Youth Hostel Zurich

2.0 star property

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Restaurant
Towels
Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area
Lobby lounge

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Mutschellenstrasse 114, Zürich, 8038
  • Place, Mythenquai Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Sihlcity
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Bahnhofstrasse
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zürich (ZRH)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Single Room, Private Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Sextuple room)

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Youth Hostel Zurich

A restaurant, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free hostel. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include self parking, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Youth Hostel Zurich offers 76 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Youth Hostel Zurich. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Mythenquai Beach. Features include free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, meeting rooms and a gift shop
  • 5 minutes by car from Bahnhofstrasse and 6 minutes from Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolateria
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A library, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at Youth Hostel Zurich. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Zürich hostel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 6 AM to 9:30 AM.
Youth Hostel Zurich has a restaurant on site.
A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily. Reservations are required.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (CHF 10 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6 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.
  • Lift
  • 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 bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CHF 15 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 cots/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
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.
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.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children aged 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

Youth Hostel Zurich Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 313 out of 575 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 198 out of 575 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 575 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 575 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 575 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

SULTAN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice Room sitting and staff is very good nature
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Murshal afzal

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not a bad option if you travelling solo. A bit busy in lobby and lounge tho.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff are all accommodating and friendly. Michelle was so helpful with all of our inquiries. I love the stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless. Quiet location which I like, noise from other rooms at night was minimal. Breakfast was great and hours covenient. Also liked the bar for an evening beer! Staff was extremely corteoys and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicest staff of any hostel I've stayed in
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marcelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I liked everything
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Suanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed only one night but the private room was great with a relatively nice bed and pillow. Easy internet access and a Swiss breakfast. Likes the open seating area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We like this place. Staff are nice and helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Shayna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s wonderful a great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay and a good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Inness

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had a great time there. Wish breakfast had fruits though. Staff super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ataul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Onkar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and place!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Diaby-Gem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this place as it is very clean and staff are very friendly. Will definitely stay here again when im back to Zurich
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really helpful friendly staff, good for families
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dorota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean safe place, breakfast sets you up for the day , faultless
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Brayden

Liked: Amenities
Clean and simple hostel within close proximity to train station. Free breakfast was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay, lots to do, very friendly staff. Specifically Luca. Was such an awesome guy and so helpful with any thing, suggestions, drinks, pronouncing words.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Rianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

elissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff and delicious breakfast. The rooms and bathrooms were clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Takaki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

na

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and stylish, and the staffs are nice and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024