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Youth Hostel Locarno

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom
Shower, towels
Restaurant

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, Old Town
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza Grande
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Casino Locarno
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lugano (LUG-Agno)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, Private Bathroom

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

Standard Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Private Bathroom (Sextuple)

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Youth Hostel Locarno

This hostel features a restaurant, a snack bar/deli, and self parking. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, an arcade/game room, and free newspapers are onsite. Housekeeping is not available.
Youth Hostel Locarno offers 77 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Youth Hostel Locarno, you're just a quick walk from Chiesa di San Francesco. Enjoy features like free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, locker space, and meeting rooms
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Chiesa di San Francesco and 6 minutes by foot from Pinacoteca Comunale Casa Rusca
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
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.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Youth Hostel Locarno has a restaurant on site.
A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily. Reservations are required.

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
  • 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 Monday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 10:30 AM) and Monday - Sunday (4:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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

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 at the property

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 14 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Sunday: 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 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

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Sinisa

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

Gutes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis

Ein gutes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis, ruhige Lage, Autobahnnähe...
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Katja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gute Lage - schöner Garten - feines Frühstück
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hat alles, was es braucht. Tolle zentrale Lage
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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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
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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
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6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Sehr warm im Zimmer und ringhörig.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Freundlich und unkompliziert.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jörg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nur zu empfehlen 😊
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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8/10 Good

Eveline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zu laut, Nahe vom Centrum sehr gut
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Matthias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Konnte ohne Schwierigkeiten nach 21 Uhr einchecken
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
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8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Kein tv, badezimmer sehr einfach
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Constance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Schöne, zentrale Lage und saubere Zimmer. Balkon und Sonnenschutz haben wir sehr geschätzt. Freundliches hilfsbereites Personal.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
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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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Preis-/Leistung stimmt für mich überhaupt nicht. Austattung und Zimmer sind OK für eine Jugendherberge aber der Preis dafür einfach überrissen!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Gut gelegen
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Die Lage war gut.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
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2/10 Terrible

Mattia

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schöne Jugenherberge, zentral gelegen und sehr freundliches Personal. Ich werde wieder kommen.;-)
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Personnel sympathique
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
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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
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4/10 Poor

Verified 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
Verified

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