Swiss Youth Hostels

At 52 locations throughout Switzerland we provide inexpensive accommodation and good healthyfood to a high standard. Our youth hostels are often situated in prime positions. From castles and villas through to modern urban city youth hostels you will find everything your heart desires.


Avenches

The route to the youth hostel leads through medieval alleyways. The imposing building, constructed in Neuchâtel farmhouse style, provides lodgings for cyclists, hikers, historians and riders.

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Baden

The former stable is ideally suited for exploring the spa resort and its thermal springs. The hostel lies a short distance from the town centre on the banks of the River Limmat. The perfect starting point.

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Basel

Something wonderful is created in Basel St. Alban. The new youth hostel is a showpiece.

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Beinwil am See

Forts, castles, attractive hiking routes and in particular the lake make a visit here a wonderful experience for families, groups and individual travellers.

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Bellinzona

The Youth Hostel Montebello welcomes you to the heart of Ticino. The hostel lies at the foot of the Montebello Castle, part of the UNESCO world heritage, close to the railway-station, in the historic center.

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Berne

A secluded garden, a good midday restaurant and a perfect location. The youth hostel is located directly below the Federal Parliament, just a few minutes’ walk from the station and city centre.

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Brienz

Guests tend to spend much of their time outside the hostel. For example, on the sun terrace with views across the crystal clear lake and private beach, the mountain landscape and the village skyline.

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Brugg

The Romans and the Habsburgs lodged at “Altenburg Castle”. History permeates the location: the Roman legionary camp Vindonissa, Habsburg Castle and the Monastery Church all lie within easy reach.

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Château-d'Oex

Here is a meeting place where sports enthusiasts can enjoy a combination of French-Swiss savoir-vivre and Oberlandian friendliness, a rich variety of sports facilities and unspoilt nature.

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Dachsen

The castle has loomed majestically above the Rhine waterfall for over a thousand years. Today it is a picture-book hostel with 91 beds in rustic rooms.

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Davos

To this day the former spa hotel still exudes the charm of the time when tourists came to recover and be cured. The view across the resort, Lake Davos and the mountain scenery will take your breath away.

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Delémont

The youth hostel is located at the edge of the town, in a former quarry. The River Birs flows nearby, the forest and the nature reserve are close at hand.

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Engelberg

From the "Angel's Mountain" - to the "end of the world". Enjoy the caress of an angel's wings as you spend the night in the Youth Hostel.

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Fällanden

The youth hostel stands outside the village of Fällanden on the shore of Lake Greifen, a largely environmentally-protected area. For groups only!

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Fiesch

The Fiesch Youth Hostel, which is located in the middle of the "Sport- und Feriencenter Fiesch" offers a number of interesting extras, in addition to board and lodging.

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Figino

A forest, a bowls alley, two nature areas, a great change. Stay in the old patrician’s house and its adjacent buildings. Eat as you should in the South. An excellent holiday!

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Fribourg

The youth hostel is housed in a wing of the venerable building dating from the 17th century, while the other sections serve as city offices.

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Geneva

The Youth Hostel is located in the heart of the area. It is an ideal setting, close by the main train station, the lake, the parks, the UNO and the Red Cross Museum.

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Gersau

A triad of sun, lake and mountains in the heart of Switzerland. An idyllic setting located on the bank of Lake Lucerne. A short footpath leads into a picture book world.

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Grindelwald

Undoubtedly one of the most comfortable hostels in the Alpine region! This youth hostel is a popular meeting point for sports fans an guests seeking to experience Grindelwald’s impressive mountain scenery.

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Interlaken

New Youth Hostel opening May 2012 at Interlaken East Railway Station.

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Klosters

Klosters Youth Hostel welcomes its guests in an exclusive and quiet location. Enjoy the splendid views of the impressive mountain world from the cosy chalet.

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Kreuzlingen

The Art Nouveau villa “Hörnliberg” is located in a large lake-side park, adorned with huge trees, directly on the Lake Constance cycle route. The Youth Hostel is located less than 200 metres from Lake Constance.

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Lausanne

The Lausanne youth hostel, with its simple, pleasant, welcoming atmosphere, lies in a park-land and lake-side.

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Le Bémont

Le Bémont youth hostel is in the heart of the village of Le Bémont and surrounded by an enormous playing field. The hostel is fantastic for family holidays with little children as well as for schools.

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Leissigen

Formerly the Summer residence of an industrial family from Berne right on the Lake of Thun, the hostel is now a holiday oasis, offering stylish, comfortable rooms, many with lake view.

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Locarno

A good part of day-to-day activities take place outdoors at the “Palagiovani”. Make yourself comfortable at a “grigliata” in the inner courtyard, in the shade of the pergola or the palm trees in the garden.

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Lucerne

Here you can sense the irresistible attraction that Lucerne exerts on many travellers from all over the world. The hostel lies nearby the town centre in the nearby recreation area alongside the Rotsee lake.

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Lugano

An Oasis of peace, in a relaxing atmosphere. The area is calm and quiet, however it's the ideal starting point for nice excursions, relaxing sails on the lake and interesting visits to museums and exhibitions.

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Mariastein

A picture-book castle. The atmosphere is authentic: Steps lead up the hill to the castle’s inner courtyard. The rooms lie behind meter-thick walls, a spiral staircase leads to the tower room.

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Montreux

The dining room jazzy, the seating corner classic, the foyer rustic, the day room busy. French esprit combined with sophisticated flair, makes many hearts beat faster in Montreux.

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Pontresina

In summer, the hostel is the starting point for Alpine walks. In winter, cross-country ski trails and winter hiking trails pass by the door; the ski slopes and toboggan runs are close at hand.

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Rapperswil-Jona

The youth hostel lies in a rural setting, close to the Lake of Zurich and yet is only 20 minutes’ walk from the small, historic town of Rapperswil.

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Richterswil

The converted modern building lies alongside the lake in a beautiful, spacious park. The one-time silk factory is perfect for sports holidays, conferences and events of every kind.

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Romanshorn

Embedded between the blue lake and the green forest Romanshorn is the ideal starting-point to discover the biking-holiday-country Thurgau.

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Saanen-Gstaad

An oasis of sunshine all year round, the wooden Chalet offers you a peaceful setting with charm. It's an ideal place for getting to know the breathtaking beauty of Saanenland with its cultural variety.

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Schaan-Vaduz

The area of Liechtenstein only cover 160 square kilometres. The youth hostel, right at its heart, is an inviting place from which to set off on your voyage of discovery.

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Schaffhausen

A magnificently decked-out, striking small castle, with large meadows, narrow and winding stairs to plush rooms and an extensive, well-tended park.

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Scuol

The newly built, modern hostel is situated near the station, next to the mountain cableways and just ten minutes from “Bogn Engiadina”: a perfect base for sports-oriented guests.

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Seelisberg

A secret tip for romantics. The youth hostel is set amidst fields and woods and from here visitors can enjoy an impressive view of Lake Uri.

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Sils i.D.

The castle was originally built in the 13th century. To this day, it offers unique views across the castle-strewn Domleschg countryside.

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Sion

Sleep at the foot of the mighty Viertausend and the modern, centrally-located youth hostel is an ideal sports and leisure post from which to discover the whole of the Valais.

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Solothurn

The hostel is worth visiting just to look within the historic customs house. In the evening, the old town just round the corner draws you into cosy pubs.

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St. Gallen

Surrounded by a peaceful green belt, the youth hostel offers a fascinating view over the roofs of the town thanks to its hillside location.

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St. Moritz

The hostel lies on the edge of the forest and is a splendid base from which to engage in sporting activities of every kind. The lake, sports centre and indoor swimming pool are close at hand.

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Sta. Maria

Located in a former inn and storehouse dating from 1537, nature lovers value the neighbouring national park in the summer, while during the winter months the hostel is an ideal base for snow tours.

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Stein am Rhein

Along the Rhine,throug the loveliest Old Town in Switzerland, the lake promenade, the bathing resort on the river bank you reach the youth hostel with its lush gardens and play grounds.

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Valbella

The hostel lies in an idyllic, park-like setting and is the perfect base for fun-packed holidays. The competitive range of facilities with a host of different sports is perfect for activity-oriented persons.

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Zermatt

The world-famous Matterhorn can be seen directly from the hostel situated on the outskirts of the village. The description "exclusive" applies not just to the top-class location, but also to the hostel itself.

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Zofingen

A house with a great many stories to tell. Were the imposing, expansive trees in the park surrounding the youth hostel to begin recounting stories of the past, the guests seated on the benches and around the garden barbecue would listen with awe and rapt attention.

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Zug

The Youht Hostel, between the lake and the "Herti" sports complex, is ideal for sports camps intended for track and field athletes, curling or hockey teams, or divers.

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Zurich

Open round the clock, so you can really get to know Zurich, the little city on a global scale.Zurich Youth Hostel, one of the most modern in the world, represents great quality.

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