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Surrounded by a lush garden, the Youth Hostel Locarno is 1.5 km 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 kilometres 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 persons, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Locarno, this property has an excellent location score of 8.7

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Private parking available on-site


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 single bed
2 single beds
and
2 bunk beds
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Sustainability certification

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
8.0
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
8.1
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Sneha
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Clean room, good breakfast options and very co-operative staff.
  • Patrick
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Friendly staff, easy check in procedure, breakfast is nice, self service bar, reasonably close to the lake and restaurants, close to the city centre
  • Pete
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything I expect from an HI hostel really. Particularly liked the dinner option in the evening and breakfast in the morning, which is a good money-saver. Friendly and helpful staff, clean and comfortable.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Open for
      Dinner

Facilities of Locarno Youth Hostel

Most popular facilities
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Table tennis
  • Children's playground
  • Games room
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs CHF 10 per day.
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
Reception services
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional 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
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Portuguese

House rules

Locarno Youth Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 22:00

Check-out

From 08:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Reservations of 10 persons or more, kindly note that different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please inform Locarno Youth Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Locarno Youth Hostel

  • Locarno Youth Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Games room
    • Table tennis
    • Golf course (within 3 km)

  • Locarno Youth Hostel is 600 yards from the centre of Locarno. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Locarno Youth Hostel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Check-in at Locarno Youth Hostel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Guests staying at Locarno Youth Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet

  • The prices at Locarno Youth Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.