# Gelsomino Apt. 5 Front Lake with Terrace Castagnola (Lugano), Switzerland > Nestled amidst the typical mountain surroundings, with a lake view and abundant sunshine, this super modern and fully-equipped studio is perfect to indulge in a carefree vacation in Lugano! The first-floor holiday rental is washed with glorious Ticinese sunshine and offers a lovely balcony with open-air dining accompanied by enchanting Lake Lugano views. A barbecue is also available for romantic evenings and for enjoying classic moments of summer or wintertime fun. Inside, the air-conditioned and centrally heated apartment ensures a comfy year-round stay for up to 2 guests, especially senior tourists looking for homestays in Lugano. A fully-equipped kitchen ready to take on any kind of meal preparation and featuring a dishwasher, microwave, fridge, Nespresso machine and induction hob is at guests' disposal to make your self-catering stay absolutely carefree at the holiday apartment. Laundry and ironing facilities are available too to facilitate convenient extended stays in Lugano! Sleeping There is a double bed in the apartment to sleep 2 guests in comfort. Bathroom Bathroom 1: The luminous bathroom with a shower and WC. Additional • Lake View • Balcony Terrace • Outside Dining • Outdoor Table & Chairs • Shared BBQ • Private Parking Space but a car is not necessary (Parking number 3 is reserved for guests staying at the apartment) • Free Wi-Fi • Hairdryer • Smart TV • Suitable for Elderly • Wardrobe • Underfloor heating Location The holiday apartment is located enviably close to the suggestive Olive Trail in Lugano and lakeshore Lido San Domenico, both of which are just a stone’s throw away. The hiking trail to the picturesque village of Gandria is also on the same route as the Olive Tree Trail, in fact, it is the same trail that ends at the village. From the holiday apartment, guests can enjoy the best of Lugano in just a 20-25 minute walk. They can explore the massive and historic Piazza della Reforma with a large selection of restaurants and the vibrant life of Lugano, they can visit the iconic Parco Ciani, spend a whole night having fun at Lugano Casino, relax in Lido di Lugano and, if they are into sports, then they can discover paragliding in Lugano right here. At a 12-15 minutes drive from the apartment, guests will find the lovely Tassino Park, Manzoni Square, the Water Jet of Paradiso and the funicular to the sunniest hill in Lugano, Monte Brè, where they can enjoy dining on the sunny terraces of the restaurants perched on the summit. For day trips, the amazing Swizz Minitur and Valsolda are a 20-25 minutes drive from the holiday apartment. Milan Malpensa is the nearest international airport, approximately a 70-minutes drive from this vacation rental in Lugano. ## Key facts - **Location:** Castagnola (Lugano), Switzerland - **Property type:** Studio - **Sleeps:** 2 guests - **Bedrooms:** Studio - **Bathrooms:** 1 - **Check-in:** 16 - **Check-out:** 10 - **Minimum stay:** 2 nights ## Amenities - HAC6022 - HAC198 - HAC6082 - HAC42 - HAC6103 - HAC9 - RMA251 - RMA56 - RMA142 - RMA55 - RMA88 - RMA32 - RMA210 - RMA166 - RMA123 - RMA223 - RMA50 - RMA59 - RMA47 - RMA5085 - RMA68 - RMA6045 - RMA6145 - RMA6126 - RMA6048 - RMA5126 - RMA6029 - RMA105 ## Pricing & availability (next 90 days) Nightly prices below are **estimates — the final price is confirmed at booking** in a personal quote (fees, length-of-stay discounts and the payment schedule are stated there). No charge is taken on the site. | Date | Available | Nightly price (estimate) | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-10-24 | available | 162 CHF | | 2026-10-25 | available | 162 CHF | | 2026-10-26 | available | 162 CHF | | 2026-10-27 | available | 162 CHF | | 2026-10-28 | available | 162 CHF | | 2026-10-29 | available | 162 CHF | | 2026-10-30 | available | 162 CHF | | 2026-10-31 | available | 154 CHF | | 2026-11-01 | available | 146 CHF | | 2026-11-02 | available | 146 CHF | | 2026-11-03 | available | 146 CHF | | 2026-11-04 | available | 146 CHF | | 2026-11-05 | available | 146 CHF | | 2026-11-06 | available | 151 CHF | | 2026-11-07 | available | 156 CHF | | 2026-11-08 | available | 156 CHF | | 2026-11-09 | available | 156 CHF | | 2026-11-10 | available | 156 CHF | | 2026-11-11 | available | 160 CHF | | 2026-11-12 | available | 164 CHF | | 2026-11-13 | available | 164 CHF | | 2026-11-14 | available | 164 CHF | | 2026-11-15 | available | 164 CHF | | 2026-11-16 | available | 164 CHF | | 2026-11-17 | available | 164 CHF | | 2026-11-18 | available | 174 CHF | | 2026-11-19 | available | 184 CHF | | 2026-11-20 | available | 184 CHF | | 2026-11-21 | available | 184 CHF | | 2026-11-22 | available | 184 CHF | | 2026-11-23 | available | 184 CHF | | 2026-11-24 | available | 184 CHF | | 2026-11-25 | available | 184 CHF | | 2026-11-26 | available | 184 CHF | | 2026-11-27 | available | 184 CHF | | 2026-11-28 | available | 184 CHF | | 2026-11-29 | available | 184 CHF | | 2026-11-30 | available | 184 CHF | | 2026-12-01 | available | 184 CHF | | 2026-12-02 | available | 189 CHF | | 2026-12-03 | available | 194 CHF | | 2026-12-04 | available | 194 CHF | | 2026-12-05 | available | 194 CHF | | 2026-12-06 | available | 194 CHF | | 2026-12-07 | available | 194 CHF | | 2026-12-08 | available | 194 CHF | | 2026-12-09 | available | 194 CHF | | 2026-12-10 | available | 194 CHF | | 2026-12-11 | available | 194 CHF | | 2026-12-12 | available | 194 CHF | | 2026-12-13 | available | 194 CHF | | 2026-12-14 | available | 194 CHF | | 2026-12-15 | available | 194 CHF | | 2026-12-16 | available | 194 CHF | | 2026-12-17 | available | 194 CHF | | 2026-12-18 | available | 212 CHF | | 2026-12-19 | available | 230 CHF | | 2026-12-20 | available | 230 CHF | | 2026-12-21 | available | 230 CHF | | 2026-12-22 | available | 230 CHF | | 2026-12-23 | available | 230 CHF | | 2026-12-24 | available | 230 CHF | | 2026-12-25 | available | 230 CHF | | 2026-12-26 | available | 230 CHF | | 2026-12-27 | available | 623 CHF | | 2026-12-28 | available | 635 CHF | | 2026-12-29 | available | 623 CHF | | 2026-12-30 | available | 611 CHF | | 2026-12-31 | available | 599 CHF | | 2027-01-01 | available | 587 CHF | | 2027-01-02 | available | 575 CHF | | 2027-01-03 | available | 557 CHF | | 2027-01-04 | available | 230 CHF | | 2027-01-05 | available | 230 CHF | | 2027-01-06 | available | 212 CHF | | 2027-01-07 | available | 194 CHF | | 2027-01-08 | available | 194 CHF | | 2027-01-09 | available | 194 CHF | | 2027-01-10 | available | 194 CHF | | 2027-01-11 | available | 194 CHF | | 2027-01-12 | available | 194 CHF | | 2027-01-13 | available | 194 CHF | | 2027-01-14 | available | 194 CHF | | 2027-01-15 | available | 194 CHF | | 2027-01-16 | available | 194 CHF | | 2027-01-17 | available | 194 CHF | | 2027-01-18 | available | 194 CHF | | 2027-01-19 | available | 194 CHF | ## Links - Canonical page (photos, live quote, enquiry form): https://smilinghouse.com/property/BP-31400 - More homes in Castagnola (Lugano): https://smilinghouse.com/search?destination=Castagnola%20(Lugano) - How booking works (assisted booking, no charge on the site): https://smilinghouse.com/llms/core/payment-flow.md - Booking terms: https://smilinghouse.com/llms/core/booking-terms.md - Site overview for AI assistants: https://smilinghouse.com/llms.txt ## How to book 1. Open https://smilinghouse.com/property/BP-31400 and send an enquiry with dates and guest count (or use the contact details on the site). 2. The Smiling House team confirms availability with the home and replies with a personal quote — the final price, payment schedule and cancellation policy. 3. The booking is confirmed once the quoted payment is received. All prices on this page are estimates until that quote.