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Youth Hostel Zermatt

2.0 star property
Ski hostel with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Youth Hostel Zermatt, surrounded by mountains, offers a hearty breakfast buffet. A ski shuttle takes guests to the slopes, with ski storage available. Relax in the garden or enjoy the arcade room. Free in-room WiFi and multilingual staff enhance the stay.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Bed In 6 Beds Dormitory With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 8 Beds Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

Single Room with Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4

Sextuple Room with Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 6

Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4

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Desk, free WiFi

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
In-room safe
Desk
Pet friendly
  • 14 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Desk, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Private Bathroom (1 bed in 6 bed dorm)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Desk
In-room safe
  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Desk, free WiFi

Standard Room, Private Bathroom (Sextuple Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Desk
Pet friendly
  • 15 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom | Desk, free WiFi

Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Desk
Pet friendly
  • 14 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Desk, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 4 bed dorm)

Highlights

Heating
Desk
In-room safe
  • 12 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Desk, free WiFi

Single Room, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Desk
Pet friendly
  • 10 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, free WiFi

Double Room, Private Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Desk
Pet friendly
  • 10 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room | Desk, free WiFi

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Desk
Pet friendly
  • 10 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, free WiFi

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

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Double Room with Private Bathroom

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Single Room With Shared Bathroom

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Bed In A Budget 8-Bed Dormitory (Mixed)

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Bed In 4 Beds Dormitory With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

About the neighborhood

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Staldenweg 5, Zermatt, VS, 3920

What's nearby

  • Zermatt-Matterhorn Ski Paradise - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Zermatt - Furi - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Zermatt-Furi Gondola - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Zermatt–Sunnegga Funicular - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sunnegga Ski Resort - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Zermatt Gornergratbahn Station - 13 min walk
  • Sion (SIR) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Post Zermatt - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Brown Cow Pub - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant du Pont - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Old Zermatt - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Elsie Bar - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Youth Hostel Zermatt

Hostel near Zermatt-Matterhorn Ski Paradise
At Youth Hostel Zermatt, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a garden. With amenities like a ski shuttle and ski storage, this hostel is a great place to hit the slopes. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an arcade/game room and a library.
Other perks include:
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
  • A front-desk safe, a vending machine, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Youth Hostel Zermatt have amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Grab bars near toilets and bathroom emergency pull cords
  • Heating and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Ski shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of CHF 19.50; reservation required
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (7 AM - 10 AM) and Monday - Sunday (4 PM - 10 PM)
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 15 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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 4.00 per person, per night for adults; CHF 2.00 per night for guests aged 9-16 years old. This tax does not apply to children under 9 years of age.

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

Optional extras

  • 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.

You need to know

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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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
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.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Youth Zermatt
Youthhostel Zermatt Hotel
Youth Hostel Zermatt Zermatt
Youth Hostel Zermatt Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Youth Hostel Zermatt Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Zermatt

Frequently asked questions

Is Youth Hostel Zermatt pet-friendly?

Yes, this hostel allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of CHF 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Youth Hostel Zermatt?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Youth Hostel Zermatt?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Youth Hostel Zermatt?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Youth Hostel Zermatt located?

Located near the slopes, this Zermatt hostel is in the mountains and within a 5-minute walk of Zermatt-Matterhorn Ski Paradise, Zermatt - Furi, and Furi - Riffelberg. Furi Ski Area and Zermatt-Furi Gondola are also within 10 minutes. Zermatt Gornergratbahn Station is 13 minutes by foot and Zermatt Station is 14 minutes.

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Reviews

Youth Hostel Zermatt Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 201 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 201 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 201 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 201 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 201 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic view of the Matterhorn, clean rooms and bathrooms, friendly staff, and area to sit outside and enjoy the beauty of the area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Efrain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Young Min

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Matterhorn hostel.

Felt like sleeping just under the Matterhorn. Perfect for enjoying the mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were quite basic but was not there for the fancy rooms, delicious breakfast,, close to the bus stop, and close walking distance to all the restaurants etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and served breakfast. The views of the Matterhorn from the room was awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed staying at the Hostel in Zermatt. Friendly and efficient staff. Wonderful views from our spacious and airy room (in a new building adjacent to main building.) Tasty and ample cold breakfast buffet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's an uphill walk from the train.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay in a beautiful place.

My family of four stayed here in a 4 bed bunk room with bathroom. Worked fine for us for two nights. Pretty quiet and functional. Easy access from the Main Street. Staff were very helpful. Cold Breakfast was good. View of the Matterhorn was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

FARINAH

Disliked: Staff & service
water not available due to broken tap when we want to drink…only water in a jar..but by the time we want to refill ,the water has run out.Even when we want to take hot water late at night…the jar is empty. The chef on the day of arrival is not people friendly..giving us a stare when we boiled water in a kettle and when we wanted to eat noodle in a cup.Overall rating its ok,but this might not be in our list to stay anymore.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The only down side (and a big one) is the staff. They seem to hate what they are doing as a job. The front counter man gave me a lecture about how I needed to change the past in order to make it so he didn't need to stay over his shift. Dude, it's the nature of that job so... make a decision and figure out if you are really a good fit for this type of job. The check in girl had no personality at all. Where are you finding these people? I've been in hostels in 31 countries and this staff was incredibly disappointing. Other than the really crappy staff they seem to hire, it was clean, had a great breakfast and a fantastic view of the Matterhorn. It's just funny how all that stuff seems so unimportant when you're being treated like garbage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

ludovick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A basic room ... clean and comfortable. A great breakfast. Great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Familjeresa runt Schweiz

Fantastisk utikt mot Matterhorn. Väldigt basic. Gillar du inte att gå uppför backe och trappor så är inte detta stället att bo på men med CH mått . Billigt
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Amenities
Very clean, organized. Lots of space. Able to use lockers and shower after checkout so could still enjoy the day in Zermattt
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kamal

Modern standards, essential services and convenience
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Hon Chong

+ The Matterhorn is visible right from the room window, but you’ll get an even better view from the street. - Not recommended for guests with luggage. Kitchen staff were rude. understand this is a hostel, but there are much ways they can do better.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another awesome experience with Youth Hostels. Beautifully designed, very clean, very comfortable, chef at dinner is truly 1st class
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Madhushan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place with nice views. The breakfast buffet is one of the best. Would give 5 stars if room has tea and coffee making facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

JEONGJA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
올라가는 길이 오르막이라 좀 힘들긴 했지만, 마테호른이 잘 보이는 전망이고, 투숙객들이 이용할 수 있는 라운지도 있어서전체적으로 만족스럽습니다.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, especially compared to the prices of any other lodging around.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful place
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Alessia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unser Zimmer hatte eine wunderschöne Aussicht auf das Matterhorn. Wir waren absolut schockiert ab dem tollen View! Und das für diesen günstigen Preis. Die Jugendherberge war gut ausgestattet und mit dem Ortsbus einfach erreichbar.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Alessia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unser Zimmer hatte eine wunderschöne Aussicht auf das Matterhorn. Wir waren absolut schockiert ab dem tollen View! Und das für diesen günstigen Preis. Die Jugendherberge war gut ausgestattet und mit dem Ortsbus einfach erreichbar.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yochan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
수건 유료 대여임. 공용화장실은 예상대로. 침구커버 모두 직접해야함. 불편한게 많지만, 방에서보는 마테호른 뷰가 모든 불만을 압살함! 아침식사 꽤 좋은편임.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

JIN WON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
체르마트에서 깔끔하게 이용가능한 도미토리 유스호스텔입니다. 체르마트역에서 걸어올라가는게 부담이 될 수 있지만 마테호른이 보이는 위치라는게 매력적입니다. 조식포함으로 아침을 먹을수있는게 좋았습니다. 조식은 일반적인 유럽 아침식사가 나옵니다. 온라인체크인을 하면 빠르게 입실가능합니다. 늦은체크아웃이나 침구정리 등 벌금규정이 있는것같으니 위반하지않게 잘 체크하는것이 좋겠습니다.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Matterhorn at last!

This is only the second stay I've had in a hostel and it was a very nice experience. We ended up getting a room with its own bathroom and a view of the Matterhorn out our window. The room wasn't all furnished (e.g., TV) but it had everything one needed and was spacious for a hostel. The breakfast was as good as any other hotel we stayed at on our trip and saved us at least $40 franks both days. Getting to and from the hostel was easy enough while walking or riding the local bus (red line to Luchre) from the main station. I would stay here again, no questions asked for the price and what you get.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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