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Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom
15 square metres
2 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom
12 square metres
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Standard Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 4 bed dorm)
15 square metres
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom
15 square metres
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Beachfront hostel for sun and fun

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Pets allowed

With a stay at Youth Hostel Richterswil in Richterswil, you'll be on the beach, a 3-minute walk from Richterswil Ferry Terminal and a 3-minute drive from Freizeitanlage Strandweg. This beach hostel is 13.3 mi (21.5 km) from Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolateria and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Ticino Theater.

Make yourself at home in one of the 27 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hostel also features an arcade/game room, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.

You can enjoy a meal at Seebeizli serving the guests of Youth Hostel Richterswil, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 9 AM.

Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and a library. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Youth Hostel Richterswil

Hornstrasse 5, Richterswil, 8805

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Total number of rooms - 27
  • Number of floors - 3
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Arcade/game room
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Free breakfast
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Picnic area
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Daily
  • Luggage storage
  • Terrace
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Vending machine
  • Hosted evening meal
  • Hosted evening meal (reserve)
  • Wheelchair accessible: No

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground on site

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Spanish

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , Parking (limited spaces)

Room Amenities

Youth Hostel Richterswil offers 27 accommodations. This Richterswil hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers.

  • Desk
  • Shared bathroom
  • Wireless internet access
  • Shower only
  • Free WiFi
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • No housekeeping
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Grab bar – Near toilet
  • Bed sheets not available

Where to Eat

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 9 AM. A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily (reservations required).

Seebeizli - This bistro serves lunch and light fare.

Nearby Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Playground on site

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 9:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 15 per pet, per day
  • Dogs only
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

You need to know

Please note that the total price includes a Youth Hostel Membership per day.

Children younger than age 7 may not stay in dormitories. Children age 2 and younger are included in private room rates when using existing bedding.

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

No lifts

Pets allowed in specific rooms only

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Front desk opens daily at 5:00 PM

Front desk closes daily at 9:30 PM

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Security system

Pets cannot be left unattended

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Property follows regional sanitisation guidelines Clean & Safe (Switzerland)

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property is not currently implementing any guest safety measures

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Fees

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: CHF 10 per night
  • Pet fee: CHF 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Hosted evening meal: CHF 19.50

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Youth Richterswil
  • Youth Hostel Richterswil Richterswil
  • Youth Hostel Richterswil Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

We should mention

The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

National Rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 2 stars.

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