Most Swiss youth and family hostels are basic, but clean and comfortable.
Hostels are mostly available in larger Swiss towns and tourist resorts.
Swiss hostels are often farther from rail stations and the town center than hotels.
Staying in a dormitory (for example 6 or 12 beds per room) is the cheapest way to spend the night. Private rooms with shared bathrooms are second best.
Most hostels also offer rooms with a private bathroom.
Some Swiss hostels have a restaurant. Most have shared kitchen facilities.
Find your Swiss youth hostel, family hostel or group hostel
Adventure and relaxation in the fresh air: the Jura is rightfully considered a hiking and biking paradise and is perfect for outdoor experiences. Our pleasant youth hostel on the outskirts of Delémont impresses guests with its wide variety of games and its large garden. It’s therefore particularly suited to families …
Well known as a hiking, biking and inline skating area, Thurgau is a great place to relax or enjoy an active holiday. The region bordering on Lake Constance in particular has a lot to offer. If you check into our youth hostel, you’ll find the largest recreation and amusement park …
The number 11 appears everywhere in the former residence of the ambassador of the French royal family. There are 11 churches and chapels in the picturesque old town, 11 historic fountains between the patrician houses, and 11 museums. The Cathedral of St. Ursus, a towering symbol of the town, was …
Sunbathe under deep blue skies between palm trees. Sleep in a fully renovated 19th century mansion. Eat local goat cheese at the riverside. Be ready for surprises in a stunning villa set in the wildest of mountain valleys.
Another world awaits you 30 minutes outside Locarno. The tiny village …
The town’s coat of arms, with its rose motif, isn’t the only thing here with a long history: the castle, built on a hill and featuring a rose garden, and the decorated houses in the old town have plenty of stories to tell, too. From the castle hill, you can …
You’re sure to love the place where Romans and Habsburgs once lived. It’s not just Brugg’s surroundings that bear witness to an incredible past – as you’ll see on tours of the nearby Vindonissa park, the amphitheatre and Habsburg Castle. Indeed, you’ll be spending the night in a historically significant …
Located in the heart of the Unesco World Heritage Jungfrau region, the Mountain Hostel Gimmelwald is simply love at first sight. Buzzing with travelers from around the world, it is quite common to come here for a day and stay for weeks.
With perfect access to the many …
Variety throughout the year. In Engelberg, the main priority is a great mountain experience, whether in the snow on Titlis, in the Alps or on the toboggan run.
Spend a few wonderful days and nights in the heart of the largest skiing and hiking region in Central Switzerland! Our …
Fancy staying somewhere steeped in Swiss history? The 900-year-old castle boasts a museum, restaurant and youth hostel – it’s all ready and waiting for you to explore!
Burgdorf Castle, a heritage site of national significance, has stood sentinel on the rocks above the Emme for 900 years. Having seen …
St. Gallen Youth Hostel is just a ten-minute walk from ‘Drei Weieren’, three natural pools where you can cool down in summer, with an Art Nouveau bathhouse preserved in its original form. It’s also about ten minutes to the town, which is inspiring in many different ways. Antique bay windows …
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