Hotel Locanda Castagnola, Lugano
- Airport shuttle
- Pet friendly
- Parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Non-smoking










Hotel Locanda Castagnola is a 3.5-star hotel in the Castagnola area of Lugano, a 2-minute walk from Lake Lugano. It has a restaurant, a bar and lounge, and suits travellers who want a lakeside base within reach of the city's sights and transport.
Hotel Locanda Castagnola holds an official rating of 3.5 stars and has a guest score of 9.4 out of 10 from 46 reviews. The hotel has a restaurant, a bar and lounge, a buffet breakfast served daily from 07:00 to 10:30 for a supplement, a luggage store, bicycle storage and lockers. It also offers an airport shuttle that is accessible to people with reduced mobility, and it is a smoke-free property.
The hotel is in the Castagnola district, with Lake Lugano just 2 minutes away on foot. The Monte Brè funicular, Cassarate stop, is an 11 minute walk, and the Museo Rainis e Aspazija is 1 minute away. The Palazzo dei Congressi is a 3 minute drive, and Lugano airport (LUG-Agno) is a 26 minute drive.
Hotel Locanda Castagnola: who is it for?
The hotel suits travellers who want to be close to the lake, since it is a 2-minute walk away. It also suits families, who can use the Family Suite, which sleeps 4, and the toys provided for children. Cyclists will find bicycle storage and information on bike rides and mountain bike trails nearby. Guests arriving by air will appreciate the airport shuttle, which is accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Is its price a good deal?
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Hotel Locanda Castagnola: which rooms?
Room prices checked on October 31, 2026 for the night of November 30, 2026, converted from US dollars to euros at the European Central Bank rate. The exact rate is shown by our partner when you book. Room types offered by the hotel on Hotels.com. Availability and rates when you book.
Where is Hotel Locanda Castagnola?
Distance from Hotel Locanda Castagnola to the centre of Lugano: 2 km, as the crow flies.
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Landmarks
- Lac de Lugano2 min walk
- Funiculaire Monte Brè – Arrêt Cassarate11 min walk
- Palazzo dei Congressi (palais des congrès)3 min drive
- Lugano (LUG-Agno)26 min drive
Where to eat nearby?
- NeapolisPizzeria9 min walk
- Ristorante ArtéItalian cuisine9 min walk
Where to go out at night?
- La StradaBar1 min walk
What to see nearby?
- Museo Rainis e AspazijaMuseum1 min walk
- Giardinetto Rainis e AspazijaPark1 min walk
- Parco Francesco ChiesaPark1 min walk
- Villa FavoritaPark4 min walk
- Parco dell'HeleneumPark6 min walk
- Parco San MichelePark6 min walk
How to get around?
- SuviglianaTrain station9 min walk
- CassarateTrain station10 min walk
- AlbonagoTrain station10 min walk
- Aldesago VillaggioTrain station12 min walk
Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Straight-line distances from the hotel, estimated walking times. openstreetmap.org/copyright · Powered by Geoapify
Amenities, fees, rooms and landmarks: information provided by the hotel on Hotels.com.
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Hotel Locanda Castagnola: frequently asked questions
Hotel Locanda Castagnola: where is the hotel?+
Hotel Locanda Castagnola is in Lugano, in the Castagnola area. Address: 1 Contrada Vecchio Municipio, 6976 Lugano. Lac de Lugano is a 2 min walk away. Distance from Hotel Locanda Castagnola to the centre of Lugano: 2 km, as the crow flies.
Hotel Locanda Castagnola: how much is a night?+
The latest recorded price is €161 for the night of November 30, 2026 (recorded on October 31, 2026).
Hotel Locanda Castagnola: what transport is nearby?+
Around the hotel: Suvigliana (Train station, 9 min walk), Cassarate (Train station, 10 min walk), and Albonago (Train station, 10 min walk).
Hotel Locanda Castagnola: where to eat nearby?+
Around the hotel: Neapolis (Restaurant, 9 min walk) and Ristorante Arté (Restaurant, 9 min walk).
Hotel Locanda Castagnola: where to go out at night?+
Around the hotel: La Strada (Bar, 1 min walk).
Hotel Locanda Castagnola: what to see nearby?+
Around the hotel: Museo Rainis e Aspazija (Museum, 1 min walk), Giardinetto Rainis e Aspazija (Park, 1 min walk), and Parco Francesco Chiesa (Park, 1 min walk).
Hotel Locanda Castagnola: which room types?+
The hotel offers, among others: Superior Double Room, Balcony, Courtyard View (15 m², Sleeps 2), Comfort Double or Twin Room, Courtyard View (15 m², Sleeps 2), Comfort Studio Suite (25 m², Sleeps 4), Deluxe Double Room, Lake View (15 m², Sleeps 2), and Family Suite (35 m², Sleeps 4).
Hotel Locanda Castagnola: is there parking?+
Yes, the hotel lists parking.
Hotel Locanda Castagnola: are pets allowed?+
Yes, the hotel accepts pets.
Hotel Locanda Castagnola: is the Wi-Fi free?+
Yes, the hotel lists free Wi-Fi.
Is breakfast included at Hotel Locanda Castagnola?+
Breakfast is a buffet served daily from 07:00 to 10:30, and it is available for an additional charge.
Does the hotel have facilities for children?+
Yes, the hotel provides toys for children, and the Family Suite sleeps up to 4 guests.
Is there an airport transfer option?+
Yes, the hotel offers an airport shuttle that is accessible to people with reduced mobility, and Lugano airport (LUG-Agno) is a 26 minute drive away.
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