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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.

Relaxed atmosphere for all ages. Great breakfast included. very Nice common areas. Multiple public transport options nearby. it easy to get to the city center and main attractions in Zurich. You can even buy the Zurich transport day pass at front desk.

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8.2
Very good
3,252 reviews
Price from
£53
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.

It was nice, near the center, and accessable

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8.2
Very good
1,059 reviews
Price from
£38
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.

In first there is a very nice and helpful staff in hostel. They did my stay in Zurich really comfortable. Good outdoor terrace with tables there you can enjoy your breakfast or dinner. Very clean. Very well equipped kitchen there you can cook. Good location within short walk from hostel are located a few bus and tram stops. Few grocery shops and caffes are also nearby.

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7.7
Good
1,175 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.

The commodity, it has all you need for a quick trip alone or with friends. Lockers are secure and the location is perfect

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7.4
Good
5,393 reviews
Price from
£50
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.

Place was clean, quiet inside only normal noise from outside, has kitchen area with microwave, a nice terrace, hosts are friendly and help with carrying luggage up many stairs, and Wi-Fi is great.

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7.7
Good
2,414 reviews
Price from
£44
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.

The stay was close to the city center and all tourist points.

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5.5
Review score
821 reviews
Price from
£31
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
     · 1,059 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
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,293 reviews
    Great location, safe, clean, kitchen to cook your food, and women only felt amazing what’s not to like! Roof terrace was beautiful as well.
    Sidrah
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £108.94
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,252 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: £108.94
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,252 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
  • 7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 5,393 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
  • 7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,414 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
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,059 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: £200.67
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 8,592 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
  • 7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 5,393 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: £112.60
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 6,466 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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