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Youth Hostel Locarno

2.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, walk to Piazza Grande
your current months are May, 2024 and June, 2024.
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Courtyard
Front of property
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Check out the area

Map
Palagiovani, Via B. Varenna 18, Locarno, 6600
  • Popular LocationOld Town6 min walk
  • Popular LocationCastello Visconteo7 min walk
  • Popular LocationPiazza Grande9 min walk
  • AirportLugano (LUG-Agno)48 min drive
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Room options

View all photos for Standard Single Room, Private Bathroom

Standard Single Room, Private Bathroom

Standard Single Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Desk
Pet friendly
  • 14.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Desk
Pet friendly
  • 18.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Desk
Pet friendly
  • 14.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

Standard Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

Standard Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Desk
Pet friendly
  • 18.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 4 bed dorm)

Standard Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 4 bed dorm)

Standard Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 4 bed dorm)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Desk
  • 18.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Desk
Pet friendly
  • 14.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Private Bathroom (Sextuple)

Standard Room, Private Bathroom (Sextuple)

Standard Room, Private Bathroom (Sextuple)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Desk
Pet friendly
  • 18.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom

Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom

Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Heating
Desk
Pet friendly
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Desk
Pet friendly
  • 9.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory (1 bed in 6 bed dorm)

Standard Shared Dormitory (1 bed in 6 bed dorm)

Standard Shared Dormitory (1 bed in 6 bed dorm)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
3 bathrooms
Desk
  • 18.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Locarno

Youth Hostel Locarno is located in Locarno. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bolle di Magadino and Monte Verità, while Castello Visconteo and Pinacoteca Comunale Casa Rusca are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at National Youth Sports Centre or Maccagno Stadium. Enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking, or hop on a bike rental nearby and explore all the area has to offer.
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What's nearby

  • Old Town - 6 min walk
  • Castello Visconteo - 7 min walk
  • Piazza Grande - 9 min walk
  • Locarno Funicular Station - 14 min walk
  • Madonna del Sasso - 20 min walk

Getting around

  • Locarno F.A.R.T Station - 16 min walk
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • Movie - Restaurant & Tapas Bar - 7 min walk
  • Campagna Trattoria - 4 min walk
  • Alletorri Snack Bar - 9 min walk
  • Pardo Bar - 6 min walk
  • Restaurante Bella Vista - 3 min walk

About this property

Youth Hostel Locarno

Property highlights
Near Piazza Grande, Youth Hostel Locarno provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as an arcade/game room and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), meeting rooms and free newspapers
  • A lift, a vending machine and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket information
Room features
All 77 rooms include amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and desks

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (CHF 10 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of CHF 19.50; reservation required
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • No housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 2.30 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 0.08 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: CHF 10 per day
  • Pet fee: CHF 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Hosted evening meal: CHF 19.50

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The total price of stay includes a Youth Hostel Membership per day.
From November to March, the Youth Hostel only operates on weekends.
Children younger than age 7 may not stay in dormitories. Children age 2 and younger are included in private room rates when using existing bedding.

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 2 stars.

Property is also known as

Youth Locarno
Youth Hostel Locarno Locarno
Youth Hostel Locarno Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Youth Hostel Locarno Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Locarno

Youth Hostel Locarno Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 43 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Clean efficient property in a great location. Breakfast was excellent. Great cost effective option for locarno!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Central, budget-friendly and clean
Solo traveller staying in a dorm room. The room was tidy and comfortable. The shower facilities were also clean and adequate. Central location in Locarno city. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

dagmar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Florence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très pratique, à 20 min à pied de la gare, quartier tout proche du centre historique ( à 5 min)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Isabelle

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Sehr warm im Zimmer und ringhörig.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Georgi Sandy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Freundlich und unkompliziert.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jörg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nur zu empfehlen 😊
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022