Hotel San Carlo

Property class: 2
Lakefront hotel within walking distance of LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura

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When you stay at Hotel San Carlo, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from Lake Lugano and LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura. Also, Palazzo dei Congressi and Parco Ciani are within just a 10-minute walk. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Lugano Funicular Station is 7 minutes away.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (3)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (4)

  • Television
  • Free parking nearby
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
The current price is $153
$169 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a ceiling fan, a framed picture on the wall, and a door leading to another room.

Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with curtains and a painting on the wall.

Economy Double Room, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Economy Double Room, Shared Bathroom

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, a radiator, a sink, a mirror, and a ceiling fan.

Economy Double Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a radiator, and a window with sheer curtains.

Comfort Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 Double Beds

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a black and white photo on the wall.

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
28 Via Nassa, Lugano, 6900

What's nearby

  • Via Nassa - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lake Lugano - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Parco Ciani - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Palazzo dei Congressi - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 15 min drive
  • Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) - 54 min drive
  • Lugano (QDL-Lugano Rail Station) - 8 min walk
  • Lugano Station - 9 min walk
  • Lugano-Paradiso - 21 min walk
  • Lugano Funicular Station - 7 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Anacapri - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Il Fermento - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Vanini - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Agua - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel San Carlo

  • When you stay at Hotel San Carlo, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from Lake Lugano and LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura. Also, Palazzo dei Congressi and Parco Ciani are within just a 10-minute walk. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Lugano Funicular Station is 7 minutes away.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 20 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:30 PM
    • Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Onsite carport
    • Free offsite parking within 787 ft

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Ceiling fan

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Housekeeping on request

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

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Hotel San Carlo Lugano

San Carlo Lugano

Hotel San Carlo Hotel

Hotel San Carlo Lugano

Hotel San Carlo Hotel Lugano

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel San Carlo offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel San Carlo 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 San Carlo?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel San Carlo?

No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel San Carlo?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Hotel San Carlo?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Lugano (6-min walk) and Casinò di Campione (13-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Hotel San Carlo and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Lake Lugano (1-min walk) and LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura (5-min walk), along with Parco Ciani (6-min walk) and Palazzo dei Congressi (8-min walk).

What's the area around Hotel San Carlo like?

Hotel San Carlo is a short 7-minute walk from Lugano Funicular Station and 3 minutes' walk from Piazza della Riforma.

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Reviews

Hotel San Carlo Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities

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What guests liked

  • The hotel is near many restaurants and shops, making dining options convenient. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Pretty good hotel in a great location. The price was right and in Lugano, we didn’t spend much time in the room. However, it was clean and everything worked. Plenty of storage space and comfortable beds. We had a room looking out over the street and enjoyed opening the windows and hearing the sounds of the town, but they weren’t bothersome. Not a luxury hotel, but this is a hotel that the masses should consider. It checks all of the boxes! Absolutely no complaints and the staff were very kind and helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff and top location.
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8/10 Very good

Great location, friendly staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice and good location
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8/10 Very good

This is a perfect, basic, no frills hotel if you need a central location in Lugano.
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved this hotel!

Great staff. Perfect central location.
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8/10 Very good

Hotel is basic but meets your needs. Staff was very friendly and helpful. It’s location is perfect.
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8/10 Very good

Great location!

Wonderful and friendly staffs! Great location! Only disappointed with the aged mattresses
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10/10 Exceptional

I recommend it

The location is amazing, staff is very friendly and helpfully.
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10/10 Exceptional

Richard reviewed Hotel San Carlo

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.
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6/10 Good

Is a old hotel but with the necessary stuff to stay to sleep, I like the area because it was close to the lake, famous stores like Gucci,Prada,etc …also is in the middle of the town where you can find a lot of cafes to eat or others restaurants. It was nice to be there.
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8/10 Very good

Great staff and messaging service. Room was more than simple but everything worked. Great WiFi conveniently located
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10/10 Exceptional

The reception staff was very friendly and waited for our arrival. The room was clean and comfortable with a nice bathroom. It was a short 1-2 min walk to the main road where you can see their lake. Easy check-out where you can drop your keys. We would definitely stay here again!
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10/10 Exceptional

BEST PLACE TO STAY IN LUGANO! 👌 The reception staff were amazingly helpful. Thank you!
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10/10 Exceptional

The location for such a price
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10/10 Exceptional

The employees at San Carlo were friendly and welcoming. They were very helpful and went above and beyond to help us navigate a town when we didn't speak the language.
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10/10 Exceptional

The property is dated, like you staying at your Europeans grandparents bathroom vibes. Which in itself is the experience when in Europe! Clean place, amazing spot for convenience without a car. The staff at desk are warming and welcoming!
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10/10 Exceptional

Budget hotel in fabulous location

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
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8/10 Very good

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Mine was a late checking around 10pm , hotel team made it so convenient for me , given clear instructions and when some thing is not working they able to give alternative immediatey , always answered my phone and great location with fine dining options at late hour as well , room is very neat and have all the required amenities - keep up the good work
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8/10 Very good

Ideal location

The location was perfect. Our room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The downside was that the ceiling fan and lights in our room did not work, and the bedding was too small for the bed. The top sheet and comforter were not wide enough to cover two people.
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8/10 Very good

Great location. Breakfast included which was just ok. The WiFi is free but the wifi can be a little slow. The walls are very thin and you can hear everything. The space is very small. No water given and the room was all little stuffy.
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6/10 Good

Location is excellent and the manager was great to accommodate our request to change our room. The setup in this hotel was odd and two rooms had a sharing bathroom which was next to our room. Every time they used the bathroom we could hear the flushing and bathroom door. The second night the manager changed our room to different floor and we had a good night sleep.
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4/10 Fair

Small room

Good location. A very small room. No view (a wall). No ac, but the fan was ok. Noice from the street on Saturday night. On Sunday morning at 8 and 10 worships in the church, you could hear it clearly into the room. No place other than expensive restaurants to buy snacks/food on a Sunday.
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8/10 Very good

Location is outstanding and is in the middle of the old town within 10walk from the train station and a block form Lake Lugano. The check-in staff were very friendly and very helpful whenever we had questions. One thing that could be improved is to respond to customer issues. Our shower head fell and broke. We reported the issue and it wasn’t fixed for two days before we left. We basically used a hose for shower for a couple of days. I believe this is something simple that could be fixed relatively fast and it didn’t make sense it wasn’t fixed before we left. I would stay here again for sure.