Name: Hotel San Carlo
Address: Via Nassa 28, Lugano City-Centre, Lugano, Switzerland, Lugano, Lugano District, Switzerland
Rating: 8.03

Guest reviews

8

Very good

Based on 1,566 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

15%

Couple

31%

Family

34%

Group

10%

Solo

8%

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Across reviews of Hotel San Carlo, travelers praise its central location near the lake and shops and the friendly staff, while noting simple rooms that can feel small, dated, and warm in summer where many lack air conditioning.

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6

Peter

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It’s walkable, due to the slopes and stairs, should take the funicular or bus to hotel. Very old, limited supply. Our room is very small. Sink (in the room), toilet (with door) and bath area (with clear glass door) are separate. Space at end of bed not even big enough for a ck luggage to go through.

8

Karin

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location! Very clean. Nothing fancy, but conveniently located and functional. Soap dispenser built into shower. Tub too small for a bath, but not a problem for us. High powered fan for hot days, no AC. Mattress ok for a couple of nights. Very friendly and helpful staff.

10

Richard

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

location is very good. 5 minutes from the lake, 9 minutes from the train, in the middle of many shops. Clean room and the fan was helpful. Overall very good and I would stay there again.

10

Mary Grace

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Friendly staff and top location.

10

Louise

May 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A budget hotel but in a fantastic location with really lovely staff. It was quiet, the bed was comfortable. No aircon but they do have a lift

Via Nassa 28, Lugano City-Centre, Lugano, Switzerland

Location

Located on a lake, Hotel San Carlo is in Lugano City-Centre, a neighborhood in Lugano. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Parco Ciani and Lake Lugano, while LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura and Swissminiatur are popular area attractions. Palazzo dei Congressi and Monte San Salvatore are two other places to visit that come recommended.

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Property Policies

Check-in instructions

Everything you need to know for a smooth check-in.

Check-in

Check-out

From 02:00 to 23:30

Before 11:00

FAQs

Accessible parking options are available directly at the hotel.

An on-site breakfast is available for guests to enjoy each morning.

Check-in is from 02:00 PM until 11:30 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM.

The property offers wheelchair-accessible facilities, including step-free entrances and accessible parking.

Hotel San Carlo is located in Lugano City-Centre, near Lake Lugano and Parco Ciani, with attractions like LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura and Monte San Salvatore nearby.

Children are allowed to stay at the property, and there is no minimum age for children to stay for free.

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