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Our top choices for Switzerland hostels

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1. Geneva Hostel

Geneva Hostel
2.0 star property
Geneva City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (469 reviews)
"good place for a hostel"
Canada
Benoit
Geneva Hostel
A spacious indoor area with multiple wooden tables and chairs, large windows offering views of trees and buildings outside.

2. Youth Hostel Zurich

Youth Hostel Zurich
2.0 star property
Zürich Center
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (616 reviews)
"Loved staying here! Very useful the front desk sells stamps and can mail post cards!"
Canada
Jacqueline
The price is AU$213
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Youth Hostel Zurich
A restaurant with stone walls, a bar area, and tables with chairs.

3. Barabas - Hostel

Barabas - Hostel
3.0 star property
Old Town Lucerne
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (492 reviews)
"Great place to stay, comfortable and cool on hot days."
Australia
Wendy
The price is AU$183
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Barabas - Hostel
A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, a kitchen area, and a mezzanine level.

4. Lausanne Youth Hostel Jeunotel

Lausanne Youth Hostel Jeunotel
2.0 star property
Montoie-Bourdonnette
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (213 reviews)
"The staff were helpful in going around and provided information about Lausanne and other information. Rooms and amenities were ready when I arrived."
Canada
Earl
The price is AU$181
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Lausanne Youth Hostel Jeunotel
An outdoor café with tables and chairs, a building with large windows, and a tree-lined street.

5. Youth Hostel Interlaken

Youth Hostel Interlaken
2.0 star property
Central Interlaken
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (561 reviews)
"Nice"
Taiwan
Yahui
The price is AU$274
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Youth Hostel Interlaken
A long, narrow hallway with a curved ceiling, large windows on both sides, and a brown leather couch at the end.

6. Silo Design & Boutique Hostel

Silo Design & Boutique Hostel
2.0 star property
Basel City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (126 reviews)
"Location was not great but gave a basel card and we rode trains and busses. It was a converted old grain mill. Won awards for the conversion. Nice breakfast and staff was great"
Canada
Noreen
The price is AU$196
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Silo Design & Boutique Hostel
A modern interior with wooden walls, large windows, and a view of snow-capped mountains.

7. Eiger Lodge Easy

Eiger Lodge Easy
Grindelwald
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (281 reviews)
"Our shared room was big, breakfast was amazing, and the staff was extremely helpful. WiFi was great and it's right next to the terminal."
United States
Roberto
The price is AU$231
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Eiger Lodge Easy
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a counter with a menu, and a wall with framed pictures.

8. Bellpark Hostel

Bellpark Hostel
1.0 star property
Kriens
7.4 out of 10, Good, (116 reviews)
"Good location! The staff were very friendly and helpful! I would book again!"
Canada
Ho-Chi
The price is AU$161
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Bellpark Hostel
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and potted plants.

9. Youth Hostel Luzern

Youth Hostel Luzern
2.0 star property
Lucerne
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (221 reviews)
"Overall very satisfied experience and very comfortable stay in the city"
United Kingdom
Tanish
The price is AU$189
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Youth Hostel Luzern
A lakeside village with traditional buildings, boats, and mountains in the background.

10. Lake Lodge Hostel

Lake Lodge Hostel
2.0 star property
Iseltwald
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (221 reviews)
"Amazing location. The staff were really friendly and the rooms were great. Super value and would highly recommend a stay"
United Kingdom
Martin
The price is AU$211
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Lake Lodge Hostel
A wooden deck with lounge chairs and a fire pit, adjacent to a building with multiple windows and a staircase leading to an upper level.

11. Youth Hostel St. Moritz

Youth Hostel St. Moritz
2.0 star property
St. Moritz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (331 reviews)
"According with the price our stay was good."
United States
MARITZA
The price is AU$207
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Youth Hostel St. Moritz
A stone patio with a metal fire pit in the foreground, overlooking a snow-covered mountain range and a valley with trees.

12. Youth Hostel Grindelwald

Youth Hostel Grindelwald
2.0 star property
Grindelwald
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (108 reviews)
"It’s a nice place to live with a mountain view. Bus transportation nearby and accessible with time. Love the place"
Canada
nancy
The price is AU$319
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Youth Hostel Grindelwald
A glass-top table with a cushioned sofa in the background.

13. Stay2Night Hostel

Stay2Night Hostel
1.0 star property
Zürich Center
4.6 out of 10, (83 reviews)
"Nice hotel to stay"
United States
MELWIN
The price is AU$153
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Stay2Night Hostel
A mountain lodge with multiple wooden cabins, a ski lift, and a backdrop of snow-capped peaks.

14. Youth Hostel Zermatt

Youth Hostel Zermatt
2.0 star property
Zermatt
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (238 reviews)
"Mountain view was nice. Room was clean. Each bed had its own plug to power or charge phones."
Canada
Ha Thi
The price is AU$213
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Youth Hostel Zermatt
A wooden building with a sloped roof, labeled "BALMER'S," set against a mountainous backdrop.

15. Balmers Hostel

Balmers Hostel
1.0 star property
Matten bei Interlaken
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (193 reviews)
Balmers Hostel
A bunk bed room with a television on a stand, wooden flooring, and a door leading to another room.

16. Haus zum Rütli

Haus zum Rütli
1.0 star property
Chur
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (7 reviews)
"The accommodation is fairly basic. For those with heavy luggage please be aware there are no lifts - this might be an issue if you are right at the top of the building."
United Kingdom
T
The price is AU$171
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Haus zum Rütli
A two-story building with a sign reading "Chalet SPECIALE" and a restaurant sign below.

17. Chalet Speciale - Hostel

Chalet Speciale - Hostel
2.0 star property
Celerina-Schlarigna
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (283 reviews)
"The place was super clean and close to the train station, staff super friendly overall we love and enjoy the stayed, thanks a lot we recommend 100% to stay in this chalet"
United States
Karina Francisca
The price is AU$114
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Chalet Speciale - Hostel
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tropical plants and a mountain view.

18. Hotel & Hostel Montarina

Hotel & Hostel Montarina
2.0 star property
Besso
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (256 reviews)
"Clean room with great quality, and most importantly comfortable."
United Kingdom
Adelina
The price is AU$181
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Hotel & Hostel Montarina
A historic building with a tower, a church, and a mountain backdrop.

19. Bogentrakt - Hostel

Bogentrakt - Hostel
2.0 star property
Old Town Chur
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (87 reviews)
"We had a family room with private bathroom which was very comfortable and very clean, the girls at the reception were very friendly and helpful."
United States
Bibiana Lucia
The price is AU$191
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Bogentrakt - Hostel
A modern interior with seating areas, a brick wall, and large windows.

20. Hyve Hotel Basel - Hostel

Hyve Hotel Basel - Hostel
2.0 star property
Gundeldingen
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (168 reviews)
"Comfortable rooms, great location!"
United States
Travis
The price is AU$169
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Hyve Hotel Basel - Hostel
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Top Switzerland Hotel Reviews

Boutique Hotel Bellevue

Boutique Hotel Bellevue

10/10 Excellent
"What a sweet little place on the water. So nice to be able to go in the balcony and be by the water AND watch the paragliders come down the mountain. Wonderful stay. Great staff"
Kevin 3-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Boutique Hotel Bellevue

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Switzerland Hostels information

Number of reviews
2,647
Accommodation
107 Hostels
Lowest Price
AU$114
Highest Price
AU$319

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