Title: Franklin House - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Franklin House Apartment with kitchen, near Lake Lugano ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49300000/49293900/49293891/5a2a7cde.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49300000/49293900/49293891/d7e8d746.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (Franklin House) | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49300000/49293900/49293891/73f85928.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (Franklin House) | Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49300000/49293900/49293891/090b0498.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49300000/49293900/49293891/6515db65.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Franklin House provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 8.0 Very good ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4968 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Parking included - Free WiFi - Mountain view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Franklin House Apartment with kitchen, near Lake Lugano A garden, barbecue grills, and free self parking are available at this smoke-free apartment building. Other amenities include multilingual staff assistance. The apartment has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and an espresso maker. Guests will find a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. Guest accommodations at this apartment offer espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include dining tables. Accommodations at this 4-star apartment have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Lugano apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 22-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Free covered self parking on site - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Espresso maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 private bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Bidet - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Rainfall showerhead - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate sitting area ### Entertainment - 22-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels - Games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets or service animals ### Suitability/Accessibility - No elevator - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Multilingual staff ### Location highlights - Near a train station ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Individual decor - Individual furnishings - Unit size: 969 square feet ## Similar properties ![Daily buffet breakfast for a fee](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/911600/911562/e7459e39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Sassa Lugano City-Centre - Pool - Hot tub - Spa - Pet-friendly 8.8 Excellent 972 reviews CA $274 CA $301 total includes taxes & fees Nov 2 - Nov 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=911562&PinnedHotelID=911562&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Free breakfast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/400/309/31c90d44.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Best Western Hotel Bellevue Au Lac Loreto - 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Fees may include applicable taxes: - A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 2.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age. - Tourism fee: CHF 0.15 per person, per night We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Crib (infant bed) fee: CHF 3.0 per day 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/debit cards; cash is not accepted Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is professionally cleaned ### We should mention This property does not have elevators Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly) ### Property is also known as Franklin House Lugano Franklin House Apartment Franklin House Apartment Lugano ## About the area Located in Besso, a neighborhood in Lugano, this apartment is near a train station. LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura and Cantonal Art Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Funivia Monte Lema and Splash and Spa. Alprose Chocolate Factory and Swissminiatur are also worth visiting. [Visit our Lugano travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Lugano.dx2157) [View more Apartments in Lugano](https://www.expedia.ca/Lugano-Apartments.d2157-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C46.00356%2C8.94175&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ykhQW9g8_cjtGIPxwYVkIBDCbwY=) Via Roncaccio 4, Lugano, 6900 ### What's nearby - Via Nassa - 9 min walk - 0.8 km - Piazza della Riforma - 9 min walk - 0.8 km - LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura - 11 min walk - 1.0 km - Palazzo dei Congressi - 16 min walk - 1.4 km - Lake Lugano - 4 min drive - 3.2 km ### Getting around - Lugano Station - 7 min walk - Lugano Funicular Station - 8 min walk - Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 11 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Anacapri - ‬9 min walk - ‪Spaghetti Store - ‬16 min walk - ‪Grand Café Al Porto - ‬13 min walk - ‪Manora - ‬12 min walk - ‪Bar Ristorante Gabbani - ‬13 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Franklin House pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Franklin House? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Franklin House? > Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available. ### What time is check-out at Franklin House? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Franklin House located? > Located in Besso, this apartment building is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Santa Maria degli Angeli and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Lake Lugano. San Lorenzo Cathedral and Piazza della Riforma are also within 15 minutes. Lugano Funicular Station is 8 minutes by foot and Lugano Station is 7 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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