In the heart of Zürich Center, Youth Hostel Zurich offers a warm welcome with a free breakfast buffet and serene garden. Connect to WiFi, unwind in the library or challenge friends at billiards - all while enjoying helpful staff.
Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolateria - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
Letzigrund Stadium - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
Getting around
Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 36 min drive
Kilchberg ZH Station - 5 min drive
Kilchberg Station - 6 min drive
Zürich Limmatquai Station - 7 min drive
Morgental Tram Stop - 7 min walk
Wollishofen Station - 7 min walk
Brunau S-Bahn - 7 min walk
Restaurants
Hitzberger - 17 min walk
Fork & Bottle - 10 min walk
Tong Thai Dee - 7 min walk
Hiltl Mythenquai - 19 min walk
Restaurant Bürgli - 10 min walk
About this property
Youth Hostel Zurich
When you stay at Youth Hostel Zurich, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Bahnhofstrasse and Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolateria. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other features include a snack bar/deli, a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff. Public transportation is only a short walk: Morgental Tram Stop is 7 minutes and Wollishofen Station is 7 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
76 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Up to 3 children (2 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
On-site self-parking (CHF 10 per day)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
On-site parking is limited
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 6 AM–9:30 AM
Hosted evening meals daily for a surcharge (reservations required)
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
What to do
Pool table
Beach nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Library
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Well-lit path to entrance
Step-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Housekeeping (once per stay)
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. 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.
Optional extras
Hosted evening meal costs CHF 19.50
Children & extra beds
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 15 per pet, per day
Parking
Self-parking costs CHF 10 per day
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
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.
Does Youth Hostel Zurich offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Youth Hostel Zurich does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Youth Hostel Zurich?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge 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.
Is parking offered on site at Youth Hostel Zurich?
Yes. Self-parking costs CHF 10 per day. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Youth Hostel Zurich?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at Youth Hostel Zurich?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Swiss Casinos Zurich (7-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Youth Hostel Zurich and nearby?
Youth Hostel Zurich has a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Youth Hostel Zurich?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Youth Hostel Zurich like?
Youth Hostel Zurich is a short 7-minute walk from Morgental Tram Stop and 13 minutes' walk from Mythenquai Beach.
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Youth Hostel Zurich Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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What guests liked
Breakfast was plentiful, good, and an added bonus with many guests praising its quality and variety. (15 reviews)
Dinner was great value for money and a welcome added bonus. (3 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
23 Sept 2025
Muito Bom
Ótima opção para Zurique. Ficamos em quarto privativo e ele era confortável e limpo. O café da manhã era muito bom, equipe simpatica e fácil acesso aos pontos turísticos via transporte público.
Priscila
Priscila, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Sept 2025
Staff are all accommodating and friendly. Michelle was so helpful with all of our inquiries. I love the stay
Alma
Alma, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
27 Jun 2025
Acomodação bem limpa com ótimo café da manhã
aline lenzi
aline lenzi, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 Jun 2025
Nicest staff of any hostel I've stayed in
Theodore
Theodore, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 Jul 2025
Excelente
Tudo perfeito
Arnoildo Silveira
Arnoildo Silveira, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 May 2025
很好
位置好。服务周到,早餐丰富
Teqi
Teqi, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 May 2025
Hostel incrível, tem tudo próximo, atendimento da recepção excelente, café da manhã gostoso com várias opções, pessoas que se hospedam também são boas, tem atividades pra fazer dentro do próprio hostel de dia e de noite.
I had a great time there. Wish breakfast had fruits though. Staff super friendly and helpful.
Inness
Inness, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 May 2025
Tudo maravilhoso! Super recomendo.
MARIA ISABEL
MARIA ISABEL, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
1 Jun 2025
Sehr einfaches, relativ sauberes Zimmer. Schöne Gemeinschaftsräume in der Lobby. Gute Verkehrsanbindung am Hotel. Sehr freundliches und hilfreiches Personal an der Rezeption.Frühstück war ok.
Karsten
Karsten, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 Jun 2025
Gerne wieder 😉
Steffi
Steffi, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
5 Jul 2025
Bra vandrarhem i Zurich
Bra 4 bäddsrum med egen toa och dusch. Lite vandrarhemsslitet men trevlig personal och bra sociala utrymmen men biljard pingis mm. Enkelt åka dit till Zurich Brunau eller Zurich Willishofen. Obs backe upp fr sista. Trappor upp på första. Fin badplats nära. Dagens rätt fram till kl 20.
Charlotte
Charlotte, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 Jun 2025
Dom room is clean.
Have big sharing space in lobby.
Breakfast is provided.
Have rich supermarkets and transportation around.
Parking area is also provided.
Ka chun
Ka chun, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 May 2025
Vorbildlich. Top organisiert und netter Service
Manuel
Manuel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 Mar 2025
Clean and simple hostel within close proximity to train station. Free breakfast was nice.
Brayden
Brayden, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 May 2025
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!
Romnick
Romnick, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
23 Feb 2025
共用スペースが広くて充実していて、良かった!
Rio
Rio, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
21 May 2025
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.