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Hotel & Backpackers Zak

2.0 star property
Riverside hostel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Restaurant
Exterior
Exterior
Double Room
Bar (on property)
By the river, Hotel & Backpackers Zak offers a vibrant atmosphere with a bar, restaurant, and terrace where you can unwind. Stay connected with in-room WiFi or challenge friends to a game at the billiards/pool table.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$248
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Garden
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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One Bed in a Coed Dorm Room with Shared Bathroom 4 beds

One Bed in a Coed Dorm Room with Shared Bathroom 4 beds

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Garden
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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One Bed in a Coed Dorm Room with Shared Bathroom 2 beds

One Bed in a Coed Dorm Room with Shared Bathroom 2 beds

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Garden
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Double Room (Single use only)

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (Single use only)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Garden
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
Zentralstrasse 41, Neuhausen am Rheinfall, SH, 8212

What's nearby

  • Rhine Falls - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Schloss Laufen - 11 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Schloessli Woerth - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Herrenacker - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • IWC Museum - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Neuhausen Station - 6 min walk
  • Neuhausen Bad S-Bahn - 8 min walk
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lang's Cafe, Restaurant Metropol - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Snack Bistro - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Chübeli Moser Brauhaus - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Schlössli Wörth - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Castello - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Hotel & Backpackers Zak

Hostel near Rhine Falls
A terrace, a bar and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel & Backpackers Zak. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a billiards/pool table and ATM/banking services
  • Tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel & Backpackers Zak boast thoughtful touches, such as furnished balconies and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Private gardens, on-request microwaves and daily housekeeping

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Hotel Zak - Hostel

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
6.4 out of 10, 80 reviews
The price is AU$190
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Hotel Zak - Hostel

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: CHF 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1989
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 7 per pet, per day
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately CHF 15 per person
  • Pet fee: CHF 7 per pet, per day

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Backpackers Zak
Backpackers Zak Neuhausen am Rheinfall
Hotel & Backpackers Zak
Hotel & Backpackers Zak Neuhausen am Rheinfall
Hotel Zak
Hotel Backpackers Zak Neuhausen am Rheinfall
Hotel Backpackers Zak
Hotel & Backpackers Zak Neuhausen am Rheinfall
Hotel & Backpackers Zak Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel & Backpackers Zak pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CHF 7 per pet, per day.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel & Backpackers Zak?

As of 2 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel & Backpackers Zak on 3 Nov 2025 start from AU$247.82, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hotel & Backpackers Zak?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel & Backpackers Zak?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel & Backpackers Zak?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Hotel & Backpackers Zak located?

Located in the heart of Neuhausen am Rheinfall, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Rhine and Rhine Falls. Schloessli Woerth and Schloss Laufen are also within 15 minutes. Neuhausen Bad S-Bahn is 8 minutes by foot and Neuhausen Station is 6 minutes.

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Hotel & Backpackers Zak Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 47 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Cary

Liked: Staff & service
Bar with Men, people smoking and playing pool. Police came to ask someone to leave, as they had overstayed their welcome. Nicely remodeled. Bathroom was especially well done. Bunch of older local people were regulars. Close to falls. Impression that it was recently converted from a rooming house style place above a bar.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Nadia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The town location wasn’t my favorite personally but this hotel was a cool spot to stay at. It’s attached to a dive bar with a pool table on ground level which was nice and rooms were clean and staff was really nice. Just not a fan of the location of the place itself mainly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy Starkey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff exceptional
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Kasper

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ok

Værelset var bedre end det så ud til når man kom. Fint til en overnatning. Skidt man tjekker ind i en bar hvor det er fuldt med røg eller flink betjening Også skidt der man skulle betale en skat trods værelset var betalt
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Empfehlenswert für Backpackers und Durchreisende. Schöne Bar, gute Stimmung! Immer was los und immer mal wieder was neues. Super nettes Personal. Schönen Aufenthalt, S.B.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Fabio

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Grauenhaft! Nie wieder!

Dieses Hotel empfehle ich keinem! Im ganzen Hotel inkl. den Zimmern stickt es grauenhaft nach Rauch. Wir mussten den ganzen Tag das Fenster offen haben, dass wir es gezwungernermassen aushalten konnten. Das Frühstück (wenn man das überhaupt so nennen kann) mussten wir in der Raucher Bar zu uns nehmen. Spärliches Frühstück welches sogar abgelaufene Lebensmittel beinhaltete!!! Vom Personal wurde uns nicht entgegegekommen….ich denke sie wissen genau was sie den Leuten für zu viel Geld verkaufen. Einfach nur traurig.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sungwon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

이곳은 피하세요

조식포함이라 써있지만 아침은 제공되지 않았음. 위치도 별로지만 침구의 청결상태 최악.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hôtel correct pour un court séjour

Personnel aimable et souriant chambre confortable et propre
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nettes und freundliches Personal und das Hotel liegt sehr nahe am Rheinfall und dem Bahnhof - ideal für ein Abstecher nach Schaffhausen.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Ursula, St.Gallen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es war sauber, überraschend ruhig und die Fauen sehr freundlich. Ich komme gerne wieder einmal.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
goede m.b.t. de watervallen. Jammer dat er geen lift is - oudere personen -
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

TORU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

ライン滝に近い

シャワーブースが若干広く清潔で良かった リクエストした冷蔵庫は置いてあった、電子レンジはなかった（リクエスト対応保証はない）
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service
Das Hotelzimmer war in Ordnung. Die Bedienung an der Rezeption war sehr schlecht und unfreundlich. Drei Damen waren vor Ort, keine davon wollte einem begrüssen und entgegennehmen. Ein Parkplatz welcher gemäss Reservation dabei war, war nicht vorhanden.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Reene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Location

We arrived at the hotel really late and got really great customer service to help us check in. The hotel is simple but comfortable, and a very nice 5-7 min walk from the Rheinfalls. Love it!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Très bon accueil, mais la réception ne trouvait pas la clé de notre chambre. D'autre part, le bistro de l'hôtel est fumeur et la fumée se répercute dans tout l'hôtel. Très désagréable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

stefan

Liked: Cleanliness

Gute Unterkunft bei nicht zu grossen Ansprüchen

Zum übernachten und duschen reicht es.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Für den Preis gut

Das Hotelzimmer war in Ordnung, das Frühstück lies zu wünschen übrig. Vorallem das Frühstück musste in einem Raucher Raum verzerrt werden!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

4/10 Poor

Gast

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Verbesserungspotenzial

Reception liegt in Raucherbereich Um 9 Uhr öffnet Angestellte einfach Zimmertür mit ihrem Schlüssel ohne anzuklopfen
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Romana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Das freundlichste Team seit langem

Von der Ankunft bis zur Abfahrt wurden wir von einem super freundlichen, kompetenten Team betreut. Wir haben selten so viel Gastfreundschaft erlebt.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

Peter, zürcher Oberland

Disliked: Room comfort
friendly staff, hotel facilities o.k. for one night, room with dobble bed only for one person
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

6/10 Okay

charles, Toronto, Canada

Nice hotel close to Rhine Falls

It is about 300 meters to the mighty Rhine Falls. Which is the main reason we stayed in this hotel for one night. Hotel is OK. No complaint.

4/10 Poor

Nina, Norway

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Not worth the money

If you don't mind making your way through a bar full of sigarett smoke as an entrance to your room, this place is ok. The double room with a private bath is not the worst I've seen. Shower and toilet was blocked though, but I got an other room the next day. But I would never stay here with my family. Smoke and drunk people from early morning to late night is just not ok. Breakfast is served in the bar area.

8/10 Good

Sergio, Genova

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

buona soluzione per visitare le cascate

Camera ampia e posizione ottima per raggiungere a piedi le cascate.

8/10 Good

Marine, Provence

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

séjour 1 nuit

Chambre un peu sale, personnel très sympathique.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beaucoup de poussière donc très difficile nuit avec des allergies.