Locarno Youth Hostel
Via B. Varenna 18
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Why people book this hotel
“The staff were friendly, the breakfast was solid”
“breakfast good”
“It was very clean and the location isn’t too far from everything you’ll want to …”
“Good location, within walking distance to Locarno centre”
“Very good breakfast, clean and easy to leave personal belongings in the locker”
“Very clean toilets and showers”
“Good breakfast, love the Ticino ticket that issued by the hostel and can travel …”
“It was a well run simple hostle”
“Very good bicycle secure storage room with bike hooks and a track pump for tyres”
“Clean, good bathroom”
“Reasonable price for the Italian Lakes area”
“Definite value for money, only a short walk into town”
Overview
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.
Traveller reviews
Qiuyue
solo_traveller
June 6, 2026
“Worth money, good to stay there as a base to travel around the region”
Good breakfast, love the Ticino ticket that issued by the hostel and can travel the whole region for free!
Dorian
solo_traveller
January 19, 2026
“Short but very nice.”
It was very clean and the location isn’t too far from everything you’ll want to see in Locarno.
Paul
solo_traveller
January 19, 2026
Reasonable price for the Italian Lakes area. Very good bicycle secure storage room with bike hooks and a track pump for tyres. Good location, within walking distance to Locarno centre.
Andrew
couple
November 14, 2025
“Did the simple stuff right”
It was a well run simple hostle. The staff were friendly, the breakfast was solid. Definite value for money, only a short walk into town. Was pretty much exactly what we were looking for
Alison
couple
November 5, 2025
“Good value.”
Very helpful staff. Excellent food.
Eva
solo_traveller
October 31, 2025
“perfect for my purpose”
breakfast good
Martin
solo_traveller
October 5, 2025
“Avoid if you can”
breakfast.
Eriks Gustavs
solo_traveller
September 6, 2025
Very good breakfast, clean and easy to leave personal belongings in the locker. Just need 2 CHF coin for it
Pawtog
solo_traveller
August 28, 2025
“Everything is clean”
Easy breakfast. Very clean toilets and showers.
Eszter
solo_traveller
August 23, 2025
Super nice staff
Iaroslav
solo_traveller
August 14, 2025
“Good”
Clean, good bathroom. Delicious breakfast with a buffet.
Guest
solo_traveller
August 7, 2025
“Short but very nice.”
It was very clean and the location isn’t too far from everything you’ll want to see in Locarno.
Medeiros
solo_traveller
July 16, 2025
Location, small dorm rooms, enough toilets and showers
Guest
solo_traveller
July 12, 2025
Reasonable price for the Italian Lakes area. Very good bicycle secure storage room with bike hooks and a track pump for tyres. Good location, within walking distance to Locarno centre.
Felix
family_with_children
July 7, 2025
The bed was not comdortable. The mattress needs to be replaced.
Michael
couple
June 16, 2025
“Good standard youth hostel”
Simple but enough breakfast included Microwave available
Ram
extended_group
April 10, 2025
“Best”
Best breakfast and place as well . Love it
Francesca
extended_group
October 3, 2024
“Amazing stay with 4 legs friends!”
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
extended_group
September 29, 2024
Staff, check in & check out easy and fast, great breakfast with excellent coffee
Shanawaz Sheik
solo_traveller
September 23, 2024
“good and value for money for single night”
Breakfast was good and limited in options
Facilities
Activities
Golf course (within 3 km), Games room, Children's playground, Table tennis, Hiking, Cycling
Cleaning services
Laundry room
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles, Indoor play area, Kids' outdoor play equipment
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Kid-friendly buffet, Snack bar, Special diet menus (on request), Restaurant, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Delivered food is securely covered
General
WiFi available in all areas, Bicycle parking, Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Lift, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Safety & security
Key card access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive
Services
Packed lunches, Meeting/banquet facilities, Laundry, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Tour desk, Vending machine (drinks), Vending machine (snacks), Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area
Transport
Public transport tickets
Family Room with Shower
The family room includes a private bathroom fitted with a shower. The unit has 4 beds.
Sextuple Room with Shower
The family room provides heating, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by lift. The unit offers 6 beds.
Double Room with Shower
- shower / toilet
Queen Room with shower
The double room offers a seating area and heating, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.
Twin Room with Bunk Beds and Shared Bathroom
- shared bathroom - washbasin in the room .
Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
- washbasin in the room
Single Room
The single room features heating, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by lift. The unit has 1 bed.
Single Room with Shower
The single room offers a seating area and heating, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by lift. The unit offers 1 bed.
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