler
they need to offer AC in the summer and a lamp for the table. It is hard to read in that room at night.
4/10
Poor
12 May 2016
Joyce

Should have been better

It is fine to have something very basic when you don't pay much for a hotel but this one looked somehow unclean, the shower was half blocked, and there was an annoying old lady smell perfume in the room that just feels like its covering up something wrong.
8/10
Excellent
08 Oct 2015
Lloyd

Small, modest hotel, good location.

This was my third visit to the hotel so I knew what to expect. Nothing fancy but reasonably priced considering how expensive this country is. The staff is great, helpful but low key at the same time.
8/10
Excellent
24 Sep 2015
Edward

A reasonably priced hotel

Stayed here for 4 days while visiting Lugano. Our room was large, #32, especially by European standards. Location was within walking distance of the lake and shopping or just hop on the buses frequently going by. We arrived by train, walking to hotel is way to far and a bus is a bit of a hassle so we took a cab. I definitely recommend this as fare was 22 CH. The hotel staff was very helpful and spoke excellent English. Breakfast was average, didn't notice any eggs. Would stay here again
Partner
4/10
Poor
20 Sep 2015
Brian

this is a tired hotel

This hotel is in a good location but it needs a complete overhaul. The rooms are on the small side as compared to other hotels that we stayed in. Everything in the room was old and worn out. Not one of the help in the restaurant spoke english and the menu was in Italian. On top of that the food was just adequate.
I could not recommend this hotel to a friend, if I did I would no longer have that friend.
8/10
Excellent
08 Aug 2015
Verified traveler

Decent but overpriced

Decent hotel but overpriced considering there was no air-conditioning in the room and it was during a heatwave when I stayed. Room is basic but has everything you need but I would advise to check with the hotel whether the room has air-conditioning if staying in the summer.
8/10
Excellent
02 Aug 2015
Diana

Great location and friendly service

Great location within a short walk to the waterfront, city attractions and restaurants. Friendly customer service. The rooms are a little small, specially the bathroom. I overall recommend it for a short stay.
Family
8/10
Excellent
18 Jul 2015
Verified traveler

Nice hotel with good location

We stayed in this hotel during a very hot period so not having air conditioning was a problem. The ceiling fans would have been fine for other times. Our spacious room was on a busy corner so with windows opened, there was lots of noise. Light sleepers should ask for a quiet spot. The room was very basic but exceptionally clean and the bed was very comfortable. Breakfast was also very basic, generally just OK. The staff were wonderful and helpful with directions and information.
8/10
Excellent
07 Jul 2015
Verified traveler
Simple but clean, the staff are very nice to talk, they will provide you all information you need.
Family
8/10
Excellent
24 Jun 2015
Verified traveler
Good basic hotel.
10/10
Exceptional
27 May 2015
Verified traveler

Great hotel, very central and close to the lake

Stayed for a long weekend. The hotel is very central and close to the lake. Staff is very friendly. Perfect for a stroll through the city as well for excursions to Mont Bre, Gandria etc. The price included a breakfast buffet that was very good. Some items had to be purchased extra (such as scrambled eggs) but we were very contended with the variety of the buffet.
6/10
Pleasant
10 Apr 2015
Verified traveler

Clean convenient hotel

5 of us shared 2 adjoining (but not connecting) rooms with shared bathrooms. We never had any problems accessing the bathroom and showers even though there were others on our floor (the sinks within the rooms themselves helped). The rooms were very clean and comfortable. The front desk was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. The restaurant was pretty good although had a limited menu (a little bit hard with children). Breakfasts were pretty good. The hotel was located very conveniently to the lake and the piazzas/older areas.
Family
8/10
Excellent
18 Nov 2014
Robert

Great place to stay

Nice hotel, friendly staff, good breakfast.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
06 Oct 2014
Verified traveler

Decent hotel

Decent hotel as economic choice. However, the bathroom could be cleaner.
8/10
Excellent
14 Sep 2014
Australian Traveller

Great stay

Friendly staff, good location to train and eateries. Room was clean, tidy and comfortable. Shared bathroom was also clean.
8/10
Excellent
19 Aug 2014
Verified traveler

Good value

Best value when looking for a hotel near the university and city center. Small room, but perfect for quick 2 night stay.
8/10
Excellent
30 Jun 2014
Videoscholar

Convenient to Univ of Lugano

This hotel was a major find, very helpful for access to the Univ. of Lugano, the lake and old city shopping. Free breakfast was just right, with fresh espresso drinks, fruit, rolls and several kinds of prepared muesli and yogurt, cheese and sliced ham. Room was very comfortable, and included extra side bed for luggage, round table and chairs for work or meals. Although no air conditioning included, ceiling fan made it very comfortable in late June.
8/10
Excellent
13 Jun 2014
Tom& sue

Great location and staff

Short walking distance to lake and parks
Family
6/10
Pleasant
16 Mar 2014
mjames994

great location and helpful staff!

I enjoyed my two nights at this hotel, Lugano does seem to be a pretty limited for accommodation, and thus a comparatively expensive destination, but I was well looked after. The room and shower room was clean and well maintained.. Thank you.
10/10
Exceptional
03 Nov 2013
WP

Great way to visit Lugano on a budget

My wife and I stayed in a room with shared facilities for just over 100 SFR per night at the end of October. The room was a decent size, clean and reasonably well equipped. Sink in one corner, table and chairs in another. Plenty of storage space. Comfortable twin beds pushed together. Sharing the shower and toilet was a good way to keep the cost down. They were always clean and we rarely had to wait. WiFi was fast and reliable. Breakfast was OK. Good choice of food. Boiled eggs and fresh orange juice were available for a supplement. Located on the edge of the old town, an easy walk to the lake front and other attractions. All the staff were friendly and helpful.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jul 2013
arthur

Super location, for all facilities in Lugano

Great Location, very friendly staff, good hotel, close to all amenities.
6/10
Pleasant
19 Oct 2012
Troy

Modest and nice

Hotel is good but be careful when booking, some rooms have no bathroom.
Also if you have non-smoking room, the smoke most likely will seep through from other rooms.
The sound- proofness is non-existent.
The breakfast is modest but nice. The reception service is friendly and helpful.

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Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano
Piazza Indipendenza 9, Lugano, Switzerland

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