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.

Parco Ciani
Explore the lovely green spaces of Parco Ciani and also enjoy the boating in Lugano. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

Palazzo dei Congressi
Learn about the events happening in Palazzo dei Congressi during your trip to Lugano. 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.

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.
Top hotels in Besso

Hotel Funicolare
"Amazing location so decided to stay additional night"
Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026

Sheraton Lake Como Hotel
"Not a “luxury “ hotel"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026

Palace Hotel
"Great place to stay"
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026

Grand Hotel Menaggio
"The most magical place"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026

Villa Sassa
"Beautiful room and great staff."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026

Palace Grand Hotel Varese
"The Bath Roms are a Little antique. Television stations only in Italian ! No german, no English no international! Why that? FXBachmann"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Where to stay in Besso

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

Cassarate
If you're spending some time in Cassarate, Lake Lugano and Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station are top sights worth seeing.

Carona
You'll enjoy the mountain views and parks in Carona. You might want to make time for a stop at Monte San Salvatore or Schwimmbad Carona.

Viganello
Viganello 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 Lake Lugano or Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station.

Loreto
If you're spending some time in Loreto, MASILugano Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland and Via Nassa are top sights worth seeing.
















