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Hostels are a great way to stay for a lower cost, so you can save your money for going out. You can check out this destination’s cultural highlights, such as its museums and live music venues.

No two hostels look identical, but these dormitory-style accommodations all have shared rooms (though many have private options too), low prices, and a social setting.

Ready to book a hostel in town? These ones have the best reviews from our guests and might be a good place to start looking: Youth Hostel Zurich - Close to public transit, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Morgental Tram Stop and Wollishofen Station. You can take advantage of free breakfast and free WiFi, as well as a restaurant. Rooms come with towels, desks, and bed sheets. Stay2Night Hostel - Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Helvetiaplatz Tram Stop and Backeranlage Tram Stop. You can take advantage of free WiFi and laundry facilities at this property. Hard Hostel Zürich - 2-minute walk from Albisriederplatz Tram Stop for easy access to public transit. Property features include free WiFi and a shared/communal kitchen. Rooms come with towels, showers, and coffee/tea makers. Budget Youth Hostel - Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Meierhofplatz Tram Stop and Schwert Tram Stop. Property features include free WiFi. You’ll find showers and desks in all rooms.

If you’re hoping to find an affordable place to stay in Zürich, one of Expedia’s 5 hostels might be a great option.

Good weather’s definitely a plus when you’re experiencing new places, so here’s a little information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 64°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 36°F. Average annual precipitation for Zürich is 46 inches.

Depending on what interests you, you might appreciate these things around Zürich. Get out into nature with places like Lindenhof, Lakeside Promenade, and Botanical Garden. Cultural attractions include Swiss National Museum, Kunsthaus Zurich, and Tonhalle Zurich. Visit landmarks like Zürich Opera House, Charles Tower, and Zunfthaus Zur Meisen.

Keep this information about transit options in Zürich in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Zurich Airport (ZRH), 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from the city center. After you’ve arrived, you might want to make use of public transit. You can walk to nearby metro stations including Bahnhofquai-HB Station, Zürich Center S-Bahn, and Central Tram Stop. To explore more of the area, catch a train at Zurich (ZLP-Zurich HB Rail Station), Zürich Central Station, or Zürich Limmatquai Station.