Locarno: our three hotels side by side

Our three hotel picks in Locarno side by side: guest score, reviews, stars, area and reference price per night.

	Budget Hotel la Palma au Lac	Best Value Hotel Belvedere Locarno	Luxury Hotel Lago Maggiore - Welcome!
Guest score	8.9/10	9.1/10	9.4/10
Reviews	1,230	1,127	1,526
Stars	★★★★	★★★★	★★★★
Area	Muralto	The Real Heart of Locarno	Muralto
Reference price per night	€179	€358	€199
Guests like	Location: Central lakefront position near the train station and within walking distance of town. Breakfast: Extensive buffet features fresh bread, regional cheese, and vegan milk options.	Location: Hillside setting offers lake views and a short walk or funicular ride to the center. Staff: Friendly, professional team provides attentive service and a warm welcome.	Location: Central and quiet setting near the promenade, a short walk from the train station. Staff: Friendly, professional, and attentive team who provide helpful service.
Guests mention	Value: Rates are considered fair by some but overpriced relative to room size by others.	Value For Money: High room rates combined with extra charges for parking and electric vehicle charging.	Bed Comfort: Frequently described as comfortable, though some guests find the mattresses too hard.
Good for	pets, family, spa, gym, ac, breakfast	pets, family, spa, gym, ac, breakfast	pets, family, gym, ac, breakfast

Which one?

Choose Hotel la Palma au Lac if price matters most, Hotel Belvedere Locarno for the best balance of score and price, and Hotel Lago Maggiore - Welcome! if you want the best-reviewed upscale stay.

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Prices are reference rates for a 2-night stay for 2 adults (10 to 12 Nov 2026), not live quotes. Scores and review counts are Booking.com snapshots from September 2026. Always check the current price before quoting it as today's.