Anyone who last stayed in a Swiss youth hostel when they were younger will quickly realise that a lot has changed in the meantime and that the hostels have adapted to the needs of today's guests.
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Experience

Right on the lakeside: Leissigen Youth Hostel on Lake Thun
Right on the lakeside: Leissigen Youth Hostel on Lake Thun
51 family-friendly accommodations in prime locations: an overview of Swiss Youth Hostels.  
Around 50 family-friendly accommodation options in prime locations: an overview of Swiss Youth Hostels.

Enjoy

… Youth hostels not only offer affordable accommodation, but also meals. A generous breakfast is included with every stay. You can also enjoy a three- or four-course buffet dinner at the hostel – for adults it costs from CHF 19.50, children pay CHF 8.50 (2–5 years) or CHF 14.50 (6–12 years). Various hostels have their own restaurant or offer a communal kitchen where you can cook for yourself. Packed lunches can also be ordered on request if you're out and about during the day.

Family rooms in St. Moritz
Family rooms in St. Moritz

… If you're looking to enjoy an active holiday, youth hostels are the perfect choice. In summer, the hostels in the mountains are ideal for mountain bikers and hikers, whilst in winter they are perfectly situated for winter sports enthusiasts. It goes without saying that these youth hostels provide storage facilities for skis and bikes. In rural areas, the programme includes cycling or exploring the region on foot, whilst youth hostels near the water cater to water lovers of all ages. For a short city break with cultural activities and shopping, the hostels in the cities are the perfect choice.

Accommodation

… Simple and affordable accommodation – that's the promise of Swiss Youth Hostels. Guests can choose from a range of room categories. The particularly spacious family rooms are ideal for families. Often featuring an en-suite bathroom and plenty of storage space, they cater to all a family's needs. Looking for something a bit more? No problem, as larger families can easily stay together for a weekend in a shared room with up to six beds. If the children are a bit older and need a bit more privacy, two double rooms can be booked. These are available with or without an en-suite shower and toilet.

Anyone can become a member and enjoy discounted accommodation rates.

Burgdorf Castle Youth Hostel
Burgdorf Castle Youth Hostel

Good to know:

… Swiss Youth Hostels take great care to ensure that the environmental footprint of their overnight stays is as small as possible. For this reason, any CO₂ offsetting that guests voluntarily arrange via myclimate.org for their stay is matched by Swiss Youth Hostels. However, this commitment to the environment also extends to the sustainability of the hostels themselves, for example through Minergie-certified buildings and solar panels, as well as the use of regional produce in the kitchen.

Lobby of the Montreux Youth Hostel
Lobby of the Montreux Youth Hostel

Detailed information on all hostels and offers from Swiss Youth Hostels is available at www.youthhostel.ch or by telephone on 044 360 14 14.