Hotel la Palma au Lac
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Hotel la Palma au Lac is worth booking if you want the cheapest of our three Locarno picks with a central lakefront position and a spa. Skip it if room size matters most, as some guests feel the rate is high for the space.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This 4-star hotel in Muralto suits travellers arriving by train, couples who want to walk everywhere, and families, since family rooms are listed. Pets also appear among its features. It is our Budget pick, but in Locarno that still means close to €180 a night.
Skip it if you expect a large room. The one recurring complaint is value: some guests think the rate is fair, others find it high for the room size.
Location and getting around
The address is Viale Verbano 29, in Muralto. Guests describe a central lakefront position near the train station, within walking distance of town, and give the location 9.7.
Two key sights are about 1 km away in a straight line. Madonna del Sasso and Visconti Castle are each roughly 13 minutes on foot. Real routes are longer than straight-line estimates, so check the walk on a map and allow extra time.
What guests say
Across 1,230 reviews the score is 8.9 out of 10. Location gets the most praise, followed by breakfast.
The buffet stands out for fresh bread, regional cheese and vegan milk options. That last detail is useful if you avoid dairy.
On the downside, opinion on price is split. Some call the rate fair, while others say it is overpriced for the size of the room.
Price and how it compares with our other Locarno picks
The reference price was €178.93 per night, around €358 for two nights. These are reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults in one room, not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates. That was about 10% below the sample median of €198.78.
For that you get a listed spa, gym, restaurant, terrace, family rooms, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Breakfast is a buffet, but whether your rate includes it is not confirmed.
Hotel Lago Maggiore - Welcome!, our Luxury pick, was €198.78 a night with a 9.4 score. Hotel Belvedere Locarno, our Best Value pick, scored 9.1 but was €357.85 a night in the reference period. La Palma was the lowest of the three.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 3 eligible hotels in Locarno. La Palma was chosen as the Budget pick because €178.93 was the lowest eligible reference price once the upscale choice was set aside.
On guest score it ranked joint third of three, but 8.9 from more than 1,200 reviews is still a strong result. All three picks are well rated, so the price gap is the main reason to choose this one.
Before you book
Room size, noise, the condition of the rooms, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Check them on the booking page, and compare room sizes if space matters to you.
Ask about spa and gym opening times and any extra fees. If you travel with a pet, confirm the policy and cost. Prices in Locarno can move a lot, so check the rate for your exact dates.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Hotel la Palma au Lac close to Locarno station?
Guests describe it as near the train station. Check the exact walking route on a map before you arrive with luggage.
Can I walk to Visconti Castle and Madonna del Sasso?
Both are about 1 km away in a straight line, roughly 13 minutes on foot. Expect the real walk to take longer than that estimate.
Does the hotel have a spa?
Yes, a spa and wellness centre is listed, along with a gym. Check opening times and any fees for your dates.
Is breakfast included in the price?
That is not confirmed. Breakfast is a buffet that guests praise for fresh bread, regional cheese and vegan milk, so check whether your rate includes it.