The Ruvigliana Flat
The border with the Italian province of Como is just over 3km away along the lakeside road. Lugano centre is a within reasonable walking distance (it is not flat). The Suvigliana stop on the Monte Brè funicular railway is also in the same part of town. The lake road to the east takes you through the Italian town of Porlezza and on to Menaggio on the shore of Lago di Como.
Farther afield trains from Lugano provide easy access to the rest of Switzerland and the vibrant city of Milan.