86%Youthhostel Zermatt

Shouldn't be called a youth hostel. Plenty of older people and families staying there. Even older people (40+ years) by themselves (no family). Directions to the hostel were horrible. On your arrival to Zermatt and making it to the hostel for the first time just take the bus to the Luchre stop.... more Shouldn't be called a youth hostel. Plenty of older people and families staying there. Even older people (40+ years) by themselves (no family). Directions to the hostel were horrible. On your arrival to Zermatt and making it to the hostel for the first time just take the bus to the Luchre stop. It'll take a lot longer finding it yourself.close

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by aac50106847 – posted on Oct 13, 2008

4

Though the price seems to be expensive, it's acceptable by considering breakfast and dinner incl. The dinner was good enough and staffs were very kind. As it takes about 15 min. (or more) on foot from the station, it will be tough when with heavy luggage.

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by kznr78 – posted on Oct 4, 2008

4

Meals included were tasty and filling.

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by sbran1633 – posted on Oct 3, 2008

3

the hostel was OK, but not fun at all, it doesn't even has a bar, very much of an older atmosphere, it's a family place, i think me and my friend were the only ones there without the parents! lol... not what we expected! The staffs were not very helpful and not in a very good mood in the mornings...

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by silvanawright2196 – posted on Sep 30, 2008

3

it was nice stay and food was also good :-)

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by jaiswalashok7339 – posted on Sep 20, 2008

5

We stayed 2 night and found the hostel excellent. The food was great and we met a lot of nice people. Swtizerland is very expensive .

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by lonesmith3245 – posted on Sep 16, 2008

1

The slope climb up to the hostel itself with all the backpacks and luggages feels like climbing up to the Matterhorn already! A good workout indeed, but not with all the loads though..

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by jenso – posted on Sep 15, 2008

8

There was only two toilets on the 3rd floor and the one was blocked. The toilet paper also ran out.

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by danieljordaan3136 – posted on Aug 26, 2008

2

The best part was free breakfast and dinner... and the food is good. Directions on Hostelworld were not adequate. Laundry machines didn't work well, especially the dryer. We booked a 4-person room for 3 nights. When we got there the staff told us we could have a room to ourselves for the... more The best part was free breakfast and dinner... and the food is good. Directions on Hostelworld were not adequate. Laundry machines didn't work well, especially the dryer. We booked a 4-person room for 3 nights. When we got there the staff told us we could have a room to ourselves for the first 2 nights, which was great. However, on the last night they moved us to a 6-person room. We were fortunate to share it with nice people... but don't count on getting what you paid for.close

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by gpgalloway – posted on Aug 22, 2008

4

Well it was perfect. we looked out our window at the matterhorn & it was a clear day so we were very spoilt. Food was included & was very tasty. We took our kids 18 & 14 & they found it fun cause the euorpoean families were there on hols.

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by ajandsnbate2082 – posted on Aug 1, 2008

8

The Youthhostel Zermatt provides a wonderful experience for us in Zermatt. You can see Matterhorn through the windows. The restaurant support both breakfirst and dinner. It is a recommended place for staying in Zermatt.

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by ntoubull – posted on Jul 19, 2008

6

Amazingly clean! Great staff, located just a little bit off the center of town, close to the trams and day hikes.

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by Daniel3893 – posted on Jul 15, 2008

5

The dinner is very GREAT! this and the breakfast are included. Room is tidy and clean. Staff is helpful. will stay there if i go again!

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by ferferris – posted on Jul 6, 2008

8

I was very satisfied with the accomodation in your hostel. However, Switzerland is a very expensive country for me (Slovakia). But the outlook from Rothorn or Gornergrat is fantastic. And the Matterhorn is in my mind the most beautiful mountain in the world.

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by matuskollar193290 – posted on Jun 23, 2008

1

safe and nice..helpful staff!

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by bingkaisng20053735 – posted on Jun 7, 2008

28

make sure you get in before 7:30 so you get dinner. Luckily for us, the staff were wonderful and served us a late dinner when we arrived. This place is the best hostel I've been too. My only complaint would be the directions to the hostel were a bit vague. For those who don't have a good map,... more make sure you get in before 7:30 so you get dinner. Luckily for us, the staff were wonderful and served us a late dinner when we arrived. This place is the best hostel I've been too. My only complaint would be the directions to the hostel were a bit vague. For those who don't have a good map, turn left just before the Matterhorn hostel and walk up the hill until you see the hosteling international sign on the building to your left.close

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by jgramp1008 – posted on Jun 3, 2008

4

dinner included is added bonus

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by andrew6195 – posted on May 27, 2008

3

Very clean, good food and overall very comfortable. Wish I could have stayed longer.

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by linda1946 – posted on Apr 26, 2008

9

Highly recommended - absolutely fantastic.

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by Chris8149 – posted on Apr 12, 2008

20

Its brilliant!!! I love here!!!

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by essen6903 – posted on Jan 26, 2008

8

it was an amazing holidays for us including the hostel, that it could be more a hotel that anything else.

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by vanessa5641 – posted on Jan 12, 2008

1

Staff's attitude is really bad. Even checked-in with wrong name for me.

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by marckar3135 – posted on Dec 31, 2007

2

A very well-run hostel indeed! We especially love the breakfast, dinner, the cleaniness, and the proximity to the cable cars to the Klein Matterhorn. However, the trek up the slopes to the hostel was exhausting on the first day. Perhaps clearer directions to the hostel on foot is needed on the... more A very well-run hostel indeed! We especially love the breakfast, dinner, the cleaniness, and the proximity to the cable cars to the Klein Matterhorn. However, the trek up the slopes to the hostel was exhausting on the first day. Perhaps clearer directions to the hostel on foot is needed on the website. Other than that, good job and we will definitely stay there the next time we are at Zermatt.close

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by jmlaisy – posted on Dec 25, 2006

11

Its website and even staff always said that the hotel is located 15 min from train. It's definitely NOT! Even walking downhill from hotel to train station, it took more than 15 min, not to mention uphill, with snow/ice on ground. Location is bad. One staff is very unhelpful and... more Its website and even staff always said that the hotel is located 15 min from train. It's definitely NOT! Even walking downhill from hotel to train station, it took more than 15 min, not to mention uphill, with snow/ice on ground. Location is bad. One staff is very unhelpful and unfriendly to foreigner (non-German or non-French speaking people). Though room is quite clean and secured.close

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by raytong – posted on Dec 13, 2006

6

Lots of small kids everwhere!

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by corbetts6439 – posted on Oct 28, 2006

4

supurb hostal fantastic location nice welcome

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by ianmorri3675 – posted on Sep 29, 2006

8

character was ratde good only because it is a newer building thus lacking some of th ersutic appeal an older building would have. Awesome staff and accommodations.

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by Kenharr – posted on Sep 27, 2006

1

Food was excellent, especially dinner as wasnt aware that was part of the deal.

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by kellyc1780 – posted on Sep 3, 2006

2

There aren't many hostels in Zermatt, and this is still a great choice, provided you don't mind staying with families and serious hikers/skiers. It may seem expensive, but you do get buffet breakfast and cafeteria-style dinner. Location is 15 minutes from train station, with a steep climb at... more There aren't many hostels in Zermatt, and this is still a great choice, provided you don't mind staying with families and serious hikers/skiers. It may seem expensive, but you do get buffet breakfast and cafeteria-style dinner. Location is 15 minutes from train station, with a steep climb at the end; no signs so ask for directions. Best feature: you have an amazing view of the Matterhorn from the front door.close

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by cmblake – posted on Aug 23, 2006

12

better food possibly

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by Alansens – posted on Aug 16, 2006

2

This hostel was great. The hostel gives you free breakfest and dinner.

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by Rick9966 – posted on Jul 29, 2006

14

on the website you say includes linens but i didnt see that anywhere

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by alicht6875 – posted on Jul 24, 2006

1

the hostel is located on a huge hill that is a terrible pain to climb esp with luggage. clean and good food (for the most part)

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by aniar8417 – posted on Jul 16, 2006

3

Clean and friendly hostel. Great security and in nice location ... only up a slight hill. Friendly staff...internet a bit pricey? Would recommend it to anyone who is going to Zermatt and would stay there again.

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by kjr76 – posted on Jul 12, 2006

10

My travelling companion has not added his comments yet. Apart from the slightly exhausting access to this hostel it was a geat place to stay.

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by Maris7394 – posted on Jul 11, 2006

2

The property and buildings were immaculate and the staff was wonderful!

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by sekunda – posted on Jul 6, 2006

2

Very clean and quiet, at least in my hallway. A nice retreat after noisy bustling hostels in other cities. Large enough to meet people from many different backgrounds. A bit of a pain to find it coming form the train station, but recommended overall. Get there early enough for dinner to take...

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by jackson5801 – posted on Jun 26, 2006

2

good value for single travellor. The food was good.

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by mariedon – posted on Jun 25, 2006

2

a reception is so helpfulland nice. Room is very clean. The price include BF and DNR. There no comparacing. If i have chance to come back here Zermatt i will stay here again.

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by nmatsud – posted on Jun 15, 2006

1

I had a great stay here, my room had an amazing view of the mountain. The breakfast and the dinner are great. I wouldn't recomend the internet though because it is expensive. Not much fun stuff to do at the hostel, but just walk out your front door and you have a ton of great hiking trails at... more I had a great stay here, my room had an amazing view of the mountain. The breakfast and the dinner are great. I wouldn't recomend the internet though because it is expensive. Not much fun stuff to do at the hostel, but just walk out your front door and you have a ton of great hiking trails at your footstep. Finding the place is a bit difficult the first time. So either talk to the locals who are all I found to be very friendly or use the infostation next to the trainstation were you get off.close

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by sockhe – posted on Jun 14, 2006

1