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A balcony with a view of a lake, mountains, and a cityscape.

An aerial view of a pool area with multiple hexagonal umbrellas and lounge chairs arranged on a grassy lawn.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a window with curtains, and artwork on the wall.

An aerial view of a modern building with a unique roof design, surrounded by greenery and a curved road.

1. Bigatt Hotel & Restaurant

2.1 km from San Lorenzo Cathedral

Denys

NT$5,363

NT$6,676 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A buffet with various food items and utensils.

A modern living room with a glass coffee table, a sofa, a desk with a chair, and a lamp.

A modern interior with a reception desk, seating area, and a bookshelf.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a walk-in closet, and a bathroom visible through a glass door.

2. LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel

Lugano City-Centre, < 0.1 km from San Lorenzo Cathedral

supaporn

NT$10,025

NT$10,766 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A table set with breakfast items and a scenic view of a mountain and lake.

A multi-story hotel with a well-lit facade, a swimming pool, and outdoor seating areas.

A modern indoor space with a glass ceiling, seating area with sofas and chairs, and a view of greenery outside.

A buffet with various fruits, nuts, and pastries.

3. Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola

Cassarate, 1.6 km from San Lorenzo Cathedral

Param

NT$18,993

NT$20,075 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

An indoor swimming pool with a modern ceiling design, clear water, and lounge chairs along the side.

An outdoor terrace with round tables and chairs, overlooking a lake and mountains.

A balcony with a sofa, a table, and chairs overlooking a cityscape and a body of water.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a table and chairs, and a balcony with a view of the city and mountains.

4. The View Lugano

1.9 km from San Lorenzo Cathedral

Bobby

NT$26,004

NT$27,352 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with a bed, a view of a mountain, and a balcony with chairs.

A narrow stone staircase leading to a building with a tiled roof and a stone wall.

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a view of mountains.

A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles and a wall with illuminated beverage names.

5. Hotel Locanda Castagnola

2.2 km from San Lorenzo Cathedral

Mark

NT$5,309

NT$5,847 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A modern hotel building with a prominent 'HOTEL CITY' sign, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern interior with colorful chairs, a central white table, and a decorative chandelier.

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a covered seating area, and a small table.

A modern dining area with vibrant orange and yellow chairs, a white table, and a vase of flowers.

6. Hotel City Lugano, Design & Hospitality

Molino Nuovo, 1 km from San Lorenzo Cathedral

Amanda

NT$6,458

NT$7,063 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by palm trees and a stone building.

A hotel with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains.

A pathway surrounded by lush green foliage and palm trees, leading to a distant view of a mountainous landscape.

An outdoor dining area with tables covered in red tablecloths, surrounded by chairs, and large windows offering views of greenery.

7. Continental Parkhotel

Lugano City-Centre, 0.2 km from San Lorenzo Cathedral

Jun

NT$7,560

NT$7,847 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A large, two-story building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance, and a well-maintained garden with a fountain.

A pool area with a clear view of mountains, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with a balcony.

A view of a balcony with a chair, a table with a bottle of wine, and a vase of flowers.

An open doorway leading to a terrace with outdoor seating and umbrellas, a Rolex watch display, and a view of a body of water.

8. Villa Principe Leopoldo

Loreto, 1.4 km from San Lorenzo Cathedral

Sandeep

NT$14,076

NT$15,103 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A coastal town with historic buildings, a prominent tower, and a lake.

An outdoor dining area with tables set for breakfast, featuring a fruit bowl, plates, cups, and pastries.

A modern interior with a wine rack, a dining area with chairs, and a large window.

A modern living room with a fireplace, wooden flooring, and a marble wall.

9. Hotel Federale Lugano

Lugano City-Centre, 0.1 km from San Lorenzo Cathedral

Ma Lourdes

NT$7,689

NT$8,318 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A waterfront hotel with a yellow facade, multiple balconies, and a dock with boats.

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a waterfront with buildings and a mountain in the background.

A waterfront hotel with a large boat docked in the foreground, surrounded by a marina with several smaller boats.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, outdoor seating, and a prominent entrance.

10. Walter au Lac

Lugano City-Centre, 0.2 km from San Lorenzo Cathedral

Mauricio De

NT$8,385

NT$9,041 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A pathway lined with colorful tulips and flowers, leading to a body of water with mountains in the background.

A waterfront dock with a boat, clear water, and a mountain in the background.

A wooden dock extending into calm water with a boat docked at the end.

11. ICON H Lugano – Luxury Suites & Apartments

Viganello, 1.5 km from San Lorenzo Cathedral

"Very happy with Icon. Entrance and access were convenient and easy, location very good, with bus stops within a 2-3 minute walk, the Lido/Cassarate area only 12-15 minute walk, and downtown only a 20-minute or so walk. The building was modern, and accommodation was very nice. Murphy bed very comfy, good kitchen and a very good bathroom with a rain showerhead. Nothing but nice things to say...we really loved it! "

Bruce

NT$3,948

NT$7,356 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

12. HOTEL ATLANTICO self check-in

Cassarate, 1.4 km from San Lorenzo Cathedral

Linda

NT$5,676

NT$6,228 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A terrace with outdoor seating, a view of a cityscape and river, and palm trees.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a large window overlooking a garden.

A modern hotel with a prominent mountain backdrop, well-lit pathways, and lush palm trees.

13. Suitenhotel Parco Paradiso

1.9 km from San Lorenzo Cathedral

Angel

NT$9,425

NT$10,143 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A balcony with a table set for dining, overlooking a lake and mountains.

A lobby with a marble floor, a large painting on the wall, a wooden bench, and a reception desk.

A white BMW parked in front of a hotel with a sign reading "HOTEL INTERNATIONAL."

A grand piano in a room with a fireplace, a woman standing next to it, and a man seated at the piano.

14. International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel

Lugano City-Centre, 0.5 km from San Lorenzo Cathedral

Nataliya

NT$5,735

NT$6,386 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A poolside area with tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water and mountains.

A table set with breakfast items, a pink menu, and a view of a calm sea and a mountain.

A marina with boats docked, a lifebuoy, and a building with a covered area and flower boxes.

A waterfront hotel with balconies, a dock with boats, and a mountain backdrop.

15. Hotel Lido Seegarten

Cassarate, 1.5 km from San Lorenzo Cathedral

traci

NT$9,050

NT$9,754 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A buffet setup with various food items and utensils, including a large bowl of sliced meats, a fruit bowl, and a selection of cheeses and breads.

A garden patio with a central umbrella, wooden seating, and lush greenery.

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed, a window, and a wall-mounted lamp.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

16. B5 Boutique Hotel Lugano

Besso, 0.3 km from San Lorenzo Cathedral

NT$6,326

NT$6,892 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A swimming pool with a view of mountains and a lake.

An outdoor dining area with tables set for a meal, overlooking a lake and mountains.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a wooden vanity, and a small round stool.

A table with breakfast items, two chairs, and a view of mountains.

17. Villa Sassa

Lugano City-Centre, 0.8 km from San Lorenzo Cathedral

NT$7,234

NT$8,001 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery and trees.

A hotel facade with a prominent entrance, multiple flags, and a classic architectural style.

A hotel corridor with a checkered carpet, red chairs, and a table with a tablecloth.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, featuring white tablecloths, red chairs, and wine glasses.

18. Hotel De La Paix

Loreto, 1.4 km from San Lorenzo Cathedral

Alexa

NT$6,809

NT$7,404 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, reflecting on the water.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, string lights, and greenery.

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and a large window offering a view of the city.

A bartender pouring a drink into a glass at a bar.

19. Novotel Lugano Paradiso

1.5 km from San Lorenzo Cathedral

ALLAN

NT$8,912

NT$9,742 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A narrow alleyway between buildings with a view of a body of water and mountains in the distance.

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a small table with a lamp, and a chair.

A modern living room with a sofa, TV, and a dining area.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a sink.

20. San Carlo Apartments

Lugano City-Centre, 0.2 km from San Lorenzo Cathedral

Derek

NT$7,005

NT$7,438 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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Compare popular hotels close to San Lorenzo Cathedral

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bigatt Hotel & Restaurant	9.8 Exceptional 107 reviews	View
LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola	9.6 Exceptional 416 reviews	View
The View Lugano	9.6 Exceptional 161 reviews	View
Hotel Locanda Castagnola	9.4 Exceptional 44 reviews	View

Top San Lorenzo Cathedral Hotel Reviews

Walter au Lac

10/10 Excellent

"It was a convenient place"

Hotel Delfino

10/10 Excellent

"On lake and near train station"

Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful hotel! It’s very conveniently located to the station, right next to the tram. The staff is extremely hospitable and helpful. Clean room and a comfortable bed."

Villa Sassa

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful"

LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel

8/10 Good

"Great hotel, super clean very modern staff can’t do enough to help very very good breakfast and in perfect location"

ibis budget Lugano Paradiso

10/10 Excellent

"The room was small but this is reflected in the price. The location is great, just a couple of blocks from the Paradiso ferry terminal. The breakfast was outstanding."

Park Hotel Principe

8/10 Good

"I"

Hotel Splendide Royal

8/10 Good

"The bathroom in our room needs to be updated. There is no walk-in shower, the towels are old and not soft, and the double sink vanity is old with no storage space."

Hotel City Lugano, Design & Hospitality

10/10 Excellent

"The helpfulness and friendliness of the staff here were absolutely above and beyond. They were so kind and understanding id stay here again and highly recommend then hotel to anyone staying in the area. Also extremely Clean and very close walk to lots of amazing things."

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A historic building with ornate facades and a covered entrance.

Via Nassa

8.8/10 (181 reviews)

During your trip to Lugano, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Via Nassa. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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An interior of a church with wooden pews, a large mural on the wall, and a man taking a photo.

Santa Maria degli Angeli

8.8/10 (93 reviews)

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

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A large, pink building with a green dome and a flagpole.

Palazzo dei Congressi

8.4/10 (87 reviews)

Learn about the events happening at Palazzo dei Congressi during your trip to Lugano. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

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Piazza della Riforma

9.2/10 (105 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Lugano with a trip to Piazza della Riforma. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

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Via Gottardo

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can take time to visit Via Gottardo during your travels to Lugano. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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Cantonal Art Museum

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Cantonal Art Museum in Lugano. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

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Chiesa di Santa Maria degli Angioli

9.0/10 (7 reviews)

Chiesa di Santa Maria degli Angioli is just one of the places to see in Lugano, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this culturally rich area.

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Casino Lugano

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Casino Lugano during your visit to Lugano? While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around San Lorenzo Cathedral?

San Lorenzo Cathedral is located in an area of Lugano known for its beautiful lakeside setting. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 453 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near San Lorenzo Cathedral?

Adjacent to San Lorenzo Cathedral, LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a bar. Other good options within a short distance include Villa Sassa and Continental Parkhotel.

How many hotels will I find close to San Lorenzo Cathedral?

Expedia has 453 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from San Lorenzo Cathedral.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near San Lorenzo Cathedral, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near San Lorenzo Cathedral.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near San Lorenzo Cathedral?

For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near San Lorenzo Cathedral, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near San Lorenzo Cathedral?

Hermann Hesse Museum, Cantonal Art Museum, and Giancarlo and Danna Olgiati Collection feature captivating exhibits. Villa Ciani, Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station, and Villa Fogazzaro are some of the local landmarks to explore. Local parks like Parco Ciani, Botanical Garden Parco San Grato, and Path of Olives are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.

How can I get to San Lorenzo Cathedral?

With so many ways to get around, seeing the area around San Lorenzo Cathedral is easy. Head over to Lugano Funicular Station for metro transit. If you're taking a train into town, Lugano (QDL-Lugano Rail Station) and Lugano Station are the closest stops to Lugano City-Centre.

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Our top choices for San Lorenzo Cathedral hotels

1. Bigatt Hotel & Restaurant

2. LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel

3. Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola

4. The View Lugano

5. Hotel Locanda Castagnola

6. Hotel City Lugano, Design & Hospitality

7. Continental Parkhotel

8. Villa Principe Leopoldo

9. Hotel Federale Lugano

10. Walter au Lac

11. ICON H Lugano – Luxury Suites & Apartments

12. HOTEL ATLANTICO self check-in

13. Suitenhotel Parco Paradiso

14. International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel

15. Hotel Lido Seegarten

16. B5 Boutique Hotel Lugano

17. Villa Sassa

18. Hotel De La Paix

19. Novotel Lugano Paradiso

20. San Carlo Apartments

Compare popular hotels close to San Lorenzo Cathedral

Top San Lorenzo Cathedral Hotel Reviews

Walter au Lac

Hotel Delfino

Acquarello Swiss Quality Hotel

Villa Sassa

LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel

ibis budget Lugano Paradiso

Park Hotel Principe

Hotel Splendide Royal

Hotel City Lugano, Design & Hospitality

Other attractions near San Lorenzo Cathedral

Via Nassa

Santa Maria degli Angeli

Palazzo dei Congressi

Piazza della Riforma

Via Gottardo

Cantonal Art Museum

Chiesa di Santa Maria degli Angioli

Casino Lugano

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