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Hotel Federale Lugano

Property class: 3
Hotel with restaurant, near Lake Lugano

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Hotel Federale Lugano offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Lake Lugano. For a bite to eat, guests can check out San Lorenzo, which serves Regional cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff. Public transportation is close by: Lugano Funicular Station is just 2 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Computer station
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Front-desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
$252 nightly
The total price is $272
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Showing 10 of 10 rooms

View all photos for Standard Single Room

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a bed, a TV, and a balcony with a view of a garden.

Standard Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a television, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Comfort Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chairs, a TV, and a view of a mountain through the window.

Comfort Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.

Superior Double Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Quadruple Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a small table with a magazine.

Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room (Comfort)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Family Room (Comfort)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio, Kitchen (Annex Building, 70m distance)

A hotel room with a television mounted on the wall, a small table with a remote control, a kitchen area with a sink and a kettle, and a door leading to another room.

Studio, Kitchen (Annex Building, 70m distance)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Panoramic Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, a small table with a vase, and a balcony with a view of a tower.

Panoramic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Zweibettzimmer - barrierefrei

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a sofa, a TV, and a window with a view.

Zweibettzimmer - barrierefrei

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
Via Paolo Regazzoni 8, Lugano, TI, 6900

What's nearby

  • Via Nassa - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lake Lugano - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Parco Ciani - 9 min walk - 0.7 km
  • LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Palazzo dei Congressi - 10 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 12 min drive
  • Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) - 63 min drive
  • Lugano Station - 3 min walk
  • Lugano (QDL-Lugano Rail Station) - 4 min walk
  • Lugano-Paradiso - 28 min walk
  • Lugano Funicular Station - 2 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Anacapri - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Vanini - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Agua - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Grand Café Al Porto - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Federale Lugano

  • Hotel Federale Lugano offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Lake Lugano. For a bite to eat, guests can check out San Lorenzo, which serves Regional cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff. Public transportation is close by: Lugano Funicular Station is just 2 minutes by foot.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 48 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Covered onsite self parking (CHF 21 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (646 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

San Lorenzo - This restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CHF 25 for adults and CHF 18 for children

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from December 20 2026 to January 31 2027 (dates subject to change).

Pets

  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 18 per pet, per day

Parking

  • Covered self parking costs CHF 21 per night with in/out privileges
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.

Property class

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 stars.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Federale Lugano currently open?

This property is closed from December 20 2026 to January 31 2027 (dates subject to change).

Does Hotel Federale Lugano offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Federale Lugano does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Federale Lugano?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of CHF 18 per pet, per day. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Federale Lugano?

Yes. Self parking costs CHF 21 per night. Parking spots may be limited. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Federale Lugano?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:30 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Hotel Federale Lugano?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Lugano (9-min walk) and Casinò di Campione (14-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Hotel Federale Lugano and nearby?

Hotel Federale Lugano has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Federale Lugano?

Yes, San Lorenzo offers Regional cuisine.

What's the area around Hotel Federale Lugano like?

Hotel Federale Lugano is in Lugano City-Centre, a short 2-minute walk from Lugano Funicular Station and 7 minutes' walk from Lake Lugano.

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