Must-see hotels in Locarno

  • Villa Sempreverde

    Locarno

    With lake and mountain views to swoon over, this18th-century house turned B&B reclines in flower-draped gardens on a hill above Locarno. The bright, wood…

  • Caffè dell'Arte

    Locarno

    Designed with a razor-sharp eye for detail, this boutique hotel above a cafe and art gallery has been decorated with flair, originality and lots of unique…

  • Pensione Olanda

    Locarno

    Set in pretty gardens above Locarno, Pensione Olanda keeps it sweet and simple – though the views reaching across the lake to the mountains beyond are…

  • Hotel Garni Muralto

    Locarno

    On a gentle rise above the station, but within a 10-minute walk of the old town, this hotel is worth considering for its large, modern rooms that punch…

  • Piccolo Hotel

    Locarno

    Piccolo ('small') by name and nature, this bijou hotel has unfussy but smartly kept rooms – the more expensive ones come with a balcony. Breakfast is…

  • Vecchia Locarno

    Locarno

    Rooms are gathered around a sunny internal courtyard, evoking a Mediterranean mood, and some have views over the Old Town centre and hills. The digs are…

  • Hotel Garni Millenium

    Locarno

    Housed in the 19th-century former customs house, this baby-blue B&B has friendly service, dreamy lake views and jazz-themed rooms.