Zurich Youth Hostel

We stayed at this hostel from February 13–16. The location is a bit far from the main attractions, but transportation is convenient as it reaches right in front of the hotel. Overall, the hostel is clean, but the rooms are quite small. However, the staff members are really nice and welcoming, especially Basem, who made our stay pleasant and remarkable. His hospitality truly stood out and made a positive impact on our experience. Would recommend for those who don’t mind compact rooms and want friendly service!

A solid choice for budget-conscious travelers. It’s about a 10-minute walk from Wollishofen train station, and there’s a bus stop right in front, making it easy to get around the city. Zürichsee (Lake Zurich) is just a short stroll away if you want some fresh air. The hostel itself is clean and well-maintained, with both private rooms and dorms. The shared spaces are great for meeting people. One of the best perks is the breakfast buffet—it’s included and offers a decent variety to start the day. There’s also an on-site restaurant, though food options in the immediate area are somewhat limited. Staff are friendly and helpful, and the hostel has everything you’d expect: free Wi-Fi, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. It’s not the most central location, but if you don’t mind a short commute, it’s a quiet and convenient place to stay.

Best hostel for youngsters who are travelling on a budget in Switzerland, Europe. They have sharing dorms and private rooms too. Both the bookings are inclusive of breakfast. Prices are worth and clean rooms too. Helpful staff. It’s walkable from the nearest railway station and tram station. Would definitely recommend.

ZYHostel offers excellent value. However, the shared bathrooms and toilets within the four-room setup might not appeal to everyone. Additionally, the hostel doesn't provide towels or toiletries like shampoo, which is a departure from the amenities offered by other hostels I've visited. On the bright side, the staff stands out as the highlight of the experience. They are incredibly kind, attentive, and proactive, offering great suggestions for places to visit and frequently checking if guests need assistance. Their hospitality truly elevates the stay.

Rooms were good. But toilets were very cold. The shower did not provide that much of a hot water. It was warm. You’d expect hot water given its freezing throughout. Place is very expensive. Close to a train station.

I’ve slept in many youth hostels and the Zurich Youth Hostel is, to me, one of the best I’ve experienced. I slept there during four different stays. I find it very clean. The mattresses, blankets and pillow are top. The staff is always kind, polite, fun and helpful. I’ve always found the showers and bedrooms in a perfectly clean state. The breakfast is also quite nice. Only downturn might be that I’ve often experienced classes, and pupils playing in the yard or constantly closing doors violently makes it hard to sleep before 11pm. What I find very interesting is that, in female dormitories (4 beds), I’ve experienced two types of roommates: young students and 75+ yo ladies traveling or visiting friends and family. I’ve really enjoyed sharing this experience with those older women, who often have a lot to say about the world or Switzerland.

The hostel is in a fairly good location even though it is not near the city center and not around a major transit hub. The facility is spacious, well maintained, and well staffed. The rooms are fine and have lockers with old school locking system, which requires a 2-Frank coin to operate. The breakfast is great.

Little bit far from Zurich central station, not accessible by tram only by train from central station Just 4 stops , food is good and in quite enough amounts breakfast is versatile, clean and delicious , quiet rooms , beds are small somehow but good for a night stay. Recommended.

I think this is the first HI hostel I've been to where it's not compulsory to be a HI member. Certainly this is the first where there were mixed sex rooms. The crowd kept to themselves, probably because this hostel is so big, the common area does not facilitate interaction (which is a flip side of a large, spacious common area). It welcomes guests of all ages, unlike some which (try to) enforce (relative) youth in guests. A good breakfast with a good spread is included in the price (there're even some local products), and it starts at 6am! Lunch & dinner are also available at reasonable prices (for Switzerland). The room was quite roomy. The power socket was really near bed - just above it, though it was recessed as is common in Switzerland so not all power adaptors will be able to use it. The lockers were both in the room and large.

This is a hostel located at prime location! You'll be close to everything in Zurich, perfect for tourism. I loved the rooms, the hangout areas, breakfast - all impressive! However, one thing that concerned us were, surprise parking fee which was not mentioned before. Overall it's pricey but maybe worth it!

Such a great hostel. Book on Hostelworld! Far enough from the craziness of Zurich Main Station but still very close. Just 3 stops away/8 min train ride. Here's what I love about this place..... Bathrooms are hostel efficient. Toilets and showers are separated so you don't have to wait to shower if someone is 'ing. Men and women toilets are separated which is great because some chicks are for real rachet. Breakfast is included! Food good enough. See pics. Each bed has it's own outlet and light. See pics for outlet type. Common area far from beds. Bar closes at 5am so it can get real loud. Speaking of which. BAR CLOSES AT 5AM!! Beer and wine. Tips to consider. Bring a towel or 2 franks. 10 frank deposit or leave driver's license. 2 frank coin for locker. Slippers for the common shower. Ear plugs and eye mask. It's a hostel. People come in and out. All in all a great experience. Thank you!!!

Good modern friendly hostel in a southern suburb. Easy to get back to in the evening, there is a big tram depot at Wollishofen so every second tram along Bahnhofstrasse is a 7 that will take you to Morgental, a 1 minute walk from the hostel.

Upon my arrival, the youth hostel situated on the outskirts of Zurich was not the most visually appealing building, but I was open to the new experience. The rooms here are by far the best part. The lockers are a nice touch for a sense of privacy. The beds are very comfortable, yet there were no towels included in the assortment of linens. Yet overall the rooms were wonderful. The bathrooms were very clean and pleasant. I was expecting them to be very unclean, yet I was happily surprised with a clean floor and stall, always stocked with paper towels and toilet paper. The showers were also very clean and private. Some lowlights of the trip included the lobby and the food. Initially arriving to the lobby there is a bowling-alley esque that feels reminiscent of a Chucky-Cheese. The food was very expensive (like most items in Zurich), and the complimentary breakfast did not have much variety, however the taste of the food was simple and enjoyable. The dinner quality was not worth the price. The lunch sandwiches were very good and the drink variety was refreshing! (But again overpriced). On a positive note, the staff was very helpful and kind. If you are young, and looking for a cheaper alternative to a hotel, this is the hostel for you! It does it's job, yet it's missing some essential amenities of any overnight hotel/motel/hostel.