Heart of Lugano.Your stay at this Besso hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Parco Ciani and LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura. Also, Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station is within 2 miles (3 km) and Lake Lugano is within 6 miles (10 km).
What's nearby
LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
Parco Ciani - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
Palazzo dei Congressi - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles
Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
Lake Lugano - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
Getting around
Lugano Station - 4 min walk
Lugano Funicular Station - 4 min walk
Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 13 min drive
Restaurants
Anacapri - 5 min walk
Grand Café Al Porto - 9 min walk
Bar Ristorante Gabbani - 9 min walk
Manora - 8 min walk
Ristorante Commercianti - 10 min walk
About this property
B5 Boutique Hotel Lugano
3.5-star hotel near Parco Ciani, connected to a rail/subway station
As a guest of B5 Boutique Hotel Lugano, you'll find multilingual staff, a garden, and a picnic area. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. B5 Boutique Hotel Lugano also features coffee/tea in a common area, an elevator, and a refrigerator in a common area. A complete renovation of B5 Boutique Hotel Lugano was completed in May 2024.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Lugano hotel.
20 guestrooms or units
4 levels
Built in 1923
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Coffee in lobby
Front desk (limited hours)
Staff is multilingual
Storage area for luggage
Garden
Outdoor picnic space
Elevator
Smoking in designated areas
Refrigerator in a common area
Water dispenser
Bar or lounge
B5 Boutique Hotel Lugano offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.
Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; CHF 25 per person
A bar/lounge
Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
Art gallery
Designer stores
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; front desk staffed during limited hours
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours), smart lock
Pets
Pets and service animals are not allowed at B5 Boutique Hotel Lugano
Children and extra beds
Children 14 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 14 are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
Tourism fee: CHF 0.00 per person, per night
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 25 per person
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy. A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in. Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, cash, and mobile payments. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
We should mention
Children 14 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
National rating
Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 star Superior and is displayed on this page as 3.5 stars.
Property is also known as
Albergo Stella Hotel Lugano
Albergo Stella Hotel
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Hotel Stella Lugano
B5 Boutique Hotel Lugano Hotel
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Frequently asked questions
How close is B5 Boutique Hotel Lugano to the airport?
B5 Boutique Hotel Lugano is 3.2 mi (13-min drive) away from the Lugano (LUG-Agno) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
How much does it cost to stay at B5 Boutique Hotel Lugano?
As of Sep 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at B5 Boutique Hotel Lugano on Oct 8, 2025 start from $204.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Does B5 Boutique Hotel Lugano have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at B5 Boutique Hotel Lugano.
How close is B5 Boutique Hotel Lugano to the beach?
This hotel is 7.8 mi (21-min drive) from Lido di Campione and 11.1 mi (37-min drive) from Panama Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does B5 Boutique Hotel Lugano offer free breakfast?
Free breakfast isn’t provided at B5 Boutique Hotel Lugano, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of CHF 25 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Is there a casino at B5 Boutique Hotel Lugano?
No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Lugano (14-min walk) and Casinò di Campione (14-min drive) are nearby.
What time is check-in at B5 Boutique Hotel Lugano?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
Is there free parking at B5 Boutique Hotel Lugano?
Free parking is not available at this hotel.
Does B5 Boutique Hotel Lugano have a pool?
B5 Boutique Hotel Lugano does not have a pool.
Does B5 Boutique Hotel Lugano have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this hotel.
How close is B5 Boutique Hotel Lugano to downtown Lugano?
B5 Boutique Hotel Lugano is 0.3 mi away from Lugano.