Title: Hotel Socrate - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=44088385&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hotel Socrate Guests can unwind with a cup of tea in the cozy lobby or enjoy their favorite drink at the lively bar of this centrally located property ## Photo gallery for Hotel Socrate ![Front of property - Hotel Socrate (Lavena Ponte Tresa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44090000/44088400/44088385/d994259d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Lobby sitting area - Hotel Socrate (Lavena Ponte Tresa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44090000/44088400/44088385/04148015.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Free self parking - Hotel Socrate (Lavena Ponte Tresa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44090000/44088400/44088385/2ea4835e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Restaurant - Hotel Socrate (Lavena Ponte Tresa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44090000/44088400/44088385/cb4f8986.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby sitting area - Hotel Socrate (Lavena Ponte Tresa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44090000/44088400/44088385/d37641c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Hotel Socrate, near the city center, offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Travelers enjoy the terrace with scenic views and can dine at the on-site restaurant or coffee shop. Practical amenities include WiFi and luggage storage for a comfortable stay. ## Reviews 7.0 Good ## Popular amenities - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Breakfast available - Bar ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-01&endDate=2026-02-02&selected=44088385&PinnedHotelID=44088385&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-01&endDate=2026-02-02&selected=44088385&PinnedHotelID=44088385&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-02&endDate=2026-02-03&selected=44088385&PinnedHotelID=44088385&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-02&endDate=2026-02-03&selected=44088385&PinnedHotelID=44088385&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=44088385&PinnedHotelID=44088385&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=44088385&PinnedHotelID=44088385&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=44088385&PinnedHotelID=44088385&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=44088385&PinnedHotelID=44088385&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ### View all photos for Single Room ![Single Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44090000/44088400/44088385/d893fcaf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room ### Highlights Heating Fan Blackout drapes/curtains Bidet Hair dryer Private bathroom Daily housekeeping - 161 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ### View all photos for Standard Double Room ![Standard Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44090000/44088400/44088385/e56fd0cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room ### Highlights Heating Fan Blackout drapes/curtains Bidet Hair dryer Private bathroom Daily housekeeping - 194 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Double Room, Lake View ![Double Room, Lake View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44090000/44088400/44088385/8b7c2fc4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room, Lake View ### Highlights Heating Fan Blackout drapes/curtains Bidet Hair dryer Private bathroom Daily housekeeping - Lake view - 194 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Twin Room ![Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44090000/44088400/44088385/d0a3734d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room ### Highlights Heating Fan Blackout drapes/curtains Bidet Hair dryer Private bathroom Daily housekeeping - 194 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Triple Room ![Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44090000/44088400/44088385/ba7ffbee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Triple Room ### Highlights Heating Fan Blackout drapes/curtains Bidet Hair dryer Private bathroom Daily housekeeping - 248 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Lavena Ponte Tresa travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Lavena-Ponte-Tresa.dx6139514) ![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%7C45.96644%2C8.85837&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=TG71AAodXiqCenuXqhlbSwmCK2Y=) Viale Ungheria, 1, Lavena Ponte Tresa, VA, 21037 ### What's nearby - ![Lake Lugano, panoramic view from the top, switzerland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6149473/10d1380c-6c6d-454f-84c0-6e235f4add7a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lake Lugano 5 min drive \- 2.8 km - ![The frescoed houses on Via Nassa, Lugano, Switzerland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633935993743/0cb9b1aa-6a8c-40d0-ac4f-3391a7c1bab1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Via Nassa 13 min drive \- 10.2 km - ![Palazzo dei Congressi, Lugano, Switzerland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6166325/3c0f0aeb-70bd-40f9-bc62-d5c5797696ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Palazzo dei Congressi 14 min drive \- 10.6 km - Alprose Chocolate Factory 3 min drive \- 1.8 km - Museo del Cioccolato Alprose 3 min drive \- 1.8 km ### Getting around - Ponte Tresa Station 6 min walk - Lugano Funicular Station 32 min drive - Lugano (LUG-Agno) 20 min drive ### Restaurants - Amore Di Caslano 3 min drive - Osteria Debarcadero 5 min drive - Ristorante dal Pescatore 3 min drive - Gold 20 4 min walk - Mizuumi Sushi 1 min walk ## About this property ### Hotel Socrate Hotel near Lake Lugano Consider a stay at Hotel Socrate and take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant. Additional perks include: - Free self parking - Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), coffee/tea in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk - Concierge services, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises Room features All guestrooms at Hotel Socrate include amenities such as free WiFi. 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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, and cash ### We should mention This property does not have elevators All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation ### Property is also known as Hotel Socrate Hotel Hotel Socrate Lavena Ponte Tresa Hotel Socrate Hotel Lavena Ponte Tresa ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hotel Socrate pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Hotel Socrate? ### What time is check-out at Hotel Socrate? ### Where is Hotel Socrate located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Hotel Socrate Reviews 7.0 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 7.4 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Amenities ### 7.6 Staff & service ### 6.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ## Reviews ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller Jan 26, 2020 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Do not recommend This is a hotel that we did not consider to be a 3 star hotel, although it is written so. The reception person did not speak any English, and the room had funny smell. I do not recommend anyone to stay here. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vittorio, Roma Sep 22, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities La posizione, lo staff e il prezzo, tutto ottimo. ##### Vittorio Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gino Aug 28, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Attenzione e qualità. Personale gentile e attento nel voler soddisfare appieno il cliente. Molto bella la vista sul lago di Lugano, zona da cui partono diverse passeggiate. Gli animali da compagnia sono i benvenuti. ##### Gino Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Aug 9, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities Disliked: Property conditions & facilities Is tyd voor vernieuwing ( kamers) aangename plaats 10 m van het meer En vriendelijke ontvangst ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Neda, Bern Jul 18, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities Eine wunderschöne Aussicht. Nette Personal. Man fühlt sich dort bequem ##### Neda Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Luisa Jul 13, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### VISTA SPETTACOLARE Non capisco le recensioni negative. Accoglienza ottima anche fuori orario check-in. Cordiali, disponibili, gentili. La struttura è chiaramente vecchia ma pulita. Lenzuola e asciugamani puliti. E per chi sarà fortunato come noi ... vista spettacolare sul lago! Unica nota negativa è il ristorante sotto l'albergo, quindi rumore e odori di cucina. A noi però non ha dato nessun fastidio, nulla di diverso da un albergo in riviera. ##### Luisa Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Paronitti Sep 26, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Paronitti Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller Sep 17, 2020 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotel Sant Anton](https://www.expedia.ca/Bormio-Hotels-HOTEL-SANT-ANTON.h2539947.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel 2000](https://www.expedia.ca/Gravedona-Hotels-Hotel-2000.h5238523.Hotel-Information) > > [Casa NovecentoSei](https://www.expedia.ca/Sonico-Hotels-Casa-NovecentoSei.h107543130.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Nord](https://www.expedia.ca/Guardamiglio-Hotels-Hotel-Nord.h1166556.Hotel-Information) > > [Podere Castel Merlo Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Villongo-Hotels-Podere-Castel-Merlo.h15941604.Hotel-Information) > > [EALA My Lakeside Dream – Adults Only](https://www.expedia.ca/Limone-Sul-Garda-Hotels-EALA.h39336031.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel delle Alpi](https://www.expedia.ca/Sondalo-Hotels-Hotel-Delle-Alpi.h4362592.Hotel-Information) > > [Nuvole Garden Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Brunate-Hotels-Nuvole-Garden-Hotel.h103941364.Hotel-Information) > > [Carlito's trattoria con alloggio](https://www.expedia.ca/Cucciago-Hotels-Carlitos-Trattoria-Con-Alloggio.h27502317.Hotel-Information) > > [B&B Casa del Nonno](https://www.expedia.ca/Adrara-San-Martino-Hotels-BB-Casa-Del-Nonno.h19381009.Hotel-Information) > > [COMFORT ACCOMMODATION RESIDENCE](https://www.expedia.ca/Bergamo-Hotels-COMFORT-ACCOMMODATION-108.h99917966.Hotel-Information) > > [Lifestyle Room Binario Zero](https://www.expedia.ca/Tirano-Hotels-Lifestyle-Room-Binario-Zero.h19722633.Hotel-Information) > > [B&B Hotel Cremona](https://www.expedia.ca/Cremona-Hotels-BB-Hotel-Cremona.h1879.Hotel-Information) > > [Villa Mimosa - Appartamento 2, Desenzano Del Garda, Italy](https://www.expedia.ca/Desenzano-Del-Garda-Hotels-Villa-Mimosa-Appartamento-2.h33415808.Hotel-Information) > > [Albergo Trattoria Il Leone](https://www.expedia.ca/Pomponesco-Hotels-Albergo-Trattoria-Il-Leone.h31149124.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Mojito](https://www.expedia.ca/Gravedona-Hotels-Hotel-Mojito.h35249977.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Como](https://www.expedia.ca/Como-Hotels-Hotel-Como.h1084183.Hotel-Information) > > [B&B Casale la Meridiana](https://www.expedia.ca/Ponti-Sul-Mincio-Hotels-BB-Casale-La-Meridiana.h44260324.Hotel-Information) > > [Locanda Black and White](https://www.expedia.ca/Sondrio-Hotels-Locanda-BlackWhite.h23262209.Hotel-Information) > > [Pavia AffittaCamere](https://www.expedia.ca/Pavia-Hotels-Pavia-AffittaCamere.h13095677.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Villa Florida](https://www.expedia.ca/Gardone-Riviera-Hotels-Hotel-Villa-Florida.h3964880.Hotel-Information) > > [Relais Corte Cavalli](https://www.expedia.ca/Ponti-Sul-Mincio-Hotels-Relais-Corte-Cavalli.h1760156.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Monte Baldo](https://www.expedia.ca/Limone-Sul-Garda-Hotels-Hotel-Monte-Baldo.h2533408.Hotel-Information) > > [In Riva al Lago](https://www.expedia.ca/Como-Hotels-In-Riva-Al-Lago.h2520854.Hotel-Information) > > [B&B Brunate Kangucavallo](https://www.expedia.ca/Brunate-Hotels-BB-Brunate-Kangucavallo.h25677803.Hotel-Information) > > [Aromi Piccolo Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Salo-Hotels-Aromi-Piccolo-Hotel.h12698558.Hotel-Information) > > [B&B La Borasca](https://www.expedia.ca/Casalpusterlengo-Hotels-BB-La-Borasca.h13385335.Hotel-Information) > > [Blu Hotel Acquaseria](https://www.expedia.ca/Ponte-Di-Legno-Hotels-Blu-Hotel-Acquaseria.h4074929.Hotel-Information) > > [B&B Terre Aromatiche](https://www.expedia.ca/Chiesa-In-Valmalenco-Hotels-BB-Terre-Aromatiche.h42434046.Hotel-Information)