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Youth Hostel Richterswil

2.0 star property

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Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom | Desk, free WiFi
Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom | Desk, free WiFi
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant
  • Business services
    Business services

Explore the area

Map
Hornstrasse 5, Richterswil, 8805
  • Ticino Theater
    3 min drive
  • Swiss Casinos Pfaeffikon-Zurichsee
    10 min drive
  • Alpamare Water Park
    10 min drive
  • Zürich (ZRH)
    56 min drive

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi

Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Desk, free WiFi

Standard Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 4 bed dorm)

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Desk, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Desk, free WiFi

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About this property

Youth Hostel Richterswil

Beachfront hostel for sun and fun
Guests at this beach hostel will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as a playground and a picnic area. Bathrooms are shared and housekeeping is not available.
Youth Hostel Richterswil offers 27 accommodations. This Richterswil hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Youth Hostel Richterswil, you're just a quick walk from Richterswil Ferry Terminal. You'll find features such as free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the bistro
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a meeting room and a terrace
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Richterswil Ferry Terminal and a 3-minute drive from Freizeitanlage Strandweg
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at Youth Hostel Richterswil. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 7 AM to 9 AM.
Seebeizli – This bistro serves lunch and light fare.
A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily. Reservations are required.

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Parking on site (CHF 10 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM to 9 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of CHF 19.50; reservation required
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Seebeizli

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift
  • Raised toilet seat

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: CHF 15 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: CHF 10 per night
  • Pet fee: CHF 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Hosted evening meal: CHF 19.50

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system 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 front desk at this property is open daily from 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM.
Guests arriving after 10 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Please note that 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.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 2 stars.

Property is also known as

Youth Richterswil
Youth Hostel Richterswil Richterswil
Youth Hostel Richterswil Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Youth Hostel Richterswil Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Malgorzata

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hostal is situated just in front of the Zurich lake. Beautiful surroundings.The rooms very clean and the breakfast full.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great scenic location. Good rooms and local amenities. Breakfast incredibly unsustainable, a lot of meat and dairy is provided- sad news for the animals and the planet. However there were some vegan options.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Wanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was fine. Good location near train station.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Location
Nice for an overnight stay near Lucerne

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hostel is a real gem. Very inexpensive, an easy train ride into Zurich city center and airport, right next to the train station, right on the lake, with a beautiful lakeside park just out the door. Staff are very friendly and helpful, even though I only spoke english. Everything was extremely clean, including rooms, bathrooms, showers, and common areas. The included breakfast was extremely good. This place is just as good as fancy hotels that cost five times more.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Hugo, Hong Kong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Typical youth hostel next to S-bahn station

8/10 Good

Heidi

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wunderbare Lage direkt am See. Sehr freundliches Personal.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Davide

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Terje

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Markus

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eri

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Théodore

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

KUAN-HENG

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

YUNG-CHI

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathrin

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Horst

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bel endroit
Bien mais plage à côté bruyante jusqu’à minuit (feux d’artifices et pétards, peu respectueux de l’auberge à côté où les gens dorment ou essaient de dormir !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

colombe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Rumpa

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
+ Nice location and very charming peaceful place. Staffs are very friendly and cooperative. Breakfast was very nice. Lakeside view is mesmerizing experience and we loved it. - We missed some room cleaning and in our room WiFi connection was not smooth ( lakeside view). In fact, could not use WiFi at all inside the room. Very far away from Zurich center (40 min by train ). One way ticket 🎫 is about 12€and up down around 24€/adult. It’s very expensive.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

KSENIJA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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