Hostel isn't in a great location, 20 minutes by tram from main station. Rooms were simple but clean and each bed had its own reading light and power socket, very convenient. Staff were friendly and common areas were very clean. Breakfast was included and was pretty good. Internet was only available in the lobby and coverage was very temperamental. Zurich... More

Switzerland is really expensive, and the Zurich youth hostel is not cheap, but it's still a better value than any hotel you'll find. The rooms are spartan but clean, the staff is friendly, and they have a really cool lobby with wi-fi, fussball, ping-pong, and beer on tap. The breakfast, which is included in the price is generous and healthy... More

Seems this hostel caters to an older demographic of travel. I can see why the late teen, college crowd may want a different setting. This location is in the Enge section of Zurich (south west shore from city center). Getting here without taxi could be frustrating if you are unfamiliar with surface tram system. Not much to do in this... More

The food wasn't bad for the rooms were very very stark and required making the beds your self as well as bringing the bed sheets down in the morning. The room also smelled very very stuff like it had been smoked in. Bathroom was small and cramped and hallways of the hotel were very echoy and loud to walk down... More

Not only is Zurich accommodation expensive. But this hostel kindly requested an extra 6CHF per person per night when we arrived. The sheets smell like cigarettes. You need exact change for a deposit to use lockers in the room. There is no kitchen. The only "cooking" facility is a kettle not even a microwave. They reluctantly lent us plates and... More

I stayed two nights in this comfortable hostel . Since I was a solo traveller, I boooked a bed in a 4 bed dorm. The room has two bunk beds with a table and a chair. There is a seperated area with a sink and clothes hanger. It is nice as you can minimize the sound like brushing teeth,etc if... More

This hostel is in average. That was very expensive for an hostel. Moreover, it was not central, you have to take the tram. The beds are in metal, noisy and not confortable. The rooms are too small and there is no A/C. The service at the reception is slow. However, the breakfast was excellent, with a lot of choice!

Stayed here in August while interrailing around Europe Very cheap compared with other establishments in Zurich 12 CHF for a Beer and Sandwich Bed comfortable / Clean Service good and free WIFI in The lounge 5 mins from the train station, staff speak good English This hostel is at the top of a big hill so be prepared it is... More

Leaving Basel, our discussion in the car should we stop and stay in Zurich or should we carry on south because reasonable accommodation was so very expensive. Eventually, we decided to pop-in the Zurich Youth Hostel at £98 per night; £40 would have been more appropriate. In reality, it was like a red brick university – refectory, sitting areas and... More