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The 10 Best Hostels in Zürich, Switzerland

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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.

The Youth Hostel serves a typical Swiss breakfast as well as packed lunches and dinners. Snacks are available around the clock.

Compared to hostels in other countries, this is a next level, excellent hostel. Compared to hostels in other Swiss cities, it's also one of the best (I visited altogether four cities). If you consider that the breakfast is included in the room/bed price (and how expensive eating out in Switzerland is), this is a very good deal (and it was the best, richest breakfast of the four hostels, and gluten free bread also available upon request). EU plugs available and plenty, not necessarily the case in other places.

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8.2
Very good
3,203 reviews
Price from
£51
per night

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 hostel offers beds in dormitory rooms, as well as individually furbished private rooms with access to a shared lounge with a kitchenette and luggage storage.

The staff was very friendly, the kitchen was cosy and a good chance to meet other travellers. Breakfast was simple but tasty and sufficient.

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8.2
Very good
996 reviews
Price from
£42
per night

Viktoria Budget Hostel in Zürich provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is located 4.9 km from Swiss National Museum, 5.2 km from Main Railway Station Zurich and 5.9 km from ETH Zurich. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are provided.

this hostel is an option in zurich a bit less expensive. it's something in between an hostel and an apartment. it's more clean than average hostels. I have been there for work in the meanwhile I was looking for the first flat and I met lots of people who taught me few things and tricks that helped me to know my new city better. Sometimes there are creepy people renting a bed but to be fair the owner/keeper tries to defend the "normal" ones, maybe sometimes too much in my opinion. The location is hoeng which is also beautiful if you like nature and not too far from the city (it was 30 minutes from my workplace). there is also a little back garden to relax.

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7.7
Good
1,155 reviews
Price from
£39
per night

Situated in Zürich, 200 metres from Grossmünster, Green Marmot Capsule Hotel Zürich features air-conditioned accommodation and a terrace. The property is around 500 metres from Paradeplatz, 500 metres from Kunsthaus Zurich and 600 metres from Bahnhofstrasse. Some rooms at the property have a balcony with a river view.

With a shared bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also boast free WiFi, while some rooms include a city view.

Being a Capsule Hotel you can’t expect luxury, it was nevertheless very practical and beautifully made, clean and practical. It’s in absolutely downtown Zurich in the old town, walking distance from everything. highly recommend it if you travel with a tight budget.

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7.4
Good
5,262 reviews
Price from
£45
per night

Located in Zürich and within 300 metres of Bahnhofstrasse, Friendly Hostel Zürich features a terrace, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is close to Grossmünster, Swiss National Museum and Bellevueplatz. The property is close to popular attractions like Kunsthaus Zurich, Zurich Opera House and ETH Zurich.

Great location in downtown Zurich.

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7.7
Good
2,358 reviews
Price from
£46
per night

1.4 km from Bahnhofstrasse, Stay2Night City Center Hostel is located in Zürich and provides free WiFi and express check-in and check-out. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The hostel features family rooms.

Good location, very clean, nice staff specially Amit

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5.6
Review score
765 reviews
Price from
£33
per 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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  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 995 reviews
    Great location, staff is very kind and helpful, the hostel is clean, beds are comfortable, the locker for your stuff is big enough, there is even a fridge in the shared rooms. The atmosphere is cosy, overall a very great experience!
    Eszti
    Solo traveller
  • 7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 5,262 reviews
    Very friendly staff. Clean, comfy, and good-sized capsule. Very big and safe lockers with contactless cards. Great location, 20 minutes walk to Zurich's main train station. Pretty clean toilets and showers.
    MoAlik
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £104.59
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 6,283 reviews
    Its clean and staff are friendly. Breakfast buffet reasonably cheap and it doesnt feel like your in a hostel. I wouldn't mind staying again in our next trip
    Noel
    Family with young children
  • 7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 5,262 reviews
    nice, clean hostel that gave a lot of privacy thanks to the capsule design. It was in a great location and was super close to everything. Was a lovely place to stay!
    Georgia
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £66.80
    5.6
    Scored 5.6
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 765 reviews
    The balcóny is great. I like it so much. There i Meat a lot of new People. The location is perfect. The hostel is New but the owner are doing everythings to make it confortable. Very good hostel.. good vibes there
    Serigne 1
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £209.61
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,125 reviews
    the room was really clean and the staff kind and helpful. This place is a perfect mix beetwing an really good hotel and a youth hostel.
    Anissa
    People with friends
  • 7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,155 reviews
    We can say cheap hostel in the Zurich
    Yasin Cengiz
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £132.89
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,203 reviews
    The hostel staff were really friendly, and the check-in and check-out went great. The place is clear and convenient, and well-located. Really loved the lobby, and the large sitting area - which was great to hang out, talk to new people and make new friends. Also great area to work with multiple charging sockets and good wifi.
    Drashya
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £104.59
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 6,283 reviews
    Hip hostel / hotel popular with travellers on a budget very clean and practical. Small kitchen and short pizza menu and bar. Nice buzz. Few stops on the SBhan south
    David
    Family with young children
  • 7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,358 reviews
    The property is in a wonderful location. Zurich is a very expensive and the price of this property is way cheaper than other accomodation options s Staff helped carry my bag up the stairs. Decently clean feeling for a hostel. Beds were decent as well.
    Jamie
    Young couple

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