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Locarno Youth Hostel, hotel in Locarno

Surrounded by a lush garden, the Youth Hostel Locarno is 1.5 km away from the train station and the Lake Maggiore.

Good location and it's nice that the breakfast was included.super nice and helpful staff!
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
560 reviews
Price from
£116.35
per night
EasyRooms dell'Angelo, hotel in Locarno

EasyRooms is situated in the heart of Locarno, directly beside the Dell’Angelo Hotel on the Piazza Grande.

The Location
Scored 6.7
6.7
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
741 reviews
Price from
£67.05
per night
Casa San Bernardo, hotel in Locarno

Situated in Contra and with Piazza Grande Locarno reachable within 5.9 km, Casa San Bernardo features a terrace, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a restaurant.

Friendly staff, good breakfast. The restaurant is good, very tasty food. It has a hostel vibe but for the price, it's great. Better to have a car... not central. Very spacious showers. The view from the terrace is fantastic!
Scored 7.8
7.8
Rated good
Good
123 reviews
Price from
£156.23
per night
Ostello Montebello - Bellinzona Youth Hostel, hotel in Locarno

Set in the historical city centre of Bellinzona, Youth Hostel Bellinzona is just 500 metres from The Three Castles of Bellinzona, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The hostel serves a buffet breakfast.

Nice and clean; friendly staff; close to the center. Spacious room. Nice to have private washing basin.
Scored 7.6
7.6
Rated good
Good
650 reviews
Price from
£85.10
per night
Lugano Savosa Youth Hostel, hotel in Locarno

Surrounded by a large garden, Youthhostel Lugano features an outdoor pool with deckchairs and sunshades, as well as children’s playground and volleyball, badminton and table tennis facilities.

- good connection with the center by public transport - friendly stuff, they speak fluently any languages you may want here - very clean bathroom and toilets - you can use the kitchen apart of breakfast time. They still allowed me to have some hot water during breakfast - nice pool
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
1,140 reviews
Price from
£147.99
per night
Hotel&Hostel Montarina, hotel in Locarno

The Hotel&Hostel Montarina occupies a historic Villa built around 1860, only 200 metres from the Lugano train station.

Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
3,331 reviews
Price from
£97.64
per night
Casa Moscia, hotel in Locarno

Situated in Ascona in the Canton of Ticino, Casa Moscia is located directly on the shore of Lago Maggiore and features a private beach area.

Top view to the lake, top breakfast, and nice place to have access to the lake 👍👍👍
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated superb
Superb
15 reviews
Wild Valley Hostel - Villa Edera, hotel in Locarno

Situated in Auressio, a 20-minute ride from Locarno and 30 km from Lugano, Wild Valley Hostel - Villa Edera boasts a barbecue and terrace.

It is an amazing place , renovated villa, tall ceilings, huge terrace with spectacular view, very good quality furniture etc etc
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated superb
Superb
94 reviews
Baracca Backpacker, hotel in Locarno

Surrounded by lush forests, Baracca Backpacker is located in Aurigeno, a peaceful traditional village in the heart of Ticino District.

It's a very peacefull and beautiful place. I really enjoyed my stay. The room was confortable, the kitchen had everything I needed to make breakfast and cook dinner. Everything was super clean. There's a lot of information available about all the things that can be done closeby.
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
33 reviews
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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Hostels that guests love in Locarno

  • Avg. price/night: £137.96
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 4,399 reviews
    Very clean and lots of room, air conditioning worked fantastic and the bathroom was big and closed off from the room. It also had a balcony. Everything seemed new and in great condition. Elevator available and bar at the entrance. Beds very comfy although I'm sad about the single beds put together instead of one big doublebed. Mind the gap haha. Mini fridge and safe. Plenty of space for wardrobe and luggage.
    Elli
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £129.80
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,233 reviews
    Great location for visiting both the town and the lake. Good breakfast and also the restaurant (Vivo) in the same building (but not linked to the hotel) was fantastic!
    Claudia
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £221.98
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,063 reviews
    Great location and excellent breakfast and very friendly and helpful staff.
    Jennifer
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £124.41
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,126 reviews
    We thoroughly enjoyed our 2 night stay. Comfortable bed, spotlessly clean, quiet, & cheap parking. Good fast bus service into the city. The young gentleman who welcomed us was extremely friendly & efficient making our stay very pleasant.
    Lillie
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 340 reviews
    The hotel is in a great location, making it easy to get around. It is very near the lake, concerts, and all venues in the city center. The breakfast is really good, offering a wide variety of options with a nice view of the lake. The staff is very friendly and helpful. You can get a free local travel ticket at the reception, which allows you to travel around the city and the Locarno area.
    Uday
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £96.67
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,385 reviews
    We liked our beautiful room and the great location. The introduction before the check-in time was clear and fast. The room was clean and tastefully furnished. We didn't mind the noise on the street.
    Olivia
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £136.16
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,037 reviews
    Great location , very friendly stuff, clean.
    Monika
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £93.61
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 3,331 reviews
    Great location, and one of the few "budget" options in this area. There were many people checking in at the same time, but they were working really fast and making sure everyone gets their room as quick as possible. Great working team.
    pascal
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £154.53
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 810 reviews
    Beautiful, modern hotel with thoughtful design throughout. The rooms are small but the details in the design are top notch . Interior design stunning. Great location , two minutes to train station or lake side . Breakfast and staff also fabulous. Chic & stylish only wish we had stayed longer and best hotel we stayed in all trip, yet one of the cheaper ones! Book now
    Georgina
    Young couple