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The hostel building in summer, with the Matterhorn behind© Swiss Youth Hostels

Hostel · Zermatt

Zermatt Youth Hostel

A Swiss-network hostel on a quiet Zermatt street, with views of the Matterhorn, 170 beds in dormitories, doubles and family rooms, and breakfast included.

Information

170 beds · Matterhorn views · Dormitories, doubles and family rooms · Breakfast included

A hostel with the Matterhorn in the window

The Zermatt hostel belongs to the Swiss Youth Hostels network and is on the Staldenweg, in a quiet area south of the centre. From the windows you see the Matterhorn straight ahead, and the village square is a few minutes' walk away. It is the cheapest way to sleep in Zermatt itself, without going through Täsch.

Rooms and meals

It has 170 beds, spread across shared dormitories, double rooms and family rooms. Breakfast is included and the hostel has its own dining room. There is free wifi. Check-in is from 15:00 to 22:00 and check-out, in the morning, from 7:00 to 10:00.

Getting there

From Zermatt station you can walk across the village, or take the electric bus. The electric bus stop and the cable car station are nearby, so it is a good base for setting off early towards Sunnegga, Schwarzsee or the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise.

Practical details

Capacity
170

Details checked on 12 November 2026.

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms

Tips

  • String hostels together The same network has hostels in Interlaken and other Swiss cities: book them all on the same website.
  • Arrive before 22:00 It is the check-in deadline.

Frequently asked questions

Are there private rooms?

Yes: doubles and family rooms, as well as dormitories.

Is breakfast included?

Yes.

Is it far from the centre?

A few minutes' walk from the village square; the station is on the other side of the centre.

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