Hotel Gabbani - Lugano

Hotel Gabbani: 3-star boutique with on-site gourmet shops and Japanese dining in central Lugano

Location & Access

Hotel Gabbani sits at Piazza Cioccaro, 200 ft from the funicular to the central train station. Guests reach Parco Civico and Lake Lugano within a 2-minute walk, and the Old Town of Lugano is directly outside the entrance. The hotel provides free public transport tickets for the duration of each stay.

Dining & Gourmet Shops

On the ground floor, Gabbani Lugano operates a bar, a restaurant, and a set of gourmet specialty shops: a delicatessen, a cheese shop (formaggeria), a wine shop (enoteca), a bakery, and a pastry shop. The fifth-floor Ikobani restaurant serves authentic Japanese cuisine with seasonal ingredients, offering a rooftop view over the city. Hotel guests receive a 10% discount on all purchases in the gourmet shops.

Rooms & Design

Each of the 17 rooms in Hotel Gabbani Lugano was renovated between 2012 and 2019, and every room has a unique layout inspired by the forms and colors of food. Rooms contain air conditioning, a minibar with complimentary non-alcoholic drinks, and a TV. The junior suite offers 35 m2 of space with a separate seating area and an additional bathroom area.

Events & Social Atmosphere

Gabbani Hotel Lugano hosts social events every Wednesday, creating a community-oriented atmosphere that fosters connections among guests. The rooftop bar, open seasonally, provides views of the Lugano skyline and serves cocktails alongside the Japanese menu. The ground-floor restaurant and bar are open to both hotel guests and the public.

Nearby Attractions & Transport

The funicular at Piazza Cioccaro connects guests to the main train station in under 2 minutes, and the hotel provides free public transport tickets for the duration of the stay. Parco Civico and the shores of Lake Lugano are a 2-minute walk from the hotel. The Old Town of Lugano, with its cultural and historical sites, begins at the hotel doorstep.

• Location: Central Lugano, 200 ft from funicular to station, 2 min walk to lake
• Rooms: 17 uniquely designed rooms, junior suites at 35 m2
• Dining: Ikobani Japanese restaurant, rooftop bar, gourmet shops (cheese, wine, bakery)
• Events: Weekly Wednesday social events
• Perks: Free public transport tickets, 10% discount at gourmet shops
• Access: 2 min to Parco Civico and Lake Lugano