Hotel Firenze Lugano

Hotels
7.8 (165 reviews)
Strada di Gandria 1 , Lugano , ch

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Packed lunches
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly service
Great location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Poor room maintenance

Categories

Cleanliness
6.13
Several reviews mentioned issues with cleanliness and maintenance.
Service
9.1
Staff were generally friendly and responsive to needs.
Location
9.14
Good location with nice views and public transport access.
Room Quality
7.09
Mixed feelings about room quality; some mentioned issues with furnishings.
Amenities
6.62
Amenities were not well maintained as per some reviews.
Value for Money
8.08
While some found prices to be high for the service level, others noted good food.
Food and Beverage
7.63
Food quality was mentioned as good but overpriced.
Overall Experience
8.6
Overall, many guests saw potential, but there were several downsides.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 20:01

Property Description

Historic Building Charm
Hotel Firenze, just a 5-minute drive from Lugano's centre, offers a unique stay in a historic building. Enjoy free Wi-Fi in rooms and breathtaking views of the Lake from the spacious terrace.

Culinary Delights
Indulge in Ticino specialties and international dishes at the on-site restaurant, complemented by refreshing drinks at the bar. Start your day with a delicious breakfast served daily at Hotel Firenze.

Convenient Location
With the closest bus stop only 20 meters away, explore the area effortlessly. Visit the Villa Favorita Museum just 600 meters away or take a leisurely 5-minute walk to the lake shore.

Book your stay at Hotel Firenze now to experience a blend of history, comfort, and convenience.

Important information:

Please note that the city tax includes the Ticino Ticket. It offers free benefits and discounts in the Canton of Ticino, including free use of train and bus services. For more details, please contact the property directly.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LUG

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs CHF 2 per hour.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for CHF 15 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for CHF 29 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 165 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.13
Service: 9.1
Location: 9.14
Room Quality: 7.09
Amenities: 6.62
Value for Money: 8.08
Food and Beverage: 7.63
Overall Experience: 8.6
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Nicolas couple us
3
Not coming back
Pros:

Good location to access gandria and path

Cons:

Room was crowded with bed with sharp edges so very hard to walk around the room. I asked for a bottle of water at the front desk and was charged 9 francs (11 USD) for a 750 bottle of water. The front desk man said there were no other options to buy a water nearby and then said its 9 francs because he doesn’t charge a “coperto” to his restaurant clients. The problem is that I was a guest at the hotel and not the restaurant. 9 francs for a water when there is no water available to buy anywhere is abusive bit he didn’t seem to agree. Said it was normal Swiss pricing.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Marc family_with_children be
1
Niet gebleven en dezelfde dag van aankomst verhuisd naar ander hotel
Pros:

Het rook zeer onfris en weinig hygiënisch. We zijn dan ook niet gebleven en naar een ander hotel verhuisd.

Cons:

Hygiëne en nieuwere bedden

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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paul family_with_children ch
2
Nie mehr wieder
Pros:

Frühstück eine echte Zumutung. War den Preis von CHF 15,00 nicht wert.

Cons:

Sauberkeit in der Nasszelle!!! Schlechte Betten, keine Zudecken

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Anne og Peter couple dk
4
Cons:

Gammelt og slidt og lever ikke op til billederne.
Morgenmaden var ringe.
En skuffelse

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Patrizia couple de
1
Cons:

Das Hotel ist in die Jahre gekommen. Personal war freundlich. Zimmer und Badezimmer waren sehr schmutzig. Frühstück ging gerade so. Wir haben den Aufenthalt abgebrochen, da wir uns gar nicht wohl gefühlt haben. Parken ist auch sehr schwierig. Lugano ist sehr gut fussläufig zu erreichen.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Francesca solo_traveller it
9
Ottima scoperta
Pros:

Personale molto disponibile e molto gentile.
La posizione è ottima, panorama da favola... la mia stanza aveva le finestre verso il lago.

Cons:

Distanza dal centro.

2025-12-08 via Nuitee
B
Brigitte family_with_children ch
8
Sehr hübsches Hotel an super Lage mit einem schönen Restaurant.
Pros:

Mir hat das Haus und die Zimmer sehr gut gefallen. Die Lage ist gut und mit dem Bus ist man schnell im Zentrum.

2025-11-08 via Nuitee
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Schuler couple ch
5
Pros:

Es entsprach leider nicht unseren Vorstellungen. Ich erwarte nicht viel, jedoch das Zimmer sollte sauber sein.

Cons:

Alles sogar das Personal war am morgen eher wie ein Morgenmuffel unterwegs. Berufswahl verfehlt

2025-11-04 via Nuitee
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GIUSEPPE solo_traveller it
5
2025-10-26 via Nuitee
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Arsen solo_traveller hr
9
2025-10-25 via Nuitee
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Lala family_with_children az
10
2025-10-21 via Nuitee
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Krzysztof solo_traveller pl
2
Could be so much nicer....
Pros:

In fact, it's my first negative comment ever written in my live. The hosts are actually nice people, but the rest was pretty disappointing.

Cons:

The list is long, so shortly, the room was not very clean plus noisy because the street traffic and thin walls, so I could hear at night the neighbour talking loud. The breakfast very basic and tables were dirty and uncared. Most difficult was communication before booking, I was trying to write before the visit with some questions and concerns, but I got no answers, even though I wrote few reminders. The only answer I got while check-in was that I should have called, because they don't have time to read and answer messages, so basically putting responsibility on me. Not very professional. I wish them all the best, because with more care it could be nice, atmospheric place like on the photos!

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
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Diana couple de
6
Für eine Nacht auf Durchreise akzeptabel
Cons:

Seeblick wie beschrieben war null vorhanden, Ausstattung eher in die Jahre gekommen, Frühstück etwas dürftig.

2025-10-10 via Nuitee
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Fabio solo_traveller it
4
2025-10-05 via Nuitee
1
1978 solo_traveller de
2
Für die Gegend sehr schlecht!
Pros:

Das Essen war sehr gut,allerdings völlig überteuert!

Cons:

Mein Teller wurde mir lieblos serviert,obwohl ich der einzige Gast war!
Das Zimmer war sehr klein,die Betten ebenfalls.
Von Sauberkeit keine Spur!
Für eine Nacht war es okay,aber nie wieder dieses Hostel(mehr ist es nicht)
Vom Bad zeige ich besser keine Bilder.

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
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Thomas couple de
7
Pros:

Sehr freundlich. Man ging auf jeden Wunsch ein und sorgt für Zufriedenheit.

Cons:

direkt an einer Hauptstraße, dadurch bis spät Abends und auch in der Früh sehr laut. Kein Insektenschutz an den Fenstern. Ausstattung sehr alt.

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
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Jürgen partner
8
Pros:

Sehr freundliche Bedienung und schöne Aussicht auf den See

2025-09-25 via Nuitee
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Magda C
6
Não vale a pena!
Pros:

O hotel parece um pouco abandonado, as instalações são antigas, não tem recepção o dia todo, chegamos a tarde e nao tinha ninguem para nos receber, tivemos que ligar e entrar sem ninguem no quarto. A roupa de cama é antiga e o quarto tb. Pagamos pelo café da manhã, mas mesmo assim, não foi muito bom, faltavam coisas na mesa, coisas simples como pão. Fomos bem atendidos pelo Lucca, que deixou nossas malas na recepção depois do check-out. Ele fica proximo ao ponto de onibus, o que facilita a ida ate os pontos turisticos de Lugano.

2025-09-22 via Nuitee
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Luísa family_with_children pt
5
Lugar bonito, mas sujo e mal gerido
Pros:

Da localização, embora afastada do centro, a envolvente é belíssima e estão sempre a passar autocarros para o centro de Lugano e estação de comboios. A duração da viagem de autocarro é de cerca de 10/15 min. A vista da janela é bonita.
As camas eram confortáveis, mas a roupa de cama deixou muito a desejar.

Cons:

Da roupa da cama, os lençóis com uma cor estranha, as almofadas cheiravam mal, as toalhas de banho
muito pequenas, gastas, com mau cheiro e aspeto. Roupa de hóspedes anteriores deixadas dentro do armário. Pó debaixo da cama e na mesa.
O pequeno almoço foi decepcionante. Fruta estragada e velha (laranjas podres e maçãs moles, já antigas). A toalha que tapava o pão estava rota e velha (com uma cor estranha). Não havia água no pequeno almoço (apenas um pouco na chaleira, que era do dia anterior, foi preciso pedir água na recepção). As bandejas disponíveis estavam sujas com restos de comida.
O estrado da cama tinha peças partidas.

2025-09-18 via Nuitee
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Andreas Franciscus Maria extended_group nl
8
Pros:

Was allemaal OK

Cons:

Parkeren

2025-09-15 via Nuitee