The Best Hostels for Backpackers in Zurich

Zurich Youth Hostel is one of the most popular places to stay for solo travelers and backpackers and it is a great place to meet other travelers. There is a large entry way and common area where guests enjoy chatting about their travelers and swapping stories. There's also a large television that gets international channels, several game tables, and plenty of places to relax after a long day exploring the city. The common area is open all day and night, every day of the year.

Despite it's social vibe, it is still possible to find a quiet retreat in your room. Rooms range in size from one bed to five, so if you want some personal space and privacy, that is possible for a reasonable price. The hostel also offers a traditional Swiss breakfast every morning before you head out to explore the city. Lunch and dinner are also served for a reasonable price.

The hostel is conveniently located about twenty minutes from the main railway station. You can walk to Lake Zurich in about ten minutes and slightly further to the new Rote Fabrik cultural centre.

This fairly new hostel has plenty of great amenities and sits above a social cafe and bar. With a mix of dorms and private rooms, they offer something for everyone's budget. Also, the private rooms have quite a high standard and you'll feel like you're in a hotel, but with the benefits and social environment of a hostel.

They offer a free breakfast, along with key-card access, a nice common area, luggage storage, Wi-Fi, and other typical hostel amenities.

And the location is also terrific! It's right in the middle of everything and just a few blocks from the lake. Everything you want to do and see is within walking distance.

This terrific hotel offers friendly service and cable tv. The good location and overall vibe also make it very popular. Wi-fi, laundry facilities, security lockers, luggage storage, 24 hour reception, towels included, internet access, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.

This terrific hostel offers friendly service, a bar, and a common room. The good location and overall vibe also make it very popular. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's a cafe. Wi-fi, luggage storage, 24 hour reception, towels included, internet access, air conditioning, housekeeping, and a mini-supermarket are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.

You'll love this hotel because of it's good location and quality amenities. It features friendly service. Wi-fi, key card access, and towels included are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.

This terrific hostel offers friendly service, a bar, a common room, cable tv, and foosball. The good location and overall vibe also make it very popular. Wi-fi, laundry facilities, security lockers, luggage storage, 24 hour reception, key card access, parking, towels included, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.

This terrific hostel offers friendly service. The good location and overall vibe also make it very popular. Wi-fi, security lockers, luggage storage, key card access, towels included, air conditioning, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.

This terrific hotel offers friendly service. The good location and overall vibe also make it very popular. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's a restaurant. Wi-fi, luggage storage, 24 hour reception, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable. And Hotel Limmathof is also pet friendly.