Youthhostel Locarno

Via Varenna 18, Locarno

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Property Description

Because the Canton of Ticino is located almost at sea level (at an altitude of 205 metres), it is possible to enjoy a Mediterranean climate from springtime until the end of November. It also means that a large part of life at the 'Palagiovani' is spent outdoors ? for example at a 'Grigliata' in the inner courtyard surrounded by the building's three wings. Naturally, nearly all the modern double and four-person rooms have a balcony. And it's also pleasant to get together on the veranda or under the pergola.

Palagiovani - the first palace of youth.
In addition to the Youth Hostel, the unique 'Palace of Youth' also houses Ticino's local radio station, a youth bureau, the music school and a press agency for young people. There's always something going on in this stately old house, once a boarding school for young ladies.

The Palagiovani is also suitable for congresses, thanks to its various seminar rooms. Some family rooms are even equipped with a kitchenette.
Locarno is the starting point for a wide range of activities: whether sailing on Lake Maggiore - for example from Ascona to the Brissago islands - or energetic mountain bike excursions in the valleys of the Sopraceneri.

The valleys of Ticino offer several hundred kilometres of hiking paths, there are 700 km of these in the Vallemaggia alone. For the adventurous, there is action such as bungee jumping or canyoning. Or how about a visit to the Teatro Dimitri in Verscio?

Accommodation:
8 double rooms with WC and shower
14 double rooms with bunk beds, balcony, WC and shower
32 double rooms with bunk beds and wash basin
8 rooms for four persons with bunk beds, wash basin and balcony
6 rooms for four persons, with bunk beds, WC and shower, partly with kitchenette and balcony
4 rooms for six persons with bunk beds, WC and shower

A total of 188 beds.
Nordic-style beds. Suitable for wheelchairs.

*PLEASE NOTE: There is an extra charge for Non-YHA-Members of CHF 6.00 per person/night, payable on arrival*

**Our check-in times are always 3pm to 6pm. If you arrive after 6pm please notify us in advance!**

Facilities

  • » Breakfast Included
  • » Internet Access
  • » Laundry
  • » Bicycle Hire
  • » Wheelchair Friendly
  • » Credit Cards Accepted
  • » Towels
  • » Children Friendly
  • » Telephone/Fax Facilities
  • » Lift / Elevator
  • » Non Smoking
  • » Taxes Not Included

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Directions

From Locarno main station

- By walk: 20 minutes. Follow the signs "Palagiovani", walk down to Piazza Grande, and follow the shopping arcades to the end: when you arrive at Ristorante Dell'Angelo take a right and walk up the hill following the street on your left. At the crossroad take a left and keep on walking to the big crossroad with traffic lights. Cross the street and keep on walking for about 60 metres in Via Varenna: you'll find us at number 18, on your right.

- By bus: 10 minutes. Take bus number 31 (direction Ascona) or 36 (direction Losone) and get off at the stop "Cinque Vie" (the fifth one). Cross the street and walk for about 60 metres: you'll find us on your right.

- By "Centovalli" train: 3 minutes. The train leaves from the underground station "Centovalli" (there's more or less a train every hour): make sure that it stops at the first stop "Sant'Antonio"! Once you're out of the station take a right, cross the street and keep on walking in Via D'Alberti: at the crossroad take a left and walk in Via Varenna for about 50 metres. We're on your left.

By Car
At the end of the tunnel take the exit "Locarno" and at the roundabout take the last exit, direction "Orselina/Locarno-Monti", "Hospital ? La Caritą", Cittą Vecchia", "Madonna del Sasso", "Palagiovani". At the traffic light go straight ahead and take the first street on your left. Then turn left and left again! We're in Via Varenna 18, on your left. Ask at reception for parking spaces: there's many free ones in our neighbourhood.