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Zurich Youth Hostel

Wollishofen, Zürich

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
3,311 reviews
Price from
US$64
per night

Oldtown Hostel Otter

City Centre, Zürich

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. Great place in the heart of the Zurich... Location perfect close to everything... From main station 10 min walk, or with train from HB one station 2min and walk 3min to this place... If you come late you can check in any time... On entrance write code from reservation and take key from the box and you see what room and bed you are... They give you bed linen and towel... Room are big and clean... You have big locker inside to put your thing and bag and lock...Room and this place you open with card which is very safe... Toilets are clean and always inside you can find some shampoo if you forget to buy...Check out very easy put bed linen in the box, keys also and go out... All recommendations for visit and take room if you are in Zurich

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8.2
Very good
1,119 reviews
Price from
US$60
per night

Depot 195 - Hostel Winterthur

Winterthur

Depot 195 occupies a renovated brick building in a historic factory site in the centre of Winterthur, 500 metres from the train station. It offers a snack bar and free WiFi access.

The individually decorated rooms at Depot 195 - Hostel Winterthur come with a private bathroom. The dormitory rooms have access to shared bathrooms. Highly recommended. Very nice and familiar staff, I met David at the reception and he helped me to make a plan for my one day visit. I didn’t have much time to try other amenities but the room was clean and cozy. Location is just a few steps from the station and city center.

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8.6
Fabulous
949 reviews
Price from
US$46
per night

Richterswil Youth Hostel

Richterswil

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. location,personel, clean,quiet and out in the country not near any big noisy city!!!!!

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8.3
Very good
217 reviews
Price from
US$71
per night

Pilgerhüsli Backpacker

Stäfa

Set in Stäfa, within 23 km of Zurich Opera House and 23 km of Bellevueplatz, Pilgerhüsli Backpacker offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The property is non-smoking and is situated 23 km from Grossmünster. Amazing price to value ratio. Very cozy and calm place!

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8.7
Fabulous
97 reviews
Price from
US$102
per night

Viktoria Budget Hostel

Höngg, Zürich

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. A really nice place where you feel at home and safe, even when you are an alone girl. This is structured like a home and not an hostel. The place is super clean and quiet. The kitchen is big and you can really Cook. You have free tea. The staff is really nice. The room is a little small but it is really clean too. I sleep like a baby ! The bathroom was clean and big enough. There is a garden if you want to eat there. The view is Nice. This is really not expensive for Zurich and I was really surprised by the quality. You can go back to the center after your night by walking near the lima river.

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7.7
Good
1,208 reviews
Price from
US$58
per night

Green Marmot Capsule Hotel Zürich

City Centre, Zürich

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 Capsules are designed with care. They're surprisingly comfortable. The staff are very nice and helpful.

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7.5
Good
5,558 reviews
Price from
US$76
per night

Friendly Hostel Zürich

City Centre, Zürich

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. Central location , 10 mins walk from Zurich Hbf. Lovely views of the lake. The owner/manager lady was the nicest human i met- always helpful. Yes her english isn’t perfect but she always used translate to communicate. She was supportive in laundry even when i came in early and exhausted i was able to check in with a fee of 10CHF. Before I arrived i got a message saying no elevators which was good to know- thank God my luggage wasn’t too big. Place is always clean cause the manager/owner is always cleaning it

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7.7
Good
2,492 reviews
Price from
US$60
per night

Stay2Night City Center Hostel

Aussersihl, Zürich

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. It was amazing hostel, I was really surprised with the quality of the bed and services

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5.4
Review score
903 reviews
Price from
US$43
per night

Budget Living in the outskirts of Zurich

Dietikon

Situated in Dietikon, 15 km from Swiss National Museum, Budget Living in the outskirts of Zurich features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 16 km from Bahnhofstrasse, 16 km from Paradeplatz and 16 km from Fraumünster. The property is non-smoking and is set 15 km from Main Railway Station Zurich.

At the hostel, each room is fitted with a desk. Certain rooms have a kitchen with a fridge, a dishwasher and an oven. At Budget Living in the outskirts of Zurich rooms include bed linen and towels. - the location was discreet and easy to find - the room and the bed were clean - the amenities were all there

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6.6
Review score
9 reviews
Price from
US$360
per night

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