Richterswil Youth Hostel
Hornstrasse 5, 8805 Richterswil, Switzerland – Excellent location - show map – Railway access
Richterswil Youth Hostel
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Surrounded by a large park, Youth Hostel Richterswil is set right on the shore of Lake Zurich, 500 metres from the railway station. The disabled-friendly hostel has a restaurant, a sun terrace and free Wi-Fi access. The simply furnished dormitory rooms offer scenic views of the lake. They have wooden floors, a desk and a shared bathroom with a shower. Richterswil Youth Hostel offers a buffet breakfast. Packed lunches are also available on request. You can find a game room with table tennis and table football facilities on site. There is an indoor children’s playroom with a wooden castle and an outdoor playground. You can use the reading and internet corners in the public areas. Lake Zurich right in front of the hostel offers opportunities for various water sports like swimming, rowing, windsurfing and diving. You can easily reach Zurich with public transport with tram 2/8 leaving in every 30 minutes from Richterswil. Einsiedeln with a Benedictine Monastery can be reached within a 25-minute drive. The hostel offers private parking spaces in a public garage 50 metres away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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- Private parking
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Paolo
Switzerland“A very nice and relaxing place to stay relaxed. The receptionists are very professional and friendly. Many Thank @ Paolo” - Paolo Switzerland“A very nice and relaxing place to stay relaxed. The receptionists are very professional and friendly. Many Thank @ Paolo”
- Ceri
United Kingdom“Great location one minute from train station and one minute from the lake for a morning swim” - Traore
South Africa“The whole experience was fantastic. Breakfast was on point” - Yuliia
Netherlands“It was amazing view . Clean room, quiet and nice 😍 Gabriel ( staff ) was super friendly and really nice guy! Thank you so much for everything 😍🥰” 
Phil United Kingdom“The food was good and plentiful and the staff very helpful. The area is very beautiful and it was a good atmosphere with families and all age groups. I would go again if l was passing that way on my motorcycle.”- JJeannette South Africa“Close to zuerich and the alps and more important direct on the lake of zuerich swimming 🏊♀️ the breakfast was delicious”
Richa
Germany“The location is top notch. Simply excellent! And also next to the train station. It was very clean, the rooms, bathrooms everywhere. And there was a good breakfast in the morning.”- Hanna United Kingdom“Excellent location by the lake and a short walk away from the train station. The hostel was clean and the staff were very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed breakfast and a possibility to have a quick dip in the lake.”
- Akankshi
India“Lovely location. Breakfast by the lakeside. Loved pretty much everything.”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
Is it quiet at night?
Dear Guest Mostly yes, but the train station is next to the hostel so if you sleep with your window open, you can sometimes hear the nigth trains. Kin..Answered on 11 June 2021hi. do you have laundry machines?
Hi, We don't have laundry machines for guests but in an emergency we can offer you to wash your stuff for a fair price. Best regards LauraAnswered on 5 March 2024Can I use my own sleeping bag?
Dear Guest Thank you for your question. No, due to hygienic reasons it is not allowed. All guests receive fresh and clean bedding. Kind regards The hostel teamAnswered on 11 June 2021Do you offer luggage storage?
Yes we offer luggage storage in a secure room.Answered on 17 November 2019Do you have rooms with bathroom private, double beds ?
Hello. we don't have private bathrooms, but we have double bed rooms.Answered on 25 April 2022Dear Mssrs, We are 6 and we would like to ask with how many people we have to share the bathroom.Is there a kitchen that can be used for our own meals
Hi, the bathrooms are on the floor and it depends how many guest's are in the house. We do not have a kitchen, only a microwave. Thank you.Answered on 31 October 2021- Still looking?
Property surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Restaurant #1
- Open forDinner
Facilities of Richterswil Youth HostelGreat facilities! Review score, 8
- Private parking
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Toilet paper
- Toilet
- Shared bathroom
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Sun terrace
- Garden
- Socket near the bed
- Walking tours
- Water sport facilities on siteAdditional charge
- DivingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingOff-site
- CanoeingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Table tennis
- Children's playground
- Games room
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Desk
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Restaurant
- Parking garage
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Tour desk
- Packed lunches
- Board games/puzzles
- Non-smoking throughout
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Higher level toilet
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
House rulesRichterswil Youth Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note that a check-in after 22:00 is only possible on prior request.
For bookings of more than 10 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Please inform Richterswil Youth Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
FAQs about Richterswil Youth Hostel
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Yes, Richterswil Youth Hostel is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Guests staying at Richterswil Youth Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegetarian
- Buffet
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Richterswil Youth Hostel is 400 yards from the centre of Richterswil. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The prices at Richterswil Youth Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Check-in at Richterswil Youth Hostel is from 17:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
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Richterswil Youth Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Children's playground
- Games room
- Diving
- Table tennis
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Walking tours
- Water sport facilities on site
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Richterswil Youth Hostel has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant #1
