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Standard Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom
194 square feet
2 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Other room types
Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom
151 square feet
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom
194 square feet
2 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom
151 square feet
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Single Room, Private Bathroom
151 square feet
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Standard Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 4 bed dorm)
194 square feet
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom
9 square feet
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Standard Shared Dormitory (1 bed in 6 bed dorm)
194 square feet
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom
97 square feet
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room, Private Bathroom (Sextuple)
194 square feet
3 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Hostel in Locarno with free breakfast and a restaurant

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Laundry facilities

With a stay at Youth Hostel Locarno in Locarno, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Chiesa di San Francesco and 6 minutes by foot from Pinacoteca Comunale Casa Rusca. This hostel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Old Town and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Chiesa Nuova.

Make yourself at home in one of the 77 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hostel include an arcade/game room, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.

You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Youth Hostel Locarno, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

The hostel offers a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Locarno hostel also offers a terrace, a vending machine, and an arcade/game room. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

  • Picnic area
  • Daily
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Elevator
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Lockers available
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Hosted evening meal
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free breakfast
  • Vending machine
  • Meeting rooms
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Total number of rooms - 77
  • Free WiFi
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Arcade/game room
  • Garden
  • Hosted evening meal (reserve)
  • Free newspapers in lobby

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

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese

Parking

Self parking (surcharge)

Room Amenities

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

  • Desk
  • Shower only
  • Free WiFi
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • No housekeeping

Where to Eat

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily (reservations required).

Youth Hostel Locarno has a restaurant on site.

Nearby Things to Do

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 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

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 15 per pet, per day
  • Dogs only
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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 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 each 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

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 sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Property follows regional sanitization guidelines Clean & Safe (Switzerland)

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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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