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Berglodge Ristis, hotel in Sarnen

Located at 1,600 metres above sea level in the Brunni skiing and hiking area, opposite Mount Titlis, Berglodge Ristis is only reachable by cable car and offers ski-to-door access and an on-site...

. The play area outside and activities were so good for the kids and the views from the lodge are just very special. You won't regret going up and staying virtually on your own. Service by the staff were super nice and friendly and the place is first class.
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
178 reviews
Price from
£292.54
1 night, 2 adults
Young Backpackers Homestay, hotel in Sarnen

Set in Luzern, 2.8 km from Lucerne Station, Young Backpackers Homestay offers accommodation with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

I had a wonderful four-night stay here. This place is perfect for a slow-paced solo trip to relax and unwind, and it’s also a great stopover during travels. The living room and bedroom have large floor-to-ceiling windows that offer beautiful views of the houses in the small town on the outskirts of Lucerne, with snow-capped mountains in the distance. On sunny mornings, it’s very comfortable to relax on the balcony, read, work, smoke, eat, or just daydream. I originally booked only one night, but I extended my stay for three more nights. I met young people from all over the world—mature, polite, kind, good energy, interesting, and cool. I was feeling a bit down at first, but my mood was lifted by the new friends I made, my new temporary housemates. Rainer, the host, is a fabulous person. He shared his favorite treat with me—‘coconut ice cream’‘ shaved ice’. I found an album in the cabinet where he documented the house’s construction process. He creats nice introduction video, website providing some travel suggestion. In the evenings, we watched Netflix on the big TV in the living room with other cool and attractive people. Efi, who’s from Greece, was also very nice and gave me a detailed introduction to the house and its facilities when I checked in. By the way, the kitchen here is really clean and bright. It has all the cooking utensils, tableware, seasonings, and a dishwasher, making it feel just like home. It actually made me want to cook something (to be honest, I’ve never cooked in an Airbnb before—partly because Switzerland is expensive, and partly because the common areas in other places always felt a bit dirty, but not here). After 10 p.m., the use of common areas is restricted, making the place very quiet for an early night’s sleep.
Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
513 reviews
Price from
£132.97
1 night, 2 adults
Backpackers Luzern, hotel in Sarnen

Backpackers Luzern offers accommodation in a quiet area on the shores of Lake Lucerne. There is a shared kitchen and a common lounge area with a tabletop football table at the property.

The privacy boards at the beds and fan were really nice, also the balcony. I appreciated the clean showers, toilets and kitchen and really enjoyed the community room. Also, after leaving you can use the lockers for free which was very handy!
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
2,766 reviews
Price from
£97.21
1 night, 2 adults
Engelberg Youth Hostel, hotel in Sarnen

Located in Engelberg, 500 metres from the Titlis Rotair Cable Car, Engelberg Youth Hostel features a buffet restaurant and a summer terrace.

Everything was just amazing. Beds are really comfortable, bathrooms are clean, and breakfast is super delicious. And the staff is very friendly and helpful!
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
270 reviews
Price from
£132.12
1 night, 2 adults
Pension St. Jakob, hotel in Sarnen

Located right on the shore of the scenic Eugenisee Lake, Pension St. Jakob is 800 metres from the centre of Engelberg and a 5-minute walk from the Engelberg Cable Car.

Location, cleanliness and lovely staff
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
405 reviews
Price from
£192.90
1 night, 2 adults
Hostel Engelberg "mein Trail Hostel", hotel in Sarnen

Featuring a shared lounge, Hostel Engelberg "mein Trail Hostel" is set in Engelberg in the Obwalden region, 1.3 km from Titlis Rotair Cable Car and 36 km from Lucerne Station.

Great hospitality by the happy and helpful hosts - at a wonderfully central location
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very good
186 reviews
Price from
£115.24
1 night, 2 adults
Luzern Youth Hostel, hotel in Sarnen

This modern hostel is situated in Lucerne, 2 km away from the train station and the city centre. It offers a cosy lounge with TV and a library with reading corner.

Nice hotel for its price, operate room with delicious breakfast!
Scored 7.6
7.6
Rated good
Good
1,610 reviews
Price from
£88.51
1 night, 2 adults
Bellpark Hostel, hotel in Sarnen

The Bellpark Hostel can be found next to the Hofmatt-Bellpark Stop of bus line 1, with direct connections to Lucerne Train Station.

Great location - 10 min by public transport from the train station. Well equipped kitchen. Lidl store just across the road to buy your own food. Very nice front desk lady ( sorry, I don't know how to spell her name properly, but it sounds close to Apple). Cozy common area.
Scored 7.2
7.2
Rated good
Good
1,243 reviews
Price from
£86.76
1 night, 2 adults
Kunst- und Naturfreundehaus Brünig, hotel in Sarnen

Located in Lungern, 12 km from Giessbachfälle, Kunst- und Naturfreundehaus Brünig provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

The wooden stay was a very old town and very good. The kitchen was fully equipped and good. The only thing is it is away from the main city, but that is also good if you like to live a quiet life. We are also able to do stargazing here.
Scored 6.9
6.9
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
384 reviews
Price from
£83.79
1 night, 2 adults
Brienz Youth Hostel, hotel in Sarnen

Youth Hostel Brienz is located on the banks of Lake Brienz, a scenic 15-minute walk from the Brienz Train Station.

The location is a little far away but the staff is very friendly and also every facility is available near the bed which is required for travel.
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
444 reviews
Price from
£83.97
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is 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 bit more.

Hostels that guests love in Sarnen

  • Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 734 reviews
    Great spa! Great location. The bike ride around the lake was fantastic. Breakfast was great! Staff were great
    Kevin
    People with friends
  • Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 734 reviews
    Great location, the restaurant is also very nice and there’s a lovely spa.
    Luis
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 478 reviews
    Beautiful place, great location and room was awesome! It was junior suite. Breakfast was good, I asked for eggs and it made my meal great again :) we were there for one night. There was also parking available for free.
    Lukasz
    Group
  • Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 128 reviews
    Very spacious place, quiet and safe location, near a lake
    Jericho
    Group
  • Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 95 reviews
    Great location, lovely town to walk around
    D
    David
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 734 reviews
    Helpful, friendly staff, great location, ideal for walking and swimming in the lake. The spa is good quality and the private beach on the lake isa lovely bonus.
    Steve
    Young couple