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Hotel & Backpackers Zak

Property class: 2
Hostel near Rhine Falls in Neuhausen am Rheinfall

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A bar area with a chandelier, a mirror, and various bar items.
A billiards room with a pool table, a dartboard, and a foosball table.
A double bed with a blue bedspread, a wooden nightstand, a chair, a small table, and a chandelier.
A hotel with a sign reading "Hotel Backpackers" and outdoor seating with tables and chairs.
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Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Zentralstrasse 41, Neuhausen am Rheinfall, SH, 8212
  • Place, Rhine
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Rhine Falls
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Schloss Laufen
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zürich (ZRH)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a red chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Double Room

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bunk bed room with a small table and chairs, a radiator, and a window with curtains.

One Bed in a Coed Dorm Room with Shared Bathroom 4 beds

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for One Bed in a Coed Dorm Room with Shared Bathroom 2 beds

A bunk bed room with a table and chairs, a window with curtains, and a view of the outside.

One Bed in a Coed Dorm Room with Shared Bathroom 2 beds

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a red armchair, a small table, and a chandelier.

Double Room (Single use only)

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Bed in dormitory TWO BEDS

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

Bed in dormitory STANDARD

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE STANDARD

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Neuhausen am Rheinfall

Heart of Neuhausen am Rheinfall.Within a 15-minute walk of the hostel, you'll find Rhine and Rheinfall Viewpoint. Also, Schloessli Woerth is within half a mile (1 km) and Schloss Laufen is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Rhine - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Rhine Falls - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Schloss Laufen - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Rheinfall Viewpoint - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Herrenacker - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Neuhausen Station - 6 min walk
  • Neuhausen Bad S-Bahn - 8 min walk
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lang's Cafe, Restaurant Metropol - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Schlössli Wörth - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Taverne Nohlbuck - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Inseli Bistro - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria Rebstock - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel & Backpackers Zak

Hostel near Rhine Falls in Neuhausen am Rheinfall
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and an ATM are also featured at Hotel & Backpackers Zak.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Neuhausen am Rheinfall hostel.

  • 1 building
  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1989
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel & Backpackers Zak offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Microwaves, refrigerators, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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  • Free WiFi
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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: CHF 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: CHF 7 per pet, per day
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately CHF 15 per person
  • Pet fee: CHF 7 per pet, per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Backpackers Zak
Backpackers Zak Neuhausen am Rheinfall
Hotel & Backpackers Zak
Hotel & Backpackers Zak Neuhausen am Rheinfall
Hotel Zak
Hotel Backpackers Zak Neuhausen am Rheinfall
Hotel Backpackers Zak
Hotel & Backpackers Zak Neuhausen am Rheinfall
Hotel & Backpackers Zak Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel & Backpackers Zak to the airport?

Hotel & Backpackers Zak is 31 mi (44-min drive) away from the Zurich Airport (ZRH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel & Backpackers Zak?

As of Sept 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel & Backpackers Zak on Oct 1, 2026 start from CA $179, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel & Backpackers Zak have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel & Backpackers Zak.

Does Hotel & Backpackers Zak offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel & Backpackers Zak, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of CHF 15 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel & Backpackers Zak?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Hotel & Backpackers Zak?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hotel & Backpackers Zak?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Hotel & Backpackers Zak have a pool?

Hotel & Backpackers Zak does not have a pool.

Does Hotel & Backpackers Zak have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel & Backpackers Zak have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Hotel & Backpackers Zak to downtown Neuhausen am Rheinfall?

Hotel & Backpackers Zak is 0.4 mi away from Neuhausen am Rheinfall.

Hotel & Backpackers Zak Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 48 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendy Starkey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff exceptional
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Nadia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The town location wasn’t my favorite personally but this hotel was a cool spot to stay at. It’s attached to a dive bar with a pool table on ground level which was nice and rooms were clean and staff was really nice. Just not a fan of the location of the place itself mainly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Cary

Liked: Staff & service
Bar with Men, people smoking and playing pool. Police came to ask someone to leave, as they had overstayed their welcome. Nicely remodeled. Bathroom was especially well done. Bunch of older local people were regulars. Close to falls. Impression that it was recently converted from a rooming house style place above a bar.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kasper

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ok

Værelset var bedre end det så ud til når man kom. Fint til en overnatning. Skidt man tjekker ind i en bar hvor det er fuldt med røg eller flink betjening Også skidt der man skulle betale en skat trods værelset var betalt
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Empfehlenswert für Backpackers und Durchreisende. Schöne Bar, gute Stimmung! Immer was los und immer mal wieder was neues. Super nettes Personal. Schönen Aufenthalt, S.B.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Fabio

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Grauenhaft! Nie wieder!

Dieses Hotel empfehle ich keinem! Im ganzen Hotel inkl. den Zimmern stickt es grauenhaft nach Rauch. Wir mussten den ganzen Tag das Fenster offen haben, dass wir es gezwungernermassen aushalten konnten. Das Frühstück (wenn man das überhaupt so nennen kann) mussten wir in der Raucher Bar zu uns nehmen. Spärliches Frühstück welches sogar abgelaufene Lebensmittel beinhaltete!!! Vom Personal wurde uns nicht entgegegekommen….ich denke sie wissen genau was sie den Leuten für zu viel Geld verkaufen. Einfach nur traurig.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Sungwon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

이곳은 피하세요

조식포함이라 써있지만 아침은 제공되지 않았음. 위치도 별로지만 침구의 청결상태 최악.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hôtel correct pour un court séjour

Personnel aimable et souriant chambre confortable et propre
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nettes und freundliches Personal und das Hotel liegt sehr nahe am Rheinfall und dem Bahnhof - ideal für ein Abstecher nach Schaffhausen.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ursula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es war sauber, überraschend ruhig und die Fauen sehr freundlich. Ich komme gerne wieder einmal.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
goede m.b.t. de watervallen. Jammer dat er geen lift is - oudere personen -
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

TORU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

ライン滝に近い

シャワーブースが若干広く清潔で良かった リクエストした冷蔵庫は置いてあった、電子レンジはなかった（リクエスト対応保証はない）
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service
Das Hotelzimmer war in Ordnung. Die Bedienung an der Rezeption war sehr schlecht und unfreundlich. Drei Damen waren vor Ort, keine davon wollte einem begrüssen und entgegennehmen. Ein Parkplatz welcher gemäss Reservation dabei war, war nicht vorhanden.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Reene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Location

We arrived at the hotel really late and got really great customer service to help us check in. The hotel is simple but comfortable, and a very nice 5-7 min walk from the Rheinfalls. Love it!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Très bon accueil, mais la réception ne trouvait pas la clé de notre chambre. D'autre part, le bistro de l'hôtel est fumeur et la fumée se répercute dans tout l'hôtel. Très désagréable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

stefan

Liked: Cleanliness

Gute Unterkunft bei nicht zu grossen Ansprüchen

Zum übernachten und duschen reicht es.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Für den Preis gut

Das Hotelzimmer war in Ordnung, das Frühstück lies zu wünschen übrig. Vorallem das Frühstück musste in einem Raucher Raum verzerrt werden!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Gast

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Verbesserungspotenzial

Reception liegt in Raucherbereich Um 9 Uhr öffnet Angestellte einfach Zimmertür mit ihrem Schlüssel ohne anzuklopfen
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Romana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Das freundlichste Team seit langem

Von der Ankunft bis zur Abfahrt wurden wir von einem super freundlichen, kompetenten Team betreut. Wir haben selten so viel Gastfreundschaft erlebt.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Peter

Disliked: Room comfort
friendly staff, hotel facilities o.k. for one night, room with dobble bed only for one person
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

charles

Nice hotel close to Rhine Falls

It is about 300 meters to the mighty Rhine Falls. Which is the main reason we stayed in this hotel for one night. Hotel is OK. No complaint.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Nina

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Not worth the money

If you don't mind making your way through a bar full of sigarett smoke as an entrance to your room, this place is ok. The double room with a private bath is not the worst I've seen. Shower and toilet was blocked though, but I got an other room the next day. But I would never stay here with my family. Smoke and drunk people from early morning to late night is just not ok. Breakfast is served in the bar area.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

buona soluzione per visitare le cascate

Camera ampia e posizione ottima per raggiungere a piedi le cascate.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marine

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

séjour 1 nuit

Chambre un peu sale, personnel très sympathique.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beaucoup de poussière donc très difficile nuit avec des allergies.