Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano

2.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near Lake Lugano

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Interior
Balcony
Exterior
Meeting facility

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Piazza Indipendenza 9, Lugano, TI, 6901
  • Palazzo dei Congressi
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Via Nassa
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Lake Lugano
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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Room options

Comfort Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Superior Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Classic Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Comfort Double or Twin Room (modern)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Classic Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Lugano

Located in Lugano City-Centre, Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano is next to Palazzo dei Congressi and Parco Ciani. This 55-room hotel has conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and a gym.

What's nearby

  • Palazzo dei Congressi - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lungolago - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Via Nassa - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Lake Lugano - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Lugano Funicular Station - 10 min walk
  • Lugano Station - 12 min walk
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seven Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Il Cannolo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Staglio - La pizza al taglio - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Parq - Ristorante e Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪9 Gelato Italiano - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano

Hotel with a restaurant, near Lake Lugano
Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano features a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and conference space. Offsite parking is offered for a fee. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a library, express check-in, and express check-out.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 45-cm flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Phones and desks are other standard amenities.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (CHF 25 per night); discounts available
  • Street parking available
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CHF 6 for adults and CHF 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Ristorante Pestalozzi

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Library
  • Piano

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 1,722 square feet of conference space
  • 3 meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1928
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 45-cm flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for CHF 10 per pet, per night
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 1 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 40.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.20 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 0.15 per person, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers discounted parking nearby.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • The minimum check-in age for Spring Break is 18 years old.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • Nearby construction work may cause some noise disturbance.

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 2 stars.

Property is also known as

Hotel Pestalozzi
Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano
Pestalozzi Lugano
Pestalozzi Hotel Lugano
Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano Hotel
Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano Lugano
Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano Hotel Lugano

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano?

Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano?

As of Jun 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano on Jul 6, 2025 start from $223.9, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do within easy reach of Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano?

This hotel is situated in Lugano City-Centre, just steps from Palazzo dei Congressi and Parco Ciani, and within a short walk of Lungolago. You'll also find Lake Lugano and Piazza della Riforma less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano?

Yes, there is accessible parking available.

Does Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano feature a casino on the premises?

No, Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like around-the-clock room service and a turndown service as well as a bar.

Does Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Ristorante Pestalozzi.

Will Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano for a fee of CHF 10 per pet, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How close is the airport from Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano?

The closest major airport to Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano is Lugano (LUG-Agno), which is 4.2 mi away (19 minutes by car). Another top airport is Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), which is around 28.6 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano.

Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 155 out of 417 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 189 out of 417 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 417 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 417 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 417 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kennedy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hong

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Enrique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belinda C

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Traveled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would stay again!

Was very clean and comfortable. Enjoyed our stay for one night. The location is great for walking to everything you need.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Istvan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was tight, no ice, no fridge, only two bath glasses. Vey conveniently placed hotel for three walking tours.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Julio

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Waleska

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great. Very close to the bus station and walking around was very easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephen, Rockville

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Convenient to walk to the shopping district . However , the room and bed was very small in respect to the amount paid
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

margit

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was very delicious Not so much the food from the restaurant Staff is so very nice !!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and informative staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic but clean, safe, quiet, and good location with very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024