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Cheapest monthMay
Most expensive monthJuly
Top rated by travelersBetahouse Zürich, C$123
Cheapest bed foundStay2Night City Center Hostel, C$101

Finding cheap hotels in Zurich: FAQs

According to our pricing calendar data, you can score the cheapest bed in May.
No! Hostels are a great option for anyone looking for a budget stay. These days, hostels in Zurich are full of digital nomads and tourists of all ages.
Yes. Party hostels and youth hostels with 20-person dorms do still exist in most cities, but so do ultra-modern boutique hostels with plenty of private rooms, cozy bars, and even swimming pools. These kinds of hostels are popular with solo travelers over 30.
Since you’ll be surrounded by likeminded travelers, hostels are always the safest (and most sociable!) places to stay in Zurich. You’ll meet new friends to go out with, share tips and advice on how to get around, and find out if there are any unsafe places to avoid. Most major Zurich hostels even have female-only dorms. And if you’re worried about your belongings, don’t be — you can lock them away in a padlocked locker or safe while you’re out exploring.
Yes! Hostels in Zurich generally tend to be the most budget-friendly option in Zurich. Not only can you get a bed for as little as C$101 per night, you can also cook your own food in the hostel kitchen.
Other backpackers rated Green Marmot Capsule Hotel Zürich, Oldtown Hostel Otter, and Hechtplatz Hotel as the best hostels in central Zurich for value, cleanliness, and comfort.