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The 10 Best Hostels in St. Gallen, Switzerland

Some of the best backpacker spots in St. Gallen

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This youth hostel is just a 15-minute walk from St. Gallen’s Old Town and 100 metres from the Birnbäumen Train Station. It enjoys a green hillside location overlooking the city.

The Youth Hostel St. Gallen features a children’s playroom, a library, and an internet corner. Guests can play table tennis on site and use the free Wi-Fi in public areas.

Great location. Friendly helpful staff.v. Excellent breakfast

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8.1
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194 reviews
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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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Hostels that guests love in St. Gallen

  • Avg. price/night: € 278.35
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 5,923 reviews
    Sound proof rooms, clean, high beds, nice shower
    Ganz
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 153.56
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,178 reviews
    Great location. Recently renovated.
    Lauren
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: € 121.62
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,158 reviews
    The overall facilities, from the exterior of the hotel to the lobby, corridor, and breakfast restaurant, were modern and clean, and the room was also clean and cozy. I was impressed by the impression that it was a well-managed place and it was a security-safe place. The atmosphere of the neighborhood near the hotel was cozy and quiet, and it was convenient to purchase the necessary items because of the proximity of a large mart, and it is a good location for a trip to the old city.
    A
    Anonymous
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 269.08
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,080 reviews
    Great location and clean, functional, comfortable room.
    Thomas
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 125.92
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 667 reviews
    Simple but clean rooms with a great location
    Kayleigh
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 125.92
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 667 reviews
    Great location and lobby area is superb. Service staff at sister hotel across very helpful especially Marlene
    Caroline
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 113.43
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,823 reviews
    Great location, close to the historic center, as well as some shops, and just next to a good sushi place. Very clean and well-equipped rooms and common facilities. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Value for money (in a generally expensive country).
    Tom
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 278.35
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 5,923 reviews
    The property has a great location where everything has been accessible within walking distance
    Laura
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 278.35
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 5,923 reviews
    Excellent hotel. Great location, across the street from the train station, very convenient. Room was spacious and clean, staff friendly, breakfast had nice options, there is coffee machine in the room. Would definitely come back
    Mayandra19
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 113.43
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,823 reviews
    Very quiet. Great location for good food.
    Hanek
    Solo traveller