Best Hostels in Switzerland

Providing a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, Hostellerie des Princes-Evêques - La Fleur de Lys features accommodations in Porrentruy. This property offers access to a patio, table tennis, free private parking, and free Wifi. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the apartment's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax. Featuring a balcony with garden views, this apartment also includes a cable flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave, as well as 1 bathroom with a bath and a hair dryer. The accommodation is non-smoking. A selection of options including fresh pastries, fruit, and juice are available for the continental breakfast. For those times when you'd rather not eat out, you can cook on the barbecue. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Porrentruy, like canoeing and hiking. Guests at Hostellerie des Princes-Evêques - La Fleur de Lys can enjoy cycling and fishing nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace. Belfort Train Station is 24 miles from the accommodation. EuroAirport Basel Airport is 32 miles from the property.

- "Very nice apartment, excellent condition and good location. Coffee and tea were available as well."

Hostel in Lucerne with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hostel has a 24-hour front desk and an arcade/game room. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and tour/ticket assistance.
Barabas - Hostel offers 60 accommodations with complimentary toiletries and fans. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Super friendly staff and comfy beds!! The shower was fantastic. Super cool that it is an old prison!" - "The staff was nice and friendly and the room and shower room were clean. It was very comfortable.Thanks!! " - "Good place to stay!!" - "This is a great place to stay for artsy enthusiasts." - "Barabas Hostel was well-located and clean. The room was small and styled very similar to a prison, but this is prominently advertised and a core feature of the experience. Free coffee and tea was available 24/7 and there was a lounge area available for everyone to use. The front desk was attentive and very helpful."

Hostellerie des Princes-Evêques - Le Secret offers accommodations in Porrentruy, 22 miles from Belfort Train Station. Among the facilities at this property are luggage storage space and bicycle parking, along with free Wifi throughout the property. This apartment includes 1 bedroom, a living room and a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dining area, and 1 bathroom with an a bath or shower and a washing machine. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. The accommodation is non-smoking. EuroAirport Basel Airport is 31 miles from the property.

- "Beautiful authentic hideaway in the heart of the city." - "nice property in excellent location in the village."

Hostel in Saignelegier with a full-service spa and free breakfast
A full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a restaurant are available at this hostel. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area.
Weekly housekeeping is available.
Auberge de jeunesse Saignelégier - Hostel offers 8 accommodations with hair dryers. This Saignelegier hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).

Bathrooms include showers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is offered weekly and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Laundry • Business Services • Spa • Parking • Pool • Hot Tub • Smoking • Other • Kitchen • Entertainment • Breakfast • Wellness Facilities

Hostellerie des Princes-Evêques - La Cachette offers accommodations in Porrentruy, 22 miles from Belfort Train Station. With free Wifi, this 1-bedroom apartment offers a flat-screen TV and a kitchen with an oven and microwave. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security. EuroAirport Basel Airport is 34 miles away.

Child Friendly • Internet • Fireplace/Heating • Guest Services • Other • Security/Safety

Slopeside hostel with downhill skiing
With direct access to the slopes, Hostel Vista Zweisimmen makes guests feel at home with conveniences like a grocery/convenience store and multilingual staff.
Hostel Vista Zweisimmen offers 25 accommodations with hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Refrigerators and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include ski-in/ski-out access.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Parking • Breakfast • Kitchen • Internet • Other • Child Friendly • Wellness Facilities • Security/Safety • Laundry • Skiing • Guest Services • Fireplace/Heating

Offering 24-hour front desk, free public Wi-Fi and a spacious lounge area with flat-screen TV and billiards, Youth Hostel Zurich is 260 ft from the Jugendherberge bus stop. The Youth Hostel serves a traditional Swiss breakfast as well as packed lunches and dinners. Snacks are available around the clock. Bicycle storage, washing machine and a dryer are available. The souvenir shop sells Victorinox pocketknives, among others. Zurich's Main Train Station is a 20-minute tram ride away. The Morgental tram stop is 1700 ft from the hostel. Guests can reach Zurich Lake within a 10-minute walk. The Rote Fabrik cultural center, which hosts concerts and plays, is a 15-minute walk from the Youth Hostel.

- "Excellent 👌" - "Everything is perfect" - "One of the friendliest hostel I have ever been since 2010... Especially the staff members' attitude." - "The best hostel I ever stayed in" - "Great stay, great breakfast which set us up for the day" - "Nice stay, great modernist architecture" - "Met the expectations" - "Good option for solo travelers" - "Great value for money."

Hostel in Hitzkirch with free breakfast and a restaurant
This smoke-free hostel features a restaurant, tour/ticket assistance, and a lobby fireplace. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, multilingual staff, a banquet hall, and a vending machine are onsite.
Hotel Restaurant Sternen offers 15 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Restaurant • Guest Services • Other • Breakfast • Parking • Business Services • Internet • Child Friendly • Fireplace/Heating • Security/Safety

Valley Hostel is located in Lauterbrunnen. Free WiFi access is available. At Valley Hostel you will find a garden and a shared kitchen. Other facilities offered at the property include a tour desk, luggage storage and ski storage. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling and hiking. The property offers free parking. The hostel is 0.8 mi from Mürrenbahn. Bern-Belp Airport is 29 mi away.

- "Really enjoyable. I'd definitely like to revisit in the future" - "Excellent hostel accommodation in Lauterbrunnen" - "It was good"

Hostel in Zürich with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
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 the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

- "Perfect accomodation" - "Perfect hostel for a family of 4. Sink in room, shared bathrooms were clean and modern. Service was friendly and helpful! Better than a 3 star hotel in the USA." - "Everything was great" - "Lovely friendly staff and dinner is great value for money! Comfy bed and fine shower. Cool chill area. Tip: tram 7 goes to and from this property from Zurich main station, unless you want to spend your holiday budget very fast on a taxi this is your best option! "

The family-friendly Backpackers Villa in Interlaken, in the heart of the Bernese Oberland, offers simple yet stylish rooms that are individually decorated. Free WiFi is available in all areas of the property. Every guest has free access to the self-catering kitchen facilities. Guests enjoy free access to the public indoor and outdoor swimming pools, free mini golf and free use of public busses. Linen, duvets and a small towel are included in the rate. Beds (complete with a sheet and cover) are made for you already on arrival. The reception is open daily from 07:00 until 22:00, and multilingual staff are always ready to help.

- "I am very happy staying at the hotel. Almost everything exceeds my expecation especially kitchen" - "AWESOME Place to stay at!" - "Wonderful stay, incredible location & helpful staff, thank you very much"

Riverfront hostel with free breakfast and a restaurant
This hostel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a conference center, self parking, and a meeting room are onsite.
Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Youth Hostel Interlaken offers 60 accommodations. This Interlaken hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "All the staff is kind and professional " - "Perfect location, friendly and clean. Just a few minutes walk to both train station and main street Very happy staying here… " - "A good stay. Friendly people. Convenient to commute." - "Breakfast was good. Staff was friendly. Room was clean. Restrooms were clean" - "Amazing in every thing" - "Nice experience with YHA what I also joined it as a life member in the past, and have a time again to explore this experience again when I grew up. Thanks, YHA"

Just 984 feet from the SBB Basel railway station (exit Gundeldingen), Hostel by Hyve Basel offers budget accommodations just a 15-minute walk from Basel's city center. The rooms at Hostel by Hyve Basel are simply decorated with wooden furniture. All rooms have a washbasin, and shared bathroom facilities are located on each floor. The cafe offers a good breakfast, barista coffee, and simple meals. A communal kitchen can be used by all guests between 07:00 and 23:00. A selection of restaurants and bars can be found within walking distance of the hostel. Guests can relax in the lounge or unwind in Hostel by Hyve Basel courtyard. There is also a coworking area.

- "Love your location and ambiance!" - "Friendly place to stay." - "Close to the train station" - "Great place!" - "A unique place with great vibes" - "Great Experience" - "Brilliant stay!" - "A warm and welcoming community living experience for travelers on a budget." - "My stay was short but great experience. If get a change this stay is my first preference." - "Lovely" - "Amazing ☀️" - "2 night stay"

Hostel with free breakfast, near Brunswick Monument
A restaurant, a snack bar/deli, and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this smoke-free hostel. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area are onsite.
Geneva Hostel offers 14 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and blackout drapes/curtains. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "Near the train station" - "Everything perfect! Great Location ,great stuff, great facilities.All perfect!" - "Only had one night stay but was a comfortable one. staff were very lovely rooms and bathroom was clean i had a pleasant experience would definitely recommend stopping here if you are travelling to Geneva!" - "Simply welcoming Clean and nice place to stay on budget" - "Very friendly staff, modern facilities and nice breakfast - in short, it was a great experience!"

Only 0.9 mi from the ski elevators, this youth hostel is located in Grindelwald. The sun terrace and the lovely breakfast room have beautiful views of the Bernese Alps. Packed lunches are available. All rooms at Youth Hostel Grindelwald have wooden furniture and offer nice mountain views. You can warm up by the fireplace in the hall. The games room offers board games, table tennis and table football. You can also play the piano or the guitar here. Wi-Fi is free of charge in all areas areas at Grindelwald Youth Hostel. The nearest bus stop is just 66 feet down the road. The distance to Grindelwald Train Station is about 0.6 mi.

- "Perfect place to be under a budget in Grindelwald" - "Beautiful and bliss" - "Comfortable and clean hostel. Happy with the choice!" - "Totally Worth the money ! Amazing location." - "Superb. Definitely the best accommodation I’ve experienced travelling on somewhat of a budget! Grindelwald stole my hear" - "It is a very nice place. I would stay here if I have an opportunity to come back Grindelwald." - "Had a good time"

Hostel with a restaurant, steps from Federal Palace
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hostel has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, self parking, and a 24-hour front desk.
Youth Hostel Bern offers 50 accommodations. This Bern hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Breakfast was delicious! Room clean. Convenient location. Safe and quiet. " - "The location is perfect! You can walk everywhere. Quiet area. " - "Very walkable location. Great stay! " - "This hostel is family-friendly and it felt safe as a solo female traveller. There is a continental breakfast that is free. The staff was responsive to questions and multilingual if you are traveling internationally. The only downside is that parking is sparse since it is in the city's center. Other than that, it's a fantastic base since one can walk to restaurants/bars, shops, historical sites, and supermarkets."

Located in Interlaken, 12 miles from Grindelwald Terminal, Chalet Hostel @ Backpackers Villa Interlaken has accommodations with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is a few steps from the city center and 13 miles from Giessbachfälle. With a shared bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also feature free WiFi. Guests at Chalet Hostel @ Backpackers Villa Interlaken can enjoy a buffet or a continental breakfast. You can play pool, table tennis and minigolf at the accommodation, and the area is popular for hiking. Zurich Airport is 81 miles from the property.

- "Would recommend this hostel" - "Wonderful location" - "Would visit again" - "I enjoye my stay. I will definitely come back again." - "this is a great hostel . you get a private locker clean sheets and a towel." - "Highly recommend good value"

Hostel with free parking, near Lake Lugano
This smoke-free hostel features a restaurant, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a seasonal outdoor pool, laundry facilities, and a garden are onsite.
Limited housekeeping is available.
Hotel & Hostel Montarina offers 35 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Amazing would come back!" - "All. Was. Okey. People who vacumms. Very. Kind. And she talks. And laugh. The only thing bad is towel. Costs. Service towel is service. hotel yes or. Yes" - "We had an amazing stay at the montarina! We studied abroad and stayed here so it was wonderful to be back! " - "Right next to train/bus station. You have option to bring food and cook for yourself. Accommodations matched the price of a night. Easy access to the city center. "

Come to Balmers and stay in the oldest private hostel in Switzerland! Our hostel is located in three traditional Swiss wooden chalets that surround a courtyard, terras and garden. The look and feel of our accommodations can best be described as playful, comfy and unique. We cater to active travelers that come to Interlaken to explore the Alps. After a day in the mountains, come home to our hostel where you can clean the equipment and store it away safely. In the guest kitchen, you’ll find all the amenities needed to cook yourself a nutritious meal. No need to plan your meals ahead, as the supermarket is just 2min walk away and open 365days a year. After food, it's time to relax! You can stream your favorite movie in our cozy TV room or get comfortable in front of the fireplace. Other popular spots in the hostel are the music room, equipped with two pianos and a guitar, and the hammock/meditation/yoga room. Known as the adventure capital of Europe, Interlaken is the perfect destination for enthusiasts of the outdoors. Prepare to be awed when you start to explore the stunning Swiss Alps that rise up behind Interlaken. Mönch, Eiger, and Jungfrau are among the most well-known peaks in the area, all summits around 13123 ft. Surrounding these peaks lies a rugged landscape with alpine tundra, glaciers, canyons, forest, waterfalls and glacial lakes. Our reception staff know all the great hikes, bike trails and sightseeing spots in the region. Talk to them if you want help with planning next day’s adventure or if you want more info on the activities such as paragliding, skydiving, rafting and canyoning.

- "A Heartwarming Stay Amidst the Cold Alps" - "best hostel ever" - "Amazing, colourful, energizing." - "Good value for money. Good location and nice people." - "Meh" - "It was awesome"

Mountain ski retreat with restaurant and bar/lounge
After a day on the slopes, return to dine at the restaurant and drink at the bar/lounge. Additional amenities at Youth Hostel St. Moritz include ski storage and ski passes.
Housekeeping is not available.
Youth Hostel St. Moritz offers 91 accommodations with safes. This St. Moritz hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Everything was fine" - "Room is clean. Shared WC and bathroom were clean and well supplied. Breakfast was superb! " - "It's a bit out of the way, but I guess if you're on a budget it's the best choice you can get. Nice clean rooms with large lockers in the room for each person. Good standard breakfast available." - "Staff was very kind and food was good." - "Stayed here with my kids and girlfriend. The staff was great, breakfast delicious, and the property was exactly as expected."