La Fontana Ristorante & Bar

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

Casual rooms in a modern hotel offering a Mediterranean restaurant & a 24-hour bar, plus a sauna. A 3-minute walk from the Locarno NLM ferry terminal, this modern hotel is a 6-minute walk from Piazza Grande and a 7-minute walk from the long-standing Visconteo Castle. Featuring custom-designed bedding, the low-key rooms offer free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Airy 1- and 2-bedroom suites add separate living areas and kitchenettes; some have private saunas and/or terraces with hot tubs. Amenities include a relaxed Mediterranean restaurant (lunch only) and a 24-hour bar. There's also a sauna. Breakfast and parking are available for a fee.

Nestled in a beautifully restored late 19th-century mansion, this charming B&B offers cozy rooms, friendly service, and breathtaking views of Lake Maggiore.

Casual hotel featuring a buffet eatery with a lake-view terrace, plus a TV lounge & an outdoor pool. Overlooking Lago Maggiore, this relaxed hotel is a 9-minute walk from Locarno train station and a 10-minute walk from Piazza Grande, the town's main square. The bright, simple rooms provide free Wi-Fi, TVs and pull-out sofas, as well as kitchenettes and balconies. Suites add living areas. There's no air-conditioning. Kids age 11 and under stay at no cost. Amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool, and buffet-style restaurant with a lake-view terrace. There's also a TV lounge with a pool table. Parking and a breakfast buffet are available for a fee.

Nestled in a charming 15th-century building, this boutique hotel offers unique decor, a delightful café/bar, and a welcoming, family-run vibe in the heart of Locarno.

Relaxed family-run hotel offering simple rooms, plus free continental breakfast, a lounge & a patio. On a busy pedestrian street with shops, this relaxed family-run hotel is a 3-minute walk from the Locarno NLM ferry terminal, a 9-minute walk from Visconteo Castle and 15 km from Cimetta mountain. Down-to-earth rooms have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and desks. Most rooms also have balconies, and room service is available. Complimentary continental breakfast is served in a relaxed, unpretentious dining room with a seasonal patio. There’s also a lounge in the lobby.

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.

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

Scenic, casual rooms & a 2-story cottage in an unassuming hotel offering a garden & an art boutique. Opposite a bus stop, this relaxed hotel is a 9-minute walk from the Santuario della Madonna del Sasso church, 1.1 km from the Castello Visconteo and 1.5 km from the Locarno train station. Bright, unassuming rooms come with free Wi-Fi and balconies with lake or mountain views. They have shared or en suite bathrooms. There's a 2-story cottage in a garden. A complimentary breakfast buffet is served in a scenic dining room overlooking the mountains. Other amenities include an art boutique and a garden with seating.

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