Practical information
Conference venue
The conference venue is USI’s east campus. Address is Via la Santa 1, 6962 Lugano.
How to get to Lugano
By plane and train
The quickest way to get to Lugano from most places abroad will be through Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP). There is a train connection (S50, ~every 30 minutes) that will bring you to Lugano directly. https://www.tilo.ch/collegamenti/S50.html
As an alternative you might consider flying to Zurich Airport (ZRH) and use the train to travel to Lugano; this would be a 3-hour ride, with a change at Zürich HB.
By car
From Milan: 79 km / 1h 10'
A9/E35 highway in the direction of Como-San Gottardo and take the exit that is signposted "Lugano sud".
As an alternative, A8 highway in the direction Varese-Stabio (via SP17, SS342 e SP3, valico di Gaggiolo) and then A2/E35 a Mendrisio.
From Zurich: 207 km / 2h 24'
A2 highway: take the “Lugano nord” exit.
Parking lots
There are various parking lots around the campus, such as this one (cash only), this one, and this one.
How to get to the campus from Lugano’s railway station
From Lugano railway station, you can reach the Lugano Campus by bus or on foot.
By bus
Take bus 6 (direction Cornaredo) from the square in front of the station. Alight at the “Campus Universitario” stop (around 8-10 minutes’ ride in normal traffic conditions). See also the directions on this map.
Information on the campus
The campus is open from Monday to Friday from 07:00 to 19:00. It is accessible to people with disabilities. Surrounded by gardens, the campus also offer, among other things:
- a cafeteria and canteens (in Sector C) [Prices see cafeteria]
- study areas equipped with computers, and with Internet access and printers;
- wireless connection throughout the campus;
- an ATM;
- a bike sharing station.
Housing Recommendations
4* Hotels
A four-star hotel in a strategic position: overlooking the lake, it is located a 15-minute walk from the university and just a short 5-minute walk from downtown Lugano. The Hotel offers three different restaurants, a swimming pool, and all mod-cons.
Modern design hotel in Lugano, near the university campus (5-minute walk away) and within walking distance of the centre and lakefront. Short term car parking is available in front of the hotel. It can be used for check-in and dropping off your luggage in the room. For longer stay, the Hotel City has an own underground parking with a lift that connects directly to the reception and each floor. For guests who have booked their room directly through the hotel, the special rate is CHF 15.00 for 24 hours, reservation is required.
3* Hotels
Located in the town centre, right on the lakeside, if offers 38 bedrooms, all with lake view and every comfort, and a panoramic terrace on the 5th floor. The University can be easily reached in less then 20 minutes on foot. Parking facilities (250m from the hotel) at public parking "Autosilo LAC", "Autosilo Motta" and "Autosilo Piazza Castello" at the cost of CHF 28.-- per exit without any time limits. The hotel also offers a 10% special discount on all online reservations.
In a historical building in the center of Lugano, with a large garden on the south side and 30 spacious underground parking spaces available. Situated opposite the bus terminal, it takes less than 15 minutes walk to reach the university on foot. A mere 2-minute walk will lead you to Piazza Riforma and Via Nassa, known for its plethora of restaurants and boutiques.
The city centre, the lake and the University can be reached in a few walking minutes. The hotel offers free access to the Relax Area (Sauna and Gym)
The Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano is situated directly in the city centre and is just a 10-minute walk from the University. The Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano offers different categories of rooms – depending on the availability with view over the lake or the city of Lugano. Most of the rooms have been renovated and newly furnished. It also offers a restaurant and a small fitness room.
Other Housing Recommendations
- LUGANO YOUTH HOSTEL
ca. 30 CHF per night (bunkbed).
Via Cantonale 13, 6942 Savosa, Switzerland
+41 91 966 27 28 - MONTARINA HOSTEL
ca. 90 CHF and 160CHF per night (shared rooms).
Via Montarina 1, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
+41 91 966 72 72 - IBIS BUDGET LUGANO PARADISO
ca. 100 CHF per night (bedroom).
Via Geretta 10a, 6900 Paradiso, Switzerland
+41 91 986 19 09 - HOTEL ADMIRAL
ca. 140 CHF – 200 CHF per night (bedroom).
Via Geretta 15, 6902 Paradiso, Switzerland
+41 91 986 19 09 - VICTORIA AU LAC
ca. 70 CHF per night (room).
Via Generale Guisan 3, 6900 Paradiso, Switzerland
+41 91 994 20 31
