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Hotel & Hostel Montarina

2.0 star property

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Lobby
Comfort Double Room, Private Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
$179
$165 nightly
$179 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 24 - Jan 25

Explore the area

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Via Montarina 1, Lugano, TI, 6900
  • Place, Via Nassa
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza della Riforma
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lugano (LUG-Agno)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Double Room, Private Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Antique room shared bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Antique room shared bathroom

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Private 3 bed dorm, shared bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 3 bed dorm, shared bathroom

  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 5 bed dorm, shared bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 6 bed dorm, shared bathroom

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Single Bed in mixed dormitory (1 bed in 16 dorm) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bed in mixed dormitory (1 bed in 16 dorm)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Lugano

With a stay at Hotel & Hostel Montarina in Lugano (Besso), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Lugano and Via Nassa. .This hostel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Santa Maria degli Angeli and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from San Lorenzo Cathedral.
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What's nearby

  • Via Nassa - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • San Lorenzo Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Piazza della Riforma - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Palazzo dei Congressi - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Lugano Funicular Station - 5 min walk
  • Lugano Station - 7 min walk
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anacapri - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Agua - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Spaghetti Store - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Olimpia - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Tango - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Hotel & Hostel Montarina

Hostel with free parking, near Lake Lugano
Hotel & Hostel Montarina offers 35 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 35 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a picnic area.
At Hotel & Hostel Montarina, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, laundry facilities, and microwave in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Hotel & Hostel Montarina has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CHF 18 for adults and CHF 9.50 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Built in 1883
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 3.10 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 0.08 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 18 for adults and CHF 9.50 for children
  • Towels fee: CHF 2.5 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hotel Hostel Montarina Lugano
Hotel Hostel Montarina
Montarina Lugano
Montarina
& Hostel Montarina Lugano
Hotel & Hostel Montarina Lugano
Hotel & Hostel Montarina Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hotel & Hostel Montarina Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Lugano

Hotel & Hostel Montarina Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 243 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 243 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 243 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 243 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 243 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Glendale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
This is a great place if you’re looking for a place close to the train station, which was my main reason I picked the hostel. It takes a bit of time to get to the water side but not so bad to navigate. The staff that helped me upon check in was very nice and extremely helpful. The place is on the older side as far as facilities are concerned but still efficient enough. The entire property gives off an old villa vibes. Could use a couple more showers and toilets to share downstairs.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel. Everyone was friendly. Beautiful view from our room window. Lovely to have a swimming pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

carmenza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andreas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stella

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aylin

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Yongsheng

Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel is close to the station, don’t have private restrooms but the price is good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked at the hotel side. Great location close to train and funicular to town. Front desk was always super helpful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was a true gem, gorgeous grounds and a stunning historical building with 12 foot ceilings and huge windows. The beds were comfortable and the bath very clean, we loved the tropical flowers and plants and enjoyed a fantastic Italian meal at the restaurant. The decor was tasteful and inviting. Everyone was very nice and helpful, we wish we could have stayed longer to explore Lugano but we had a train to catch in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very kind, the room was cozy. 5min walk from the station.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanny

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

fang

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delong

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Dylan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot by the train station. Room small but nice and clean for the 3 of us. Aircon was great in the heat when we stayed. Staff extra helpful. Cooking facilities were great and not too crowded at meal time. Breakfast in the nearby shared hotel was excellent.. kept us going for the day. Would stay here again. We were 1 adult and a 12 and a 14 year old (girls). Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kathy

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Having to share a bathroom with other guests. There were a pair of underwear hanging in the shower when I went to shower. It was so hot and there were no fans. The furniture in the hallway was so dirty. We booked rooms in other hotels for 4 of our 5 nights that I had booked here.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect little paradise

Amazing would come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vinny

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

angelica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
All. Was. Okey. People who vacumms. Very. Kind. And she talks. And laugh. The only thing bad is towel. Costs. Service towel is service. hotel yes or. Yes
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately, there was construction outside which kept us up most of the night. Not the hotels fault.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay at the montarina! We studied abroad and stayed here so it was wonderful to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024