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Viktoria Budget Hostel

Höngg, Zurich

Viktoria Budget Hostel in Zurich provides adults only accommodations with a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace.

A
Abigail
From
United States
The host was so kind, I came in with dirty flip flops, I also got my white pants stained, and she gave me slippers and insisted on cleaning them for me. The outdoor area was adorable and relaxing but also social, the kitchen is clean, she offers tea. Such a lovely place that feels so homey. Not to mention my shared dorm was full of incredible travelers that were lovely to get to meet. :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,406 reviews
Price from
$136.82
1 night, 2 adults

Zurich Youth Hostel

Wollishofen, Zurich

Offering 24-hour front desk, free public Wi-Fi and a spacious lounge area with flat-screen TV and billiards, Youth Hostel Zurich is 260 ft from the Jugendherberge bus stop.

P
Popa
From
Romania
was very clean and friendly
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 4,179 reviews
Price from
$188.07
1 night, 2 adults

Oldtown Hostel Otter

Zurich Old Town - City Center, Zurich

The Oldtown Hostel Otter and its old-established Wüste Bar is a stylish place for the young-at-heart in Zürich's Old Town, about 984 feet from the Zürich-Stadelhofen train station and the lake.

D
Diego
From
Spain
The staff was very friendly. The location is great.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,672 reviews
Price from
$149.49
1 night, 2 adults

Green Marmot Capsule Hotel Zürich

Zurich Old Town - City Center, Zurich

Attractively located in Zurich, Green Marmot Capsule Hotel Zürich has air-conditioned rooms, a terrace and free WiFi. The property is close to Kunsthaus Zurich, Bahnhofstrasse and Paradeplatz.

A
Anonymous
From
Austria
i really liked the capsules and the location!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 6,144 reviews
Price from
$106.35
1 night, 2 adults

Friendly Hostel Zürich

Zurich Old Town - City Center, Zurich

Conveniently set in the Zurich Old Town - City Center district of Zurich, Friendly Hostel Zürich is located a 4-minute walk from Paradeplatz, 300 yards from Fraumünster and a 12-minute walk from...

A
Alejandro
From
United States
Great location!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,742 reviews
Price from
$149.26
1 night, 2 adults

betahouse Self-Check In Hostel

Zürichberg, Zurich

Located in Zurich and within a 15-minute walk of Kunsthaus Zurich, betahouse Self-Check In Hostel has a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

M
Mamdouh
From
Egypt
The bed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 424 reviews
Price from
$87.07
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Hecht

Zurich Old Town - City Center, Zurich

Located in Zurich, within a 5-minute walk of Fraumünster and 300 yards of Bellevueplatz, Hotel Hecht provides free WiFi throughout the property.

a
abid
From
United Arab Emirates
Staff cooperation
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 179 reviews
Price from
$223.89
1 night, 2 adults

Lindis Hotel

Zurich Old Town - City Center, Zurich

Conveniently located in the Zurich Old Town - City Center district of Zurich, Lindis Hotel is located a 4-minute walk from Fraumünster, 300 yards from Bellevueplatz and a 5-minute walk from Zurich...

D
Doug
From
United States
Young lady from Barcelona who checked me in was so very kind. She even let me borrow a phone charging cord overnight. She really made me feel that they cared about me. The room was small — but perfect for a solo traveler. Slept great on a very comfortable bed. Shower was excellent — plenty of hot water.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews
Price from
$410.47
1 night, 2 adults

Depot 195 - Hostel Winterthur

Winterthur (Near Zurich)

Depot 195 occupies a renovated brick building in a historic factory site in the center of Winterthur, 1640 feet from the train station. It offers a snack bar and free WiFi access.

J
John
From
United States
Good size, rooms, nice bathrooms, and very nice staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 918 reviews
Price from
$145.25
1 night, 2 adults

Pilgerhüsli Backpacker

Stäfa (Near Zurich)

Located in Stäfa, within 14 miles of Zurich Opera House and 14 miles of Bellevueplatz, Pilgerhüsli Backpacker has accommodations with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests...

H
Huzefa Shabbir
From
Saudi Arabia
Clean property with all amenities. Free car parking available. Kitchen facilities available. Wi-Fi available at good speed. Lake side view is excellent. Host are super good and gave us few good tips to explore places nearby.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews
Price from
$124.39
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,742 reviews
    Comfortable bed, comfortable pillow, clean room, great locations. Nice atmosphere, and I felt safe in the hostel. They had curtains on the bed which I really like, gave us a little extra privacy. No big clash of bathroom usage either. Good value for money given how expensive things are in Zurich.
    Guest review by
    Y
    Solo traveler
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 6,144 reviews
    The Location is perfect! Sits right in the middle of oldtown, you have many options where to eat, a short distance to bellevue/stadelhofenplatz to take either bus, tram or train 👍🏼 if youre on a budget - COOP is the way 🛒 The Hostel was clean, i never have to wait for someone to finish shower🫰🏼👍🏼 they have basic amenities which is great👍🏼 Vending machine and coffee machine and theres a code for people who will arrive later than 10pm. I find this place safe and clean and good value for money
    Guest review by
    Johna Husayan
    Group
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,672 reviews
    The hostel is very safe; I stayed in a female-only room. Each room is equipped with lockers that come with keys, and the doors require a passcode for access. They also provide towels, and there is a shared bathroom for both toilets and showers in the same corridor. I was able to leave my bag in the locker for free the day after my stay. Additionally, they offer complimentary drinks and coffee throughout the day, along with a free breakfast each morning.
    Guest review by
    Aya
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $306.29
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 4,170 reviews
    As always, youth hostel is a great place to meet great people from around the world and that was my favourite. Regarding the accommodation, i was in a four bed room with 2 bunk beds. As requested, I got a lower bed due to my backache issues. I stayed there two nights, so I don't have much to say. It just went well without any issues, so I'd say, all was great.
    Guest review by
    Vishal
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $306.29
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 4,170 reviews
    Spacious family room with comfortable beds. Delicous coffee from coffee machine for free during breakfeast time. For a youth hostel quite a decent breakfast buffet. Great location near the lake and close to public transportation. Well working WLAN.
    Guest review by
    Carsten
    Family with young children
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 6,144 reviews
    The accommodation is in a great location, within walking distance of the train station and in the heart of the city centre, close to all amenities. The area is safe and quiet. The capsule is comfortable and spacious, equipped with a mirror, power sockets, coat hangers and a small shelf for storing things you need to keep with you. There is a lot of silence in the women's dormitory and you have coffee and snacks machines.
    Guest review by
    Silvia
    Solo traveler
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,742 reviews
    Excellent location. Staff were friendly and the accommodation was very clean, safe and comfortable. You can leave your luggage in the storeroom after you check out, but be sure to take note that luggage is not accepted prior to check-in. There are storage spaces at Central Station to utilise in case you missed the notes. Nevertheless, I highly recommend to any savvy and budget conscious traveller this place - Switzerland is very expensive in general, but this 'Friendly Hostel' is the perfect fit for one or even a few nights stay.
    Guest review by
    Elson
    Solo traveler
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,672 reviews
    Best hostel I ever stayed ! Clean kitchen, cosy room, very helpful staff, lovely female bartender, huge lockers to store before checking / after check out… even including lockers. Can highly recommend it, enjoy and spend money on fun and food or just safe :-)
    Guest review by
    judith
    Solo traveler
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 6,144 reviews
    The hostel is in the great location in Zurich, really central and great to visit the city. They are very practically organized with capsule beds and lockers for your bags both spacous and comfortable. We did not spend much time in the room, but it was definatelly worth it for a bit more budget place to stay in Zurich with better access location. Recommendation for solo travellers or shorter stays.
    Guest review by
    Aleksandra
    Young couple

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