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Typical Ticino-style Pensione Olanda is 1 km from the Madonna del Sasso pilgrimage church, and features garden and a terrace, furnished with deckchairs and offering panoramic views of Locarno and Lake Maggiore. Wi-Fi is available in the entire building for free.

The breakfast is delicious. The view is wonderful. The garden and terrace are so beautiful. Our rooms are very clean and comfortable.

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9
Superb
723 reviews
Price from
£76
per night

Offering a garden and mountain view, Casa Diana Locarno-Cugnasco is situated in Locarno, 11 km from Piazza Grande Locarno and 16 km from Golfclub Patriziale Ascona. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. The guest house has family rooms.

very clean and sterile interior, great contact with the host. I recommend

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9.4
Superb
23 reviews
Price from
£60
per night

Featuring a garden and views of mountain, Villa by @ Home Hotel Locarno is a guest house situated in a historic building in Locarno, 1.2 km from Piazza Grande Locarno. The property features garden and inner courtyard views, and is 5.9 km from Golfclub Patriziale Ascona. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area.

A dream villa! I just stayed overnight in the deluxe suite for 3 people in this wonderful villa. The directions received on the day of arrival were very clear. Even a video on how to open the safebox and then the doors left no doubt. I could recognize the building right away. It is an impeccably renovated and upscale privat villa from the last century. High ceilings and blackout curtains. The suite with a huge terrace with beautiful views made us feel we were in an exclusive place. The sofa bed for the third person was comfortable and large even if I wouldn't consider it suitable for 2 adults. Too bad we only stayed one night. We will gladly keep the address for a future stay. We found the price fair and was over 300 francs. We did not have breakfast at the hotel because we left early but there would be that option as well

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9.2
Superb
73 reviews
Price from
£82
per night

The guest house comes with a cable flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are provided in the guest house. Additional in-room amenities include chocolates or cookies.

Swiss Miniatur is 48 km from the guest house. The nearest airport is Milan Malpensa Airport, 104 km from Locarno: camera indipendente in zona residenziale.

Very friendly hosts, the apartment had everything you could ask for and there was even some free food (milk, butter, jam) in the fridge

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9
Superb
37 reviews
Price from
£89
per night

Set in Locarno in the Canton of Ticino region, Bell orizzonte has a terrace and city views. Featuring mountain and lake views, this guest house also features free WiFi. The accommodation offers a lift and luggage storage space for guests.

Towels and bed linen are offered in the guest house. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Great view, easy & helpful communication

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9
Superb
95 reviews
Price from
£73
per night

Pardo Bar is located in the Old Town of Locarno, a 2-minute walk from the Piazza Grande, and features a bar. The Visconteo Castle and a bus stop are 50 metres away and the Lake Maggiore is 1 km away. Free WiFi is available.

Great central location above a cool bar. Parking not too far and fair pricing. Deco was super cool!

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8.1
Very good
1,353 reviews
Price from
£52
per night

Situated right at the lake promenade, only a few steps from the ship mooring and Locarno's Piazza Grande, the Al Pozz offers you superb views of Lake Maggiore.

The chef creates delicious dishes of the Ticino and Italian cuisine. The restaurant can also be used for various events.

I loved the attention to detail and all the help with travelling from another country. I even got quick answers to questions before I arrived. ‘Great holiday destination, close to much dining.

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8.1
Very good
1,240 reviews
Price from
£132
per night

This beautiful, renovated and modern hotel is located in the town centre, close to Locarno’s old town with the famous Piazza Grande and Lake Maggiore with its lakeside promenade.

The railway and bus station, all public transports and the shopping area of Locarno can be reached in a pleasant walk. The hotel’s central location makes it the ideal base for many varied excursions to cultural and culinary gems and to nature-lover’s highlights. The competent and friendly staff will be delighted to assist and provide you with any information that you may require during your stay.

We had a pleasant stay at Hotel Garni Muralto in Muralto , Locarno. They provided free public transport pass. They had a nice covered private parking at some extra cost. But you must make the parking reservation beforehand. We took the mountain view rooms and the view from the room was fabulous. The mountains and some part of the lake was visible from the room window and the balcony. The city center and the lake was in walking distance. They have a restaurant in the Piazza Grande where you can avail some discounts if you are staying at the hotel.

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8.7
Fabulous
4,487 reviews
Price from
£92
per night

Rooms Al Festival is located in the heart of Locarno, next to Piazza Grande Locarno. The property is set a 2-minute walk from Visconteo Castle. Bus station is right in front of the place and the Train station is 10 minutes walk.

Wow! The staff! The hospitality was amazing and their customer service impressed me from the moment I walked in until we left.

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8.6
Fabulous
857 reviews
Price from
£70
per night

You can play tennis and mini-golf at this guest house, and the area is popular for golfing and horse riding. The guest house also offers bike hire. Madonna del Sasso Church is 900 metres from Bottega del Vino Guesthouse, while Lido di Locarno is 900 metres away. The nearest airport is Lugano Airport, 20 km from the property.

Everything was absolutely fine, very kind host :)

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8.1
Very good
109 reviews
Price from
£73
per night

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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.
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  • Avg. price/night: £535.27
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 195 reviews
    Great location, beautiful view and very friendly host. I would love to visit again.
    Vikas
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £96.96
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 857 reviews
    Room was as described. Host was helpfull. Great location.
    Evaldas
    Young couple
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 95 reviews
    Superb location with a view over the whole valley, town and lake. Easy access from the town center with a bus or along a scenic trail on the mountain side. The room is practical, comfortable and super-quiet. The host is very friendly and available if you have questions.
    Xavier
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £436.99
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 214 reviews
    Great view of the hotel garden, city, lake and mountains- all in one. Extremely helpful and very kind hotel personnel, excellent hotel restaurant! Breakfast and dinner really tasty and well presented dishes, amazing taste! Highly enjoyed breakfast and drinks on terraces with such beautiful views. We appreciated the large room and bathroom, well designed and extremely clean. Bedding was comfortably large with medium-hard mattresses. Hotel is 3 stops by historic funicular railway making trip from city center to hotel charming and effortless.
    Claudia Fabiola
    Young couple
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 150 reviews
    The host is super. The house was real house, not a cheap made B&B house for rent. I respect the works they put in the house. The view was spectacular. The location is just wonderful in a small town above Locarno. They have parks, and a grocery store where they sell fresh pastry. There are cafes and reasonable restaurants in the area, too. Our kids went crazy using buses and cable cars to go back and forth between the Locarno city centre and the lake. Thank you!
    Giorgio
    Family with young children
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 70 reviews
    Great Location, great host
    Portia
    Group
  • 7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 131 reviews
    Great Host and a very convenient location a quiet place and a very comfortable room
    eric
    Young couple
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 22 reviews
    clean, quiet, charming hostess
    BOUTIQUE
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £95.87
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,183 reviews
    boutique hotel, renovated charming old style building, super friendly staff, extremely clean and great location for public transport
    Sara
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £149.17
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 223 reviews
    Great location close to the city center and with a great view, a nice variety of tea available for free all the time, nice breakfast, nice hostess, charming property.
    Sophie
    Young couple

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