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Youth Hostel Locarno

2.0 star property
Locarno accommodations with free WiFi

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Courtyard
Lobby sitting area
Exterior
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
Palagiovani, Via B. Varenna 18, Locarno, 6600
  • Old Town
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Piazza Grande
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Locarno Funicular Station
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, Private Bathroom

  • 14.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 18.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

  • 14.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

Standard Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

  • 18.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • 18.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • 14.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Private Bathroom (Sextuple)

  • 18.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 9.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Shared Dormitory (1 bed in 6 bed dorm)

Standard Shared Dormitory (1 bed in 6 bed dorm)

  • 18.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Locarno

In Locarno .Within a 10-minute walk of the hostel, you'll find Chiesa di San Francesco and Pinacoteca Comunale Casa Rusca. Chiesa Nuova and Old Town are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Old Town - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Castello Visconteo - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Piazza Grande - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Locarno Funicular Station - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Madonna del Sasso - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Locarno F.A.R.T Station - 16 min walk
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Movie - Restaurant & Tapas Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Muyu Coffee Roasters - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pardo Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Campagna Trattoria - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Selz Bar&Café - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Youth Hostel Locarno

Locarno accommodations with free WiFi
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, a vending machine, and an arcade/game room are also featured at Youth Hostel Locarno. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Locarno hostel.

  • 77 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Lockers available
  • Dining venue
Youth Hostel Locarno offers 77 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self 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

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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 staffed during limited hours
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 any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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.

Property 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 3.10 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 smoke detector, 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 each accommodation.

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. 24 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 50 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

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

Ruth

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gute Lage - schöner Garten - feines Frühstück
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mirella

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ich fand das Personal mega freundlich und hilfsbereit. Das Zimmer bietete alles was man für einen kurzen Trip brauchte. Leider rutschten die Matratzen immer wieder von einander was dafür sorgte das man ein zwei male auch auf dem Lattenrost schlief aber dies war kein Problem
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

dagmar

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

8/10 Good

Isabelle

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Adrian

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

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A well located and friendly hotel
The people at the desk are super friendly! The breakfast buffet is generous. There is currently some building work in front which makes some noise after 8 am. A perfect place for backpack travelers and a public transportation pass will be delivered for all your stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

2/10 Terrible

Mattia

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ostello molto datato, rumoroso e molto costoso! Sconsiglio vivamente! Personale poco professionale e scortese!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Laut Beschreibung inkl. Bad und WC im Zimmer. Dies war leider falsch da nur Gemeinschafts Duschen und WCs vorhanden waren. Dafür war dann das Preis Leistungsverhältnis nicht gut. Die Wände sind sehr dünn, Telefongespräche des Nachbarn oder Spülgeräusche aus dem daneben liegenden WCs deutlich zu hören.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unterkunft zu empfehlen
Preis/Leistung war gut, Personal sehr freundlich, Zimmer sauber
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathrin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tolle Jugi!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Andress

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sofort wieder!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Langes Sommer-Wochenende in Locarno
Das Personal war sehr freundlich und hilfreich. Das Zimmer war sauber, aber sehr heiss. Auch die geteilten WCs und Duschen waren sauber und immer verfügbar, wenn ich sie benötigte.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort