Youth Hostel Locarno

2.0 star property
Hostel in Locarno with free breakfast and restaurant

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Courtyard
Exterior
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Palagiovani, Via B. Varenna 18, Locarno, 6600
  • Popular LocationCastello Visconteo7 min walk
  • Popular LocationPiazza Grande9 min walk
  • Popular LocationMadonna del Sasso20 min walk
  • AirportLugano (LUG-Agno)45 min drive

Room options

Standard Single Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

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

Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

Standard Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

8.3/10 Very good

Highlights

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

Standard Room, Private Bathroom (Sextuple)

Highlights

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

Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom

8.9/10 Excellent

Highlights

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

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

Standard Shared Dormitory (1 bed in 6 bed dorm)

10/10 Exceptional

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

At Youth Hostel Locarno you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Chiesa di San Francesco and Pinacoteca Comunale Casa Rusca. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant and free buffet breakfast. .This pet-friendly hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a games room and a terrace. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Locarno hostel include Chiesa Nuova and Old Town.

What's nearby

  • Old Town - 6 min walk
  • Castello Visconteo - 7 min walk
  • Piazza Grande - 9 min walk
  • Casino Locarno - 12 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

Hostel in Locarno with free breakfast and restaurant
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, a vending machine, and an arcade/games room are also featured at Youth Hostel Locarno. Parking is available for a fee.
  • 77 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • Locker space
  • Dining venue
Youth Hostel Locarno offers 77 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CHF 15 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Youth Hostel Locarno?

Youth Hostel Locarno offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Youth Hostel Locarno?

As of 8 Jun 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Youth Hostel Locarno on 16 Jun 2024 start from NZ$230.67, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Youth Hostel Locarno?

Yep, Youth Hostel Locarno has a self car park for CHF 10 per day.

Are there any beaches close to Youth Hostel Locarno?

The closest beach to Youth Hostel Locarno is Ascona Beach (2.4 km).

Does Youth Hostel Locarno serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary buffet brekkie is on offer daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Youth Hostel Locarno?

No, Youth Hostel Locarno does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Youth Hostel Locarno?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Youth Hostel Locarno's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Youth Hostel Locarno?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Youth Hostel Locarno Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 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

8/10 Good

Tamara

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

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