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In Locarno, the sun actually shines for almost 2,300 hours a year, which promises Mediterranean moments on the lake or on the famous Piazza Grande.
Locarno
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The old town of Locarno begins just behind our hostel in the Palagiovani (Youth Palace). At its centre is the Piazza Grande, where events such as Moon&Stars and the Film Festival conjure up an enchanting evening atmosphere against a backdrop of ancient façades in the summertime. During the day, Lake Maggiore and the turquoise waters in the romantic river valleys of the hinterlands attract visitors. If you prefer to see all of the sights from above, head on up to the Madonna del Sasso pilgrimage church in Orselina and then begin the ascent up to the summit of Cardada, Locarno's local mountain. Here, you can enjoy a view of both the highest and lowest points of Switzerland at once – just like the birds of prey at the local falconry.
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Locarno Youth Hostel
Palagiovani
Via B. Varenna 18
6600 Locarno
Switzerland -
Details on opening hours
Types 2024 2025 Opening dates Opening dates 08.03.2024 - 17.11.2024 07.03.2025 - 16.11.2025 Check In/Out Check-in 15:00 - 22:00 15:00 - 22:00 Check-out 08:00 - 10:00 08:00 - 10:00 Reception times Mon to Fri: 08:00 - 22:00 08:00 - 22:00 Sat and Sun: 08:00 - 22:00 08:00 - 22:00 Meal times Breakfast buffet 07:30 - 09:30 07:30 - 09:30 Dinner 18:30 - 20:00 18:30 - 20:00
Opening times
| Types | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Opening dates | ||
| Opening dates | 08.03.2024 - 17.11.2024 | 07.03.2025 - 16.11.2025 |
| Check In/Out | ||
| Check-in | 15:00 - 22:00 | 15:00 - 22:00 |
| Check-out | 08:00 - 10:00 | 08:00 - 10:00 |
| Reception times | ||
| Mon to Fri: | 08:00 - 22:00 | 08:00 - 22:00 |
| Sat and Sun: | 08:00 - 22:00 | 08:00 - 22:00 |
| Meal times | ||
| Breakfast buffet | 07:30 - 09:30 | 07:30 - 09:30 |
| Dinner | 18:30 - 20:00 | 18:30 - 20:00 |
How to find us
By train:
From Locarno station it’s a 20-minute walk to the youth hostel. Alternatively, take bus No. 7 in the direction of Losone Zandone as far as the «Cinque Vie» stop, or take the Centovalli Railway as far as the «St. Antonio» stop.
By car:
Take the Locarno exit and from the «giant roundabout» follow the «Palagiovani» signs. The youth hostel parking lots at via Alberto Franzoni 3.
Barrier-free journey:
From Locarno Railway Station approx. 1.5 km, around 20 wheelchair minutes.
From Locarno Railway Station, take the No 7 bus in the direction of Losone Zandone until the stop «Cinque Vie» (low-floor buses).
Cross Via Rinaldo Simen, continue along Via Barolomeo Varenna in a westerly direction (around 100 m). The Youth Hostel is located on the right-hand side.
Entrance path to the Youth Hostel: cobblestone.
Room categories
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Number of beds
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Single room
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Double rooms
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Family rooms
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Shared rooms
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Barrier-free rooms
Infrastructure
Prices (in CHF) and availability
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Gastronomy
Breakfast buffet incl. Lunch on request CHF 19.50 Dinner on request CHF 19.50 Dinner for children ages 2 to 5 years on request CHF 8.50 Dinner for children ages 6 to 12 years on request CHF 14.50 Packed lunch on request CHF 10.00 Yoummi – the catering option from Swiss Youth Hostels
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Further price information
- All prices exclusive of taxes CHF 2.30 per person/night, including VAT.
- The Hostel Card Standard is included in the price of accommodation and is valid from the day of arrival to the day of departure.
- You have the option of purchasing a Hostel Card Premium and benefit from cheaper accommodation prices in all Swiss youth Hostels. More information about the Hostel Card Premium
- Groups (minimum of 10 people) are advised to buy a Hostel Card Premium (personal: CHF 55.– / non-personal: CHF 99.–)
- Find our children's prices on the family page.
- Group rates for children ages 2 to 5 years, a flat rate of CHF 15.–; from ages 6 to 12 years, accommodation prices / group prices apply
- Car park per night CHF 10.–
- Voluntary climate protection contribution CHF 0.30
- Rates are subject to change
- All rates in CHF
In the Canton of Ticino, the law prohibits the accommodation of people under the age of 16 unless they are accompanied by an adult. In the other cantons, people aged between 14 and 16 years require written consent from their parents when travelling alone.
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Barrier-free stay
Barrier-free stay
Barrier-free accommodation
Room Barrier-free beds per room 2 double rooms shower/WC barrier-free 2 beds 29 2-bed rooms with washbasin 1 bed 8 4-bed rooms with washbasin 2 beds Access from the covered outside area, alongside the entrance to the Youth Hostel, is obstructed by a low sill (1–3 cm).
All of the rooms offer wheelchair access, and the upper storeys can be reached with ease using one of the two elevators.
Elevator of the 2nd floor:
- The width of the corridor in front of the elevator is 115 cm.
- The width of the elevator door is 80 cm.
- Elevator width: 96 cm
- Elevator depth: 118 cm
Elevator of the 4th floor:
- The width of the corridor in front of the elevator is 223 cm.
- The width of the elevator door is 80 cm.
- Elevator width: 98 cm
- Elevator depth: 130 cm
The width of the doors leading to the rooms is 85 cm.
Barrier-free bathroom
All rooms have a washbasin. A disability-friendly shower/WC is located on every floor. Two double rooms have their own fully disabled-friendly bathroom.
The bathroom dimensions are:
- Width of bathroom door: 78 cm
- WC seat height: 40 cm
- The washbasin is wheelchair accessible: 68 cm
- Shower seat
- Shower handle
Barrier-free journey
By train / by foot
From Locarno Railway Station approx. 1.5 km, around 20 wheelchair minutes.
From Locarno Railway Station, take the No 7 bus in the direction of Losone Zandone until the stop «Cinque Vie» (low-floor buses).
Cross Via Rinaldo Simen, continue along Via Barolomeo Varenna in a westerly direction (around 100 m). The Youth Hostel is located on the right-hand side. Entrance path to the Youth Hostel: cobblestone.
By car
The youth hostel has one wheelchair friendly parking space (charge applies). Please remember to book in advance. Disabled persons with an official blue parking permit have free access to these parking spaces.
Useful information
Links for public transport
- Swiss Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired: Barrier-free public transport (in German & French)
- Swiss Railways (SBB): Travel with reduced mobility
Taxi
- Rete Due-Uno Servizi Trasporti
Reservation: Mon-Fri 8 am - 12 noon
Service: Mon-Fri 8 am - 6 pm
Phone: +41 91 751 21 21
Closest pharmacy
both approx. 400m, about 5min:
- Farmacia Lafranchi
Via San Francesco 6
6600 Locarno
Phone: +41 91 751 25 37 - Farmacia Losa
Via San Francesco 2
6600 Locarno
Phone: +41 91 751 16 67
Offers
- The Locarno Youth Hostel team has compiled a special brochure for wheelchair users (PDF, 1.91 MB) containing tips and interesting offers.
- Giro Lungolago Ascona, route no. 653
- Ascona Locarno Tourism: Passengers with a handicap are welcome
- Ticino Tourism: Accessible tourism
- Federazione Ticinese Integrazione Andicap (FTIA): Stabili Accessibili in Ticino (only in italian)
- Tourism inclusive (in German & French)
- MyHandicap – Forum, Infos & Adressen für Menschen mit Behinderung
- Procap Reisen (in German & French)
- Procap Switzerland: cultural opportunities for everyone (in German & French)
Supporting the OK:GO initiative
Swiss Youth Hostels is part of the OK:GO initiative. This initiative aims to ensure that every tourism provider in Switzerland offers information about the accessibility of its services to the public. Learn more about the initiative here.
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