Youth hostels in Switzerland

Ideal for budget travelers: affordable accommodation only a few minutes on foot from the Lauterbrunnen train station. The hostel offers a self-service kitchen, a garden and a luggage room. There are private rooms and dorms, and most rooms have a balcony.

This villa built in 1860 is situated in a quiet green area next to the rail station of Lugano and at walking distance from the city center and the lake. There's a garden with a pool. This is a good option for backpackers and anyone looking for affordable accommodation.

Popular basic accommodation near the rail station Basel SBB, with all kinds of rooms: from single-bed rooms to 6-bed dorms and family rooms.

Youth hostel situated near the river Rhine and at a few minutes from the town center.

This hostel is located at the base of a hill, right next to one the castles of Bellinzona, the Castello di Montebello. The historical town center is only minutes away. The train station is at walking distance as well.

Cheap basic accommodation at an absolute top location in the old town of Bern.

Popular budget accommodation in the outskirts of Davos, on a hill overlooking the entire town. You'll also have a good view of the Alps from there.

Fine low-budget accommodation at walking distance from the main rail station.

Basic but good-quality lodging with a restaurant, at a convenient location near the rail station Interlaken Ost.

This affordable hostel is located outside of the old town centre of Bern. The nearby bus stop allows for easy rides to the town centre and the railway station. Hostel 77 offers several room types with shared bathrooms and a breakfast buffet. You can relax in the lounge bar and the urban garden. There are paid laundry facilities too.

We found this wonderful option for budget travelers: an affordable hostel near the lake and at walking distance from the train station and the center of town. The hostel does not serve breakfast but there are kitchen facilities and shops. All rooms have a balcony!

Basic accommodation in the outskirts of St. Moritz, near the forests.

We think this small hostel is an excellent choice if you're on a budget. It's not in the center of Montreux, but still easily accessible: just minutes from the train stop, boat dock and the funicular up to Glion. The hostel offers breakfast and dinner. There is a playground nearby.

Cheap lodging in the outskirts of Zermatt.

'Urban style', friendly priced accommodation near the rail station Basel SBB.

Basic accommodation at walking distance from the city center and the rail station.

An affordable place to stay on Lake Brienz. It's not in the town center, but as usual in Switzerland, still easy to reach by public transport. There's a shared garden to relax and enjoy the view across the lake to Interlaken.

Very affordable hostel just minutes from Lake Geneva. The rail station is within walking distance too.

Basic but good winter sports hostel at 2228 m over sea level, right at the ski slopes. The views are stunning!

Youth hostel outside of the town center, close to the small lake 'Rotsee'.

Cheap lodging in the suburbs of Zürich, easy to reach by public transport.

Basic accommodation just outside of town.

Basic lodging in the city center of Lucerne, very close to all attractions.