Hotels in Locarno

Switzerland’s sunniest corner, on Lake Maggiore, with the Piazza Grande of its film festival and the Madonna del Sasso sanctuary.

Best-rated hotels in Locarno

Ranked by guest score and number of reviews.

Want to stay in the centre? There are at least 87 places to stay within 1 km: hotels in Locarno city centre.

Looking for something specific? Beach hotels Β· Hotels with a pool Β· Adults-only hotels Β· Pet-friendly hotels Β· Hotels with parking Β· Accessible hotels Β· Family hotels Β· Aparthotels Β· 5-star hotels Β· 4-star hotels Β· Cheap hotels Β· Boutique hotels.

Where to stay in Locarno: the best areas

Piazza Grande

Around the square and the lake there are hotels within walking distance; in August, with the festival, they fill up.

Ascona and Minusio

In Ascona and Minusio there are quieter lakeside hotels with gardens.

Hotels in Locarno in numbers

Worked out from the data of every property within 2.5 km of the centre of Locarno. Updated daily. Tap a type to see its hotels.

places to stay
+200
average score of 191 rated properties
9.1
guest reviews
90,302
four- and five-star hotels
66
Spa hotels
2
Beach hotels
15
Hotels with a pool
84
Adults-only hotels
23
Pet-friendly hotels
120
Hotels with parking
120
Accessible hotels
76
Family hotels
120
Hostels
3
Aparthotels
10
5-star hotels
4
4-star hotels
30
Cheap hotels
7
Boutique hotels
25

Getting to Locarno

The nearest airport is Lugano (LUG), 20 km away as the crow flies.

Getaways near Locarno

Other destinations less than 60 km away, with their hotels. Distances as the crow flies.

More hotels in Locarno

Another 96 places to stay in the area, also ranked by guest reviews.

Frequently asked questions about hotels in Locarno

How many hotels are there in Locarno?

We list more than 200 places to stay within 2.5 km of the centre of Locarno: 5 five-star, 61 four-star, 96 three-star and 5 two-star, and the rest without a star rating in their data.

What is the best-rated hotel in Locarno?

Hotel Muralto Locarno, with a score of 8.8 out of 10 from 4,594 guest reviews. We rank hotels by both their score and their number of reviews, so a hotel with two good reviews doesn’t come out on top.

What is the best area to stay in Locarno?

It depends on your trip. Our guide to the areas of Locarno explains what each one offers: Piazza Grande and Ascona and Minusio.

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