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Offering 24-hour front desk, free public Wi-Fi and a spacious lounge area with flat-screen TV and billiards, Youth Hostel Zurich is 260 ft from the Jugendherberge bus stop. The Youth Hostel serves a traditional Swiss breakfast as well as packed lunches and dinners. Snacks are available around the clock. Bicycle storage, washing machine and a dryer are available. The souvenir shop sells Victorinox pocketknives, among others. Zurich's Main Train Station is a 20-minute tram ride away. The Morgental tram stop is 1700 ft from the hostel. Guests can reach Zurich Lake within a 10-minute walk. The Rote Fabrik cultural center, which hosts concerts and plays, is a 15-minute walk from the Youth Hostel.

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Property highlights

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet

Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
2 bunk beds
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Sustainability certification

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.1
Location
7.8
Free Wifi
8.6
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Amrita
    India India
    staff were extremely helpful and nice. clean hostel room and good ambience.
  • Yichien
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    The hostel is a bit far from the center. But it’s conveniently connected with bus and train. The room is basic but quite comfortable.
  • M
    Marcin
    Poland Poland
    Very helpful and kind staff, 24h reception and yummy sandwich for a breakfast.
  • Naomi
    Croatia Croatia
    STAFF - I liked them because they were friendly and funny plus they offer you advice and help also.. HOSPITALITY in the first place HOSTEL - it's good for people who'd like to meet new people across the world any age and learn something new.....
  • Saranya
    India India
    Clear instructions, help with luggage storage. Veg and non veg food options. Clean linen, room heating is good. Great plus is plug points/ sockets. Luggage storage space within room. No last minute changes from management so very helpful. Clean...
  • Mariano
    Argentina Argentina
    Breakfast is great here and the room is big and comfortable. It has a parking lot which makes it convenient if you drive to Zurich, you can stop worrying about parking and start enjoying this wonderful city. Drinking water from public fountains...
  • Pham
    Vietnam Vietnam
    The staff was very friendly and helpful. The community place was spacious, comfortable with good atmosphere. Moreover, there was a lot of bus stops (with ticket machine at every stop) and supermarkets so it's very convenient. Although there were a...
  • Florencia
    Argentina Argentina
    The shared areas are really nice and clean (lobby and bathrooms) Having the option to eat lunch/dinner there is a plus. Food was really good.
  • Mathias
    United States of America United States of America
    The facilities were very clean. The best bathroom in Europe. The people were extremely nice.
  • Komal
    India India
    The hostel was really at a good location near the tram station and even the bus station. The room was clean and the staff at reception was extremely helpful . Breakfast was a good one.

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days

  • how to reach your hostel from zurich kloten airport ? and how to go to zurich main station from your hostel

    1. From the airport, take a train to Zurich HB 2. From Zurich HB, at Bahnofstrasse take the tram number 7 direction Wollishofen and the stop station ..
    Answered on 20 February 2020
  • Hi! I'm interested in booking a female dormitory. Could you let me know which one of the rooms is female, please? Thank you.

    Hi! For a female-only dorm please book a 4-bedded-dorm. All our 6-bedded-dorms are mixed.
    Answered on 5 July 2022
  • arriving 8;30am at airport. can I leave my ski bag and luggage in a safe storage until I can check in only after 3pm?

    Sure, we provide free luggage storage on the day of check-in and check-out. We look forward to your stay.
    Answered on 6 February 2023
  • Do you have planned events or activities?

    Every friday and saturday there is a Pub Crawl Zurich for the ones who wants to meet new people and discover the night life of Zurich.
    Answered on 20 February 2020
  • Do you have a locker in rooms or outside for our belongings?

    Hey We have lockers in the room. You need a 2 franc coin to use it. The 2 franc coin is only a deposit.
    Answered on 7 June 2022
  • How to commute from zurich airport and how far this place is from zurich airport thanks

    Hi Dear The airport is 14 km away from our Hostel. You can take the train every half hour from the airport to Wollishofen and then from Wollishofen to..
    Answered on 24 July 2021
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Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Amenities of Zurich Youth Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities
  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool table
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs CHF 10 per day.
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French

House rules
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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

All rooms are fitted with bed linen. Please note that towels are only provided in the double room with shower and the quadruple room with shower. Please note that the parking space for disabled guests is available free of charge for holders of a blue parking permit for disabled people.

When booking for more than 10 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please inform Zurich Youth Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Zurich Youth Hostel

  • Zurich Youth Hostel is 1.6 miles from the center of Zurich. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Zurich Youth Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Pool table
    • Ping-pong
    • Bar crawls
    • Walking tours
    • Happy hour
  • Check-in at Zurich Youth Hostel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Zurich Youth Hostel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • Guests staying at Zurich Youth Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Buffet
  • The prices at Zurich Youth Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.