Besso Travel Guide
Lugano





Popular places to visit

Santa Maria degli Angeli
Experience one of Switzerland’s most impressive Romanesque churches and its enormous 16th-century fresco.

Monte San Salvatore
Climb to the top of this lakeside mountain to dine while enjoying panoramic views across the Swiss Alps.

Mount Brè
Explore the great outdoors at Mount Brè and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Lugano. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this quaint area.
Palazzo dei Congressi
Palazzo dei Congressi is just one of the places to see in Lugano, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station
Find out about the history of Lugano when you spend time at Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Via Nassa
During your trip to Lugano, you can enjoy retail therapy at Via Nassa. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Top hotels in Besso

Palace Hotel
Staff was incredibly welcoming and kind. Even gave us complimentary drinks for my mom’s birthday. Breakfast was awesome and the view even better. I would definitely recommend to anyone
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025

Hotel Barchetta Excelsior
Excelent location.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025

B&B Hotel Como City Center
Accommodation and service was excellent. Superb location in close proximity to attractions
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025

Hotel Villa Flori
The best stay in como
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni
The staff were wonderful and the hotel was impeccable. All amenities were extremely thoughtful.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025

LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel
Everything was excellent
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Besso

Lugano City-Centre
Visitors often come to Lugano City-Centre for its lake views, but many stay to explore sights like Via Nassa and Piazza della Riforma. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Lugano Funicular Station.

Breganzona
Breganzona is well liked for its mountain views. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Lugano area, you might plan a trip to Via Nassa or MASILugano Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland.

Loreto
If you're spending some time in Loreto, MASILugano Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland and LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura are top sights worth seeing.

Cassarate
If you're spending some time in Cassarate, Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station and Lake Lugano are top sights worth seeing.
Molino Nuovo
While Molino Nuovo isn't home to many top sights, Palazzo dei Congressi and Parco Ciani are some notable places to visit nearby.

Pazzallo
Travellers like the mountain views in Pazzallo, and Lake Lugano is a top attraction you might want to visit.

