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Our top choices for Switzerland hostels

A spacious indoor area with multiple wooden tables and chairs, large windows offering views of trees and buildings outside.

1. Youth Hostel Zurich

Youth Hostel Zurich
2.0 star property
Zürich Center
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (595 reviews)
"Great location and great breakfast. Staff were super friendly and helpful!"
United States
Jimmy
The price is AU$202
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Youth Hostel Zurich
A balcony with a view of a lake and distant hills.

2. Geneva Hostel

Geneva Hostel
2.0 star property
Geneva City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (465 reviews)
"good place for a hostel"
Canada
Benoit
The price is AU$178
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Geneva Hostel
A modern interior with wooden walls, large windows, and a view of snow-capped mountains.

3. Eiger Lodge Easy

Eiger Lodge Easy
2.0 star property
Grindelwald
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (267 reviews)
"Great location, nice bed,AMAZING STAFF,. .perfect"
United States
Jimmy
The price is AU$287
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Eiger Lodge Easy
An outdoor café with tables and chairs, a building with large windows, and a tree-lined street.

4. Youth Hostel Interlaken

Youth Hostel Interlaken
2.0 star property
Central Interlaken
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (541 reviews)
"good breakfast"
Canada
Jan
The price is AU$421
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Youth Hostel Interlaken
A restaurant with stone walls, a bar area, and tables with chairs.

5. Barabas - Hostel

Barabas - Hostel
3.0 star property
Old Town Lucerne
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (474 reviews)
"Nice staff and good location"
Canada
thanh
The price is AU$207
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Barabas - Hostel
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, (120 reviews)
"The rooms and onsite cafe were good. Great that they include a city transit pass to get around, since they are a bit outside the centre. They lack a place hang laundry, if you just want to rinse a few things."
Canada
Edgar
The price is AU$197
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Silo Design & Boutique Hostel
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and potted plants.

7. Youth Hostel Luzern

Youth Hostel Luzern
2.0 star property
Lucerne
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (216 reviews)
"The room had moldy smell, common bathrooms were clean, staffs were well trained and courteous. Breakfast items were fresh and hardy. "
Canada
Indrani
The price is AU$185
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
Youth Hostel Luzern
A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, a kitchen area, and a mezzanine level.

8. Lausanne Youth Hostel Jeunotel

Lausanne Youth Hostel Jeunotel
2.0 star property
Montoie-Bourdonnette
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (199 reviews)
"Spacious, easy to get to from station, excellent breakfast and eating area."
United Kingdom
Anthony
The price is AU$184
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Lausanne Youth Hostel Jeunotel
A lakeside village with traditional buildings, boats, and mountains in the background.

9. Lake Lodge Hostel

Lake Lodge Hostel
2.0 star property
Iseltwald
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (212 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$254
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Lake Lodge Hostel
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a counter with a menu, and a wall with framed pictures.

10. Bellpark Hostel

Bellpark Hostel
1.0 star property
Kriens
7.4 out of 10, Good, (112 reviews)
"Good location! The staff were very friendly and helpful! I would book again!"
Canada
Ho-Chi
The price is AU$191
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Bellpark Hostel
A stone patio with a metal fire pit in the foreground, overlooking a snow-covered mountain range and a valley with trees.

11. Youth Hostel Grindelwald

Youth Hostel Grindelwald
2.0 star property
Grindelwald
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (96 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$292
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Youth Hostel Grindelwald
A mountain lodge with multiple wooden cabins, a ski lift, and a backdrop of snow-capped peaks.

12. Youth Hostel Zermatt

Youth Hostel Zermatt
2.0 star property
Zermatt
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (226 reviews)
"Overall was a good stay. Quite a few stairs to reach the hostel just a heads up!"
United Kingdom
Hsin-Yun
The price is AU$232
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Youth Hostel Zermatt
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.

13. Youth Hostel St. Moritz

Youth Hostel St. Moritz
2.0 star property
St. Moritz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (319 reviews)
"According with the price our stay was good."
United States
MARITZA
The price is AU$265
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Youth Hostel St. Moritz
A two-story building with a sign reading "Chalet SPECIALE" and a restaurant sign below.

14. Chalet Speciale - Hostel

Chalet Speciale - Hostel
2.0 star property
Celerina-Schlarigna
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (269 reviews)
"Most Scenic and calm location, very near to train and bus station, excellent brealfast , great value for money"
United Kingdom
Jaiprakash
The price is AU$127
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Chalet Speciale - Hostel
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, (190 reviews)
"Such a great place to stay. Would definitely recommend"
Canada
Nikala
Balmers Hostel
A lakeside property with a large house, a dock, and a mountain backdrop.

16. Youth Hostel Leissigen

Youth Hostel Leissigen
2.0 star property
Leissigen
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (13 reviews)
""Atypic" hostel by the lake with its private beach. Breakfast is ok, what the samedi that checkout time is by 10!"
France
Armand
The price is AU$202
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Youth Hostel Leissigen
A glass-top table with a cushioned sofa in the background.

17. Stay2Night Hostel

Stay2Night Hostel
1.0 star property
Zürich Center
4.6 out of 10, (81 reviews)
"Nice hotel to stay"
United States
MELWIN
The price is AU$144
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Stay2Night 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, (253 reviews)
"Clean room with great quality, and most importantly comfortable."
United Kingdom
Adelina
The price is AU$178
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
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
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (78 reviews)
"Very good staff, very friendly, everything was clean."
United States
ASHISH
The price is AU$226
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Bogentrakt - Hostel
A modern interior with a large window, seating area, and a flat-screen TV mounted on a concrete wall.

20. Youth Hostel Saanen-Gstaad

Youth Hostel Saanen-Gstaad
2.0 star property
Saanen
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (72 reviews)
"Great breakfast and location. "
United States
Akena
The price is AU$242
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Youth Hostel Saanen-Gstaad
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Top Switzerland Hotel Reviews

Mona Montreux

Mona Montreux

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent hotel in Montreux! Mona is right on Lake Geneva with beautiful views and great breakfast. It's also close to the train station (though note there are significant stairs to walk directly, but there is a side route that is more gradual)."
Konrad 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Mona Montreux

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Switzerland Hostels information

Number of reviews
2,673
Accommodation
107 Hostels
Lowest Price
AU$127
Highest Price
AU$421

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