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This beautiful, renovated and modern hotel is located in the town center, close to Locarno’s old town with the famous Piazza Grande and Lake Maggiore with its lakeside promenade.

Private parking spot. Great spacious room with all the necessities (including refrigerator and kettle) and a nice, comfort design. Wonderful balcony with a view to the lake. Location is close to the river. Great, diverse breakfast.

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8.7
Excellent
4,460 reviews
Price from
$97
per night

Just a 5-minute walk from the Piazza Grande and the center of Locarno, H4 Hotel Arcadia Locarno is right on the promenade along Lake Maggiore.

The Staff was great. The facilities were very well maintained. Pool and garden are awesome. Top view and location.

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8.3
Very Good
2,289 reviews
Price from
$149
per night

The Dell'Angelo Hotel is centrally located at Piazza Grande in the center of Locarno. It is just steps from the train station, shops and Lago Maggiore.

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7.1
Good
3,546 reviews
Price from
$55
per night

The Hotel Nessi Locarno located in a quiet area between Locarno and Ascona can be reached from the center of both cities within 15 to 20 minutes' walk.

Staff was handling our group very well, checked us all in and served beer in between and still did not let someone wait. Breakfast good, room was clean as well as the interior was minimalistic.

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8
Very Good
400 reviews
Price from
$93
per night

Hotel Garni in front of the train and bus station of Locarno and Centovallina station, a 5-minute walk from the lake and from the central Locarno Piazza Grande.

Close to city center, newly renovated washroom. very clean rooms, had an amazing balcony.

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7.3
Good
1,602 reviews
Price from
$125
per night

Hotel la Palma au Lac is located on the beautiful lake promenade of Locarno, a few steps from the city center. All rooms provide a TV, a safe and a private bathroom.

Amazing place - great location with beautiful lake views, delicious breakfast, comfy rooms and super friendly staff

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8.6
Excellent
1,733 reviews
Price from
$175
per night

This modern, completely non-smoking hotel is located in the heart of Locarno, only a short walk from Lake Maggiore, the ferry terminal, the Piazza Grande, and the casino.

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8.1
Very Good
2,201 reviews
Price from
$104
per night

Hotel Lago Maggiore - Welcome! is located on the beautiful lake promenade of Locarno, a few steps from the city center. Hotel Lago Maggiore - Welcome!

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9.2
Wonderful
1,732 reviews
Price from
$115
per night

Piccolo Hotel enjoys a quiet location, an 8-minute walk from the Locarno Train Station and the center of the city.

This lovely little hotel exceeded our expectations! The location was good, the breakfast was really good. The whole hotel, including rooms and staircase is filled with vintage furniture and decorations, very tastefully done. The hotel is well taken care of by the owners. We just loved this hotel! Highly recommended!

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8.9
Excellent
971 reviews
Price from
$106
per night

Hotel Belvedere Locarno is a 4-star superior hotel on a beautiful sunny slope above Locarno and offers spectacular views of Lake Maggiore and the mountains, an indoor pool and modern wellness and...

Everything was fine, staff was very professional. , friendly and kind

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8.8
Excellent
1,141 reviews
Price from
$214
per night

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Locarno's best hotels with breakfast

  • Hotel Alexandra

    Hotel Alexandra

    Hotel in Muralto, Locarno
    Breakfast options

    Set in a turn-of-the-century villa, Hotel Alexandra is just a 10-minute walk from Locarno’s town center. It offers Mediterranean cuisine. Alexandra Hotel offers a rich buffet breakfast daily.

    very friendly staff. clean, good bed, good breakfast

    8.4
    Very Good · 1,162 reviews
  • @ Home Hotel Locarno

    @ Home Hotel Locarno

    Hotel in Muralto, Locarno
    Breakfast options

    @ Home Hotel Locarno offers a central location in Locarno, 5 minutes' walk from Lake Maggiore, the Piazza Grande, and the Muralto Locarno train station.

    Staff was amazing. Kind, helpful and very knowledgeable.

    8.7
    Excellent · 1,079 reviews
  • Hotel Belvedere Locarno

    Hotel Belvedere Locarno

    Hotel in Locarno
    Breakfast options

    Hotel Belvedere Locarno is a 4-star superior hotel on a beautiful sunny slope above Locarno and offers spectacular views of Lake Maggiore and the mountains, an indoor pool and modern wellness and...

    Every bit as good as 5 years ago. No, even better.

    8.8
    Excellent · 1,142 reviews
  • Hotel Rio Garni

    Hotel Rio Garni

    Hotel in Muralto, Locarno
    Breakfast options

    Completely renovated in 2012 and 2013, Hotel Rio Garni occupies a 19th-century villa in a central location opposite the Locarno Train Station and a 10-minute walk from Piazza Grande, and offers you...

    Very kind staff, hotel is beautiful and very near the train station!

    8.5
    Very Good · 1,047 reviews
  • Boutique Hotel Piazza Grande

    Boutique Hotel Piazza Grande

    Hotel in Locarno
    Breakfast options

    Located in Locarno and with Piazza Grande Locarno reachable within a 1-minute walk, Boutique Hotel Piazza Grande provides concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi throughout the...

    Personale gentile e hotel molto pulito, un buon soggiorno

    8.5
    Very Good · 193 reviews
  • Hotel Bellavista Locarno

    Hotel Bellavista Locarno

    Hotel in Locarno
    Breakfast options

    Hotel Bellavista Locarno is located in Locarno, within a 13-minute walk of Piazza Grande Locarno and 2.9 miles of Golfclub Patriziale Ascona. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel has a terrace and a bar.

    The hotel, the breakfast, the parking were super✅👌

    8.7
    Excellent · 936 reviews
  • Hotel Cittadella

    Hotel Cittadella

    Hotel in Locarno
    Breakfast options

    In a historic building in Locarno’s Old Town, Hotel Cittadella is a 5-minute walk from the Piazza Grande and 2297 feet from Lake Maggiore.

    comodità della stanza,pulizia,vicinanza ad L centro

    8.3
    Very Good · 303 reviews
  • Aparthotel Al Lago

    Aparthotel Al Lago

    Hotel in Locarno
    Breakfast options

    Set directly at the shore of Lake Maggiore, Aparthotel Al Lago is surrounded by a garden with a swimming pool and sun loungers.

    Un personnel très sympathique et ambiance famille.

    8.4
    Very Good · 680 reviews

Budget hotels in Locarno

  • Hotel dell'Angelo

    Hotel dell'Angelo

    Hotel in Locarno
    Budget Hotel

    The Dell'Angelo Hotel is centrally located at Piazza Grande in the center of Locarno. It is just steps from the train station, shops and Lago Maggiore.

    Location close to train and bus stations was great.

    7.1
    Good · 3,546 reviews
  • Residenze dell'Angelo

    Residenze dell'Angelo

    Hotel in Locarno
    Budget Hotel

    Residenze dell'Angelo are located directly opposite the Dell'Angelo Hotel, centrally located at Piazza Grande in the center of Locarno.

    - cleanness; - restaurant's prices; - location.

    7.3
    Good · 347 reviews
  • Villa Orselina - Small Luxury Hotel

    Villa Orselina - Small Luxury Hotel

    Hotel in Orselina, Locarno
    Budget Hotel

    Featuring an outdoor pool with panoramic views over Lake Maggiore, this elegant Villa enjoys a privileged location above Locarno.

    Lage, grosszügige Zimmer, sehr freundliches Personal

    9.3
    Wonderful · 223 reviews
  • Piccolo Hotel

    Piccolo Hotel

    Hotel in Muralto, Locarno
    Budget Hotel

    Piccolo Hotel enjoys a quiet location, an 8-minute walk from the Locarno Train Station and the center of the city.

    Excellent service, good facilities, reasonable priced

    8.9
    Excellent · 969 reviews
  • Hotel Geranio Au Lac

    Hotel Geranio Au Lac

    Hotel in Muralto, Locarno
    Budget Hotel

    Set on the lakeshore promenade of Lake Maggiore, Hotel Geranio Au Lac is only 328 feet from the Locarno Train Station and the city center. It offers a breakfast buffet.

    They had a variety of vegan sweet cakes and cookies.

    8.4
    Very Good · 1,086 reviews
  • H4 Hotel Arcadia Locarno

    H4 Hotel Arcadia Locarno

    Hotel in Locarno
    Budget Hotel

    Just a 5-minute walk from the Piazza Grande and the center of Locarno, H4 Hotel Arcadia Locarno is right on the promenade along Lake Maggiore.

    "room", "breakfast", and "location"

    8.3
    Very Good · 2,289 reviews
  • Hotel la Palma au Lac

    Hotel la Palma au Lac

    Hotel in Muralto, Locarno
    Budget Hotel

    Hotel la Palma au Lac is located on the beautiful lake promenade of Locarno, a few steps from the city center. All rooms provide a TV, a safe and a private bathroom.

    the location was great, and the staff were very friendly

    8.6
    Excellent · 1,733 reviews
  • Hotel Stella SA

    Hotel Stella SA

    Hotel in Orselina, Locarno
    Budget Hotel

    Located on the edge of Locarno, Hotel Stella SA provides panoramic views of Lake Maggiore and comes with a restaurant serving Swiss and international cuisine.

    Very nice team of employe, speaking several languages

    8.8
    Excellent · 618 reviews

Hotels located in the center of Locarno

  • Riva Rooms & Studios - Check-In 24hr

    Riva Rooms & Studios - Check-In 24hr

    Hotel in Minusio, Locarno
    Central location

    Riva Rooms & Studios - Check-In 24hr is offering accommodations in Minusio. The hotel features family rooms. At the hotel, every room includes a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom.

    very easy check in and quite rooms. Would book again.

    8.9
    Excellent · 938 reviews
  • EasyRooms ai Monti

    EasyRooms ai Monti

    Hotel in Locarno
    Central location

    Located in Locarno and with Piazza Grande Locarno reachable within a 5-minute walk, EasyRooms ai Monti has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a bar.

    die Freundlichkeit des Personal, der Park und Spa

    8.8
    Excellent · 176 reviews
  • Boutique Hotel La Rinascente

    Boutique Hotel La Rinascente

    Hotel in Locarno
    Central location

    Dating back to 1550, this carefully restored historic building enjoys a quiet location in the heart of Locarno, 328 feet from Piazza Grande.

    fantastic breakfast… all fresh, good location, lovely decor

    8.8
    Excellent · 353 reviews
  • Giardino Lago

    Giardino Lago

    Hotel in Minusio, Locarno
    Central location

    Set directly on Minusio’s lakeshore promenade, Giardino Lago is a stylish boutique hotel offering fine cuisine. Free Wi-Fi is available, and bicycles and deckchairs are provided free of charge.

    Staff, location, food, friendliness and helpfulness

    8.5
    Very Good · 115 reviews
  • Hotel Du Lac

    Hotel Du Lac

    Hotel in Locarno
    Central location

    The Hotel Du Lac is located 656 feet from the train station, the funicular, the pier and the bus stop for all your excursions and is only a few steps away from Locarno's old town and the lake.

    Connected rooms, ideal when travelling with teeangers!

    8.3
    Very Good · 806 reviews
  • Caffè dell'Arte Boutique Rooms

    Caffè dell'Arte Boutique Rooms

    Hotel in Locarno
    Central location

    Caffè dell'Arte Boutique Rooms occupies a restored historic building dating back to the 15th century, located only 164 feet from Locarno's Piazza Grande, where the annual Locarno Film Festival, Moon...

    Excellente adresse et bien centrée. Personnel très aimable.

    8.1
    Very Good · 369 reviews
  • Hotel Excelsior

    Hotel Excelsior

    Hotel in Locarno
    Central location

    Located just 328 feet from the waterfront at Lake Maggiore, Hotel Excelsior offers a rich buffet breakfast, a bar with outside terrace overlooking the garden and free Wi-Fi.

    Die persönliche Betreuung und das familiäre Klima.

    8.2
    Very Good · 453 reviews
  • Garni Rondinella

    Garni Rondinella

    Hotel in Locarno
    Central location

    The Garni Rondinella on the banks of Lake Maggiore is only 2 minutes' walk away from the funicular and from the Piazza Grande. Wi-Fi is available free of charge.

    ottima posizione per il lungo lago e il centro paese

    8.0
    Very Good · 700 reviews

FAQs about hotels in Locarno

A Sunny Swiss Corner

Locarno is a gorgeous destination on the shores of Lake Maggiore, featuring the warmest climate in Switzerland. Situated at the foot of the Alps, this colourful Swiss city is home to the world-famous Locarno International Film Festival.

Considered to be designed by Leonardo da Vinci, the 13th-century Visconteo Castle houses an important archaeological museum. The historic pilgrimage church of Madonna del Sasso stands proud above the city, overlooking an inviting harbour.

Travellers can stroll around the narrow alleys of the old town, visit one of the antique shops, admire the old churches with Italian Baroque style or dine in one of the traditional restaurants near the main square of Piazza Grande. During the winter months they can also go for skiing or hiking on the Cardada Cimetta Mountain using the cable car.

Nature lovers will have the opportunity to swim in the blue waters of the Lago Maggiore, wander around the aromatic citrus trees and relax in the vineyards of the hills behind Locarno.

The Locarno railway station offers train connections to Zurich, Basel and Lucerne. Check the Booking.com deals and choose from a variety of hotels, apartments and hostels in Locarno.

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