Youth Hostel Zermatt, surrounded by mountains, offers a hearty breakfast buffet. A ski shuttle takes guests to the slopes, with ski storage available. Relax in the garden or enjoy the arcade room. Free in-room WiFi and multilingual staff enhance the stay.
Located in Zermatt, Youth Hostel Zermatt is in the mountains. Zermatt-Matterhorn Ski Paradise and Breuil-Cervinia Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Matterhorn. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and snow tubing. Visit our Zermatt travel guide
At Youth Hostel Zermatt, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a garden. With amenities such as a ski shuttle and ski storage, this hostel is a great place to hit the slopes. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an arcade/games room and a library.
Other perks include:
Multilingual staff, a vending machine and smoke-free property
Tour/ticket information, a front desk safe and luggage storage
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Youth Hostel Zermatt include amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Grab bars near toilets and bathroom emergency pull cords
Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM to 9:30 AM
A restaurant
Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of CHF 19.50; reservation required
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Library
Ski storage
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Multilingual staff
No housekeeping service
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Garden
In the mountains
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Grab bar near toilet
No lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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3 buildings
4 floors
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bathroom
Private or shared bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
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Desk
Heating
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (7 AM - 10 AM) and Monday - Sunday (4 PM - 10 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 15 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.00 per person, per night for adults; CHF 2.00 per night for guests aged 9-16 years old. This tax does not apply to children under 9 years of age.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Pet fee: CHF 15 per pet, per day
Service animals are exempt from fees
Hosted evening meal: CHF 19.50
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The total price includes a Youth Hostel Membership per day.
Children younger than age 7 may not stay in dormitories. Children age 2 and younger are included in private room rates when using existing bedding.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
Yes, this hostel allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of CHF 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Youth Hostel Zermatt?
As of 14 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Youth Hostel Zermatt on 14 Apr 2026 start from £154, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Youth Hostel Zermatt?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Youth Hostel Zermatt?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM.
What time is check-out at Youth Hostel Zermatt?
Checkout is at 10 AM.
Where is Youth Hostel Zermatt located?
Located near the slopes, this Zermatt hostel is situated in the mountains, and is within a 5-minute walk of Zermatt-Matterhorn Ski Paradise, Zermatt - Furi and Furi Ski Area. Furi - Riffelberg and Zermatt-Furi Gondola are also within 10 minutes. Zermatt Gornergratbahn Station is 13 minutes by foot and Zermatt Station is 14 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Youth Hostel Zermatt Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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The most challenging part was the walk from the train station to the hostel. Many stairs and uphill. However, there are taxis available.
Staff was extremely accommodating, great breakfasts, comfortable room and super clean, which I love. The kitchen area was spotless, as was the hostel throughout. Can’t say enough good things about the hostel.
Sharon
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
fermina
20 Jul 2024
Beautiful views, hard access walking the way to the hostel, breakfast was ok.
fermina
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Robert
6 Jul 2025
Liked: Amenities
Very clean, organized. Lots of space. Able to use lockers and shower after checkout so could still enjoy the day in Zermattt
Rooms were quite basic but was not there for the fancy rooms, delicious breakfast,, close to the bus stop, and close walking distance to all the restaurants etc.
Youth hostel that offers great breakfast included in daily rate. Its dinner is freshly cooked decent three courses for 20CHF, where any other restaurant in town start their main course at 25CHF. A budget friendly place for a few nights stay in Zermatt, considering how expensive the town is.
Yan
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Hon Chong
16 Jun 2025
+ The Matterhorn is visible right from the room window, but you’ll get an even better view from the street.
- Not recommended for guests with luggage. Kitchen staff were rude. understand this is a hostel, but there are much ways they can do better.
My family of four stayed here in a 4 bed bunk room with bathroom.
Worked fine for us for two nights.
Pretty quiet and functional.
Easy access from the Main Street.
Staff were very helpful.
Cold Breakfast was good.
View of the Matterhorn was excellent.
Nice and clean hostel with a shared sink in each room.
The shower stalls are clean, but a bit narrow (width: no enough to raise both elbows out to shoulder height)
Good breakfast :)
Just 1-2min walk from the bus stop.
However, the bus doesn't come around as frequently as some other places. Also, it's a pretty small bus, so depending on your timing, it could get tough getting on board.
Unfortunately we stayed whilst a school group was staying. There was alot of running around the halls, screaming and shouting in the early morning and in the evening. You would have thought they would put the group in one building, but they were spread out all over the three buildings. The facilities were fine, but meal times were so loud that we had to eat ver quickly and leave. Optional Dinners were very worth it. Four courses and delicious. We also opted for fondue one night, delish! The beds were comfortable, the room was basic and clean. The shower played up abit, hot then cold. Overall it was good
It's a great place to stay. It's clean and staff are friendly except from one kitchen staff who yelled at me in front of everyone having their breakfast at that time when I was getting coffee but instead of using their own mug, I've used my own flask to keep the coffee warm whilst having my breakfast. He just yelled 'NO NO NO. YOU CANNOT DO THAT. YOU CAN TAKE YOUR WATER BUT NOT COFFEE.' What's wrong with using you own flask? I'm not stealing their coffee? I'm drinking it with my breakfast. Is it now forbidden to use your own flask?
Great stay. We loved it
It is a youth hostel ( so think dorm like accomodations) yet spotless, clean, quiet and frequented by nice people. Would go again even though our room was 4 th floor walk up.