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Youth Hostel Zurich

2.0 star property
Hostel in Zürich with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Property amenity
Property entrance
Terrace/patio
Billiards
Lobby lounge
Youth Hostel Zurich, in central Zürich, offers a complimentary breakfast buffet, a tranquil garden, WiFi, a quiet library, and billiards for friendly competition. All supported by attentive staff, it's the perfect place for travelers to relax and enjoy their stay.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Sep 12 - Sep 13
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Tomorrow

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Sextuple room)

Highlights

Heating
Desk
Pet friendly
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Desk
Pet friendly
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, Private Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Desk
Pet friendly
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Desk
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Desk
Pet friendly
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Desk
Pet friendly
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Desk
Pet friendly
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Zürich Center, a neighborhood in Zürich, Youth Hostel Zurich is near a train station and near the beach. Bahnhofstrasse and Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolateria are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Zoo Zurich. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Letzigrund Stadium or Hallenstadion.
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Map
Mutschellenstrasse 114, Zürich, 8038

What's nearby

  • FIFA World Football Museum - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Bahnhofstrasse - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Zürich Opera House - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolateria - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Letzigrund Stadium - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

  • Kilchberg ZH Station - 5 min drive
  • Morgental Tram Stop - 7 min walk
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tong Thai Dee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hiltl Mythenquai - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Café Milchbar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Bürgli - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Richi's Kiosk Allmend - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Youth Hostel Zurich

Hostel near Bahnhofstrasse
At Youth Hostel Zurich, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and laundry facilities.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), a gift shop, and a vending machine
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Meeting rooms, free newspapers, and a billiards/pool table
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 76 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating, limited housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (CHF 10 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of CHF 19.50; reservation required
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in 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

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
3 children, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra 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 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.

Optional extras

  • 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.

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 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.

Property is also known as

Youth Zurich
Jugendherberge Zurich Hotel
Youth Hostel Zurich Zürich
Youth Hostel Zurich Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Youth Hostel Zurich Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Zürich

Frequently asked questions

Is Youth Hostel Zurich 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 Zurich?

Self parking is available for CHF 10 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Youth Hostel Zurich?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Youth Hostel Zurich?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Youth Hostel Zurich located?

Located in Zürich Center, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Mythenquai Beach, Rote Fabrik, and Belvoir Park. Sihlcity and Museum Rietberg are also within 1 mi (2 km). Morgental Tram Stop is 7 minutes by foot and Wollishofen Station is 7 minutes.

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