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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.

Excellent Service provided by all

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8.2
Very good
3,291 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.

I really liked my stay here. It definitely exceeded my expectations.

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8.2
Very good
1,096 reviews
Price from
£48
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.

I loved the design of the place, particularly the living room and the cute garden. I didn’t expect for it to be really nice since it was very affordable.

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7.7
Good
1,191 reviews
Price from
£43
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.

I absolutely loved the location - honestly, right smack down in the center, 5 minutes walking from everywhere. This also meant stuff was usually more expensive around, but you could still find options for every budget. The hostel was very comfortable but was really one hallway where all the lockers where, the two bathrooms (men + women's, at least the women's had a lot of WCs and showers so no waiting time!) and the rooms themselves. The staff were very kind when I asked for my key (I checked in online beforehand) and there was a mailbox for express check out that was really nice. Also, the beds were absolutely comfortable - the space is really very big, so I even worked for a bit inside the capsule.

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7.5
Good
5,494 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.

nice location, it can’t be better than this

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7.7
Good
2,468 reviews
Price from
£48
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.

Location was perfect! Shops and nightlife just a few steps away from the hostel buiilding! Hotel staff were so friendly and accommodating and the bed was surprisingly comfy for a hostel. Definitely value for money!

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5.4
Review score
872 reviews
Price from
£34
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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  • 7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 285 reviews
    Great location, not far from the tram. Look like safety.
    Kornchanok
    Group
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,096 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
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,290 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
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,290 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
  • 7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 5,494 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
     · 2,468 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
     · 1,096 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
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 8,754 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
  • 7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 5,494 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: £180.22
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 6,660 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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