I travel for a living and have stayed in a number of hostels before. This by far was the most…read moreunpleasant. First thing is no one answers the phones. Check in was at 3 pm, and I wanted to know if I could drop my bags and no one answered. Upon arriving to the hostel , the guy behind the bar didn't even acknowledge me , never looked me in the eye .. I had to say "excuse me " two times . I asked about check in , and while on his phone says "you're early ", then thru me a key and said where I could stow my bags ... Very unpleasant, however he flirted with every woman who came in the cafe . Actually all the guys were not too pleasant , the women were sweet however. Otherwise the hostel was very clean and kept . Nice clean bathrooms and dorms. Hot water only lasted maybe ten minutes, but is expected with hostels , where there are numerous people. I wish there was more than one bathroom , that was kind of brutal, but luckily I stayed in a six bedroom where I only saw two other girls Nice hostel to meet people, in the party area , but customer service here sucks .. and I probably wouldn't stay here in again.

If you want to stay in the red light district of Zurich in a place above a bar where old men hit on…read moreyoung girls then this is the place for you. For the price you pay it is not worth the money other than the fact that it is semi-close to downtown. There is one dirty bathroom for a room of 8 people in the mixed room making it nearly impossible to get ready when you want to. Not to mention the bed's squeak every time someone moves waking you up each time. Because you are downtown you hear noises that sound like people fighting followed by sirens. STAY IN AN AIRBNB OVER THIS!

I think this is the first HI hostel I've been to where it's not compulsory to be a HI member…read more Certainly this is the first where there were mixed sex rooms. The crowd kept to themselves, probably because this hostel is so big, the common area does not facilitate interaction (which is a flip side of a large, spacious common area). It welcomes guests of all ages, unlike some which (try to) enforce (relative) youth in guests. A good breakfast with a good spread is included in the price (there're even some local products), and it starts at 6am! Lunch & dinner are also available at reasonable prices (for Switzerland). The room was quite roomy. The power socket was really near bed - just above it, though it was recessed as is common in Switzerland so not all power adaptors will be able to use it. The lockers were both in the room and large.

This is a hostel located at prime location! You'll be close…read moreto everything in Zurich, perfect for tourism. I loved the rooms, the hangout areas, breakfast - all impressive! However, one thing that concerned us were, surprise parking fee which was not mentioned before. Overall it's pricey but maybe worth it!

We spent a night in this hotel which is in the hearth of the touristic Zurich. But we never had to…read moresleep in such a dirty place in Switzerland. First we asked for a smoke-free room. As a result, they gave us a stinking room and we found burned cigarettes in the trash can. The first room was really disgusting, the carpet in particular gave the impression someone had bleeded to death a couple of nights ago. We complained and they gave us the choice between 3 others rooms. Two of them where dirty and stinky rooms. We settled for the one with the less smell, but which a huge vomit stain in the corner. Zurich is an expensive city and it is difficult to find a cheap hotel room. But even if you're not waiting for luxery for the cheapest price, you're not settling for a meth-head transit hotel. If you're in Zurich, maybe spent an extra 20 for your room and avoid at any costs the Krone hotel.

This hostel is massive! I stayed here for a few days about 6 years ago with my friend Rahmek. We…read morehad an enjoyable time and met lots of folks from other countries. A man from Eastern Europe kept proposing to me in the mess hall during breakfast, it was hilarious. The first two nights I stayed in my room, there was only one other female, who was a writer. On the third and consecutive nights there were some fellow backpackers making their way through Europe. The beds were comfortable, there was enough storage and it was clean and secure. Rahmek said the male accommodations were nice as well. Restrooms were also clean. If I remember correctly, breakfast was included in the price of the stay. The on-site shop had some nice souvenirs like swiss army knives, towels, shot glasses, etc.

I stayed here for two nights while touring Switzerland with my Swiss girlfriend and 8-year-old son…read more We loved it! Our room was spacious and clean and had its own bathroom. Like most places in Switzerland it does not have air conditioning, so if you are American and used to AC, be advised. The hostel also features a rooftop terrace where we ate dinner both nights, as well as a kitchen and lounge area with drinks for sale. The location is also a bonus. This hostel is built into an old building that was part of a former industrial complex of warehouses, factories, train depots, etc. Just outside the hostel is a brewpub, a cafe, and a truly spectacular Skills Park, which, if you are traveling with kids, they will love. The hostel is also right down the street from the main train station of Winterthur. Overall this is a great spot to stay!

I could only stay in Depot 195 for one night but I can assure you this place is great. Very comfy…read morerooms and great showers/bathrooms. The man (sadly can't remember his name) who helped me at reception was very very welcoming. He had great English and was incredibly nice. He showed us some cool spots to check out and good restaurants. Cleanliness is a strong suit here. Very happy with the stay!

We were pleasantly impressed with our 4-person private room. Besides having to share 2 bathrooms…read moreamong 5 rooms on the floor (which we rarely had to wait for), we were very happy with the balcony view from the 2nd floor, the availability of amenities like a hairdryer, as well as a fully stocked kitchen and dining area. Everything was clean, and the reception staff were friendly. Excellent value for what we paid! We would 100% stay again.

Surprised that there aren't more reviews of this place on Yelp. I've just enjoyed a weekend stay at…read morethis hostel after a previous 1 night visit 10 years ago. This was the perfect and affordable location to enjoy Lauterbrunnen. The (dorm) price at 30 CHF is reasonable, but the dorm experience reminded me that it's also dependent on the guests, with etiquette and sleeping habits proving to be highly variable among the other guests. While that was a source of slight irritation to me, it also made me appreciate choosing the "upper" (loft-style) bunk in my room and focus on other aspects of the hostel's experience, including a wide-ranging worldly group of guests and the amusing reality of the longer you stay, the more senior you become, which was particularly apparent over the course of a weekend.