Reviews of Zug Youth Hostel
Allmendstrasse 8, 6300 Zug, Switzerland
#10 of 38 hotels in Zug
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 144 hostel reviews
8.4Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.8
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Comfort
8.6
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Location
9.1
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Facilities
8.3
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Staff
9.0
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Value for money
8.5
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Free WiFi
8.7
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Reviewed: 30 August 2025
Marek
Poland62 reviews13 helpful votes9.0“Good choice if you need to stay in Zug for very reasonable money”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Clean, very good breakfast, spacious, not much people, easy to use storage.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 11 July 2025
Bhujbal
India3 reviews9.0“Pleasant stay , Cooperative staff , Nice location,Comfortable Bed”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Room size
Location
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 4 July 2025
Hoi
Canada37 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Nice stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Twin Room with Shower
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
None
Quiet location that close to train station
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 4 July 2025
Hoi
Canada37 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Nice stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Single Room with Shower
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No window screen - bugs fly in if you open window for air circulation.
The location, staff, and breakfast.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 2 July 2025
Linda
United Kingdom23 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Lovely hostel in Zug near to the lake.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Shower
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
The Hostel is ideally situated just a short walk from Zug Railway Station. It is very welcoming and spacious. We had a room with our own bathroom and it was spotlessly clean. There was some noise from other guests (a school or college trip I imagine) but it wasn’t for long. Breakfast was lovely with plenty of choice. Lovely evening swim in the lake. I am an older guest (65) and I would highly recommend this hostel. We will be using hostels again in Switzerland.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 16 June 2025
Thomas
Switzerland13 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Shower
- • Stayed 1 night
Near to centre. Excellent food centre (Frei Ruum) about 5 minutes walk away.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 15 June 2025
Jane
Australia101 reviews2 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Shower
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Friendly staff and a very good breakfast.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 15 June 2025
Wannapa
Thailand9 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
They're not fill hand soap in toilet and only one toilet on the floor which have 10 rooms. No kitchen , they have microwave for guests.
Location is good walk about 5mins from train station. I've stayed here 3 nights , the first night very lound with the kids running and close the door since 9.00-11.30 pm., Staffs are friendly. Breakfast is good.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 4 June 2025
Shu
Malaysia9 reviews4 helpful votes7.0“Good with room for improvement”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The information on the zug card discount was only in German and the staffs don't let you know about it unless you ask. And even then, the explanation was very vague, they don't tell you about the discount code unless you ask AGAIN. They do give you the information once you repeatedly ask.
Great location. Good breakfast. Good buffet dinner (19.50chf, not served every day). Friendly staff, will answer questions if you ask, but...
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 28 May 2025
Jack
United Kingdom52 reviews4 helpful votes9.0“Great value stay in Zug!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The pillows were a bit lumpy and not too comfortable. - If you're staying at the same time as a school trip, it can get a little noisy.
Really friendly and helpful staff. - Great location, close to the lake, there's a small train station just down the road and the main Zug station is about a 15 min walk away. The surroundings are really peaceful. - The free breakfast was tasty, loved the inclusion of meats/cheeses. - The hostel was really clean, it has simple facilities but everything you need for a short stay. Overall, great value for money!
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 15 May 2025
Van
Switzerland1 review8.0Very good- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Twin Room with Shower
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Beds are a little soft, but fully okay for one night.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 18 November 2024
Mary
United Kingdom67 reviews7 helpful votes7.0“Simple hostel accommodation”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Shower
- • Stayed 1 night
We were expecting a guest kitchen - my fault for not reading the small print - but “youth hostel” gave me an expectation. Also the Wi-Fi only works in the public areas.
Convenient for station and a good price for the area. We enjoyed breakfast. Friendly reception.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 17 November 2024
Madeleine
Switzerland136 reviews7 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Shower
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Highly recommend, good quality beds, quiet, great breakfast, I will definitely be back!
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 2 November 2024
Patrick
Switzerland13 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Greats place”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Miss iron for clothes available anytime , this can really help
Well located
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: 21 July 2024
Ali
Bulgaria7 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
No thing. just everything was as expected
Everything was good the hostel was clean and the facilities are good and the staff are very friendly. the breakfast was delicious and varied
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Boxem
Netherlands1 review9.0“Loved it”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Be more clear with the explanation of the facilities.
Thevibe, the space, the freedom, the friendly and professional staff
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 19 November 2023
Li-ssu
Taiwan32 reviews3 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room with Shower
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Not in tourist area, a little bit more walk from Zug station, but it is ok for 10 minutes walking. All staff are very nice and kind to support. The breakfast is really nice with different choices. Strongly recommended to stay there.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 8 November 2023
Hsin
Taiwan9 reviews2 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The staff when I got there was somehow mean to me. He asked me my name and since my name in other language has confused people in Switzerland so many times, I didn’t directly reply. Then he got impatient and seemed annoyed. Though another staff on the next day was nice!
Unlike some hostels, this place has a lift! It’s clean and comfortable. Close to a small train station. There isn’t a special or an unforgettable place to come but definitely a nice play to stay while traveling.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 13 October 2023
Alexandra
Australia16 reviews9.0“The hostel was only moments from the lovely town of Zug and kept the place clean and tidy. Breakfast was plentiful and t”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Clean and comfortable - low season so had room to myself
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 9 October 2023
Daniel
United Arab Emirates38 reviews8 helpful votes8.0“An old fashioned hostel missing the mark.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The room has a bit of a musty smell, but this went after opening the window (I imagine that could be a problem in winter though). There are only x2 shower and toilet units on a floor which must have 20+ beds, and with breakfast 7-9 and checkout at 10, this means you likely need to wait in line. There were no towels, and not even a soap dispenser in the showers. This is an old building, and an authentic means of reliving the coldness of 1960's architecture and hostelling, whilst paying 2020 prices.
Whilst the price (€60 for a bed in a shared dorm) might seem like extortion, it's cheap for the region, as is made up for by the breakfast which would cost you €25 anywhere else. I arrived late after a missed train, and staff left me a key/instructions with no hassle.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 25 August 2023
Hoi
Hong Kong36 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very good breakfast, great location - 5 minutes walk to beautiful seaside. Quite environment let you sleep well. Very clean canteen.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 23 August 2023
Natalia
Poland21 reviews6 helpful votes7.0“Ok”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Shower
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Sometimes it gets loud. Hostel standard, no kettle, checking from 5 pm.
Great location, near the lake. Clean.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 18 August 2023
Chahida
United States6 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Sextuple Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The room was small
Good customer service, fabulous breakfast
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 15 August 2023
Parth
Singapore1 review9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Amazing breakfast, friendly staff
Stayed in August 2023
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