Locarno Youth Hostel
Locarno Youth Hostel
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Surrounded by a lush garden, the Youth Hostel Locarno is 0.9 mi away from the train station and the Lake Maggiore. The restaurant serves Swiss and Mediterranean cuisine and packed lunches can be provided. A children's play area with toys is available at the Youth Hostel. Table tennis can be played outdoors. The bright rooms have shared or private bathrooms and some have a work desk. Every year, various summer festivals are taking place in Locarno, most notably the Film Festival, which is held in August. The valleys in the Ticino Canton offer several hundreds miles of hiking paths and bungee jumping is offered as well. As of January 2017 guests will be able to use all public transport free of charge as well as being granted special rates for various leisure activities during their stay in the southern canton. You are given the “Ticino Ticket” upon arrival and it is valid until the end of your day of departure. For bookings of more than 10 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Private Parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
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SustainabilityThis property has 2 third-party sustainability certifications.
HI-Q&S Certified
Ibex Fairstay
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Guests who stayed here loved
Christoph
Switzerland“Excellent breakfast with a very good muesli, tasty bread and cheese. Very helpful and friendly staff.”
Francesca
Italy“Position was very good! Close to the bus stop that lead everywhere. Very comfortable bed and toilet very clean. Super breakfast included, didn’t expect!! Super dog friendly, I was with my dog and he was very very welcome !!! Loved it”
Laura Switzerland“Staff, check in & check out easy and fast, great breakfast with excellent coffee”
Jan
Australia“This was the perfect place to stay while hiking in Valle maggia. It suits us perfectly as we could self cater and eat our own food at the outdoor dining area in the garden. The staff are always very helpful and the rooms very clean and tidy. We...”- Hui
Singapore“It’s within 5-10minute walking to the Central Area where there is restaurant and shops. Also close to some of the attractions” 
Margaret Switzerland“Fantastic staff. Kudos for sweetness, charm and professionalism. Normal CH YH breakfast-plentiful and delicious. Room bright and airy. Fan for daytime as nights were cool enough. Lovely women from Austria, Germany and France sharing . All...”- Margaret Australia“Location great, staff were very friendly & helpful”
- Justyna Switzerland“Super central location, great and helpful staff, practical lockers, yummy breakfast with a variety of food options, clean and modern showers”
- Lavie
United Kingdom“This was a great youth hostel, pretty good as they come. Staff were amazing to help with laundry and good recommendations around the town and Ticino in general. Not overly busy which was nice, and the facilities were all available throughout the...” - Lisa Switzerland“Equipments, people, breakfast, bathrooms were very clean”
Area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Restaurant #1
- Open forDinner
Amenities of Locarno Youth HostelGreat facilities! Review score, 8
Most popular amenities
- Private Parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Toilet
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Garden
PetsPets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
- Cycling
- HikingOff-site
- Ping-pong
- Playground
- Game room
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
Food & Drink
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingPrivate parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs CHF 10 per day.
- Electric vehicle charging station
Transportation
- Public transit tickets
Front Desk Services
- Lockers
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Outdoor play equipment for kids
- Indoor play area
- Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
General
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Italian
- Portuguese
House rulesLocarno Youth Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
Reservations of 10 people or more, kindly note that different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Please inform Locarno Youth Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
FAQs about Locarno Youth Hostel
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Locarno Youth Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Playground
- Game room
- Ping-pong
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
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Locarno Youth Hostel is 1,800 feet from the center of Locarno. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Locarno Youth Hostel has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant #1
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Guests staying at Locarno Youth Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Buffet
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Check-in at Locarno Youth Hostel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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The prices at Locarno Youth Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
