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Surrounded by a large garden, Youthhostel Lugano features an outdoor pool with deckchairs and sunshades, as well as children’s playground and volleyball, badminton and table tennis facilities.

Everything is ok and all the staff are friendly and cooperative
Review score
8.7
Fabulous
1,180 reviews
Price from
£169.60
1 night, 2 adults

The Hotel&Hostel Montarina occupies a historic Villa built around 1860, only 200 metres from the Lugano train station.

The hotel and hostel are located in a nice garden, with swimming pool. The location is close to the railway station, the city center and the lake. For us it was perfect place to make a stop on our train travel from Italy to Holland
Review score
8.2
Very good
3,358 reviews
Price from
£77.58
1 night, 2 adults

Ostello Scudellate MONTE GENEROSO features a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Scudellate.

The place is brand new (works in 2021), everything looks good and safe, wifi goes like a charm, bathroom is great, furnitures are nice, nothing to say it's a great place to stay, the view and the silence in the evening are priceless.
Review score
9.4
Superb
23 reviews
Price from
£208.90
1 night, 2 adults

Set in Ascona, 4.7 km from Piazza Grande Locarno, Casa Moscia offers accommodation with a garden, private parking, a private beach area and a shared lounge.

Top view to the lake, top breakfast, and nice place to have access to the lake 👍👍👍
Review score
9.0
Superb
29 reviews
Price from
£192.46
1 night, 2 adults

Surrounded by a lush garden, the Youth Hostel Locarno is 1.5 km away from the train station and the Lake Maggiore.

Best breakfast and place as well . Love it
Review score
8.2
Very good
537 reviews
Price from
£121.42
1 night, 2 adults

Situated in Contra and with Piazza Grande Locarno reachable within 5.9 km, Casa San Bernardo features a terrace, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a restaurant.

Friendly staff, good breakfast. The restaurant is good, very tasty food. It has a hostel vibe but for the price, it's great. Better to have a car... not central. Very spacious showers. The view from the terrace is fantastic!
Review score
8.0
Very good
122 reviews
Price from
£162.54
1 night, 2 adults

Set in the historical city centre of Bellinzona, Youth Hostel Bellinzona is just 500 metres from The Three Castles of Bellinzona, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The hostel serves a buffet breakfast.

Nothing
Review score
7.5
Good
704 reviews
Price from
£80.53
1 night, 2 adults

EasyRooms is situated in the heart of Locarno, directly beside the Dell’Angelo Hotel on the Piazza Grande.

It was ok for that what I’ve payed for. The Hotel is in the main scare, so it is a beautiful location.
Review score
6.7
Pleasant
700 reviews
Price from
£75.87
1 night, 2 adults

Casa Calina has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Carona.

The location is a bit remote from the city of Lugano, but the views are wonderful and it's surrounded by nature. The house itself is very cozy, welcoming and well maintained.
Review score
9.0
Superb
17 reviews
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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  • Avg. price/night: £110.54
    Review score
    8.7
    Fabulous · 1,180 reviews
    The swimming pool and leisure facilities were excellent. There was a bus from near the station to almost directly opposite the youth hostel and there are shops eg Aldi and Denner within easy walking distance.
    Guest review by
    Kath
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £170.85
    Review score
    8.0
    Very good · 1,920 reviews
    Great location. Less than 10 minutes bus ride from Lugano station.Easy to get around and safe. Very friendly staff approachable and helpful when needed. Hotel view is very pretty.
    Guest review by
    Angel
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £247.04
    Review score
    7.3
    Good · 2,410 reviews
    Comfortable stay, the rooms are simple but good for the price. Suggest asking for a room that is not interconnecting so a little quieter. Staff were really friendly and although we didn’t have breakfast ( we were on bikes and on a very tight budget) they offered us a coffee before we left. Safe place to put bikes.
    Guest review by
    Tracey
    Young couple
  • Review score
    8.6
    Fabulous · 28 reviews
    First time at Lugano and at this appartment. I had a lovely stay. Great location, just about 5 min walk to the lake and nearby restaurants (I had a good breakfast at Mauri food, lunch at California Bakery, also could recommend Agape). I stayed for work purpose, the congress centre is also just a few minutes walk, so very convenient. Safe building. Super clean.
    Guest review by
    Charlien
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £87.27
    Review score
    7.7
    Good · 2,224 reviews
    They have stove and microwave right in the room, it's amazing for budget backpacker who don't mild self-catering
    Guest review by
    LIYUAN
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £110.54
    Review score
    8.7
    Fabulous · 1,180 reviews
    Savosa Youth Hostel was an amazing stay for the price in Lugano. Publish Transport is within a few mins of a walk. Availability of Guest Kitchen was an addon.
    Guest review by
    Utkarsh P
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £110.54
    Review score
    8.7
    Fabulous · 1,180 reviews
    The stuff was very friendly, the location for a youth hostel was amazing, the room was very clean and we enjoy our stay very much. We’ll return for sure.
    Guest review by
    Stéphanie
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £100.66
    Review score
    8.2
    Very good · 3,358 reviews
    great location-great pool-quiet and air conditioned hostel rooms
    Guest review by
    Janice
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £100.66
    Review score
    8.2
    Very good · 3,358 reviews
    Montarina is a clean, well managed low-budget hostel in the Heart of Lugano. It is located in a lovely private garden and close to the city center. Recommendable to families with younger children, young couples, singles and aging people who are still young in spirit.
    Guest review by
    Rene
    People with friends

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