Locarno

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Locarno Hostel

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Locarno

Via Varenna 18
Palagiovani
6600 Locarno
Switzerland

Tel. +41-91-7561500
Fax. +41-91-7561501
locarno@youthhostel.ch

Customer Rating

Total:	90%	90%
Friendliness of Staff:	93%	93%
Efficiency of Service:	90%	90%
Comfort:	87%	87%
Cleanliness:	91%	91%
Security:	90%	90%
Location:	89%	89%

Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews Locarno

93%

93%

11 Nov 2011 Wendy, Canada

We were disappointed that after ordering the dinner meal we found out that it wasn't available, but they emailed us promptly and it is understandable off-season like that. I recommend posting that info on the web page (if it was there we didn't see it). Paper towels in the dispensers in the washrooms would be nice. These are minor complaints; our stay was overall very positive.
100%

100%

03 Aug 2011 Maria Cecilia, USA

Switzerland has the best Hostels and I guess this one is the best one in Switzerland! Excellent location, the staff could not be more friendly; super hyper clean; breakfast is excellent and you can see all the kitchen. It is a WONDERFUL place to stay. Very well managed, looks like a 3 / 4 star hotel. Excellent in every aspect I can possibly think about.
83%

83%

25 Jun 2011 Enrico, Netherlands

We had expected there to be towels.

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Hostel Overview

This lively hostel is part of a 'Jugendpalast' (Palace of Youth) also housing a radio station, a music school and a press agency for young people. The hostel is situated on the edge of Locarno's gracious old town and makes a good starting point for hiking and biking in the Ticino valleys. Set on the banks of Lake Maggiore, Locarno also makes a good base for watersports.

Remark: The law of the Ticino canton forbids to accommodate young people under 16 years old: they can only stay if there is an adult person with them.

Hostel bed capacity

Beds per room:
			Total beds
Number of rooms:
59	14	4	200

Opening times

Opening times (daily/weekly):

Reception open: April-October: 08.00am-10.30pm. March and November: 08.00-10.00am / 03.00-10.30pm. Winter (during the open weekends): 08.00-10.00am / 05.00-10.00pm. 24-hour access once you're checked in.

Opening times (over the year):

02 Mar - 18 Nov 2012 / 19 - 30 Nov 2012 for groups on request / 23 Nov - 23 Dec 2012 every Friday and Saturday night / 01 Mar - 17 Nov 2013 / 18 Nov - 30 Nov 2013 for groups on request / 22 Nov 2013 - 28 Feb 2014 every Friday and Saturday night

Map & Directions

Street Map and Route Planning

Directions

Bus:	100m #1, Ascona direction or #7, Losone direction, Cinquevie stop
Metro:	300m Centovalli train station, St Antonio stop
Parking:	Public car parking close by (chargeable).
Sea port:	Locarno
Location:	Close to Old Town
Rail:	1.5km central station
Airport:	44km Lugano

Attractions & Facilities

Attractions

	Cultural centre nearby		Museums/art galleries nearby
	City centre location		Historical sites nearby
	River/harbour/lake nearby		Hiking area
	Main attractions nearby		Swimming pool at or near hostel
	Nightlife nearby		Restaurants nearby
	Shopping centre/market nearby		Beach at or near hostel
	Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in Locarno

Facilities

	Discounts and concessions available		Family rooms available
	Suitable for wheelchair users		Breakfast in price
	Hostel open 24h		Lift
	TV room		Groups welcome
	Common room(s)		Sheets in price
	Travel/Tour bureau		Laundry facilities
	Cycle rental available at or near the hostel		Internet access
	Credit card accepted		Meals available
	Currency exchange at or near hostel		Games room
	Individual traveller welcome		Lockers available
	Non smoking room/area		Garden
	Green Hostel		Playground
	Sports