About this property
Comfortable Accommodation: Back-Packer Federnhut in Schaffhausen offers family rooms with private entrances and lake, river, or inner courtyard views. Each room includes a private bathroom, work desk, and wardrobe. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a minimarket, and bicycle parking. Additional amenities include a hairdryer, refrigerator, shower, and TV. Convenient Location: Located 32 km from Zurich Airport, the hostel is near attractions such as MAC Museum Art & Cars (20 km) and Zurich Exhibition Hall (47 km). Scuba diving is available in the surroundings. Guest Favorites: Visitors appreciate the convenient location, value for money, and central setting.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Janine
United Kingdom“Good location. There were separate male and female toilet and showers that I liked. It was clean and tidy.” - Taylor
New Zealand“Location was perfect. Close to town , supermarket and places to see. Hostess was happy to pass on information and happy to help.” - Wilson
Canada“They have indoor bike storage. Older building but upgrades done to bathroom. Clean comfortable beds. Close to grocery store. Warm welcome.” 
Matt United Kingdom“I arrived quite late and the lady was very accommodating. Communication on the messaging app was great and she replied very quickly. The last who greeted me was very friendly, helpful and welcoming. The room was good and considering this was one...”- Michael United Kingdom“Very central location. Host very helpful and looked after our bikes. Rooms comfortable but bit dated. Good stopover for our cycle trip along the Rhine.”
- Michael
Switzerland“Fantastic place to stay, if you can live with a shared bathroom” - Andre
Germany“We had the room with two single beds and shared bathroom, which had a great view of the river frontage. Room was very well equipped and bathrooms were modern and very clean. Staff were super friendly and helpful.” - Maximilian Germany“Location is very convenient and ideal to visit Schaffhausen. Lots of nice shops and restaurants / bars nearby. Last but not least, view on the Rhine. The hostel hosts are very friendly and welcoming.”
- James United Kingdom“Decent sized single room and modern bathroom facilities, all very clean. Surprisingly quiet (few other residents since a small hostel)! Friendly and helpful owner. Excellent location a stone's throw from the Rhine and boat landing for services...”
- Susanne Germany“Die Lage, die Sauberkeit, netter Empfang! Alles Nötige ist da, sogar ein Kühlschrank und ein Fernseher! Saubere sanitäre Anlagen!”
Property surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please note that the snack bar is closed on Wednesdays the whole day and on Tuesday at lunch time.
Please also note that Back-Packer Federnhut's reception is located in the snack bar.
Please contact Backpacker Federnhut by phone in advance when arriving on Tuesdays after 13:00 or on Wednesdays.
Please note that the rooms are located on the first and second floor. There is no lift.
If you require an invoice when booking a prepaid rate, please write this request and your company details in the Ask a question box.
