Hostels in Zürich

Hostels are a great way to stay for a lower cost, so you can save your budget for sightseeing. We’ve heard good things about the zoo and other attractions in this destination, as well as activities like cycling trails.

These dorm-style accommodations come in quite a few forms, but they have a few things in common, including budget-friendly prices, a social setting and shared rooms (though many have private options too).

Ready to book a hostel in town? These top picks have the best reviews from our guests and could be a good place to start: Youth Hostel Zurich - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Morgental Tram Stop and Wollishofen Station. You can take advantage of free breakfast and free WiFi, as well as a restaurant. Rooms come with towels, desks and linens. Stay2Night Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Helvetiaplatz Tram Stop and Backeranlage Tram Stop. You can take advantage of free WiFi and laundry facilities at this property. Depot 195 - Hostel Winterthur - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Winterthur Station. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a bar, as well as a rooftop terrace. Rooms come with towels, desks and linens. Youth Hostel Rapperswil-Jona - You can take advantage of free breakfast and free WiFi, as well as a restaurant. Rooms come with towels and showers. Youth Hostel Richterswil - Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and a restaurant. You’ll find towels, showers and desks in all rooms.

If you’re hoping to find a low-cost place to stay in Zürich, one of Expedia’s 9 hostels might be a great option.

Good weather’s definitely a plus when you want to venture out and explore, so here’s some information about the seasons: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 18°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 2°C. Average annual precipitation for Zürich is 1158 mm.

Depending on what you’re interested in, you might like to discover the area around Zürich. Get out into nature with places such as Lindenhof, Lakeside Promenade and Botanical Garden. Cultural attractions include Tonhalle Zurich, Kunsthaus Zurich and Zürich Opera House. Visit landmarks such as Rapperswil Castle, Schloss Laufen and Zunfthaus Zur Meisen.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Zürich in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the nearest airport, which is Zurich Airport (ZRH), located 5.7 mi (9.2 km) away. Another option is Altenrhein (ACH-St. Gallen - Altenrhein), located 48 mi (77.3 km) away. Once you’ve arrived, you may want to make use of public transport. You can take advantage of metro transport at Paradeplatz Tram Stop, Borsenstrasse Tram Stop and Helmhaus Tram Stop. To check out more of the surrounding area, catch a train at Zürich Limmatquai Station, Zurich (ZLP-Zurich HB Rail Station) or Zürich Central Station.