Youth Hostel Mariastein

Metzerlen-Mariastein, Switzerland

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Youth Hostel Mariastein, also known as Rotberg Castle Youth Hostel, occupies a 13th-century medieval castle perched on a cliff overlooking the village of Mariastein in the municipality of Metzerlen-Mariastein, canton of Solothurn, Switzerland, near the French border and Basel.

Converted in the 1930s from its historic Burg Rotberg stronghold into affordable lodging, it features meter-thick walls, a stately courtyard, battlements, and a tower that evoke knightly tales, with 77 beds across dorms and private rooms, shared bathrooms, recreation areas, free Wi-Fi, and optional meals like breakfast or packed lunches.

Surrounded by Blauen Mountain forests, it serves hikers, cyclists, climbers, and families with easy public bus access, proximity to the famous Mariastein Monastery, and trails for outdoor adventures in the Jura region.