Name: Hotel Federale
Address: via Paolo Regazzoni 8, Lugano City-Centre, Lugano, Switzerland, Lugano, Lugano District, CH
Price range: $224–$525 per night
Rating: 8.88

What guests think

At Hotel Federale, travellers highlight a convenient position between Lugano's station and old town, warm and helpful staff, and generally clean, comfortable rooms, with many appreciating quiet stays and scenic views from balconies or terraces.

Multiple reviews note the steep hill between the station and town, which can be hard with luggage, though the nearby funicular helps. Rooms range from updated with views to compact spaces with very small bathrooms, low shower heads, or weak water pressure, and a few mention dated decor or thin walls. Breakfast and the on-site restaurant earn frequent praise, while a few guests found the selection light or some fruit and cheese not perfectly fresh. Expect a practical, characterful base above the center with strong basics and a few quirks.

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Facilities

Reviews mention a pleasant courtyard or garden for breakfast and note parking or valet in a few cases; other amenities are rarely discussed.

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Linda

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was just below the train station but it was still very quiet. The rooms were updated and comfortable. The breakfast was excellent with a variety of hot and cold foods. We walked down the hill to dinner, sightseeing and shopping and took the tram up. Transportation was free because of the pass the hotel gives you. Excellent place to stay!

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Saira

May 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Check in was fast, excellent service by Mr. Giuseppe at the front desk. He was very helpful in arranging a late dinner for us. The hotel staff is amazing. The hotel is very close to the train station but reaching there with luggage can be a major issue especially at night or if the weather is bad.. the only access to the hotel is to go down through a steep hill or stairs. There is a cable car from the train station but you have to climb up the hill to the hotel. On our return trip, we had to take a cab to go back to the train station with our luggage...

10

Rohit

Jul 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Really great and quaint hotel, valet for our car was nice and safe. Area around the hotel was very nice and alive at night, the lake is close by as well

8

Barbara

Aug 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Gute Lage, schöner Garten für‘s Frühstück!

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Tomas

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Mysigt hotell ett stenkast från centrala Lugano samt centralstation. Hög standard på service och modernt samt fräscht rum. Tillgång till parkering finns, dessutom med laddmöjlighet för elbil. Prisvärt och trevligt hotell i fantastiska Lugano.

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Lee

Aug 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We arrived in Lugano by train and the hotel is just across the road from the station, albeit many metres down the hill. No problem there are semi gentle ramps to the hotel front door. The staff at reception were jolly and helpful to say the least. Online check in streamlined the process and should be used at other hotels. This is a great innovation. Up the elevator and into the room. Spectacular room with amazing views of the town, lake and mountains from the balcony. A superb bed and air conditioning, blockout blinds nice bathroom made me wish I was staying longer. Not far back to the station for the Bernina express in the morning. Catch the funicular from the church next door or push your bags up the ramps if you are a bit fit. My only wish is there was the option of a plain sheet instead of the Swiss dogonas available on the beds in summer. This would be a greener option on hot nights.

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Glenda

Aug 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This was a lovely and well maintained hotel. Our room was spacious, comfortable, and very clean. The hotel has a lovely courtyard where you can enjoy breakfast, and it’s walking distance from the main train station and down the hill from the main shopping and dining area in Lugano. We really enjoyed our stay there.

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Kavita

Apr 20, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent location. Great breakfast. Very comfortable room. We had a studio for 3 nights. It's a bit of a walk from the main hotel and there is no service or cleaning during the stay

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Cleanliness

Rooms and common areas are frequently described as very clean and well maintained; a few note minor issues such as mildew in some shower crevices.

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lyuba

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed at Federale Lugano for 2 nights. It is very close to the train station, and easy to get to by taking Funicular from the train station to Cathedral stop. Room wasn’t big but very comfortable and clean, bathroom was really small but it didn’t bother us. Best part was the staff - very nice and kind, always smiling. Breakfast was very good - juice, coffee, eggs, yogurt, fresh bread etc. We also had dinner at their restaurant and enjoyed the food and service. Will be willing to stay there again.

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Thomas

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean room and friendly staff

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Jennifer

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were very friendly. Our room including the bathroom was exceptionally clean. Disposable slippers and still and sparkling water were provided with a surprise. Though the room was a bit pricey, I would still highly recommend it to anyone who would like to stay with a walkable distance to Lugano Station.

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Phayungsak

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I love the idea of Hotel Federale. It is an old Lugano hotel with many of the original design features still in place. It is close to the old town, the train station, and to the lake, just a short walk away. The bathroom was tiny and the shower had mildew in some cracks and crevices. The bed was comfortable. There was air conditioning. Considerating all the other places we stayed this was okay but not the best

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Hisham

Dec 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Yes it was clean

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Stefano

Sep 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Das Hotel befindet sich recht nah am Zentrum von Lugano und in der Nähe des Bahnhofs. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und die Zimmer sind sauber und gut gepflegt. Kann ich jedem Empfehlen.

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Jon

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice property with historic charm yet well maintained and clean. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Great location adjacent to train station and only a few minutes walk to city centre.

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Pamela

May 23, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

A lovely hotel with beautiful views, excellent service, delicious breakfast, extremely clean room, and general Swiss perfection!

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Glenda

Aug 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This was a lovely and well maintained hotel. Our room was spacious, comfortable, and very clean. The hotel has a lovely courtyard where you can enjoy breakfast, and it’s walking distance from the main train station and down the hill from the main shopping and dining area in Lugano. We really enjoyed our stay there.

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Shawn

Jun 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

As other reviewers noted... even four years ago, the rooms and bathrooms are really dated, at least the one we got. That said, it was incredibly clean and comfortable but just be prepared for a very old hotel. Dinner was good and breakfast was fine. There are some great views from the balcony if your room has one. Service was very good.

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Rooms

Many rooms are comfortable, some with balconies or lake views, while several reviews report compact rooms and very small bathrooms with low shower heads or weak water pressure; a few mention dated decor or thin walls.

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lyuba

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed at Federale Lugano for 2 nights. It is very close to the train station, and easy to get to by taking Funicular from the train station to Cathedral stop. Room wasn’t big but very comfortable and clean, bathroom was really small but it didn’t bother us. Best part was the staff - very nice and kind, always smiling. Breakfast was very good - juice, coffee, eggs, yogurt, fresh bread etc. We also had dinner at their restaurant and enjoyed the food and service. Will be willing to stay there again.

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Hans-Peter

Jun 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Rezeption, Bar und Restaurant sind neu renoviert, sehr gepflegt und schön. Unser Zimmer (Standard) war klein aber soweit ok. Das Badzimmer generell ist klein. Die Dusche ist sehr klein. Der Wasserdruck der Brause war viel zu wenig stark. Mit diesem Wasserduck ist es unmöglich das Shampoo aus langen Haaren zu waschen. Das Frühstuck ist hervorragend.

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Linda

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was just below the train station but it was still very quiet. The rooms were updated and comfortable. The breakfast was excellent with a variety of hot and cold foods. We walked down the hill to dinner, sightseeing and shopping and took the tram up. Transportation was free because of the pass the hotel gives you. Excellent place to stay!

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Phayungsak

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I love the idea of Hotel Federale. It is an old Lugano hotel with many of the original design features still in place. It is close to the old town, the train station, and to the lake, just a short walk away. The bathroom was tiny and the shower had mildew in some cracks and crevices. The bed was comfortable. There was air conditioning. Considerating all the other places we stayed this was okay but not the best

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Beverly

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Loved being just a bit removed from the madding crowd. From our room (corner with a wrap-around balcony), we had the most stunning view imaginable of the city and lake below. It was a wonderful experience.

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Alena

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful friendly staff and the view from our room on the 5th floor was amazing!

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Verena

Sep 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel near train station and funicular. Nice view and walk way in to the Centre. Steep downhill with lots of shop, center with many good restaurants. Room was very small and bathroom tiny. Breakfast was good.

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Jon

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice property with historic charm yet well maintained and clean. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Great location adjacent to train station and only a few minutes walk to city centre.

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Kristan

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Location and staff were great. The walls are thin so it was pretty noisy because of the loud guests. Obviously the hotel can’t do much about that. The location and friendly staff made it a super pleasant stay.

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Maria

May 23, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a lovely room with panoramic views and two balconies. The view of the town and lake were wonderful. The staff were always very attentive. They have a delicious breakfast buffet. I would not hesitate to stay here again. It has a great location, you can walk to the train station and to town.

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with attentive breakfast service and occasional early check in; one review describes a pushy interaction over a drink.

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Donna

Mar 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly and thoughtful staff. Go over and above to be helpful. Breakfast was great & waitstaff were extremely attentive. We arrived early & front desk person checked to see if our room was available & was able to let us in early which allowed us to visit more of the old town area. Right down the hill from the train station on easy ramp.

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Saira

May 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Check in was fast, excellent service by Mr. Giuseppe at the front desk. He was very helpful in arranging a late dinner for us. The hotel staff is amazing. The hotel is very close to the train station but reaching there with luggage can be a major issue especially at night or if the weather is bad.. the only access to the hotel is to go down through a steep hill or stairs. There is a cable car from the train station but you have to climb up the hill to the hotel. On our return trip, we had to take a cab to go back to the train station with our luggage...

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Stephen

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly, helpful staff Great location, short walk from the train station Steep hill down to town, easy way back via funicular Nice breakfast choices in good table arrangements We had a great view from our terrace Highly recommend for your visit to Lugano

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Kenneth

May 22, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Most importantly was the very friendly staff, everyone seemed like they were happy to have us.Very close to train station and city center. Very nice breakfast and dinning room.Would stay their again

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Jon

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice property with historic charm yet well maintained and clean. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Great location adjacent to train station and only a few minutes walk to city centre.

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Karen

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful hotel. Second time staying there and cannot wait to revisit. The front desk staff were so welcoming and helpful and charming.

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Angie

Aug 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was great! The staffs were nice and helpful especially Paolo for being very friendly! The room and bathroom were spacious! The restaurant served delicious dinners and breakfast! We enjoyed it very much and had a great time!

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Jet

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a great stay here! The location was amazing as it was so close to the city center of Lugano. We easily walked from the hotel to all the busiest spots in the city. Amazing food surrounds this place as well as stores for shopping. The included breakfast was pretty good as well! The only negative experience we had was with one of the staff. I was pushed into getting a drink I did not want, even after I declined it a couple of times, since they did not want what I actually wanted. And after, I had told them I wanted to pay for the drink bill right away, not put it on the room because I wanted to use a different card for the drink order. Again, same person kept pushing to put it on the room when I had told them “No” about a dozen times. Finally, he gave up and left so I could take care of it with the supportive staff at the front desk. Other than that abnormal experience, we had a great stay!

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David

Apr 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We appreciated that the Hotel is a short, easy walk from the train station and then a quick walk into town. What sets the hotel apart is the service from the staff -- everyone from the front desk to the waiters at breakfast were so friendly and helpful. It was really a great experience.

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Charles

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Andrea at the front was very nice and helpful!

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Location

Highly convenient between the train station and old town or lake, walkable to shopping and dining; recurring notes about a steep hill and managing luggage, with the nearby funicular easing the climb.

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Daniel

Nov 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Schönes Hotel nahe am Bahnhof

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Linda

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was just below the train station but it was still very quiet. The rooms were updated and comfortable. The breakfast was excellent with a variety of hot and cold foods. We walked down the hill to dinner, sightseeing and shopping and took the tram up. Transportation was free because of the pass the hotel gives you. Excellent place to stay!

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Saira

May 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Check in was fast, excellent service by Mr. Giuseppe at the front desk. He was very helpful in arranging a late dinner for us. The hotel staff is amazing. The hotel is very close to the train station but reaching there with luggage can be a major issue especially at night or if the weather is bad.. the only access to the hotel is to go down through a steep hill or stairs. There is a cable car from the train station but you have to climb up the hill to the hotel. On our return trip, we had to take a cab to go back to the train station with our luggage...

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XIAOCONG

Jul 24, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

this hotel is close to the train station, 5 minutes walk down the stairs from the train station. Nice clean room and 5 minutes walk to the city center and lakeside.

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Stephen

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly, helpful staff Great location, short walk from the train station Steep hill down to town, easy way back via funicular Nice breakfast choices in good table arrangements We had a great view from our terrace Highly recommend for your visit to Lugano

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David

Sep 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Only 200 yards from the train station, straight down, a little difficult to find, but visible if you know where to look. Easy walk to the hotel, but difficult with bad knees.

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Catherine

Nov 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel. Helpful pleasant staff explained the transport options and suggested places. Beautiful room, well lit and a great view of-the lake.comfortable bedding, modern bathroom. Wonderful breakfast. 200 m from the train station and funicular stop to downtown.

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Donald

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is situated below the train station, accessible by a steep, zigzag path. The incline made carrying luggage to station challenging.

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Jet

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a great stay here! The location was amazing as it was so close to the city center of Lugano. We easily walked from the hotel to all the busiest spots in the city. Amazing food surrounds this place as well as stores for shopping. The included breakfast was pretty good as well! The only negative experience we had was with one of the staff. I was pushed into getting a drink I did not want, even after I declined it a couple of times, since they did not want what I actually wanted. And after, I had told them I wanted to pay for the drink bill right away, not put it on the room because I wanted to use a different card for the drink order. Again, same person kept pushing to put it on the room when I had told them “No” about a dozen times. Finally, he gave up and left so I could take care of it with the supportive staff at the front desk. Other than that abnormal experience, we had a great stay!

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Deborah

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to the train station and in easy walking distance to a lot of shopping, dining, water activities and more. Definitely want to return soon!

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Dining

Breakfast is frequently praised for quality and options, and several guests enjoyed dinners on site; a few found the selection light or some fruit and cheese not perfectly fresh.

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lyuba

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed at Federale Lugano for 2 nights. It is very close to the train station, and easy to get to by taking Funicular from the train station to Cathedral stop. Room wasn’t big but very comfortable and clean, bathroom was really small but it didn’t bother us. Best part was the staff - very nice and kind, always smiling. Breakfast was very good - juice, coffee, eggs, yogurt, fresh bread etc. We also had dinner at their restaurant and enjoyed the food and service. Will be willing to stay there again.

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Jane

Apr 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The location is excellent- just down the hill from the train/bus station. And just up the hill from the shopping district. Everything is walkable. The breakfast and dinner menu include multiple vegetarian options as well as soy milk and other allergen labeled items. This was unique to our experience at other hotels during our vacation.

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Lusi

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Sehr nettes Personal. Gute Zimmer. Frühstück: nicht immer ganz frische Früchte und Kãse. Nicht grosse Auswahl.

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Linda

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was just below the train station but it was still very quiet. The rooms were updated and comfortable. The breakfast was excellent with a variety of hot and cold foods. We walked down the hill to dinner, sightseeing and shopping and took the tram up. Transportation was free because of the pass the hotel gives you. Excellent place to stay!

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Frank

Jul 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing helpful staff and service. Wonderful breakfast and dinner.

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Maurcine

Dec 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great breakfast

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Yuan-Jun

Mar 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

View is good. Breakfast is the best.

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Joan

Jun 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent service. They didn’t miss a thing. They treated us like royalty. Accommodations were top notch. A variety of food options that provided exquisite flavors. We will stay here next time without a doubt.

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Peter

Nov 3, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Not enough heat. Breakfast on the light side.

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Angie

Aug 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was great! The staffs were nice and helpful especially Paolo for being very friendly! The room and bathroom were spacious! The restaurant served delicious dinners and breakfast! We enjoyed it very much and had a great time!

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Month	Average price
February	$233
March	$239
April	$261
May	$309
June	$334
July	$307
August	$286
September	$299
October	$311
November	$230
December	$221

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19
20 $224	21 $290	22 $361	23 $377	24 $304	25 $305	26 $370
27 $241	28 $263	29 $286	30 $287

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $357	2 $314	3 $314
4 $280	5 $331	6 $525	7 $428	8 $298	9 $313	10 $311
11 $273	12 $259	13 $257	14 $264	15 $305	16 $285	17 $298
18 $271	19 $282	20 $282	21 $281	22 $467	23 $335	24 $335
25 $242	26 $276	27 $300	28 $252	29 $283	30 $257	31 $266

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