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B5 Boutique Hotel Lugano

3.5 star property
Central hotel with a bar connected to the convention center in Lugano

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Junior Double Room
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Junior Double Room
Deluxe Double Room | Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 213 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Double Room

Junior Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 237 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Double Room, City View

Comfort Double Room, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 194 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 183 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room, City View

Standard Double Room, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 151 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located near a boardwalk/promenade, B5 Boutique Hotel Lugano is in Besso neighborhood and is connected to a rail/subway station. Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Parco Ciani and Lake Lugano. LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura and Monte San Salvatore are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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Map
Via Francesco Borromini 5, Lugano, TI, 6900

What's nearby

  • LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Parco Ciani - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Palazzo dei Congressi - 14 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Lake Lugano - 4 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Lugano Station - 4 min walk
  • Lugano Funicular Station - 4 min walk
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anacapri - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Läderach Chocolaterien AG - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bar Ristorante Gabbani - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Ana Capri, Lugano - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Manora - ‬9 min walk

About this property

B5 Boutique Hotel Lugano

Hotel remodeled in 2024 and located near LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura
Located close to Parco Ciani and Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station, B5 Boutique Hotel Lugano provides an art gallery on site, designer stores on site, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), multilingual staff, and coworking spaces
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, luggage storage, and a water dispenser
  • Local meal delivery service and an elevator
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Eco-friendly toiletries, showers, and hair dryers
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • LED light bulbs, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • 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

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Elevator (45 inch wide door)
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)

More

  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 1923
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Renovated entire property - May 2024

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Meal delivery service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

No pets or service animals allowed

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

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

  • Tourism fee: CHF 0.00 per person, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 25 per person

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

We should mention

Children 14 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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
Albergo Stella Lugano
Albergo Stella
Albergo Stella
Hotel Stella Lugano
B5 Boutique Hotel Lugano Hotel
B5 Boutique Hotel Lugano Lugano
Hotel Stella Lugano Cosy Charming
B5 Boutique Hotel Lugano Hotel Lugano

Frequently asked questions

Is B5 Boutique Hotel Lugano pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at B5 Boutique Hotel Lugano?

As of Aug 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at B5 Boutique Hotel Lugano on Aug 17, 2025 start from CA $288.49, 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.

How much is parking at B5 Boutique Hotel Lugano?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at B5 Boutique Hotel Lugano?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at B5 Boutique Hotel Lugano?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is B5 Boutique Hotel Lugano located?

Located in Besso, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Parco Ciani and LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura. Lake Lugano and Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station are also within 6 mi (10 km). Lugano Funicular Station and Lugano Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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B5 Boutique Hotel Lugano Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 210 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 210 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 210 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 210 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 210 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel itself. Easily accessible to train station also bus transportation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasons to stay here: Close to train station & funicular that lowers you to old town & lake. Clean property & rooms Friendly, attentive staff Unique aesthetic & decor Adequate breakfast selection Quiet hotel
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

KATSUMI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable room Water service was helpful. Staff were showing high quality hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arica

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

Great for a quick trip

Very nice place and very easy to access!! Easy to access the train which was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viktoriia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is an amazing place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent. Will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kenzi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shower was a bit confusing, but once I got it working, it was amazing!! Haha best shower I’ve had.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is conveniently located near the train station as well as the funicular to go to the lake promenade. They are between 5 to 10 minutes walk from the hotel respectively. Daniel was very prompt in responding with whatever we need figured out in the room besides being nice and helpful. Thank you, Daniel; you made our stay wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is conpletely renovated, very modern interieur. The short walk from the trainstation (5 min) was very conveniant for us arriving with the train with lugguage. The city centre was easy to reach taking the funicular from the train station. The hosts were very pleasant and helpful. The free water (also sparling) was absolutely great. Great customer service, we would always go there again when going to Lugano!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ariane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr zentral, sehr nette Eigentümer und Personal, stylische Zimmer, gute Betten, alles tipp topp !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kilian

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

Praktische Lage, stilvolle Zimmer und super Service. Wir hatten ein Problem mit der Heizung im Zimmer, was sofort gelöst wurde. Das Hotel ist währschaft und kreativ saniert. Kommen wieder.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Björn

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myrna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Lennart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Herbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gut gelegen in der Nähe des Bahnhofs, für ein 2-Sterne Hotel sehr guter Service. Frühstück draussrn im Garten.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

OK, aber trotzdem enttäuscht

Aufgrund der Lage zum Bahnhof und dem Preisangebot habe ich dieses Hotel gebucht. Bei der Ankunft war alles sehr freundlich und der Empfang war sehr angenehm. Das Zimmer ist kleiner als erwartet und auch schon älter. Jedoch mehrheitlich sauber und das grosse Bett aufwertend. Das Bad ebenfalls älter, aber bis auf geringen Wasserdruck auch ohne weitere Beanstandungen. Was mich aber dann sehr störte, waren die Belagserneuerungen, welche bis um 03.30 Uhr dauerten und von meinem Zimmer aus in 50m Distanz stattfanden. Zuerst den alten Belag rausgefräst (ab 21.00 Uhr) und dann mit Maschinen ab Mitternacht eingebaut. Die Hotelleitung kann hier nichts dafür, aber einen Hinweis oder eine Preisreduktion wären sicher wünschenswert gewesen. Das Frühstück war corona konform bereits auf einem Tablett pro Zimmer bereit und reichte aus.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Vivek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bien situé. Belle chambre avec balcon.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marcel

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr netter Empfang, schönes, sauberes Zimmer. Gutes Frühstück.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Georges-André

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Les personnes étaient très accueillantes et aidantes : arrivée avant le Check-in et nous avons eu directement accès à la chambre; et avant le départ, ils nous ont laissé une clef de la porte d’entrée pour aller rechercher nos bagages. Une terrasse superbe, à 2 pas de la gare : top !
Stayed 1 night in May 2021