St. Gallen Youth Hostel

Poor
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler
  : Access to a microwave and kettle in the canteen.
  : Although the staff was friendly they messed up my booking. The hostel was busy but not completely full. However someone decided to assign me to a room of a cook who lives and works at the hostel instead of a bed in a regular room (there were many families with kids but it shouldn't matter as everyone is an equal customer). The room I got was on the sub-basement floor and not refurbished so not as nice as in photos: small windows that couldn't be open, squeaky, hard to open WC & shower rooms that are a nightmare to use at night. The cook, a nice guy, was a smoker so the room smelled of cigarettes and it was very stuffy. There was only one plug at one end of the room so the extension lead ran across the room to power his gear. There was another person in the same situation as me and equally disappointed. It was unfair on us and as well as the cook to be in the same room especially as the cook had to wake up at 5:30 am to start work. That caused a bit of conflict when the other guy came back from the town at 2 am. Ridiculous situation that could be avoided as there were empty beds in rooms taken by the families. It was a very uncomfortable stay in a dingy, run down room. I saw the other rooms that are advertised and they look pleasant and fresh. Make sure you get a regular room. The value for money is not that great as the hostel is quite far out from the city centre and there are only 2 trains per hour and none late at night so a long uphill walk awaits you after staying out late.

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler

Very Good
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler
  : Great staff. Breakfast was more than adequate. Beautiful setting with easy access to street cars to downtown snd beautiful scenic views of Sankt Gallen and the Bodensee. The playroom for children was a bonus too
  : The bed was not the most comfortable and my roommates snored most of the night. Those are common drawbacks of hostels generally.

Wonderful
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Wonderful
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler
  : Feel gud

Very Good
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler
  : Nice location, panoramic views of city. Friendly staff. Nice private room. Well maintained.

Very Good
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler
  : Proximity to the Tram

Good
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  : Very nice staff. Nice outdoor spaces.
  : Wi-Fi is very poor or not available in the rooms. Location is a bit far from the train station and old town so need to take a tram. A bit of a hill between the train station and the hostel.

Very Good
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler
  : Spacious and quiet surroundings very close to the train station and very helpful and welcoming host. Generous breakfast in the morning is included. beds are very comfortable and clean and new bedding. shower area kept very clean.
  : Nothing to dislike only a niggle if wish to sit outside the lights are in a timer so a little frustration. i also notice the check in is after 5pm (that didnt affect me).