Piazza Grande

Unpretentious lodging offering simple rooms, most with shared bathrooms, plus breakfast. This simple budget hotel in a traditional Ticino-style village house is less than a 10-minute walk from both Lake Maggiore and the Locarno S. Antonio railway station, and 1.6 km from the Madonna del Sasso pilgrimage church. The functional rooms sleep up to 7 and come with Wi-Fi (no TVs). Most have shared bathrooms, while a few have private facilities. There's a shared kitchen and a courtyard. Continental breakfast is available.

High-tech lakeside swimming complex with pools, water slides & thermal baths, plus beach access.

Perched above Locarno with breathtaking views of Lake Maggiore, Hotel Belvedere boasts chic rooms, a top-notch spa, and delicious Mediterranean dining options.

Pensione Olanda offers cozy, charming rooms with stunning lake views, cozy patios, and a fabulous breakfast, all wrapped in a tranquil, inviting atmosphere.

This cozy Italian gem boasts a charming dining room with an open fireplace, serving beautifully presented, modern dishes in a friendly, homey atmosphere.

Laid-back hotel in a restored 16th-century property featuring a restaurant & free breakfast. A 3-minute walk from Piazza Grande, this down-to-earth hotel in a restored 16th-century building is 7 minutes' walk from both the Locarno NLM ferry terminal and the funicular to Madonna del Sasso. Featuring town or mountain views, the relaxed rooms come with free Wi-Fi and TVs. Some include vaulted ceilings, minibars and/or balconies or terraces. Suites have sitting areas. Parking and a breakfast buffet are complimentary. There's a quaint restaurant with vaulted ceilings and frescoes, plus a furnished terrace. Minimum-stay rules may apply.

Tucked away in Locarno, this chic wine bar and bistro serves Mediterranean fare with flair, complemented by a stellar selection of local wines.

Simple dorms & private rooms, some with balconies, plus free breakfast, a restaurant & a courtyard. On a property that houses a radio station and a music school, this low-key hostel is a 4-minute walk from Locarno Sant'Antonio train station, a 6-minute walk from Castello Visconteo castle and 2.6 km from the Museo comunale d'arte moderna. Unpretentious dorms and private rooms come with complimentary Wi-Fi; upgraded quarters add balconies. Bathrooms are shared or en suite, and kids under age 2 stay at no charge. The hostel serves a complimentary breakfast buffet. Other amenities include a Swiss/Mediterranean restaurant, a courtyard and table tennis.

Straightforward rooms in an informal hotel offering a restaurant/bar, a terrace & breakfast. Adjacent to historic buildings on Piazza Grande square, this relaxed hotel with annexes is a 10-minute walk from Locarno Sant'Antonio railway station and 3 minutes away on foot from Visconteo Castle. Straightforward rooms, some with balconies, provide Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, in addition to safes and private bathrooms. Family rooms can sleep up to 6 people. A casual restaurant/bar features a terrace. A breakfast buffet is available.

Tucked along a tranquil tree-lined street, this laid-back hotel offers cozy rooms with lake views, a friendly staff, and a hearty breakfast, all just steps from the city center.