The best accommodations Locarno

This charming hotel is located in the center of the old town, at the start of the pedestrian zone, in a historic and romantic building on the remains of the Visconti castle. Plus: a large garden and heated swimming pool. A total of 45 rooms await you: standard, "easy", basement rooms, "superior", rooms in the medieval tower and the junior suite in the tower, facing the pool. Out of time. Very welcoming staff.

The Hotel Alexandra offers excellent services in a beautiful Ticino house, with a beautiful pink sculpted façade, in the heart of a warm and friendly environment. This former Liberty villa from the 1800s has just under twenty rooms. They are charming, comfortable and well equipped. For those who wish to have more privacy and independence, the hotel offers three apartments for two persons. A complete address.

Located in the town's most important square, the Hotel Dell'Angelo, housed in an old building, offers 55 comfortable rooms with a family welcome. The decor is a little old-fashioned, but the hotel is very well located. A particular highlight is the hotel's elevated terrace, which is perfect for sunbathing, reading or sipping a quiet drink in summer. The ground-floor restaurant offers attractive prices, but the cuisine is sometimes disappointing. We also appreciate the parking lot, the space for bicycles and the simple but copious breakfast buffet.

This charming hotel, located opposite the landing stage, boasts beautiful lake views. Renovated in 2018, Millennium Hôtel has 11 rooms and a penthouse with panoramic lake views. Some of the pretty, comfortable rooms have balconies. Each room is named after a famous jazz musician. And it's to this music that you'll enjoy a delicious breakfast: pastries, fruit, eggs, cold meats... everything you need to fill up on vitamins and energy. The welcome is particularly warm and attentive.

Located above the art gallery of the Patrizio Patelli Foundation, the Caffè dell'Arte is a charming boutique B&B hotel housed in one of the city's historic houses. It houses just eight rooms and one suite, all different, very well decorated according to themes, some eccentric or Africanized, but always tasteful, modern and cosy. Breakfast, based on fresh local produce, is served in the café's marvellous inner courtyard. Plus: the art gallery in the central space.

This attractive building on the edge of the old town also houses the local Ticino radio station and music school. A well-kept youth hostel with a games room, garden and inner courtyard, complete with ping-pong table... Practical and very good value for money. A choice of room types: single, double, family or six-person dormitories. Plus: good breakfast, children's corner, bike room, board games available..

The hotel, a truly historic palace, was built by a noble family in the ^15th century. The majestic residence was converted into a hotel in the ^19th century. Since then, everything has been tastefully modernized. The superb, modern rooms exude a pleasant atmosphere and boast unobstructed views of the city, lake and mountains. In addition to its elegance, the hotel's other strong points are its garden overlooking Mount Cardada and its spa with indoor and outdoor pools. The hotel is strategically located for excursions.