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Zurich Youth Hostel, hotel in Zürich

Offering 24-hour reception, free public Wi-Fi and a spacious lounge area with flat-screen TV and billiards, Youth Hostel Zurich is 80 metres away from the Jugendherberge bus stop.

Rooms and bed are too small
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
3,622 reviews
Price from£107.51per night
Oldtown Hostel Otter, hotel in Zürich

The Oldtown Hostel Otter and its old-established Wüste Bar is a stylish place for the young-at-heart in Zürich's Old Town, about 300 metres from the Zürich-Stadelhofen train station and the lake.

The room was tidy and had everything needed! The location is prime! You are in the heart of the city. Everything clean, friendly staff.
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
1,229 reviews
Price from£106.96per night
Friendly Hostel Zürich, hotel in Zürich

Located in Zürich and within 300 metres of Bahnhofstrasse, Friendly Hostel Zürich features a terrace, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

It was my second time staying in the hostal and I was happy to see they've improved the privacy by setting curtains around the beds. The room was really clean, as well as the toilets. The location is fantastic, in the middle of the old town and 10 minutes walking distance from the train station.
Scored 7.7
7.7
Rated good
Good
2,603 reviews
Price from£100.16per night
Green Marmot Capsule Hotel Zürich, hotel in Zürich

Attractively located in Zürich, Green Marmot Capsule Hotel Zürich features air-conditioned rooms, a terrace and free WiFi.

Location is very central. You have many restaurants around and the tram at hand. Toilets were ok. Toilet paper was always at hand.
Scored 7.5
7.5
Rated good
Good
5,816 reviews
Price from£74.05per night
Stay2Night City Center Hostel, hotel in Zürich

1.4 km from Bahnhofstrasse, Stay2Night City Center Hostel is located in Zürich and provides free WiFi and express check-in and check-out.

Not Far from the central train station... But not close. Bed was ok.
Scored 5.1
5.1
Rated passable
Average
1,070 reviews
Price from£49.19per night
Viktoria Budget Hostel, hotel in Zürich

Viktoria Budget Hostel in Zürich provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace.

The place was clean, the facilites were adequate and it was very easy to reach via public transport
Scored 7.7
7.7
Rated good
Good
1,310 reviews
Price from£80.49per night
Depot 195 - Hostel Winterthur, hotel in Zürich

Depot 195 occupies a renovated brick building in a historic factory site in the centre of Winterthur, 500 metres from the train station. It offers a snack bar and free WiFi access.

Good place to stay everything is clean and they have big rooms
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
969 reviews
Price from£120.13per night
Zug Youth Hostel, hotel in Zürich

Just a 2-minute walk from the shore of Lake Zug and 1 km from Zug Train Station, Youth Hostel Zug offers WiFi access in public areas.

Staff super kindly and able to accomodate all my request (we stayed for zug triathlon), very appreciated
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
556 reviews
Price from£114.35per night
Richterswil Youth Hostel, hotel in Zürich

Surrounded by a large park, Youth Hostel Richterswil is set right on the shore of Lake Zurich, 500 metres from the railway station.

Everything
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
220 reviews
Price from£110.57per night
Baden Youth Hostel, hotel in Zürich

These renovated stables from the early 1900s are now home to Youth Hostel Baden. Located on the banks of Limmat River, it offers a pleasant terrace with table tennis and vending machines.

Nothjng
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very good
224 reviews
Price from£125.27per night
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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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  • Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 5,816 reviews
    The Location is perfect! Sits right in the middle of oldtown, you have many options where to eat, a short distance to bellevue/stadelhofenplatz to take either bus, tram or train 👍🏼 if youre on a budget - COOP is the way 🛒 The Hostel was clean, i never have to wait for someone to finish shower🫰🏼👍🏼 they have basic amenities which is great👍🏼 Vending machine and coffee machine and theres a code for people who will arrive later than 10pm. I find this place safe and clean and good value for money
    Johna Husayan
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £150.24
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,229 reviews
    The hostel is very safe; I stayed in a female-only room. Each room is equipped with lockers that come with keys, and the doors require a passcode for access. They also provide towels, and there is a shared bathroom for both toilets and showers in the same corridor. I was able to leave my bag in the locker for free the day after my stay. Additionally, they offer complimentary drinks and coffee throughout the day, along with a free breakfast each morning.
    Aya
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £103.24
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 3,622 reviews
    As always, youth hostel is a great place to meet great people from around the world and that was my favourite. Regarding the accommodation, i was in a four bed room with 2 bunk beds. As requested, I got a lower bed due to my backache issues. I stayed there two nights, so I don't have much to say. It just went well without any issues, so I'd say, all was great.
    Vishal
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £103.24
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 3,622 reviews
    Spacious family room with comfortable beds. Delicous coffee from coffee machine for free during breakfeast time. For a youth hostel quite a decent breakfast buffet. Great location near the lake and close to public transportation. Well working WLAN.
    Carsten
    Family with young children
  • Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 5,816 reviews
    The accommodation is in a great location, within walking distance of the train station and in the heart of the city centre, close to all amenities. The area is safe and quiet. The capsule is comfortable and spacious, equipped with a mirror, power sockets, coat hangers and a small shelf for storing things you need to keep with you. There is a lot of silence in the women's dormitory and you have coffee and snacks machines.
    S
    Silvia
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,602 reviews
    Excellent location. Staff were friendly and the accommodation was very clean, safe and comfortable. You can leave your luggage in the storeroom after you check out, but be sure to take note that luggage is not accepted prior to check-in. There are storage spaces at Central Station to utilise in case you missed the notes. Nevertheless, I highly recommend to any savvy and budget conscious traveller this place - Switzerland is very expensive in general, but this 'Friendly Hostel' is the perfect fit for one or even a few nights stay.
    Elson
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £150.24
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,229 reviews
    Best hostel I ever stayed ! Clean kitchen, cosy room, very helpful staff, lovely female bartender, huge lockers to store before checking / after check out… even including lockers. Can highly recommend it, enjoy and spend money on fun and food or just safe :-)
    judith
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £186.91
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 9,382 reviews
    it was very nice and clean - the lobby area was well done and welcoming, and for the price I thought it was really good! when we looked it was one of the cheapest hotels we could find but it didn’t seem budget at all really. Great location to walk to Lake Zurich and Old Town as well.
    Katerina
    Young couple
  • Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 5,816 reviews
    The hostel is in the great location in Zurich, really central and great to visit the city. They are very practically organized with capsule beds and lockers for your bags both spacous and comfortable. We did not spend much time in the room, but it was definatelly worth it for a bit more budget place to stay in Zurich with better access location. Recommendation for solo travellers or shorter stays.
    Aleksandra
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £122.52
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 6,968 reviews
    Budget accommodation, better than a hostel, but cheaper than a proper hotel room. A good trade-off for group travelling on a budget. Thematically consistent, very clean, and well-maintained. Breakfast buffet had a fair amount of variety.
    Zubin
    Family with young children

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