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Richterswil Youth Hostel

Zurich · Switzerland

Hornstrasse 5View location

9.2/10Excellent48 Reviews
Cleanliness9.0/109.0
Service9.2/109.2
Comfort8.2/108.2
Condition8.8/108.8
Neighborhood9.4/109.4
Amenities8.4/108.4
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About Richterswil Youth Hostel

Comfortable Accommodations: Richterswil Youth Hostel in Richterswil offers family rooms with private bathrooms, parquet floors, and wardrobes. Each room includes a work desk, shower, and hairdryer. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, restaurant, and free WiFi.

Additional amenities include a lounge, lift, games room, bicycle parking, and children's playground. Delicious Dining: A continental buffet breakfast with juice, cheese, and fruits is served daily. The restaurant offers dinner with menus for special diets.

Prime Location: Located 15 km from Einsiedeln Abbey and 38 km from Zurich Airport, the hostel is near lakes and attractions such as Museum Rietberg and Zurich Opera House. Activities include walking tours, hiking, cycling, and boating.

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With a stay at Youth Hostel Richterswil in Richterswil, you'll be a short 3-minute walk from Richterswil Ferry Terminal and within 3 minutes by car from Freizeitanlage Strandweg. This beach hostel is 13.3 mi (21.5 km) from Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolateria and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Ticino Theater.

Make yourself at home in one of the 27 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and a library. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Entertainment
Smoking areas

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 5:00 PM
Check-in until 9:00 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Professional property host/manager ibex fairstay Pets allowed Only dogs are allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions Pets cannot be left unattended

Important information

  • You need to know
    • The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open during the following times:
    • Monday - Sunday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
    • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
    • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
    • Please note that the total price includes a Youth Hostel Membership per day.
    • Children younger than age 7 may not stay in dormitories. Children age 2 and younger are included in private room rates when using existing bedding.
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Self parking fee: CHF 10 per night
    • Pet fee: CHF 15 per pet, per day
    • Service animals are exempt from fees
    • Hosted evening meal: CHF 19.50

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    German

    English

    French

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Richterswil Ferry Terminal 0.2 km / 0.2 mi
Freizeitanlage Strandweg 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Ticino Theater 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Alpamare Water Park 7.8 km / 4.8 mi
Kaepfnach Mine 9 km / 5.6 mi
Swiss Casinos Pfaeffikon-Zurichsee 11 km / 6.8 mi
Höhronen 12.6 km / 7.8 mi
Anna Goldi Museum 13.3 km / 8.3 mi
Johanna Spyri Museum 13.6 km / 8.4 mi
Rapperswil ZSG Ferry Terminal 13.8 km / 8.6 mi
St. James Way 13.9 km / 8.7 mi
Rapperschwyler Rosengarten 14.3 km / 8.9 mi
Rapperswil-Jona Municipal Museum 14.3 km / 8.9 mi
Rapperswil Castle 14.3 km / 8.9 mi
Parish Church of St. John 14.3 km / 8.9 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 34
  • hotel
  • Car parkExtra charge
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fiExtra charge
Upon availability

Room types

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  • TWIN WITH SHARED BATHROOMTWIN • WITH SHARED BATHROOMTWN.FH

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    Richterswil Youth Hostel

    TWIN WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
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    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.FH

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  • SINGLE WITH SHARED BATHROOMSINGLE • WITH SHARED BATHROOMSGL.FH

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    SINGLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    SINGLE
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    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SGL.FH

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARDSGL.ST

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    SINGLE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    SINGLE
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    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SGL.ST

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  • QUADRUPLE WITH SHARED BATHROOMQUADRUPLE • WITH SHARED BATHROOMQUA.FH

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    QUADRUPLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
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    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.FH

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.ST

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  • Bed in dormitory STANDARDBed in dormitory • STANDARDBED.ST

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    Richterswil Youth Hostel

    Bed in dormitory STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    Bed in dormitory
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: BED.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Richterswil Youth Hostel

9.2
Excellent
48 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.0 /10
Service
9.2 /10
Comfort
8.2 /10
Condition
8.8 /10
Neighborhood
9.4 /10
Amenities
8.4 /10
20 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
13 Nov 2023
Malgorzata
The hostal is situated just in front of the Zurich lake. Beautiful surroundings.The rooms very clean and the breakfast full.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jun 2022
Verified traveler
Great scenic location. Good rooms and local amenities.

Breakfast incredibly unsustainable, a lot of meat and dairy is provided- sad news for the animals and the planet. However there were some vegan options.
8/10
Excellent
11 Sep 2019
Wanda
It was fine. Good location near train station.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
15 Apr 2018
Joanne

Nice Location

Nice for an overnight stay near Lucerne
Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Nov 2017
Mark
This hostel is a real gem. Very inexpensive, an easy train ride into Zurich city center and airport, right next to the train station, right on the lake, with a beautiful lakeside park just out the door. Staff are very friendly and helpful, even though I only spoke english. Everything was extremely clean, including rooms, bathrooms, showers, and common areas. The included breakfast was extremely good. This place is just as good as fancy hotels that cost five times more.
6/10
Pleasant
25 Jun 2026
Manuela
Das Youth Hostel ist sehr schön gelegen am See, es hat ein Restaurant nebenan und eine Tiefgarage. Das Frühstück ist einfach, aber gut.
Die Zimmer sind allerdings extrem minimalistisch. Es hat kein Lavabo im Zimmer. Den Preis finde ich für das sehr einfache Zimmer mit Gemeinschafts-Lavabo, -Dusche,-WC zu hoch. Zudem war eine oder mehrere Schulklassen bei mir auf der Etage, was nicht gerade für eine erholsame Nacht sorgte...
Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 Aug 2025
Christina Mobil
Sehr sauber und tolles freundliches Personal. Merci und Grüsse Christina
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 May 2025
Baerbel
Good location
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
16 Nov 2024
Rebekka

In guter Erinnerung

meine Schwester und ich mit meinen 2 Hunden, haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt in einem tollen Zimmer mit See-Sicht übernachten zu dürfen.
Wir wurden sehr freundlich empfangen und wurde sogar nachgefragt ob alles ok wäre.
Unsere \"Sonderwünsche\" wurden erfüllt. Uns bleibt der Aufenthalt in schöner Erinnerung. Vielen Dank!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Oct 2024
Kornelius
Super nettes Personal
6/10
Pleasant
09 Oct 2024
Josef

verbesserungsfähig

Zimmer primitiv eingerichtet. Lampe fehlt bei Bett, Steckplatz fehlt zum Natel laden, Ablage fehlt zum Deponieren der Brill, Hörgeräte usw.
Self
8/10
Excellent
26 Nov 2023
Heidi
Wunderbare Lage direkt am See. Sehr freundliches Personal.
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
15 Aug 2021
Eric

Très bel endroit

Bien mais plage à côté bruyante jusqu’à minuit (feux d’artifices et pétards, peu respectueux de l’auberge à côté où les gens dorment ou essaient de dormir !
8/10
Excellent
29 Oct 2019
Rumpa
+ Nice location and very charming peaceful place. Staffs are very friendly and cooperative. Breakfast was very nice. Lakeside view is mesmerizing experience and we loved it.

- We missed some room cleaning and in our room WiFi connection was not smooth ( lakeside view). In fact, could not use WiFi at all inside the room. Very far away from Zurich center (40 min by train ). One way ticket 🎫 is about 12€and up down around 24€/adult. It’s very expensive.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Apr 2019
KSENIJA

Hostel na prekrasnoj lokaciji

Hostel na odlicnoj lokaciji.Povezanost sa okolnim mjestima i Zurichom izvrsna. Osoblje ljubazno, soba i kupatila cisti.Odlican 5!
10/10
Exceptional
24 Sep 2018
Ko sheng

很好很便宜!!!

雖然是青年旅館!但 入住的,中 老年紀 旅客較多!!!房間大,公用衛浴清潔乾淨!又靠近火車站和蘇黎世湖!真的很好!很適合多住幾天的旅客!!!
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jun 2018
Verified traveler
Schlicht, Sauber, Freundlich und schöne Gegend zum Entspannen.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
15 Apr 2018
Verified traveler

Kleine JugendHerberge direkt am Wasser

Es fehlen MückenGitter vor den Fenstern. Wir waren Mitte April da und wahnsinnig viele Mücken. Die Zimmer sind sehr klein und ohne jegliche Gemütlichkeit. Sauber ist aber alles. Für 1-2 Nächte zu empfehlen.
10/10
Exceptional
03 Oct 2017
Iren Anna

Fantastisch

Wunderschönes Ort. Sehr Ruhig.Zum geniessen.
6/10
Pleasant
04 Nov 2016
Verified traveler

Gut für eine Übernachtung um Freunde zu besuchen

Schön direkt am Wasser gelegen-leider kein Wc im Zimmer.

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Richterswil Youth Hostel
Hornstrasse 5, Wollerau, Switzerland

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