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La Santa

3.0 star property
Pension with a restaurant, near Lake Lugano

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Coffee shop
Restaurant
Front of property
Exterior
Basic Twin Room | Free WiFi

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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2 Via Merlina, Lugano, TI, 6962
  • Place, Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Palazzo dei Congressi
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Lugano
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lugano (LUG-Agno)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Double Room | Free WiFi

Basic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Room, Non Smoking | Free WiFi

Basic Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Double Room | Free WiFi

Basic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room | Free WiFi

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room | Free WiFi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Basic Twin Room | Free WiFi

Basic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Lugano

Located in Viganello, La Santa is within a 10-minute stroll of sights such as University of Lugano and Lugano Exhibition Centre. This 10-room, 3-star pension has conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • University of Lugano - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Lugano Exhibition Centre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Palazzo dei Congressi - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Lake Lugano - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Lugano (QDL-Lugano Rail Station) - 7 min drive
  • Lugano Funicular Station - 7 min drive
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Piccadilly - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Canvetto Luganese - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Before B4 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante della Posta - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Fresco - ‬9 min walk

About this property

La Santa

Pension with a restaurant, near Lake Lugano
At La Santa, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, free newspapers, and a terrace. A stay here includes free offsite parking. Friendly staff can provide front-desk service during limited hours, and also offer advice about sightseeing. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. This pension also has a picnic area.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CHF 12 for adults and CHF 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of CHF 25; reservation required
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

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 2.15 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 local cuisine breakfast: approximately CHF 12 for adults and CHF 6 for children
  • Hosted evening meal: CHF 25

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • Check-in: 11:00 AM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free nearby parking.

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.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

La Santa Lugano
La Santa Pension
La Santa Pension Lugano

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at La Santa?

La Santa offers free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do close to La Santa?

This pension is situated in Viganello within a short 11-minute walk of Parco Ciani and also 13 minutes on foot from Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station. You'll also find Palazzo dei Congressi and Lungolago less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at this pension?

No, there isn't parking at the pension but you'll find free parking nearby.

Does La Santa have a casino on the premises?

No, La Santa doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at La Santa?

No, there is no indoor pool at this pension.

Is La Santa good for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a bar, a restaurant, and free evening reception at this pension.

Are there hot tubs at La Santa?

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

Does La Santa have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, La Santa serves breakfast (local cuisine) each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does La Santa allow pets to stay free of charge?

Yes, pets stay free at La Santa and the property also provides food and water bowls for pets.

Does this pension have connecting rooms?

No, this pension doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to La Santa?

The closest major airport to La Santa is Lugano (LUG-Agno), which is 4.4 mi away (20 minutes by car). Another top airport is Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), which is around 29.1 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at La Santa?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at La Santa.

Reviews

La Santa Reviews

6.4

6.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 57 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Sedigheh

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very old and hot! Maybe as a family, we booked a wrong one! The owner, however, was very friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Angela

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Above a pizza restaurant, cheap room. Quick check in and friendly staff. Room dark and dated, wi fi did not work, bathroom small and dirty but good shower. Area was fine in the day but felt unsafe at night. Room central and walking distance to the centre and lake.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Yicheng

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Expedia hotel picture is not the one of the actual hotel. Hotel is actually above a bar.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staffs are pretty nice, the room also consider as clean, but the facilities are old and some needs work. Be aware that the hotel does not have a sign “Hotel” per se, so you just get to “La Santa” restaurant, hotel staff will process in the restaurant, and all the rooms are above the restaurant. (We had some trouble to actually locating the hotel). Ultimately speaking, the price are good. (You get what you pay for). Last word, the food in restaurant is very good both in quality and quantity
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

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

8/10 Good

Pilar

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and tried to communicate with us, but their English was very limited. The room was clean but a little bit old.Supermakert Coop very close which is so convenient
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is what it is. A room! A safe room! Close to the station Pretty clean! An all around great place for a bed and a place to call home a few nights.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Rajesh

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here for one night and I definitely got my money's worth. The bathroom and shower were shared with other guests but they were really clean. The food was also great although a bit expensive. The room was a bit shoddy, but I'm not complaining; the beds were clean, towels were provided, the TV had plenty of channels, and I had a sink in the room which made it a very comfortable stay. If I go back to Lugano, I'll probably stay here again
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the place the worker was very nice to every one.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Vlorat

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Susanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Passte gut für uns als günstige Unterkunft auf der Durchreise/Rückweg vom Campingurlaub. Leider haben wir die Lage (Nähe zum See) gar nicht ausgenutzt - kamen spät an und führen morgens weiter. Empfang war sehr nett, und der Besitzer (?) war sehr hilfsbereit auf meiner Frage nach einem Adapter für die Steckdosen, suchte und gab uns einen. Wir fanden die Unterkunft sauber, und die bereit gestellten Handtücher waren kuschelig und zahlreich, in verschiedenen Größen. Natürlich darf man zu dem Preis keinen Luxus erwarten, taten wir auch nicht. An manchen Stellen entsprach der Zustand nicht allen Anforderungen an Unfallsicherheit, wie herausstehende Schraubenenden im Bad oder ein etwas zu großer Abstand zwischen Bett und Wand auf dem Etagenbett oben. Es gab einen Ventilator und ein Fenster. Wir schliefen gut und waren zufrieden.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Salam

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Friedrich

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

Horror

Unterkunft katastrophal Schimmel im Bad. Lichtschalter im Bad mit Tesafilm abgedeckt. Lautes rütteln an d Eingangstür um 4.00 Früh
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

ALEJANDRO

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

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Li Chyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
床鋪不舒服
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Eliane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Lugano25

Zustand des Hauses ,arg renovierungs bedürftig. Die Betten eine Katastrophe. Da es sehr warm war hatte es lediglich einen Ventilator im Zimmer. Gemerkt hat man nix davon. Die Hand und Duschtücher rochen komisch, wie abgstandenes Wasser. Der einzige Lichtblick ist das Personal. Sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Zur Begrüssung gab es ein kühles Getränk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Nicolaus

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Diese Lokalität dürfte meiner Meinung nach nicht vermietet werden. Sehr schlechter Zustand und dreckig.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MASANORI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Karin

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Völlig heruntergewirtschaftet. Auf gar keinen Fall zu empfehlen. Das Personal hat sich bemüht, nützt dann aber auch nichts.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Salvatore

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

Male, male!!

Da cancellare la Definizione di hotel.brave le persone.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025