[2025 Lugano Stay] Travel Guide for Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola (Updated Mar)

Preliminary preparations • Documents: Bring a valid ID such as your passport. • Clothing: Prepare clothing according to the season, light and breathable clothes in summer and thick coats in winter. • Currency: Have Swiss Francs ready, and international credit cards are also welcome. • Other items: prepare sunscreen, sunglasses, camera, etc. Transportation Guide • Plane: You can first arrive at Zurich Airport or Milan Malpensa Airport, and then take a train or bus to Lugano. • Train: Lugano train station is a major transport hub, with many trains from Switzerland and surrounding countries. • Self-driving: If you drive from a nearby city, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Alps along the way. Attractions • Lugano Old Town: Stroll through the narrow streets, admire the red and yellow medieval buildings, and visit the Lugano Cathedral and the bell tower on the city square. Shop on the boutique streets of Nassa and try local delicacies at Gabbani’s delicatessen on Via Pessina. • Lake Lugano: Stroll along the lakeside paths, admire the lake and mountains, and take a boat tour. In addition, you can rest in the open-air cafe by the lake and enjoy delicious food and coffee. • Monte Bray: You can choose to hike, take the bus or the cogwheel train to the top of the mountain. From the top of the mountain you can see the Alps, Lake Lugano, and even the Italian region between Milan and Turin. • Swiss Miniature Garden: There are miniature landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, castles, churches, and 18 model trains running through it, making it like a miniature Swiss kingdom. • San Grato Botanical Garden: There are many varieties of azaleas, rhododendrons, pines and cypresses in the garden. From April to May every year, the azaleas are in full bloom, the fragrance is fragrant, and you can also enjoy the magnificent views of Lake Lugano and the Alpine peaks. Food recommendations • Cheese hot pot: Melt the cheese in the pot and eat it with bread, vegetables and other ingredients. • Swiss Chocolate: There are many chocolate shops in Lugano where you can taste various flavors of chocolate. • Pizza and pasta: Being close to Italy, the Italian cuisine here is also very authentic. Accommodation options • Luxury: Villa Prince Leopoldo Hotel & Spa, Grand Hotel Castagnola, etc., with complete facilities and high-quality services. • Economy: Lugano Aquarium Hotel, Marie Siska Boutique Hotel, etc., with high cost performance and convenient location. Shopping Recommendations • Old Town: There are many small and exquisite shops and handicraft shops selling Swiss souvenirs, handicrafts and local delicacies. • Large shopping malls: such as Galleria San Gottardo, which has various brands of clothing, accessories, cosmetics, etc.

I love Lugano on my Swiss itinerary, and I think a big part of the reason is that I stayed at the Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola, located by the lake. It was once a nobleman's mansion and was converted into a hotel in 1885, 136 years ago. Lugano, in the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland, is full of a completely different atmosphere from the German-speaking part, romantic and sophisticated, with bright sunshine all year round, and this hotel is even more Italian-style old-money style, with charming Mediterranean style everywhere, making the trip feel relaxed and full of vacation vibes! 🌸 The hotel is a delight to the eye, with exotic subtropical plants growing in the garden, modern sculptures scattered everywhere, and each room decorated with its own unique style, with exquisite traditional Chinese decorations in the rooms. 📍 The location is great, right on the shores of Lake Lugano, next to Monte Bre, where you can take a mountain train to the top of the mountain for a panoramic view, hike to the Ticino village of Bre, and take a bus to the old town of Lugano.

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🏰 Nestled by the shimmering waters of Lake Lugano, the Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola is a sanctuary of sophistication. If you're after that old-world aristocratic vibe, this is your go-to spot in Lugano. The hotel's design exudes elegance, from the opulent furnishings to the manicured gardens. 🌺 🛌 Each room is a realm of comfort, marrying size with immaculate cleanliness and top-notch amenities. Waking up to the breathtaking scenery is just the cherry on top! 🌅 🍽️ The dining experience may not be the star of the show, but the breakfast buffet is a delightful spread that will kickstart your day just right. Plus, the private Lido is the perfect place to unwind and soak up the sun. 🌞 🚶‍♂️ A tranquil 10-15 minute stroll will take you from the hotel's peaceful surroundings to the heart of Lugano's bustling city life. Trust me, it's the best way to digest that extra slice of pizza! 🍕 Viale Castagnola 31, Lugano, Switzerland #Lugano #LuganoHotel #LuganoTravel

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