Osteria del Centro

Unpretentious hotel offering basic rooms & a TV lounge, plus free breakfast & Wi-Fi. A minute's walk to Piazza Giuseppe Motta on the shores of Lake Maggiore, this modest hotel is also 3 km from both Visconteo Castle and the Madonna del Sasso pilgrimage site. Straightforward rooms have wood furnishings, TVs, minifridges and free Wi-Fi. The 2 upgraded rooms add a balcony or a patio. Family rooms are available. Freebies include a breakfast buffet served in a cozy dining room or on a terrace, and entry to the Lido Ascona beach. Other amenities include a TV lounge and a sauna (surcharge).

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.

Relaxed lakeside hotel with free Wi-Fi & breakfast, plus a restaurant & an outdoor pool. Overlooking a waterfront promenade by Lake Maggiore, this modest hotel is a 6-minute walk from the Locarno-Madonna del Sasso funicular, which offers access to the 16th-century pilgrimage church of Madonna del Sasso, and a 9-minute walk from the Piazza Grande plaza. Relaxed rooms come with free Wi-Fi, TVs, pull-out sofas and balconies, while some have lake views. Apartments add kitchenettes and separate living areas. There's complimentary breakfast, and a casual restaurant with a terrace and lake views. Other amenities include an outdoor pool, a playground and a game room. Parking is available.

Elegant lodging & fine dining in a polished hotel on the lake offering a chic spa with an indoor pool.

Traditional rooms & suites with lake-view balconies, plus free breakfast & a cozy restaurant. On the shore of Lake Lugano, this classic hotel is 3.2 km from the Parco Civico and 7 km from Monte Brè, among Switzerland's sunniest points. The relaxed rooms feature traditional European furnishings, and come with Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and balconies with lake views. Suites add separate living rooms. Room service is offered. Apartments with full kitchens are available on a weekly basis. Breakfast is served in a cozy restaurant or on the lakefront terrace. Additional amenities include a sunbathing area and a garden.

Nestled on Piazza della Riforma, this charming café serves up delectable gelato and pastries, perfect for a leisurely bite and people-watching on its sunny terrace.

Subdued hotel offering casual rooms, a lounge & a terrace, plus free Wi-Fi & a breakfast buffet. This unfussy hotel is a 2-minute walk from Castello Visconteo, an 11-minute walk from the Stazione di Locarno and 12 km from the Lago di Vogorno reservoir. The simply decorated rooms with parquet floors offer Wi-Fi and en suite bathrooms. A 3-bedroom apartment is available. A breakfast buffet is served in a casual dining room or on the terrace in the courtyard. There's a relaxed lounge with a TV and reading materials.

Simple quarters, some with balconies, in an unassuming property offering a dining area & lake views. Across the street from Lake Lugano, this straightforward family-run hotel is an 8-minute walk from the Chiesa di Santa Maria degli Angeli and 11 minutes from Lugano FLP train station. Unfussy rooms with parquet floors offer Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and en suite bathrooms. Upgraded quarters add sitting areas, and balconies with lake views. Amenities include a low-key dining area and a lobby lounge. A breakfast buffet and parking are available.

Stylish rooms & suites in an upscale, seasonal hotel with a restaurant & a heated outdoor pool. This upscale, seasonal hotel is 2.9 km from Visconteo Castle, 4 km from the Madonna del Sasso church and 6 km from the Brissago Islands. The stylish, air-conditioned rooms with modern accents offer Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minibars; some add balconies. Suites have living rooms, and terraces with seating. Room service is available. A breakfast buffet is available. There's also a posh restaurant with a bar and a terrace serving Mediterranean specialties. Additional amenities include a heated outdoor pool and a garden.

Bright rooms, some with balconies & lake views, in a simple hotel featuring an outdoor pool & a bar. A 15-minute walk from the shores of Lago Maggiore, this relaxed hotel is 2 km from the Locarno FLMS inclined railway station and 14 km from Valle Verzasca. Bright, straightforward rooms feature pastel color schemes and cable TV. Upgraded rooms have balconies offering views of a garden or the lake. A breakfast buffet is served in a casual, airy bar that offers a terrace overlooking an outdoor pool. There's also a garden with a pond. Parking is available.