Everything for young travellers

Budget-friendly trips, cool hostel spots and Insta moments

Impromptu city trip, action in the mountains or just looking to get out with the crew? Here you’ll find cool hostels at rates that are easy on the wallet – perfect for you and your friends. Centrally located, easy to reach and with everything you need. Book your bed, choose activities to go along and enjoy your freedom. Save even more with the Membercard – with extra experiences thrown in.

Low-Budget, High-Fun

Choose from countless great activities, including shopping experiences, concerts and museums. We will make sure you have the right admission tickets and all the information you need. This frees up your time to focus on what really matters in life: free time and friends.
Become a member

Budget-friendly travel in Switzerland

Membercard for everyone under the age of 27: CHF 15 per year

  • Lower-priced accommodation – CHF 7 discount per person per night
  • Experience more – Discounts at museums, leisure activities etc.
  • Save worldwide – Member rates in over 2,500 hostels worldwide
  • Community events – Access to exclusive events for members only

Five Instagrammable spots at our youth hostels

1. Sleep in a beehive
2. Matterhorn from your room
3. Panoramic window seating Basel
4. BiBlue Laax
5. Jazz, lake & sunset in Montreux
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Dolce Vita in Locarno – 10 tips for your trip

Palm trees, piazza, picnic by the lake – visiting Locarno is like enjoying a quick southern getaway. Our blogger Nina explored the city and put together her favourite ten activities around Locarno: From the Brissago Islands to hidden reading nooks and small moments of indulgence. Many of the tips are free and perfect for your youth hostel trip on Lake Maggiore. 

Say goodbye to everyday life routines and hello to adventure

Whether it’s a trip to the city with friends, a bike ride to the mountains or a last minute visit to a festival – we have the right accommodation for your next adventure. Our hostels offer affordable accommodation in prime locations throughout Switzerland – right in the heart of the action, close to nature, culture and nightlife. So: Who are you taking with you?