Old Town Tours

Locarno featuring a lake or waterhole and boating
Locarno which includes a small town or village and a lake or waterhole
Locarno showing a bay or harbor and night scenes
Locarno featuring a bay or harbor, a fountain and flowers
Locarno showing flowers, a garden and night scenes
Explore a piece of well-preserved local heritage at Old Town. This destination shines a spotlight on an interesting period in history.

When you've spent a bit of time at this Locarno historic district, why not make your way to Piazza Grande, Monte Tamaro Cable Car, and Madonna del Sasso? They're not too far from Old Town and also a hit with travelers.

Plan a trip to see Old Town

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Park Hotel Principe

Park Hotel Principe

4 out of 5
Loreto
Price was $1,347, price is now $1,143 per person
$1,143
per person
Nov 10 - Nov 15
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
New York (JFK) to Lugano (LUG)
8.6/10 Excellent! (383 reviews)
Such a lovely hotel, tucked away in the area.

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2025

Swiss Hotel Apartments - Lugano

Swiss Hotel Apartments - Lugano

5 out of 5
Lugano City-Centre
Price was $2,326, price is now $1,929 per person
$1,929
per person
Dec 9 - Dec 14
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
New York (JFK) to Lugano (LUG)
8.4/10 Very Good! (17 reviews)
This place was great. The manager helped us out on all aspects she is a 5 star host. She really went out of her way to help out. Apartment is super clean, had a chance to workout in the gym and run down and get an expresso in the morning. I highly recommend this place to anyone, it was great.

Reviewed on May 29, 2024

LAGO 2 THIRD FLOOR

LAGO 2 THIRD FLOOR

4 out of 5
Loreto
Price was $1,697, price is now $1,442 per person
$1,442
per person
Nov 10 - Nov 15
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
New York (JFK) to Lugano (LUG)
No reviews

Popular places to visit

Piazza Grande showing road cycling as well as an individual femail

Piazza Grande

Home to one of Europe’s most picturesque outdoor cinemas, this town square is the cultural hub of Locarno.

Piazza Grande
Castello Visconteo featuring a ruin and heritage architecture

Castello Visconteo

Visit this medieval defense structure overlooking Lago Maggiore to browse its archaeological museum and learn about the history of the Visconti from Milan.

Castello Visconteo
Madonna del Sasso which includes a lake or waterhole and a small town or village

Madonna del Sasso

Board a scenic funicular or embark on a hike to reach this church overlooking the Swiss city of Locarno.

Madonna del Sasso

Chiesa Santa Maria Assunta

After visiting Chiesa Santa Maria Assunta, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Locarno. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Chiesa Santa Maria Assunta

Chiesa Nuova

After visiting Chiesa Nuova, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Locarno. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Chiesa Nuova

Casino Locarno

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Casino Locarno during your time in Locarno? While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Casino Locarno

Best Lodging Options Near Old Town

H4 Hotel Arcadia Locarno

H4 Hotel Arcadia Locarno

4 out of 5
Lungolago G. Motta, Locarno, TI
H4 Hotel Arcadia Locarno
ibis Locarno

ibis Locarno

3 out of 5
Via Giuseppe Cattori 6, Locarno, TI
ibis Locarno
EasyRooms dell'Angelo

EasyRooms dell'Angelo

2.5 out of 5
Piazza Grande, Locarno, TI
EasyRooms dell'Angelo
Hotel City Locarno, Design & Hospitality

Hotel City Locarno, Design & Hospitality

3 out of 5
Via Giuseppe Cattori 4, Locarno
Hotel City Locarno, Design & Hospitality
Hotel dell'Angelo

Hotel dell'Angelo

3 out of 5
Piazza Grande, Locarno, TI
Hotel dell'Angelo
Hotel Belvedere Locarno

Hotel Belvedere Locarno

4.5 out of 5
Via ai Monti della Trinita 44, Locarno, TI
Hotel Belvedere Locarno
Hotel Lago Maggiore

Hotel Lago Maggiore

4 out of 5
Viale Verbano 25, Muralto, Locarno
Hotel Lago Maggiore
Palazzo Canetti Locarno

Palazzo Canetti Locarno

2 out of 5
1 Via Duni, Locarno, TI
Palazzo Canetti Locarno
Residenze dell'Angelo

Residenze dell'Angelo

3 out of 5
Piazza Grande, Locarno, Ticino
Residenze dell'Angelo
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