Hotel San Carlo

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Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.6

Welcome to Hotel San Carlo, a cozy and affordable Garni-Hotel nestled in the heart of Lugano. Our hotel offers a warm, family-friendly atmosphere and 20 comfortable rooms, ensuring a peaceful stay for all our guests. Located on the charming Via Nassa, a vibrant pedestrian street filled with boutiques, events, and markets, we provide an ideal base for exploring the best of Lugano. Our prime location places you just steps away from the picturesque lakefront and the convenient funicular to the train station. Whether you’re visiting for business or leisure, our hotel offers essential amenities including free Wi-Fi, private bathrooms (except for the Economy Double Rooms with Shared Bathroom), and satellite TV. Additional features like early check-in, late check-out, and luggage storage for a small charge are available to enhance your stay’s convenience. Coffee/Tea Set Kettle. Hotel San Carlo is the perfect choice for travelers seeking comfort and affordability in the bustling center of Lugano.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Lugano, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6!

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Giovanni
Italy Italy
“Excellent hotel. The personnel goes the extra mile to make sure it's a great staying”
Monika
United States United States
“Fantastic location in the pedestrian zone. Close to cafes & restaurants, short walk from the train station (downhill 10min), 10meters from the waterfront.”
Anton
Sweden Sweden
“Very good location. Close to many restaurants and a short walk from the funicular to the train station.”
Brian
United States United States
“It was is a great location , well maintained and easily accessible.”
Michele
United States United States
“Spacious room with good space to store luggage and hang clothes. Good lighting in the bathroom and plenty of towels. Excellent staff from check in to check out (Salvatore).”
Acevedo
United States United States
“The location was amazing, is in the heart of town and across from the lake and piazza! The Staff were super friendly.”
Jennifer
United States United States
“Great location!! Helpful with baggage storage for the day”
Anqi
Australia Australia
“Location is very good, in the city center and only steps away from the lake. The stay includes Ticino pass for public transport.”
Janet
Belgium Belgium
“The room was decent and clean, albeit a little small for three people and the bathroom was quite dated. The shower was ok but didn't work so well.”
Alex
United States United States
“Perfect location, 1 block from lake and close to everything in the downtown. Simple but comfortable room, very quick check-in and check-out, which was much appreciated.”

Managed by Hotel San Carlo SA

Company review score: 9.2Based on 2,593 reviews from 3 properties
3 managed properties

Property info

Be amazed by the beauties of Lugano by staying in the heart of the historic center, in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The hotel provides 20 comfortable rooms, from single, double, triple to family rooms, with a private bathroom and free Wi-Fi service. A delicious buffet breakfast is served daily.

Languages Spoken

German,English,Spanish,French,Italian

Area info

Amenities of Hotel San Carlo

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

Hotel San Carlo takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 AM to 11:30 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 15 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
CHF 15 per stay

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestroUnionPay credit cardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the city tax includes the Ticino Ticket. It offers free benefits and discounts in the Canton of Ticino, including free use of train and bus services. For more details, please contact the property directly.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Hotel San Carlo of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

License number: Lear 236

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