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Youth Hostel Locarno

2.0 star property
Hostel in Locarno with free breakfast and restaurant

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Courtyard
Lobby sitting area
Front of property
Shower, towels
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Palagiovani, Via B. Varenna 18, Locarno, 6600
  • Place, Castello Visconteo
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Town
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza Grande
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lugano (LUG-Agno)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Single Room, Private Bathroom

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Desk
Pet friendly
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Private Bathroom (Sextuple)

Highlights

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

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

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Desk
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Desk
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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.
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What's nearby

  • Pinacoteca Comunale Casa Rusca - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Castello Visconteo - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Old Town - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Chiesa Santa Maria Assunta - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Piazza Grande - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ristorante Portico - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Selz Bar & Café - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mono Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Gran Caffè Verbano - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Movie Bar & Tapas - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Youth Hostel Locarno

Hostel in Locarno with free breakfast and restaurant
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/games 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
  • 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
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Locker space
  • Dining venue
Youth Hostel Locarno offers 77 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower.

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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)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 service
  • 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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 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 - 9:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

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 all accommodation.

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.

Is parking available at Youth Hostel Locarno?

Yep, Youth Hostel Locarno has a self car park for CHF 10 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

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 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Youth Hostel Locarno Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 59 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

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

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Rene

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフの対応がとても素晴らしかったです。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carmen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

rocio

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

recomendable solo para 1 dia, baño y cama

Desde el principio tuve problemas porque me decían que yo no había pagado, aunque había pagado por medio de Hotels.com Luego no te dan toallas, debes pagarlas aparte. Ten en cuenta si vas en verano, que no hay ventilador ni aire en las habitaciones. No recomendable para estancias de mas de 1 día. Supongo que en comparación con otros hoteles de la ciudad es barato, pero por casi 90 euros la noche, no me parecio muy bueno el servicio.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gerold

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Bernard

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 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

Karin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hat alles, was es braucht. Tolle zentrale Lage
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jörg

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