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The 10 Best Hostels in St. Gallen, Switzerland

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This youth hostel is just a 15-minute walk from St. Gallen’s Old Town and 100 metres from the Birnbäumen Train Station. It enjoys a green hillside location overlooking the city.

The Youth Hostel St. Gallen features a children’s playroom, a library, and an internet corner. Guests can play table tennis on site and use the free Wi-Fi in public areas.

The staff was very supportive. They actually provided me a good service as well as additional information about the area around.

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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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Hostels that guests love in St. Gallen

  • Avg. price/night: $252
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 5,902 reviews
    Located just across the street of the main train and bus station, this hotel is nicely decorated with a bar open until 23. Room is nice, modern, with safe, coffee and tea, big shower, shampoo, body foam available, TV, plugs at the side of the bed with also USB plug. Comfortable bed, windows that you can open to get some fresh air in the morning. Breakfast buffet with choice of salty and sweets, as well as fruit and yogurt. Highly recommended for a nice stay in St.Gallen, complimentary Public city transport ticket available upon request.
    sonia
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $153.73
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 658 reviews
    Excellent value for money. No frills, but not with that “budget” feel that so many other hotels in that price range have. Great location, cleanliness was fantastic - everything you need for this type of stay.
    Oliver
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $252
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 5,902 reviews
    Great location, great room, great breakfast, friendly staff ....... what more could you want?
    Kate
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $252
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 5,902 reviews
    Great location, right in front of the train station and a few paces form the city center. Spacious room, quiet. Excellent breakfast. So we would recommend this place to anyone visiting St Gallen.
    Rainer
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $153.73
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 658 reviews
    Great location, checking in and checking out was very easy. The place was quiet and clean.
    Tania
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $252
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 5,902 reviews
    Sound proof rooms, clean, high beds, nice shower
    Ganz
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $84.93
    6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 337 reviews
    Don't stay in this hostel. Very bad experience.
    khalid
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $203.14
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,169 reviews
    Apartment Dependence location was excellent, right in the heart of the old town around the corner from the Abbey. Very spacious apartment: 3 bedrooms plus an extra bed in a small sleeping area meant we all had our own space. Big modern bathroom, great water pressure, kitchen well equipped. Secure and safe with direct lift access using a key. Beds were very comfortable.
    Evey
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $252
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 5,902 reviews
    Great location, spacious well-kept rooms, comfortable beds, mostly friendly and helpful staff
    Artem
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $96.96
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,811 reviews
    I liked all. It's a hostel and for hostel it's really very good. So I am satisfied with my stay and especially with very serving and invisible staff.
    Raina
    Solo traveler