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Youth Hostel Richterswil

2.0 star property
Beachfront hostel for sun and fun

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On the beach
Front of property
Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom
Interior
Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
The current price is AU$231
includes taxes & fees
28 Feb - 1 Mar

Explore the area

Map
Hornstrasse 5, Richterswil, 8805
  • Swiss Casinos Pfaeffikon-Zurichsee
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Alpamare Water Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Rapperswil Castle
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Zürich (ZRH)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Desk, free WiFi

Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 4 bed dorm)

Desk, free WiFi

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

Highlights

Heating
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Desk, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Pet friendly
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Desk, free WiFi

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Pet friendly
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Richterswil

At Youth Hostel Richterswil you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Richterswil Ferry Terminal and 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Freizeitanlage Strandweg. Highlights at this beachfront hostel include a restaurant and free buffet breakfast. .The bistro, Seebeizli, is open for lunch. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of self parking. .In proximity to this Richterswil hostel you'll find Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolateria.
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What's nearby

  • Swiss Casinos Pfaeffikon-Zurichsee - 10 min drive
  • Alpamare Water Park - 10 min drive
  • Rapperswil Castle - 13 min drive
  • Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolateria - 16 min drive
  • Einsiedeln Abbey - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Bäch Station - 3 min drive
  • Einsiedeln S-Bahn - 17 min drive
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sailor's Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Dapura Mia - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fabrikbeiz - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Sternesee - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Youth Hostel Richterswil

Beachfront hostel for sun and fun
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. 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.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Richterswil hostel.

  • 1 building
  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Youth Hostel Richterswil offers 27 accommodations. This Richterswil hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower.

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Playground

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

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 any questions, 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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Youth Hostel Richterswil?

Youth Hostel Richterswil offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Youth Hostel Richterswil?

As of 16 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Youth Hostel Richterswil on 28 Feb 2025 start from AU$230.95, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Youth Hostel Richterswil?

Yep, Youth Hostel Richterswil has a self car park for CHF 10 per night. Onsite parking is limited.

Does Youth Hostel Richterswil serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary buffet breakfast is offered daily from 7 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Youth Hostel Richterswil?

No, Youth Hostel Richterswil does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Youth Hostel Richterswil?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Youth Hostel Richterswil's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Youth Hostel Richterswil?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Youth Hostel Richterswil Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

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

Rebekka

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
In guter Erinnerung
meine Schwester und ich mit meinen 2 Hunden, haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt in einem tollen Zimmer mit See-Sicht übernachten zu dürfen. Wir wurden sehr freundlich empfangen und wurde sogar nachgefragt ob alles ok wäre. Unsere "Sonderwünsche" wurden erfüllt. Uns bleibt der Aufenthalt in schöner Erinnerung. Vielen Dank!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kornelius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super nettes Personal
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Josef

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
verbesserungsfähig
Zimmer primitiv eingerichtet. Lampe fehlt bei Bett, Steckplatz fehlt zum Natel laden, Ablage fehlt zum Deponieren der Brill, Hörgeräte usw.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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