Hotel Federale
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Hotel Federale is a family-run hotel at the entrance to Lugano’s pedestrian zone in the historic city centre.
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Why go
- Three generations of the Galliker family have run the hotel.
- Direct bookings include a Ticino Ticket for regional mobility.
- Two charging stations serve electric or plug-in hybrid cars.
Good to know
Non-smoking roomsSuitesFamily roomsHOTEL CLASS3 of 5 starsClassicFamilyPrivate balconyRoom serviceSafeRefrigeratorFlatscreen TVEnglish, French, German, ItalianFree High Speed Internet (WiFi)Fitness Center with Gym / Workout RoomFree breakfastPets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )Conference facilitiesBanquet roomBaggage storageConcierge
Good for
- families Triple and four-bedded room options are available.
- groups A banquet room is available.
- business Meeting and seminar facilities are available.
Rooms
- Room options
- Non-smoking rooms and suites
- Guestrooms and studios
- They vary in size, style and view.
- Connectivity and work
- Free WiFi, LED TV, desk and safe
- Bathroom
- Private bathroom, hairdryer and courtesy products
- Refreshments
- Complimentary mineral water and a kettle with coffee and tea
- Studios
- Furnished studios in the downtown area Accommodation described separately from the hotel.
Amenities
- Gym Fitness center with workout room.
- Pets Pets are allowed.
- Breakfast Free breakfast.
- Baggage storage
- Concierge
- Conference facilities Includes meeting and seminar space.
- Banquet room
Restaurants and bars on site
- Il Ristorante San Lorenzo is under the same roof as the hotel. The hotel serves breakfast and dinner, with a terrace available in summer.
Location
- Via Paolo Regazzoni 8, 6900 Lugano.
With kids
- Family rooms, triple rooms and four-bedded rooms are available.
Check-in and house rules
- Bookings
- Room reservations are available through Mews.
- Contact
- +41919100808 Telephone
Interesting facts3
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47 rooms
The hotel has 47 rooms.
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Staff speak English, French, German and Italian.
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The building first operated as Albergo Milano.
History of the hotel - Hotel Federale Lugano
History
The building began as Albergo Milano and later became a family-run hotel under the Maspoli and Galliker families.
- 1880–1890The building was constructed as Albergo Milano.
- 1918Arturo Maspoli bought the hotel and renamed it.
- 1920sThe hotel added several garages for cars.
- 1923Arturo Maspoli’s son Arturo and Maria Galliker took over management.
- After Arturo Maspoli’s deathMaria Maspoli-Galliker and her mother expanded the hotel, adding rooms where its west terrace had been.
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- 1945Arturo Junior took over hotel management.
- 1950An additional floor was added to the building.
- 1969Some rooms received private bathrooms.
- 1988–1990Renovations added a dining room with an open kitchen.
- 1995–2003An underground garage was added.
Shorts
How to get there
- ParkingUnderground parking with video surveillance is available at the hotel.
Sources: Hotel Federale - Hotel Federale Lugano · History of the hotel - Hotel Federale Lugano · Guestrooms and Studios - Hotel Federale Lugano · checked 29 Sep 2026
Where
Via Paolo Regazzoni, 8, 6900, Lugano
- Website
- hotel-federale.ch
- Phone
- +41-91-9100808
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Questions and answers
How can I contact Hotel Federale?
Call +41 91 910 08 08. Room reservations are available through Mews.
Can I book a room at Hotel Federale?
Yes. Room reservations are available through Mews.
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