GuestHouse Lugano University

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A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a desk, a painting on the wall, and a balcony with a view of palm trees and buildings.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, an orange chair, and a window with curtains.
A staircase with a black metal railing and stone steps.
A gym with various exercise machines and a colorful floor pattern.
A yellow building with a sign for a guest house and a restaurant.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Highlights

  • On-site fitness centre
    A rare find - enjoy convenient access to fitness facilities during your stay.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Lugano

Popular amenities

  • Kitchenette
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Street parking available
  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Laundry
  • Microwave
The current price is CA $99
CA $124 total
Total includes taxes & fees
Dec 20 - Dec 21

Explore the area

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23 Via Madonnetta, Lugano, TI, 6900
  • Place, University of Lugano
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Palazzo dei Congressi
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Lugano
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lugano (LUG-Agno)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Choose your unit

View all photos for Standard Studio, Terrace

A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a desk, a painting on the wall, and a balcony with a view of palm trees and buildings.

Standard Studio, Terrace

  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio, Balcony

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor balcony.

Standard Studio, Balcony

  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio

A neatly made bed with white linens and two rolled towels, a wooden headboard, and an orange cabinet in a hotel room.

Standard Studio

  • City view
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Apartment

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a chair, and a large window.

Standard Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Apartment

A modern room with a wooden floor, a desk with two chairs, a bed, and a wardrobe.

Superior Apartment

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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CA $1,176 total
Total includes taxes & fees
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Frequently asked questions

Is GuestHouse Lugano University pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at GuestHouse Lugano University?

As of Nov 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at GuestHouse Lugano University on Dec 20, 2026 start from CA $99, 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.

How much is parking?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at GuestHouse Lugano University?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM.

What time is check-out at GuestHouse Lugano University?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is GuestHouse Lugano University located?

Located in Molino Nuovo, this aparthotel is within a 15-minute walk of University of Lugano and Lake Lugano. Lugano Exhibition Centre and Parco Ciani are also within 15 minutes. Lugano Funicular Station is 21 minutes by foot and Lugano Station is 20 minutes.

GuestHouse Lugano University Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 56 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Check-in

7.8/10

Communication

7.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Everything super ! We were for short time, but the studio was perfect to make a rest, our case !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location and good price!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
SMALLER ROOM THAN EXPECTED - NOT REALLY EASY FOR COOKING
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Location was good. The bed was unfortunately so uncomfortable, we both woke up with bad backs. Would say it needs a new mattress. No tv or air-conditioning so did get hot in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It is a lively place near the University, with decent publuc transport
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Location is excelente! Nice big room, comfy bed and nice hand soap. I went in summer with my husband and 2 kids. I was a little hesitant about paying the deposit thru link after learning that many scammers work that way, but it was the only way since it is a self check in. They do send instructions of everything with steps to enter the room. The key to the room is modern, thankfully my 19 year old got us in quite fast. One thing I didn’t know was that most places in Lugano don’t have air conditioners. So be aware! I have to say that even in summer (August) it wasn’t bad. The room has a floor cooling system and a fan. Check in was after 4pm (strictly) I had to walk around with bags for hours, but it was definitely stated ahead. They returned my deposit in a day or two. I would go back again. It was comfortable and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Room had everything I needed and access to washing machine and tumble dryer was super helpful. Bowls could have been a bit more bowly, they were more for pasta than for cereal. The stand out item was the faff to check in which required going to the other side of town to pay the tax part of check in before getting a code for the lock safe. The check in person was super friendly but the automated emails didn't facilitate two way interaction to see if the check in faff was actually necessary. Still, it was clean and comfortable and now I know the deal I would probably stay there again. Also close to a couple of nice local bars and coffee shops
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Comfortable clean practical room. Easy to get anywhere in Lugano. The laundry room requires a bit of negotiation with others during busy times. Bring your own laundry soap and basket - for travelers this means a trip to the grocery store.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Difficult to get ahold of the admin and unless I casually found the general admin of the building supervising the premises I wouldn’t have gotten ahold of the laundry door entry codes. Communication was poor. Too many info request to get the access code for day 1. Location is great. Places to eat, shop, visit and transportation incomparable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Well, Expedia wrote $5 city tax at booking time, the host charged CHF 11.50 ($15!) right before the stay. Even worse, to be paid either by a weird local swiss payment system or paypal. Nothing else, no cash no credit card. Not great at all. Also quite noisy apartment. Otherwise clean and ok.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
Did not realize until I arrived at the property they wanted an email of my passport and credit card. That they needed additional money than Expedia had asked for. My bad but there was another couple there with the same problem. They were unresponsive to emails. Expedia was no help. Finally got in. Room was clean and large. Bathroom was nice but bed was uncomfortable and room was noisy. Price was good for Lugano. Lack of electrical outlets.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Communication

good place, many communication problems

The studio is basic, but has anything you need - small kitchen, microwave, dishes (no dish sope, however). The bathroom needs some repairs, but is spacious. The place, however, despite being mordern, has literally zero charm. But it is very well located, and the price is absolutely right. My main problem was the communication: As I booked via hotels.com, a plethora of conflicting and confusing information follwed (e.g. you have to check-in elswhere; we will reveal information if you give us informatin on this form (which was empty). Contact us if .. with no contact information. A link to paypal and twint without telling me what they wanted me to pay. I eventually found out their email, and contacted them to get the missing information. This chaos sort of represents also their attitude: you do not feel welcome. Noone said - glad to have you as a guest, but there are threats of "if you do not clean the kitchen, it costs .. if you do not check out exactly at the time, we will ... " . (And: check out their responses to criticism on the net). My suggestion to the organizers: Besides of all the rules and threats you communicate, you may include a welcome, glad to host you. This said: I will go back there.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication, listing accuracy
Prima plek om te logeren maar verwacht niet te veel. Geen airco, simpel en schimmel in douche. Verder wel duur voor wat je krijgt.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Sauberkeit war ok , Die Zimmer sahen niemals so aus wie auf den Bildern . In der Anzeige stand , dass man auf der Straße parken kann . Es gab keine freien Parkplätze und wenn du einen gefunden hättest, nur 1 Stunde mit Parkscheibe. Der Check in war eine reinste Katastrophe. Ich musste online eine Kaution bezahlen , dafür habe ich einen link bekommen per Mail und es hat nicht geklappt. Ich musste den Gastgeber anrufen und meine Karten Details per Telefon auf meine Kosten angeben . Es waren nicht genügend Steckdosen vorhanden . Dann habe ich noch eine Liste bekommen wo drauf stand . Wenn das benutzte Geschirr nicht gespült wird und der Gastgeber dass sauber machen lässt müsste ich es bezahlen oder wenn ich extra nochmal saubere Bettwäsche haben will müsste ich dies auch bezahlen . In einem Zimmer wo keine Klimaanlage gibt und bei 35 Grad . Es war vorher klar dass keine Klimaanlage gibt aber ich habe zum ersten Mal erlebt das man für saubere Bettwäsche nochmal zahlen muss. Der Gastgeber hat sich so verhalten als wäre es eine Luxus Wohnung ( Kaution ,bezahlen fürs nicht spülen , bezahlen für neue Bettwäsche) Gut das ich nur eine Nacht mit meine Familie übernachtet habe .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Schönes Bad, sauber und gemütlich.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in
Camera pulita,è comodo ai servizi!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
gutes zimmer, aber ein bisschen warm im sommer. Einfaches checkin mit code und badge
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness
床不舒服，地點還可以，但自助服務和押金過程很複雜都無法用英文讀取，所以，要親自寫Mail處理
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Bom quarto, perto dos principais pontos, da estação de trem, o ponto de ônibus é literalmente em frente e a cama é muito confortável, tomamos um lanche na sacada e foi muito fresco, embaixo tem várias lanchonetes e a Universidade de Lugano Não estava totalmente limpo e o cheiro não é agradável, o banheiro enche de água ao tomar banho
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Check-in
L'appartamento ha una ottima posizione. L'arredamento è abbastanza semplice, l'angolo cottura del tutto insoddisfacente. Nella descrizione su Hotels.com non era scritto che occorreva fare un deposito di 150 CHF, e l'importo della tassa di soggiorno era errato. A fine soggiorno la struttura mi ha trattenuto dal deposito da differenza della tassa di soggiorno senza comunicarmi nulla. Inoltre ho scoperto che l'incremento della tassa di soggiorno dava diritto al Ticino Ticket, che ci avrebbe consentito di usare i mezzi pubblici gratuitamente per tre giorni, ma non ci è stata fornita. Quindi lamento scarsa trasparenza e un ingiusto danno economico.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Tutto perfetto!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Tutto sommato un po caro ma comunque alla fine
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Si la stanza
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
La stanza pulita ed attrezzata. Personale disponibile.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025