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Schaan-Vaduz Youth Hostel

Schaan

Surrounded by countryside, this youth hostel offers breakfast buffets and wonderful mountain views. It lies between Schaan and Vaduz, a 5-minute drive from the Swiss border and the A13 motorway.

The large garden includes a football pitch, a children’s playground and table tennis tables. The hostel provides rental bicycles and storage space for skis. Well managed, very clean, new. The folks running the place were very Kind, helpful and social.

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9
Superb
1,477 reviews
Price from
£46
per night

Alte Metzg - Hostel

Appenzell

Alte Metzg - Hostel is set in Appenzell, 19 km from Olma Messen St. Gallen and 25 km from Säntis. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Private parking is available on site. This was the best hostel ever!! The amenities and beds were so comfortable and the rooms were very private. It looked exactly like the pictures. The host even let us store our bags overnight because we were going on an overnight hike the day after.

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9.2
Superb
104 reviews
Price from
£103
per night

Strandbad Steckborn mit Herberge, Camping & Glamping

Steckborn

Strandbad Steckborn mit Herberge, Camping & Glamping features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Steckborn. 26 km from Monastic Island of Reichenau, the property provides a private beach area. The property is non-smoking and is located 18 km from Konstanz Central Station.

The hostel offers a children's playground. You can play table tennis at Strandbad Steckborn mit Herberge, Camping & Glamping, and the area is popular for cycling. Very friendly Manager who received us. The two cleaning ladies were lovely. Smiling and ready to assist.

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9.2
Superb
13 reviews
Price from
£27
per night

Privatzimmer 300m zur S-Bahn

Rapperswil-Jona

The units in the hostel are fitted with a coffee machine. With a shared bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at Privatzimmer 300m zur S-Bahn also have free WiFi. At the accommodation all rooms come with bed linen and towels. The room was clean and comfortable, check in was great. There was coffee in the room and A nice bakery just around the corner for breakfast. Not far from the train station .

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8.2
Very good
139 reviews
Price from
£77
per night

Schwendihaus

Amden

The spacious rooms feature a private bathroom with a shower. Extras include bed linen.

A public swimming pool is 400 metres away. Guest cards are available for purchase, that allow for discounts at several local attractions. Awesome location and staff. Unfortunately wasn't able to stay for the entire duration due to my son's sudden fever, but indeed it was a pleasant stay. Would definitely like to stay again

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8.8
Fabulous
110 reviews
Price from
£85
per night

Jugendherberge Romanshorn

Romanshorn

This youth hostel is just a 7-minute walk from the shore of Lake Constance, the harbour, and Romanshorn Train Station. It features a restaurant and offers free WiFi in public areas.

Guests of Jugendherberge Romanshorn can play table tennis and tabletop football. There is also a snack bar and a children’s playground. Within walking distance of the seepark!

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8.2
Very good
444 reviews
Price from
£40
per night

Rapperswil-Jona Youth Hostel

Rapperswil-Jona

Youth Hostel Rapperswil-Jona offers dormitory and private rooms with a balcony and view of the garden, 850 metres from the Blumenau Train Station. The hostel features free Wi-Fi and all bookings include a buffet breakfast. Healthy 3-course dinners are on offer daily (booking required in advance), drinks & snacks are available in self-service fridges at reception. Food can be eaten in the dining room or outside on the garden terrace. Very clean hostel with exceptional views. The staff was wonderful and the facilities were great. Be sure to take advantage of the well-maintained terrace! Breakfast was also well-stocked and the breakfast attendants were helpful. I also appreciated the lockers.

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8.3
Very good
290 reviews
Price from
£51
per night

Schaffhausen Youth Hostel

Schaffhausen

The castle-like Youth Hostel Schaffhausen is a 20-minute walk from the Munot and Old Town. A buffet breakfast and a variety of meals can be enjoyed on the sun terrace or in the restaurant, and free WiFi access is available. Lovely old house surrounded by gorgeous big trees and green space. Very friendly staff, and convenient parking!

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8
Very good
275 reviews
Price from
£46
per night

Kreuzlingen Youth Hostel

Kreuzlingen

The private rooms and dormitories are simply yet tastefully furnished. The shared bathrooms can be found on the corridor. Some units feature access to a barrier-free shower.

Canoes and kayaks can be rented on site and the Youth Hostel Kreuzlingen also offers guided canoe tours for groups. Amazing location right in the middle of a park. Quiet, peaceful place. Great for families. Includes breakfast.

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8.4
Very good
336 reviews
Price from
£48
per night

St. Gallen Youth Hostel

St. Gallen

This youth hostel is just a 15-minute walk from St. Gallen’s Old Town and 100 metres from the Birnbäumen Train Station. It enjoys a green hillside location overlooking the city.

The Youth Hostel St. Gallen features a children’s playroom, a library, and an internet corner. Guests can play table tennis on site and use the free Wi-Fi in public areas. The staff are welcoming and the front desk was accomodating. The breakfast is typical breakfast buffet in a hostel. The toilet and bath are clean.

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8.1
Very good
194 reviews
Price from
£44
per night

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