3 star hotels in Locarno

The location is exceptional. Free tea and coffee available at all times. The breakfast buffet is magnificent. I highly recommend it.

The hotel is very well located, with a beautiful view, and it's exceptionally clean. The staff are friendly, very attentive, and speak French, which wasn't always the case in the surrounding restaurants. The establishment also offers 10% discount vouchers for some of its restaurants, which is a nice touch. We also had the good fortune to receive vouchers for Migros as well as free public transport...

Great location 👍 Friendly staff Nice, clean room

The location was perfect, 10 minutes from the Piazza Grande. Very friendly and nice staff. The breakfast was sufficient for me. Overall, the value for money is very good.

Very nice and well located hotel.

Best location in front of the lake and in front of the station using the exit on the 2nd floor. Very clean room with window overlooking the lake and breakfast is simple but enough with also view. All staffs are friendly and kind. I would like to stay here again next time.

Everything was fine. Reccomended!

The hotel is beautiful. We managed to secure a room with a view of the lake. Very clean. Staff are very helpful and welcoming. Breakfast was lovely with a wide choice. Location is walking distance from food, shops and buses.

The Hotel Muralto was excellent! First class. We loved it!

Very clean. Basic but functional and good location.

Hotel Muralto was an excellent choice which was made even better by the staff at the front desk. Sandro was very professional and very helpful. The rooms was perfect and the location was perfect. Restaurants were within walking distance. We would certainly stay at Hotel Muralto again.

after baddest experience with ibis, I must admit this is a very nice hotel, just 5min walk from the train slation, just a little higher up, offering a nice view of the lake even from lateral hotel windows. modern ambiente, upgraded facilities, comfy lobby and fast WiFi, will chose this again in march.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The staff was very friendly. The room was lovely and simple with a comfortable bed. The breakfast was good. The location between Ascona and Locarno was excellent. The Ticino Card allows free use of public transport. The pool area was spacious with comfortable sun loungers.

Very spacious room with bathroom , fridge, safe (didn't work) and balcony. Breakfast was acceptable. The only elevator is very small. Nothing special in the area. To reach the lake you have to walk half an hour.

We stayed in Nessi last weekend. We were supposed to leave on Sunday. But then there was the hail storm on Friday evening....we were forced to stay longer due to our car being damaged. The staff was great and rebooked us to an other room. All of you were very understanding but I'd like to single out Alice and Sophie, as we had the most contact with these two ladies. The rooms were good and clean...

Does the trick. Pool is a nice refreshing every evening. Rooms made noises we could not explain (pool pump ran through the night?) Decor a bit "cold", and bathroom had the shower head mounted on chest height (this is common for Italian hotels, to be fair, but annoying for any North European)

Convenient for a stopover stay when on the way to your final destination in the Ticino valleys.

Positives: Parking on site. They gave us bigger than the room we have booked. Thanks. It was nice room with good view in the morning. Negatives: The breakfast is one of the poorest i have ever seen with a plate of yellow cheese and a plate of sausage.The coffee was terrible. The other food was some creams and yoghurt, some cornflakes.

We spent three nights at this hotel and everything was perfect! The pool is lovely, the breakfast was varied and delicious, and we really appreciated the thoughtful touches throughout our stay. The staff are truly wonderful, always smiling and attentive. A beautiful and relaxing break – I highly recommend this hotel! 😊

Arrive and feel at home! It's a shame we were only here for the weekend! It was a wonderful stay, not least thanks to the attentive, friendly, and welcoming staff. A small menu by the pool offered delicious food. The breakfast was fantastic: wow! Some much larger hotels could learn a thing or two from them! The beds were incredibly comfortable! The rooms were beautifully furnished and decorated...

The hotel is very well located and beautifully quiet. We received an upgrade with a lake view, thank you very much for that ☺️ The staff was very friendly, attentive, and helpful. We would love to come back. Thank you to the entire team 🥹🍀🥹

A warm welcome with competent service. Well-equipped rooms with extremely comfortable beds. An excellent, extensive breakfast buffet. A prime location with convenient bus connections to Locarno and Ascona (every 10-15 minutes).

Located just outside of Locarno, this is the perfect hotel for a Ticino vacation. A friendly welcome, clean rooms, and a breakfast buffet that leaves nothing to be desired. The pool with loungers is another plus. I would happily recommend it.

We're always happy to take a spontaneous, fine-weather trip to Switzerland's sunny side. At the Garni Smart Hotel, bookings are easy by phone, even if you're only staying one or two nights. The reception is always friendly, and their recommendations for good restaurants leave nothing to be desired. The breakfast buffet is also excellent. The rooms may be small, but they're functionally furnished, and...

The hotel is directly next to the train station, which is convenient. It is a charming building, nicely renovated and modernized, very clean. The personnel is friendly and professional. The front desk closes at 8:00pm, so you need to check in before that. The breakfast is nice, and they cook eggs for you. You can use the automated coffee machine in the breakfast room all day at no cost. Good value

Recently we spent 4 nights at the Hotel Garni Rio. The hotel is located next to the main train station in Locarno. There is also bus service in front of the station which makes it very easy to get around both Locarno and Ascona. The Piazza Grande is only a short walk from the hotel. Boat service to the Isole de Brissago is also only minutes away from the hotel on foot. The hotel is very clean and well...

Paring, still have to use stairs with luggage when you park. My morning staff person (Vincent ? 04/25/26; hope that's your name) was absolutely amazing

Friendly, clean, close to Old Town—air conditioning! Recommended!

Clean, comfortable and well located hotel with very friendly and helpful staff. Parking available and convenient. Decent breakfast and coffee. Only let down was the bathroom in the economy room…. It has frosted glass walls (you can see quite a bit through these walls) that do not run floor to ceiling, making it very awkward given I stayed here with a friend. We did our best with it, but it would stop...

The hotel is centrally located, is clean, the staff is very friendly and accommodating and the breakfast is sufficient (there is sure to be something for everyone). We would book this hotel again.

Amazing staff, great room, and great breakfast

Need to take bus from Locarno train station. Good breakfast and staff are friendly. Clean room and with good size for family.

A quiet small hotel sitting above the Lage Maggiore which is a 10 minute walk away. Very friendly service and good breakfast offering. Fridge in the room. Beds was too soft for me. Rather old-fashioned look of the room and bathroom and very small TV.

Great place to stay, delicious breakfast

Magnificent small hotel decorated with charm, quiet and very well located. The rooms are clean and well equipped. Owners close to customers, caring and welcoming. Simple breakfast with choice and fresh products. Thanks, we will come back if we are in the area.

Very lovely hotel and good service. The staff are very kind. We like the breakfast.

We organized our wedding weekend at Giardino Lago, and it was truly a dream come true! The location, food, rooms, and organization were all impeccable — not a single thing to complain about. There are two things I especially want to highlight. First, Sandro, the general manager, was incredibly helpful from our very first contact during the planning phase all the way until checkout. He was always professional...

We organized our wedding weekend at Giardino Lago, and it was truly a dream come true! The location, food, rooms, and organization were all impeccable — not a single thing to complain about. There are two things I especially want to highlight. First, Sandro, the general manager, was incredibly helpful from our very first contact during the planning phase all the way until checkout. He was always professional...

A romantic setting — cozy lighting, elegant decor, and a warm, intimate atmosphere that made it feel truly special. The food was ok, the service attentive, and the overall experience great.

Wonderful small hotel right on the lake. Hotel provides bicycles and paddle boards. Great service. There are restaurant and roof-top bar on premises. Gelato truck right next to hotel. We'd like to come and stay again.

Giardino Lago is a gem of a hotel - an all-around gem. The location, right on the lake, is peaceful; a truly beautiful setting. The rooms were comfortable and welcoming (with AC). I loved riding the hotel's provided bikes into town - only 9 minutes away. It was perfect! I cam away happy with all my needs met when I stayed there.

Great location and well maintained. The star of the hotel, Philip was expert at his job and made you feel at home. We spoke kindly of both of our grandfathers. Thanks, Philip. Very great dinner... so tasty of very gourmet. I will be back to visit.

Andre and Andrea are super nice, polite and fully dedicated to the customers. The rooms and bathroom are clean, very nice simple decorated. The breakfast is also very well organized and good. The Location is another plus. We had a lovely stay. Vielen Dank Andrea & Andre.

Excellent hotel in all areas - great location, super friendly owners and staff, clean, delicious breakfast. We did not want to leave. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

Excellent location on lake, near train and bus stops. Room had great amenities for a 3 star. Lots of character and a lovely breakfast.

Excellent accommodation! This is a charming, sweet, exceedingly clean property with lovely sunlit rooms, fantastic lake and pre-alp views, and pleasant staff. The included breakfast was very good and the location wonderful. So happy to have stayed here!

Receptionist was professional . Excellent location. Close to train station and old town.

A beautiful, cute hotel right by the lake. Very convenient for the railway station and ferry service. Staff were so friendly. Highly recommended

Review for Hotel Alexandra, Locarno Very helpful staff, we have recommended the hotel to our daughter. Good location, & bus stop out the front. A buffer breakfast was included, & it offered a nice variety of options.

A very cordial and warmly run hotel. Small but nice with staff who read your wishes from your lips. Really highly recommended! A 10-minute walk from the centre. There is a bus stop directly in front of the hotel. And not far from good shopping facilities (Denner and Migros).

A very cordial and warmly run hotel. Small but nice with staff who read every wish from your lips. Really highly recommended! A 10-minute walk from the centre. There is a bus stop directly in front of the hotel. And not far from good shopping facilities (Denner and Migros).

Very nice staff nice rooms affordable prices

Perfect. This truly was one of the best hotels we’ve ever stayed at. The hospitality, the room, the breakfast, bus passes, the beauty, everything was perfect and would definitely recommend and return.

Very Italy, in Switzerland good location at a fair price, 10 min walk to lake.

Close to the center, yet in a quiet location. The city center and train station are easily accessible on foot. Personally run hotel, friendly reception, and everything very clean. Good breakfast with fresh fruit salad, homemade yogurt, and a variety of breads.

A lovely little hotel, quiet and very close to Locarno's city center. The owners, a couple from Ticino, speak all three national languages ​​perfectly and are very welcoming! The room was spacious with a balcony overlooking a park, and the bedding was comfortable. Breakfast was good, featuring local products, but there's no restaurant on site. There's no parking, but you can get a permit for the blue...

The hotel was very clean, and it was great that we had room service every day. Breakfast options were good. It would be good if they consider renovations of rooms as there is no electrical outlet or usb chargers and perhaps new fridges in the rooms. The water in fridges (which were at a fee) were just a little better than the room tempreature.

A bit old but clean and functional. Directly next to the lake and city centre.

Very nice hotel, small but nice. Nice rooms with balconies and a very nice breakfast buffet. Nice hosts who will fulfill your every wish. We can only recommend it!

simple, but everything it takes. Partly very small rooms

Last year for the summer season and also winter season they organised latin dance parties. It was amazingly fun. A huge amount of people were joining at this party. On the other hand, this restaurant has an open area like garden and a closed areas inside. The inside of restaurant is very historical. You can feel like you are in the ancient history. They have a great restaurant I liked this place..

Our check-in was fantastic as we were provided some options for things to do and sights to see. The hotel is conveniently located in a cute square with multiple restaurants and the hotel’s restaurant has fabulous Mushroom risotto and Aperol Spritz.

The Hotel America is located right on Locarno's wonderful Piazza Grande. Here you can enjoy Mediterranean piazza life to the fullest. The rooms are clean and the prices are relatively reasonable, but it is advisable to book early and online. You can have brunch in the Hotel-café on the piazza in the morning, but this is charged separately. If you enjoy spending hours with friends in the balmy air,...

Best Restaurant & Hotel in Locarno. All the waiters are super friendly. The accommodation is clean and beautiful. Not to mention the grotto from the 18th century is extravagant. Perfectly located in the heart of Locarno! Big recommendation!

Best staff ever. Thanks to Ale, Max, Pepe and Toni. Perfect food and very nice drinks. Try the Negronis, simply stunning. Geniales Personal, wunderbare Drinks und super Pizza. Miglior bar per un bell'aperitivo in Locarno Piazza Grande.

charming hotel, front desk guy was SO helpful & nice. it is hard to find - i stopped at a pharmacy to ask for location, they didn't know & it was about 3 minute walking beyond. to find it, you can walk from the train station (10-15 min) towards the main plaza, keep going almost to the end. on the right tucked in the back, after the shops, is the entrance. only complaint is no tv channels in english...

Single room was small but very comfortable (1 week with half board). The food was delicious. The half board includes a 4-course menu in the evening. I don't eat meat and the boss Mr. Zimmermann made it possible for me to get a delicious fish or vegetarian alternative every day. As for the service staff, I would particularly like to thank Roswitha and the ladies from the breakfast service, who were...

Quite old, but renovated hotel with nice view, swimming pool, sauna and excellent breakfast. You will be served with various tasty sorts of cheese and their own grape. Very diligent and polite staff puts a lot of effort so that their guests feel cosy. Downside is poor public transportation and limited parking lot that is against surcharge.

We highly recommend that hotel. Very friendly people, great service, clean rooms and a beautiful location

Quiet place. Nice point of view. The room we've got was clean and fully renovated. But the owners have to think to renovated the rest of the hôtel. The bar under the Hotel is owned by a really unpleasant and impolite old woman. We prefered to go to the beautiful bar down the road.

Great view, friendly people, very nice swimming pool, room is okay, but no airco

For it's price it's exactly what I was expecting. Clean rooms, friendly staff but don't expect any luxury. Rooms were quite sound proof. Once you close the windows you can barely hear the busy town. Location is great in the middle off the town with parking nearby.

The hotel has a great location in the center of the town, close to restaurants and bars, however getting to the hotel with a car is very difficult and finding parking spots is difficult as well. We were led on by the hotel, as, when booking it, it said that the hotel has free parking, however when we got to the hotel they said, they have a discount in an underground parking (15 CHF for 24 hours). We...

We took a 34-day self-driving tour from Beijing, China to Europe, and visited France, Italy, and Switzerland. We checked into this hotel on December 4th and met UALENDWA (Chinese name Xiaomei) who left a deep and good impression on us. We were pleasantly surprised by her fluent Chinese and sweet smile. When our power socket broke down, she was very proactive and responsible in solving the problem for...

Extremely dated rooms in every way (electrical outlets, lighting, furniture...etc). However, excellent value for money, considering we are in Switzerland.

Downtown area, our stay was on a separate building so it was an apartment building not a hotel room. It was ok but no air conditioning. Would not recommend for summer hot days.

Accessing the property is difficult. Street parking is very hard to find, and the road design in Locarno makes it harder to navigate. The rooms also have no AC. It can be very loud at night to open the windows because it’s at the plaza.

Good buffete breakfast and close to everything

Modern comfortable and spacious rooms and excellent dining facility

Room was clean and cosy. Restaurant downstairs serve delicious pizza

Room was clean and cosy. Restaurant downstairs serve delicious pizza

The room is nice and has a balcony, which is very cost-effective

Everything is fine, only breakfast has no variety For example eggs etc.

We have stayed at Hotel Stella several times and each time it gets better. This family-run hotel has everything we needed: comfortable room; generous sized bathroom; lovely linens and towels; excellent restaurant with a diverse menu; parking and important for us accommodating for our two dogs. It is now our go-to place in the Locarno area. Thank you!

Good customer service, great view, and possibility to park a motorbike either on a dedicated parking spot or in a garage.

After a difficult drive over the mountain pass in a storm it was such a great experience to be received with such a warm welcome by the staff at hotel Stella. They provided the comforts needed for a family and had the room ready with a crib for the baby. Their hospitality was just what we needed to wait out the storm and feel like we didn’t miss out on anything due to the weather. I would highly recommend...

Great place to stay overlooking lake Maggiore. They also have chargers for electric cars. This is a 3 star hotel but I give them a 5 for their cleanliness, service, friendliness and the view! Many thanks to Hotel Stella in making our stay comfortable.

Restaurant has a lovely view of the lake. Special of the day is well prepared. I liked the ravioli with lemon best

Great location, great service, great choice :)

We did only visit the pub and liked it very much. Big choice of local and international beer, very nice atmosphere and garden, very near to piazza grand and very friendly staff. Looking forward to going there again. CHEERS

As a sous chef in a Michelin-starred kitchen, I know a thing or two about quality and attention to detail. And when it comes to beer, Pardo Bar is my go-to spot in Locarno. They have an incredible selection of local and international niche beers, from hoppy IPAs to rich stouts. The staff is knowledgeable and passionate about beer, and they're always happy to help you find something new to try. But...

Very good location, nice renovated rooms in a classic building. People with light sleep just be aware there is a pub downstairs. Window isolation is not bad though. Otherwise great fun as they have plenty of drinks and beers (gluten-free too)

The bar is cool place and people from Locarno too. :)

great beer selection, good Shisha‘s and a cool vibe. Recommended if you are in town.

Very friendly staff and chef Nice handmade pizza

Romatic Locarno Old Town ristorante, with a delicious menu and great wine selection. The service could be smoother and more rounded, but its still great. Enjoy the Lobster Pasta amongst many things!

The gnocchi with pumpkin were absolutely delicious, i would very much recommend! Nice atmosphere too and the staff seemed to be very nice as well.

The location is very good, 3 minutes from the Piazza Grande, on a street in the old town that is not as glamorous and trendy as other locations in Locarno. I stayed in a single room – perfect for spending the night, everything was in perfect shape. The breakfast was delicious.

Nice restaurant and professional staff (although a bit too "stiff" for my taste). With some food I was delighted (carbonara), with some disappointed (salmon with potatoes and a LOT of butter, far too much). Dessert was a joke... I will give it another try and then I will maybe change my rating. For the moment it feels to me overrated regarding to food they offer.

Had a lovely dinner here. Starters and mains were delicious. Our fish dishes were made on the open grill, and both were very tasty. Outdoor seating on the little plaza is wonderful.

I when there 2 weeks ago for drinks n dinner all is perfect 😍

I would love to give 5 stars...the service was AMAZING, very friendly and welcoming staff!! The ambiente and atmosphere were very enjoyable,especially the little courtyard outside...there is also a love to the detail in regards to the decorations on the table! All a very pleasant experience! I'd give 5 stars for the staff and the location! The meat was indeed super DELICIOUS!!! I'd definetly without...

A cool Location with a nice ambience. At bit like being inside a wine barrel themed wine cellar. The gentleman responsible for our table provided a very friendly service. Unfortunately, we were not blown away with the food. Had better versions for a much lower price plenty of times..!

Lovely, fresh food in a calm and beautiful setting. I came here for dinner as it was close to my hotel, decided to go for a lunch too. They have a daily menu and do a fair price for starter and main, which were delicious. I had octopus carpacio and a fish soup, both yummy. The lake is super close, even if the weather turns, one can have an invigorating walk right after their meal at La Bottega del...

This restaurant is different from others. It only offers a few small tables. In the back there are two huge tables where you can sit. It's somehow linked with the wine maker Delea. So it offers the full range of their wine, among other wines from Ticino. We both had the entrecote with café de Paris. It was tender and made to the point, rare-medium. Unfortunately it remains on very hot heating plates...

Great service, clean and comfortable room, and a very good location.

Very comfortable, quaint and centrally located near plaza

Beautiful room in the old town with balcony

A nice and beautiful hotel in Locarno. Cozy and nice hotel in Locarno. The room is beautiful and the bed is comfortable.

Great place, clean, very comfortable, nice decoration

We stayed at this hotel for 3 nights. The hotel's location is great for accessing the city's amenities. The place is superb, clean and well-maintained. We had the Petit Nuage room, which is very good for a couple who just want to sleep (without breakfast) and enjoy the city. Welcoming hosts. It's possible to pay less for parking thanks to the hotel. We didn't give this hotel an excellent rating because...

Good hotel, very good location. Very friendly and exceptionally professional staff, thank you very much. Breakfast is good. Garage has awkward entry with a turn. If you have 4x4 or roadster you will be struggling, but it is manageable. Most of the rooms have no air-con, beware. The view is good, but beware the noise from the street. The restaurant does not work in the evening. The concierge is at the...

Comfortable and nice-looking hotel with the best possible location frontline Lago Maggiore in Swiss resort of Locarno. Rooms are all different, some refurbished and with air conditioning and some not, we had 2 rooms next to each other. 11-1 and 11-2, beautiful, fully refurbished, with nicely equipped terraces and air conditioning! Hotel staff is very helpful, professional and friendly, cleaning is...

I spent 3 weeks in September, wonderful reception from staff, great service, lovely area, easy walk into town, 3 blocks from Migro for self catering in family rooms. Fenicula to Madonna del sasso, and cable to Cardada. By boat to local villages and down to Stresa in Italy. Wonderful holiday.

Great spot for a family. The spacious superior room is well priced and beside the regular equipment has a small kitchen and fridge. The breakfast is small but there is fresh bread and croissants from a local bakery every day and great local cheese. Outstanding. You can also order the bread at the hotel reception (e.g. when leaving home). We were very happy to stay here and think it was a great value...

Very convenient to downtown Locarno. Staff very helpful! Breakfast excellent! Parking was tough! Very tight access and spaces. Laundry turned out to be one washer and one dryer in the basement. We had chosen the hotel specifically to be able to catch up on laundry. We thought there was a washer/dryer in each unit. It worked out ok, but we were lucky, as this turns out to be a tour hotel with many large...

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Arriving by train in Locarno, it was an easy 10 minute walk to the hotel, which sits adjacent to Lake Maggiore. Our room was spacious, with a well-eqipped kitchenette. The whole hotel - including our room, was spotlessly clean, and the staff very friendly. Breakfast was included in the price and was superb - with a selection of breads, croissants (locally made...