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Reviews of Hotel Besso Lugano Center 2 stars

Via Besso 24, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland

#35 of 41 hotels in Lugano

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 433 hotel reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    7.8

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    7.4

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 26 May 2023

    8.0
    adequate for a short stay. fit my purpose
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    very small for 3 actually

    cheap and easily accessible.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2023

    7.0
    Adequate for a short stay. You get what you pay for
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly staff. Basic hotel but adequate and pleasant.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the very soft pillows and mattress

    proximity to the railway station

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    beds were not comfortable and I was cold. needed heavy blanket

    close to train. and clean

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2023

    7.0
    The location was excellent and met our needs for a one night train layover.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room location faced the street and was very noisy all night long. Although the room had an air conditioning unit there was no obvious way to turn it on. Since it was quite warm the night we stayed there, it required us keeping the windows open. Thus, the street noise was unacceptable. The key access to the room was old fashioned and required leaving your key (with a large fob and room number on it) in an area in a lobby cubicle, not behind the desk. Although the front desk was staffed most of the time no one was at the desk when we left and returned from dinner. In addition, there was no safe in the room and we had a concerns regarding valuables left in the room. Yes, this was Switzerland and overall very safe, but the open access to the room keys should be reconsidered.

    The location near the train station and access to the city center was ideal. Overall the staff was helpful and friendly. The facilities were clean and well kept. The hotel provided free access to public transportation.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, close to public transport

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    The street is indeed noisy.

    The room was simple but clean. Close to the trainstation. Breakfast was good for the price of only 10 CHF. In general good value for money.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2023

    8.0
    Recommended to stay if you are catching Bernina Express Bus the next morning.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the pillow is too soft, heater is not so warm.

    Location is good. Exit from Lugano train station (go towards platform 4A, until the very end exit to the road, walked another 2 min will reach the hotel). Buffet bfast at CHF10 is good.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms are very noisy. You can hear each and every step of the residents above you. The bedsheets were for single bed, although we had a double bed. The pillows were very uncomfortable.

    Great staff. Amazing location.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2023

    8.0
    clean and practical
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    it can be a little noisy on the main road

    the property il greatly located just a few minutes walk above the main station. it is very practical. A bit old fashioned but clean, well maintained and functional. the staff is very friendly and helpful. better price than other properties in town for me it was perfectly located for where I needed to be.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Walking distance to train station and the Bernardina Bus

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2023

    9.0
    very kind staff, clean room and very good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    Very kind and helpful staff, clean room and comfortable bed. Overall very good value for money. Just keep in mind you are not booking in a 4 stars hotel ;-) good location,very close to the main station (1 min walking distance) perfect for stay overs when traveling by train. Lugano citty centre reachable in 5 min with the funicular (from the main station) or 15 min by walk.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very good service and support... Location is nearby the stasion

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff was great! Friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2023

    9.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I personally enjoy harder pillows and these ones were waaaay to soft. No additional pillow in the wardrobe, so I had to fold it somehow. But it can be only a matter of personal taste

    Clean, amazing staff, amazing location, good breakfast

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2023

    9.0
    Top Spot
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bus stop in front of the house. Closed to train station and the city in Walking distance. Shower with good pressure. Nice welcome of the reception Gabriele and also the team. Everything necessary also on the breakfast buffet.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 December 2022

    7.0
    City Tax
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Please include the city taxes also in the price offered by booking.com. On the checkout day, they asked me to pay the "city tax". I didn't have cash and their card payment machine suddenly stopped working, and I had a train to catch, so it was not a nice situation.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 December 2022

    6.0
    Italian quality Swiss price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    -dirty room; -there were two big towels in my bathroom: one was dirty and the other one had holes in it.

    -kind staff; -bit variety of options for breakfast; -very good coffee; -huge bathroom.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 December 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very old room

    Room service

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 November 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    bed was too soft, no slipper, no kettle

    good location near train station, very good breakfast, nice staffs

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 November 2022

    9.0
    Nice location , a bit expensive overall very nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff, reception & breakfast team excellent 👍

    Breakfast very nice 👍 location nearer to railway station

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 November 2022

    8.0
    I had a mountain view in my balcony.. T’was a beautiful sunrise and sunset.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the bed was kinda noisy yet I was able to get some good rest

    what I like most is that they are close to the train station. the staff are very accommodating.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 November 2022

    8.0
    A great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Short was way too small, didn't care for the two mattresses in the bed.

    Location was great! Having breakfast included was very convenient! Breakfast was good!

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2022

    8.0
    If you get a room in a calm corner of the hotel, it is a good choice to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only weak point was about the noise.i got a room next to the elevator, whenever it went up and down it made a terrible noise which did not let me sleep.Some guests also were so loud ( in the corridors)in the morning ,for going and having their breakfasts

    The stuff ( Roberto) was a very helpfull , responsible and friendly guy.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I booked double bed room with single queen size bed with air conditioning and I was surprised to see 2 single beds joined together with gap in between and no air-conditioning. The quality of blankets and pillows were pathetic. Had to go with neck pain next day.. The bed was of low quality making noise.

    Near to railway station.

    Stayed in October 2022

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