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How much do hostels in Zurich cost?

Available dorm-bed prices in Zurich, Switzerland range from $33 to $156/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 8 hostels. Cheaper dates to stay include Oct 11, Oct 18, Oct 25.

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $46.

Based on current listed prices, November is typically the cheapest month (around $43/night) and October the most expensive (around $48/night).

At $33/night and up, Zurich is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in Switzerland.

How these prices work: Hostelworld listings, based on one night and the selected dorm-bed type. “Typical starting price” is the median of daily minimum prices across 6 contributing properties—not the typical hostel’s price. Amounts are converted to USD; verify availability and final taxes and fees on Hostelworld. Filters can narrow the advertised results below, but this summary remains citywide. Latest city scrape: 2026-09-19T15:05:12.218Z.

Cheaper dates to stay

The lower-priced dates currently available include October 11 (one night),October 18 (one night),October 25 (one night). Cheaper stay dates show when lower prices are available. They do not say how far ahead to book.

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Local knowledge for Zurich

Where to stay

Langstrasse, running through Kreis 4 and into Kreis 5, is where most budget travelers end up. It sits a short walk from the Hauptbahnhof, has the densest cluster of cheaper hostels, and puts you near affordable food that isn't priced for the Bahnhofstrasse crowd.

Getting around

  • A ZVV day pass covers trams, buses, and S-Bahn trains across the city center zones. Buy one at a ticket machine at the Hauptbahnhof instead of paying per ride.
  • Flussbad Unterer Letten, a free outdoor river swimming spot on the Limmat in Kreis 5, is open roughly June through September. It fills up fast on hot weekday afternoons, so go early.
  • Skip sit-down meals in Niederdorf and the old town. The Coop and Migros lunch counters in Kreis 4 and 5 are where locals actually eat on a budget, and a hot meal will cost you a fraction of what a restaurant charges two streets over.

When to go

Street Parade in August is the tightest weekend of the year for beds across the whole city. January and February are the cheapest months, with hostel rates sometimes half what you would pay in summer.

Frequently asked questions

How much do hostels in Zurich cost?

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $46. Dorm beds currently range from $33 to $156/night across the next 3 months of availability.

What are cheaper dates to stay in Zurich?

Based on current listed prices, cheaper upcoming dates to stay in Zurich include October 11, October 18, October 25.

How many hostels does HostelHound track in Zurich?

HostelHound currently tracks 8 hostels in Zurich, Switzerland.

What's the cheapest month to stay in a hostel in Zurich?

Among the upcoming dates we track, November has the lowest median daily starting price in Zurich. On a typical date that month, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $43/night.

Is Zurich affordable compared to other hostel cities in Switzerland?

Zurich is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in Switzerland, with dorm prices starting from $33/night.

Where do backpackers stay in Zurich?

Langstrasse, running through Kreis 4 and into Kreis 5, is where most budget travelers end up. It sits a short walk from the Hauptbahnhof, has the densest cluster of cheaper hostels, and puts you near affordable food that isn't priced for the Bahnhofstrasse crowd.

What is the best time of year to visit Zurich?

Street Parade in August is the tightest weekend of the year for beds across the whole city. January and February are the cheapest months, with hostel rates sometimes half what you would pay in summer.