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Zurich Youth Hostel

Zurich · Switzerland

Mutschellenstrasse, 114View location

8.8/10Excellent616 Reviews
Cleanliness9.2/109.2
Service9.2/109.2
Comfort8.2/108.2
Condition8.8/108.8
Location7.4/107.4
Neighborhood8.0/108.0
Amenities8.8/108.8
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About Zurich Youth Hostel

The world meets up at Zurich Youth Hostel. A versatile place with the right offer for every guest, whether backpackers, families or groups.

On the site where a school cabin served as a hostel in 1936, there now stands a spacious new-build featuring modern infrastructure, varied cuisine, a cosy bar and a 24-hour reception.

Just a stone's throw from the lake shore, it's the perfect place from which to start chilled afternoons on the lake, a discovery tour of the exciting city of Zurich, or a thrilling visit to the zoo.

Enjoy the hostel's quiet yet well-connected location, its sunny inner courtyard and the bright rooms, or book a seminar room for your banquet, meeting or training session. It's practical: from Wollishofen station, there is also a direct rail connection to the airport.

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Located in Zürich (Zürich Center), Youth Hostel Zurich is within a 10-minute drive of Bahnhofstrasse and Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolateria. This hostel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Rote Fabrik and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Belvoir Park. Make yourself at home in one of the 76 guestrooms.

Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include desks, and housekeeping is provided once per stay. Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Business facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available Professional property host/manager ibex fairstay Pets allowed Only dogs are allowed Maximum number of pets per room 1 Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions Pets cannot be left unattended

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 3.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • Up to 3 children 2 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
    • 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
    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 cribs/infant beds
    • This property accepts credit cards and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, 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 the rate for private rooms when using existing bedding.
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Self parking fee: CHF 10 per day
    • 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

    Italian

    French

Nearby attractions

Mythenquai Beach 1 km / 0.6 mi
Rote Fabrik 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Belvoir Park 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Sihlcity 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Museum Rietberg 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Enge Church 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
FIFA World Football Museum 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Thomas Mann Wohnhaus 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Kongresshaus Zürich 2.5 km / 1.5 mi
Tonhalle Zurich 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Buerkliplatz 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Bahnhofstrasse 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Museum Baerengasse 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Old Botanical Garden 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Paradeplatz 2.9 km / 1.8 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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

  • Twin rooms: 4
  • Double rooms: 17
  • Quadruple rooms: 33
  • Family rooms: 13
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  • Large pets allowed (over 5 kg)Extra charge
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car parkExtra charge
  • Key Collection
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Launderette
  • Bicycle hire serviceExtra charge
  • Multilingual staff
  • Smoke detector
  • Lift access
  • Shop
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Bicycle storage
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage room
  • Dining area
  • Grill/BBQ: 1
  • Library
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels and bed linen
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking area
  • Highchairs
  • Banquet hall
  • Breakfast room
  • Conference room
  • Meeting room
  • Projector
  • Conference hostess
  • TV lounge
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Buffet lunchExtra charge
  • Buffet dinner
  • Vegetarian meal
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Table tennis
  • Billiards
Meal plans

Meal plan types

Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.

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Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

Upon availability

Room types

These are the hotel's room types, rather than live offers. Choose your travel dates to see available rooms, prices and booking conditions. Check availability

  • TWIN WITH SHARED BATHROOMTWIN • WITH SHARED BATHROOM • 16 m²TWN.FH
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    TWIN WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    16 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    2 × Single bed 80-130 width
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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

    Room code: TWN.FH

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Bed in dormitory WITH SHARED BATHROOMBed in dormitory • WITH SHARED BATHROOM • 21 m²BED.FH
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    Bed in dormitory WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    4 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    21 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    Bunk beds
    Room type
    Bed in dormitory
    View / characteristic
    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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

    Room code: BED.FH

    Room amenities

    • Shared bathroom

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST

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    Zurich Youth Hostel

    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

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARDSGL.ST

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    Zurich Youth Hostel

    SINGLE STANDARD

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    Room overview

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

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

    Room code: SGL.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARD • 16 m²DBL.ST-1
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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    2 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    16 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    2 × Single bed 80-130 width
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

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

    Room code: DBL.ST-1

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE WITH SHARED BATHROOMDOUBLE • WITH SHARED BATHROOMDBL.FH

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    Zurich Youth Hostel

    DOUBLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room overview

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

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

    Room code: DBL.FH

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARD • 15 m²SGL.ST-1
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    SINGLE STANDARD

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    2 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    15 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    Single bed 80-130 width
    Room type
    SINGLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

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

    Room code: SGL.ST-1

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • QUADRUPLE BUNK BEDQUADRUPLE • BUNK BEDQUA.BK

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    Zurich Youth Hostel

    QUADRUPLE BUNK BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    BUNK BED

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

    Room code: QUA.BK

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Bed in dormitory BUNK BED WITH SHARED BATHROOMBed in dormitory • BUNK BED WITH SHARED BATHROOM • 21 m²BED.BK-FH
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    Bed in dormitory BUNK BED WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Room photos

    4 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    21 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    Bunk beds
    Room type
    Bed in dormitory
    View / characteristic
    BUNK BED WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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

    Room code: BED.BK-FH

    Room amenities

    • Shared bathroom

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • QUADRUPLE WITH SHARED BATHROOMQUADRUPLE • WITH SHARED BATHROOMQUA.FH-1

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    Zurich Youth Hostel

    QUADRUPLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Room photos

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    Room overview

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

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

    Room code: QUA.FH-1

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Room BUNK BED WITH SHARED BATHROOMRoom • BUNK BED WITH SHARED BATHROOMROO.BK-FH

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    Zurich Youth Hostel

    Room BUNK BED WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Room photos

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    BUNK BED WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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

    Room code: ROO.BK-FH

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • QUADRUPLE WITH SHARED BATHROOMQUADRUPLE • WITH SHARED BATHROOM • 21 m²QUA.FH
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    QUADRUPLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    2 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    21 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    4 × Bunk beds
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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

    Room code: QUA.FH

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • QUADRUPLE STANDARDQUADRUPLE • STANDARD • 21 m²QUA.ST-1
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    Zurich Youth Hostel

    QUADRUPLE STANDARD

    Room photos

    2 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    21 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    2 × Bunk beds, 2 × Single bed 80-130 width
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

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

    Room code: QUA.ST-1

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • TWIN WITH SHARED BATHROOMTWIN • WITH SHARED BATHROOMTWN.FH-1

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    Zurich Youth Hostel

    TWIN WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

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

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

    Room code: TWN.FH-1

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • TWIN WITH DOUBLE BEDTWIN • WITH DOUBLE BEDTWN.DB

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    Zurich Youth Hostel

    TWIN WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room overview

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

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

    Room code: TWN.DB

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • QUADRUPLE BUNK BED WITH SHARED BATHROOMQUADRUPLE • BUNK BED WITH SHARED BATHROOMQUA.BK-FH

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    Zurich Youth Hostel

    QUADRUPLE BUNK BED WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Room photos

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    BUNK BED WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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

    Room code: QUA.BK-FH

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Bed in dormitory STANDARDBed in dormitory • STANDARDBED.ST

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    Zurich 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

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • QUADRUPLE STANDARDQUADRUPLE • STANDARDQUA.ST

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    Zurich Youth Hostel

    QUADRUPLE STANDARD

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

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

    Room code: QUA.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • SINGLE WITH SHARED BATHROOMSINGLE • WITH SHARED BATHROOM • 15 m²SGL.FH
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    SINGLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Room photos

    2 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    15 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    Single bed 80-130 width
    Room type
    SINGLE
    View / characteristic
    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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

    Room code: SGL.FH

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Room BUNK BEDRoom • BUNK BED • 21 m²ROO.BK-1
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    Zurich Youth Hostel

    Room BUNK BED

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    2 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    21 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    6 × Bunk beds
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    BUNK BED

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

    Room code: ROO.BK-1

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Zurich Youth Hostel

    Room STANDARD

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

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

    Room code: ROO.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • SINGLE WITH SHARED BATHROOMSINGLE • WITH SHARED BATHROOMSGL.FH-1

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Zurich Youth Hostel

    SINGLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

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

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

    Room code: SGL.FH-1

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Zurich Youth Hostel

8.8
Excellent
616 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.2 /10
Service
9.2 /10
Comfort
8.2 /10
Condition
8.8 /10
Location
7.4 /10
Neighborhood
8.0 /10
Amenities
8.8 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2026
Frank
Frinedly and helpful staff.
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jul 2026
Grayson
Amenities, the room, and the breakfast were all simple, but it really shines when you meet new people from across the world and you strike up conversation!
Self
6/10
Pleasant
28 Jun 2026
louis
It's ok bunk beds .linen clean but looks old .if any one planning to stay take your own towels .
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jun 2026
David S
Great place for our family to stay overnight. Staff was wonderful, open 24 hours and we got there very late. Breakfast was good, and rooms were comfortable.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jun 2026
Asiya
Super friendly and helpful staff. Towel rack at the end of the bed. Two sinks in the room as well as lockers. Amazing breakfast. About 20 minutes from Zurich Hauptbanhof. Take the tram/bus not the trai n. Numbers 66/72/13. There was a strange woman in my room. She unpacked 12 cannisters of aerosol cleaners and hung her laundry everywhere. That is not the hostel's fault though. One of the roommates saw her spraying the bathroom with it. Hey, it was super clean! The hostels need better guidelines on shared spaces. Such as do not wake up the entire room at midnight by turning on the lights. Or leaving laundry hanging in the shower. The hostel doesn't provide a Zurich pass.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jun 2026
Mercy
The staff are very helpful and friendly, especially Diane and Jennifer 😊
Self
6/10
Pleasant
04 Jun 2026
vinay
Open space
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jun 2026
Caitlin
Friendly staff, clean hostel. Rooms exactly as pictured/described. Great experience!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
31 May 2026
Fatra
Was a great experience
Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 May 2026
Vija
Great location - public transport very close by.
Very helpful staff - gave me a swiss socket adapter.
Good breakfast.
Bar on site is also a bonus.
Good shower water power.
Lockers in the room - lockable using room card.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
17 May 2026
Jimmy
Great location and great breakfast. Staff were super friendly and helpful!
10/10
Exceptional
23 Apr 2026
Ronald
I’m not going to take a star away bc of this, I dont think it is objective for what I am rating, but know that you’re not allowed to speak “at all” after 10:00pm I’m not sure how this is possible because it’s a freaking hostel. While you should be respectful people are coming and going! Someone checked into our room past 10 and they were trying to figure the room situation out (we were literally whispering) and some homeless man in our room didn’t want us speaking at all. The train is easy to navigate to the city but annoying.
Also, as a side note for other travelers if you plan on traveling to lauterbrunnen, zurmat, etc. just pay the extra and stay around those areas the trains are great but it is not a quick train ride to get to those places. Stay in Bern it’s close to everything.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 Apr 2026
Eduardo
I spent 1 night ay the hostel and
10/10
Exceptional
26 Mar 2026
Goran
Good breakfast, clean, friendly staff
Self
8/10
Excellent
14 Feb 2026
Murshal afzal
Not a bad option if you travelling solo. A bit busy in lobby and lounge tho.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
12 Feb 2026
SULTAN
Very nice Room sitting and staff is very good nature
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
22 Nov 2025
Zihao
I remember when I booked the price I chose was a bed in a 4bedroom but I was assigned to a bed in a 6bedroom.
Not sure what is going on maybe something wrong with Expedia.
10/10
Exceptional
28 Oct 2025
Richard
Room was spotless. Quiet location which I like, noise from other rooms at night was minimal. Breakfast was great and hours covenient. Also liked the bar for an evening beer! Staff was extremely corteoys and helpful.
10/10
Exceptional
26 Sep 2025
Suanne
Helpful staff
10/10
Exceptional
25 Sep 2025
Ivan
Al ser un hospedaje en Zurich y tipo hostal, es un precio razonable a lo excesivamente cara qué es la ciudad.
Las habitaciones para 4 personas son muy pequeñas, quizá alguna más amplia seria ideal.
Cumple con su relación al costo, no me desagrado.
Buen menú de desayuno, excelente atención del personal, incluso la opción de comidas que ofrecen también es buena.
Quiza lo malo sería la ubicación. Esta un poco alejado de los puntos de interés.
Nada que caminando, transporte público y uber no solucione pero tomar en cuenta un extra de dinero porque no será nada barato.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Sep 2025
Alma
Staff are all accommodating and friendly. Michelle was so helpful with all of our inquiries. I love the stay
Self
10/10
Exceptional
05 Sep 2025
Dorota
All great
10/10
Exceptional
30 Aug 2025
Brittany
A lovely stay for one night! Lots of families & big communal areas with a nice patio & bar. It was a little hot & there were no privacy curtains. Communal bathroom/shower was clean & it was nice to have a sink in the room for a quick clean up. It was also nice to use your card as your key for a locker. A bit of a walk up hill from the train/bus station, but still very accessible.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
25 Aug 2025
Ataul
Excellent
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
09 Aug 2025
Daniel
Stayed only one night but the private room was great with a relatively nice bed and pillow. Easy internet access and a Swiss breakfast. Likes the open seating area.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2025
Tyler
Amazing stay, lots to do, very friendly staff. Specifically Luca. Was such an awesome guy and so helpful with any thing, suggestions, drinks, pronouncing words.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jun 2025
Theodore
Nicest staff of any hostel I've stayed in
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 May 2025
Inness
I had a great time there. Wish breakfast had fruits though. Staff super friendly and helpful.
8/10
Excellent
21 May 2025
Luke
Very convenient location next to a bus stop. Bathrooms were not very clean, but serviceable. Only two toilets for our floor which created a bit of an issue at times. No towels were provided.
Excellent buffet breakfast. Superb common areas for lounging and dining.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
19 May 2025
Romnick

Book this hostel! No need to look for any others

This is probably one if not THE best hostel I've stayed in so far during my Europe trip. Breakfast is amazing, room is spacious, bathrooms are clean (in fact the cleaning lemon-y soap they use can be overpowering to smell but it dissipates after a while). Staff is welcoming and helpful. A bit far from city center so you need to walk far or take the tram but it's very close to grocery stores and supermarkets. It's amazing. Love this hostel!
Self
8/10
Excellent
17 May 2025
Verified traveler
if you cant stand noise whilst sleeping it aint for you, not the hotels fault but generally hostels
Self
10/10
Exceptional
15 May 2025
Zoe
We like this place. Staff are nice and helpful
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
19 Mar 2025
Brayden
Clean and simple hostel within close proximity to train station. Free breakfast was nice.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
05 Mar 2025
Fahad
Excellent members and colleagues
6/10
Pleasant
26 Dec 2024
Niranjan

There is compromise on rate over comfort.

I may not be the best person for this review as this is my 2nd Hostel stay in 9 years.

Seeing the weather is cold,heating was insufficient, the floor were bare no carpeting or insulation on top of that(thiss might be due to rarity hostel booking ) there were no slipper.

Shower was surprisingly good,again I am not sure if there multiple people living at this room they might having charging issues in terms of comforts rather than actual functionality.

Breakfast was surprisingly excellent for Hostel but then when it comes to amenities the hot water takes forever to boil,toasteris at the end of buffet after you have already picked up toast and jammed as there were no extra utensils to keep jam separate to use after toasting.If I have ordered a single room for single occupant I would rather have double bed rather than single bed else it becomes sleeps for two with comfort and convenience compromised.

Staff were lovely,helpful and understanding but my understanding is management are being stingy because my understanding of Swiss is are they are very punctual and hate time wasting ,but due to equipment being very slow to use while being shared across multiple hostelier I would invest on the basic and faster amenities that enhances
every customer indirect interaction with the hoshel.

My visit didn't need that extra spending for hotel,but all things considered would definitely pay upto extra 30-50 CHF if good night sleep if your top priority else good value for money.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
21 Nov 2024
Ibrar
Excellent breakfast, friendly staff good price location is slightly out but can get regular trams every 10 mins to city centre within 20 mins reach. Very quiet location.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
18 Nov 2024
Alma
Breakfast is very good. Staff are great. A bit walk for the bus, but its good.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Nov 2024
Hiten
Nice and clean... affordable
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
17 Nov 2024
Verified traveler
Best hostel I have ever stayed in. Very clean. Breakfast was really good. One for the staff was extremely helpful
Self
8/10
Excellent
09 Nov 2024
Eduardo
Very kind staff!
The the bathroom were very clean.
Overall, a nice experience
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
23 Oct 2024
Rianne
Nice place
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 Oct 2024
Lucy
Only there for one night but staff was so kind and friendly,I’m a 18 y/o girl and when they realised I was booked in a mixed room with only one guy they changed it FOR me, I didn’t even have to ask! 15 min tram ride from the main part of Zurich, great value for money!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
08 Oct 2024
Karol
Very good breakfast, cleanliness, comfort and facilities. Only one other person in the room as well which made it even better. Against that, I dislike having to pay 3 CHF for a towel
Self
8/10
Excellent
06 Oct 2024
Emma
What you'd expect from a hostel of this size. Breakfast was plentiful and the dinner option was an added bonus.
Rooms were small, but having a separate area for lockers and a sink was helpful.
The WiFi was patchy in some areas.
It is a bit out of town, but there are different bus and tram options nearby.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
03 Oct 2024
Sandra
Nice and clean. The staff at the front desk was very helpful in giving directions
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
24 Sep 2024
Patricia
Great clean safe place, breakfast sets you up for the day , faultless
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Sep 2024
Milad
Everything was great
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 Sep 2024
Robert
Everything is fine
Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 Aug 2024
Rajesh
Amazing place and really helpful staff . Made my stay very convenient
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
09 Aug 2024
Lauren
The facilities and breakfast were great and staff and was lovely. They had a storage room for luggage when I checked in early that was nice. Only issue was getting from the train to the hostel with luggage. There's a target large hill you have to walk up. Other than that it was a great stay!
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
06 Aug 2024
Lachlan
Bare bones hostel, decent breakfast provided. Bring your own towel and 2fr coin for locker use.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
05 Aug 2024
Jason
The breakfast was good. It was quite annoying, after traveling all day, to get to the hostel and to have to make the bed. Most hostels make the bed for you, so this was unexpected.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
02 Aug 2024
kamaal
Stayed for one night and it was exactly what you’d expect from a hostel. Would definitely recommend booking a room with a private bathroom.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jul 2024
Natasha
First time staying at a hostel and I enjoyed it. Facilities we clean and great location easy to get around in Zurich
Leisure Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
21 Jul 2024
Jan Michael
Friendly staff and helpful
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2024
Mary Diaby-Gem
I love this place as it is very clean and staff are very friendly.

Will definitely stay here again when im back to Zurich
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
08 Jul 2024
Nancy
It was clean but during our stay many tenets were there and did not observe quiet time. It was past midnight and teens were still running, yelling, banging the doors and I have to go to front desk to report this matter.0
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jun 2024
Joan

Surprisingly awesome.

Perfect hostel for a family of 4. Sink in room, shared bathrooms were clean and modern. Service was friendly and helpful! Better than a 3 star hotel in the USA.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
22 Jun 2024
bruce
Plug didn’t work in the room. Towel an extra cost check in very busy. But for Zurich still a good deal
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
30 May 2024
Alistair
Really helpful friendly staff, good for families
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
21 May 2024
Shayna
Great place!
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
14 Mar 2024
James
The hostel felt like I was stepping into the 80s. It really needs a refurbishment
10/10
Exceptional
04 Mar 2024
Richard
Good stay and a good breakfast.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
01 Jan 2024
Rebecca
Overall wasnt happy with my stay for a number of reasons, but there was one member of staff who couldnt have helped me more. I didn't catch her name but the blonde lady is a pleasure.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
30 Oct 2023
Verified traveler
It’s wonderful a great place to stay
10/10
Exceptional
25 Oct 2023
Lester
everything was good. No complaints
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 Oct 2023
Onkar
Excellent staff and place!
Business_and_leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
01 Oct 2023
Karla
I have a couple things to say about my stay at Youth Hostel Zurich. Overall was a good experience, but a couple things a didn’t like much, like:

- in the showers there’s no ventilation. It’s already a small space, would be good to have a bit of ventilation. Also, no mat on the floor or given. A bit disgusting to use your own towel that by the way you have to pay for it.
- The breakfast provided is excellent, but I was a bit annoyed that in order for me to have coffee I would have to pay. Usually, at hostels they always have complimentary coffee and tea.

But I have to say that the place is convenient, close to the station, clean, and the staff is extremely friendly and helpful.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 Sep 2023
Lieu
Cheap price that i can stay. Buffet breakfast is good. Less than 10’ walk from tram station. Recommend if you have small budget to stay in Zurich
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
08 Sep 2023
naveed
GOOD LOCATION. EASY TRANSPORT CONNECTIVITY TO CENTRAL STATION. TRAM NO. 7 DIRECTLY GOES TO CENTRAL STATION. BIG GROCERY STORE ON WALKING DISTANCE. GOOD EATING OPTIONS NEARBY. FRIENDLY AND COOPERATIVE STAFF.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
31 Aug 2023
Nicole
The staff was very helpful with explaining how to get around using the trains, trams, and buses. The hostel was clean, and everybody was very nice.
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jul 2023
Satvir
A great hostel and exceeded our expectations. We received breakfast the following morning and it was great. The rooms and bathrooms were clean. And the staff were very nice. Train station and shopping centre are both in walking distance.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jul 2023
Muhammad
Very good place. Nice staff.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
16 Jun 2023
Federico
its ok
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jan 2023
Jeremy
A tad pricey, perhaps because of nye.
Everything else was great 👌
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
10 Aug 2022
Shota
A little far from central Zurich, but very quiet and nice place.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
24 Jul 2022
Gregory
Not much to compare to in zurich, it was ok and great to have breakfast but i woulndt say its wonderful, also it is expensive i know switzerland is the excuse why but still its double the rest of europe for similar facilities.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jul 2022
Thomas
Great hostel with friendly staff and in a quiet location a few minutes train ride from the city centre, also extremely good value for money!
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
20 Jul 2022
Jose
May be it is just me and the fact that i am not used to this kind of properties, but for the price this is a terrible option to host a family of 5 during a family trip.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jun 2022
Sathyan
Front desk agents and housekeeping personals are simply super 👍 I would give 10 star for this place
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jan 2022
Gildalto

Amazing ..!!

It was a quick ticket...but I loved the service provided...everything was very good...I'll definitely be back and super recommend...
Self
8/10
Excellent
08 Apr 2020
Patric

Clean but rather expensive for what it is.

Clean with a reasonable infrastructure. Expensive for what it is, modern hotel concepts have a better price / offering relation than the Youth Hostel Zurich. The youth hostel includes breakfast but given current times there was no buffet, the offered breakfast was not that great, in particular the bread. Under normal circumstances (no corona) a good place to meet people.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 Mar 2020
Verified traveler

Would stay again.

Staffs were friendly and nice. Room is clean.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
01 Mar 2020
mati

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Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
13 Jan 2020
Stanley

Needs a bit more improvement

Breakfast was a great addition to the hostel. Stayed in four room dorm and the showers and bathroom are outside the rooms. Downside is that lockers have to use coins to utilize in room which seems to defeat the purpose of having lockers in room. Also the location is inconvenient for walking and makes it difficult to travel
Self
8/10
Excellent
05 Jan 2020
Verified traveler
I liked that breakfast was included and that they provided free water.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
12 Dec 2019
Verified traveler
It’s clean and the staff is nice and very helpful.

But the mattress are not thick enough to be relaxing
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 Dec 2019
Verified traveler
The design of the rooms is great to let people sleep quietly, there is a door separating the lockers from the beds
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
25 Oct 2019
maddie
I Wasn’t too impressed with this place. Way far from the center especially if you are walking. The whole time I was there I felt like I was in a juvenile detention center. Not worth the money as it is kind of on the expensive side for a hostel!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 Oct 2019
Alexandre
10/10 Perfect place !! Awesome breakfast, very very clean room and bathroom !! The guys in front desk is very friendly! I definitely recommend !! Public transport very easy e closer!
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
06 Oct 2019
Marcelo

Conveniently located hostel in Zurich

Staff was helpful in providing maps and suggestions about what to do. hostel is about 8 min walk from train, bus and tram lines
Self
8/10
Excellent
28 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
Nothing not to like.
Everything was great.
Vert clean, very friendly and polite staff.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2019
Daniel
Was a nice place to stay just for 2 nights. Definitely a comeback
8/10
Excellent
05 Jul 2019
Vibha

Friendly and Comfortable

They were very friendly and even packed me a nice breakfast/lunch for my early flight. Though travelling alone I felt really comfortable staying there.
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2019
Verified traveler
Reasonable price in a very expensive city, staff very helpful, wonderful facilities
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 May 2019
Anne
Property was located in a great neighborhood that was close to restaurants, shopping and local train stop for easy access to the city. Check in/out was easy. Property, room and common areas was clean. The staff was knowledgeable and friendly. I would recommend this property!!
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
13 May 2019
Verified traveler
This is a great place to stay when you come to Zurich. Most of the breakfast is good, but the miso soup is very salty. All the staff members are so kind!
Business Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Apr 2019
Wayne
Great stay, room, and area. Will go back in Zurich again!
8/10
Excellent
15 Apr 2019
Verified traveler
The staff were helpful, breakfast was good and very warming place.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
02 Apr 2019
Verified traveler
Making your bed after the check in is an unnecessary workload especially after a tiring plane travel. Also the 2 frank (not even euros) deposit is a weird concern for the tourists. It is very hard to find for the whose only pay with visa. Except for those the staff was too good with good intend, hostel is walkable distance to metro station and clean.
Leisure Self

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Zurich Youth Hostel
Mutschellenstrasse, 114, Zurich, Switzerland

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