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Standard Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Standard Shared Dormitory (1 bed in 6 bed dorm)

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed.Singular Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Standard Room, Private Bathroom (Sextuple)

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

Hotel Description

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 newspapers in reception, locker space and meeting rooms
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Chiesa di San Francesco and 6 minutes on foot from Pinacoteca Comunale Casa Rusca
  • Dogs welcome for a fee

Youth Hostel Locarno ratings based on 28 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.3 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 3.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Youth Hostel Locarno

Everyone (17) Couples (5) Family (1)
4 out of 5

Posted by on 22 Aug 2024

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5 out of 5
Hat alles, was es braucht. Tolle zentrale Lage

Posted by on 15 Jul 2024

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4 out of 5

Posted by on 20 Feb 2024

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5 out of 5
Très pratique, à 20 min à pied de la gare, quartier tout proche du centre historique ( à 5 min)

Posted by on 11 Aug 2023

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3 out of 5
Sehr warm im Zimmer und ringhörig.

Posted by on 23 Jul 2023

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5 out of 5

Posted by on 5 Jul 2023

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4 out of 5
Freundlich und unkompliziert.

Posted by on 23 Sep 2022

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5 out of 5
Nur zu empfehlen 😊

Posted by on 5 Sep 2022

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4 out of 5
Zu laut, Nahe vom Centrum sehr gut

Posted by on 27 Jun 2022

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5 out of 5
Konnte ohne Schwierigkeiten nach 21 Uhr einchecken

Posted by on 4 Jun 2022

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Property Features

Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, a vending machine, and an arcade/games room are also featured at Youth Hostel Locarno. Parking is available for a fee.

  • 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
  • Locker space
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

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

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Self parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Train station: Locarno Station (1.7 km / 1.1 mi)
  • Parking: Self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Youth Hostel Locarno offers 77 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower.

  • Shower
  • Desk
  • Heating

Food & Drink

Guests are served a 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.

Nearby Activities

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 6:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM. 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
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. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Pet Policy

  • Pets: CHF 15 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees.

Policies

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 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

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.

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.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Front desk opens daily at 8:00 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 8:00 PM
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property is not currently implementing any guest safety measures
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Security system
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Staffed front desk
  • Property follows regional sanitisation guidelines Clean & Safe (Switzerland)
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 2.30 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.

Hotel Names

  • Youth Locarno
  • Youth Hostel Locarno Locarno
  • Youth Hostel Locarno Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
  • Youth Hostel Locarno Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Locarno

National Rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 2 stars.

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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.