Saanen Gstaad Youth Hostel
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Summary of reviewsThe Saanen Gstaad Youth Hostel is highly regarded for its exceptional location, modern structure and spacious rooms. Positioned on a picturesque slope near Saanen, the hostel offers easy access to the village center and train station, making it ideal for families and ensuring a tranquil stay. Guests appreciate the high-quality breakfast with a variety of fresh, regional products and abundant options catering to different dietary preferences.
Dinner at the hostel also garners positive reviews for its quality and value, particularly the four-course buffet deemed exceptional for its price. However, some guests noted the limited selection and earlier finishing time as minor drawbacks.
The rooms are consistently praised for their cleanliness, modern decor and functionality. Guests value the individual lockers, comfortable beds and private bathroom facilities, alongside the spacious and welcoming common areas. Some minor areas for improvement include adding more charm and addressing simple bathroom designs.
Cleanliness throughout the hostel is exemplary with spotless rooms and well-appreciated amenities contributing to a cozy atmosphere. The staff play a crucial role in enhancing guest experiences, frequently described as friendly, helpful and professional. Their attentiveness and accommodating nature create an inviting environment.
While the beds generally receive positive remarks for comfort and convenience, opinions vary regarding mattress softness and perceived lack of sheet covers. These, however, do not significantly detract from the overall comfort and value provided by the hostel.
In summary, Saanen Gstaad Youth Hostel excels in offering a comfortable, clean and welcoming environment, enhanced by its excellent location, delightful breakfast and supportive staff, making it a highly recommended stay for visitors.
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Dinner at the hostel also garners positive reviews for its quality and value, particularly the four-course buffet deemed exceptional for its price. However, some guests noted the limited selection and earlier finishing time as minor drawbacks.
The rooms are consistently praised for their cleanliness, modern decor and functionality. Guests value the individual lockers, comfortable beds and private bathroom facilities, alongside the spacious and welcoming common areas. Some minor areas for improvement include adding more charm and addressing simple bathroom designs.
Cleanliness throughout the hostel is exemplary with spotless rooms and well-appreciated amenities contributing to a cozy atmosphere. The staff play a crucial role in enhancing guest experiences, frequently described as friendly, helpful and professional. Their attentiveness and accommodating nature create an inviting environment.
While the beds generally receive positive remarks for comfort and convenience, opinions vary regarding mattress softness and perceived lack of sheet covers. These, however, do not significantly detract from the overall comfort and value provided by the hostel.
In summary, Saanen Gstaad Youth Hostel excels in offering a comfortable, clean and welcoming environment, enhanced by its excellent location, delightful breakfast and supportive staff, making it a highly recommended stay for visitors.
Hostel near Ski Resorts
Youth Hostel Saanen-Gstaad is within a 5-minute drive of Saanen-Eggli Ski Lift. It offers a complimentary ski shuttle and ski storage.
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This youth hostel in Gstaad offers budget-friendly accommodation with basic amenities for travelers seeking an affordable stay. It is ideal for those looking for simple and economical lodging.
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The Saanen Gstaad Youth Hostel offers wheelchair accessible rooms, including bathrooms, with many rooms providing barrier-free access. A lift is also available for guests.
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Saanen Gstaad Youth Hostel is praised for its outstanding location, offering a convenient 10-15 minute walk to the train station and easy access to public transport, making it simple to reach Gstaad within 10 minutes. Nestled in a quiet neighborhood, the hostel is within walking distance of the village center and provides a serene environment on a picturesque slope near Saanen. Guests appreciate the modern structure and spacious rooms. The hostel also impresses with its excellent price-performance ratio and high-quality breakfast. Its location is ideal for families and ensures a pleasant stay with helpful staff and cleanliness.
Saanen Gstaad Youth Hostel offers a breakfast experience that has garnered high praise from its guests. The breakfast spread is noted for its variety and abundance, catering to various dietary preferences with options like whole grain bread, oat milk and gluten-free rolls. The inclusion of regional Swiss cheese has been particularly highlighted as a delightful touch.
Guests have enjoyed the generous space and fresh products provided, making the breakfast not only plentiful but also of high quality. The consistent feedback points to a hearty and well-provided meal with items ranging from bread, jam, yogurt, muesli, cheese and meats to fresh vegetables and hot beverages. The breakfast's price-performance ratio has been deemed excellent, particularly for budget-conscious travelers.
While some reviews mentioned a desire for more options or labeled the breakfast as basic, the overall sentiment remains very positive. The staff in the kitchen have also been commended for their friendliness. Ultimately, the breakfast is characterized as a substantial and excellent start to the day, aligning well with the overall value offered by the hostel.
Saanen Gstaad Youth Hostel offers a dinner service that generally receives positive feedback from guests. The evening buffet is often described as very good, featuring a great selection and plentiful portions. Many guests appreciate the quality and value of the dinner, highlighting it as both delicious and reasonably priced. The four-course buffet meal, priced at 19.5 francs, is mentioned as exceptional value for Switzerland.
Despite the mostly positive reviews, there are a few critiques. Some guests felt that the dinner portions were somewhat meager and lacked variety with no choice of dishes. Additionally, the dinner service ends at 7 PM, which may be early for some travelers.
Overall, visitors appreciate the tasty and affordable meals at the hostel, complemented by friendly and helpful staff, although the limited selection and fixed serving times are noted.
Saanen Gstaad Youth Hostel offers a thoroughly modern and comfortable stay with its beautifully spacious, clean and functional rooms. Guests consistently highlight the cleanliness and modern decor, which adds to the value for money. The individual lockers in each room add a layer of convenience, while the comfortable setup ensures a pleasant overnight stay. The dormitories, in particular, are described as very pleasant and the hostel also features spacious double rooms with a quiet atmosphere.
The accommodation is practical with rooms having their own shower and bathroom, contributing to a more private experience. Common spaces are vast and welcoming, complementing the well-maintained, immaculate rooms. While a few reviews mention a need for fresh paint and more charm in some areas, the overall guest experience is positive. The hostel also boasts top-notch facilities and dining options, making it an excellent choice for visitors seeking a modern and comfortable lodgment in Gstaad Saanenland.
Saanen Gstaad Youth Hostel offers varying experiences with its bedding. Many guests found the beds comfortable and appreciated the soft mattresses. Each bed is well-equipped with its own socket, reading lamp and a lockable cabinet, enhancing convenience and privacy. However, some visitors noted that the mattresses were a bit too soft for their taste, while others felt they were too thin or a bit hard. One recurring issue was the lack of a sheet cover and a few guests mentioned that their beds felt rough and caused discomfort. Overall, the bedding experience seems to cater well to many, but with room for improvement in certain areas.
Saanen Gstaad Youth Hostel impresses guests with its outstanding levels of cleanliness. Reviewers frequently highlight the rooms and common areas as being very clean and well appointed. The hostel's overall cleanliness leaves no room for complaints with everything described as super clean and comfortable. Functional amenities, soft beds and a warm, inviting atmosphere make for a satisfying stay.
Additionally, guests appreciate the friendly and helpful staff and the hostel's ability to meet the needs of travelers, particularly those with specific requirements such as wheelchair accessibility. The youth hostel is also noted for having everything necessary for comfort after activities like cycling.
Although amenities are praised highly, there is a mention of the bathrooms being a little too simple and a minor privacy concern due to a room being overlooked without net curtains. However, the overall cleanliness, functionality and general atmosphere make the Saanen Gstaad Youth Hostel a highly recommended stay for travelers seeking a tidy and welcoming environment.
The staff at Saanen Gstaad Youth Hostel consistently receive high praise for their friendliness and professionalism. Guests often describe the team as very smiley, kind and extremely helpful. The staff's ability to accommodate various needs and go out of their way to assist guests is frequently highlighted. The team, including both reception and kitchen staff, are noted for being attentive and available. Many reviewers appreciate the helpful and pleasant interactions, from early morning assistance to the friendly demeanor of the cook, who is known to share a joke or two. The multi-generational staff's welcoming nature and patience create an inviting and enjoyable atmosphere, making for a highly positive guest experience. Overall, the staff's exceptional service and accommodating approach contribute significantly to the hostel's reputation.
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Breakfast
Guests have enjoyed the generous space and fresh products provided, making the breakfast not only plentiful but also of high quality. The consistent feedback points to a hearty and well-provided meal with items ranging from bread, jam, yogurt, muesli, cheese and meats to fresh vegetables and hot beverages. The breakfast's price-performance ratio has been deemed excellent, particularly for budget-conscious travelers.
While some reviews mentioned a desire for more options or labeled the breakfast as basic, the overall sentiment remains very positive. The staff in the kitchen have also been commended for their friendliness. Ultimately, the breakfast is characterized as a substantial and excellent start to the day, aligning well with the overall value offered by the hostel.
Dinner
Despite the mostly positive reviews, there are a few critiques. Some guests felt that the dinner portions were somewhat meager and lacked variety with no choice of dishes. Additionally, the dinner service ends at 7 PM, which may be early for some travelers.
Overall, visitors appreciate the tasty and affordable meals at the hostel, complemented by friendly and helpful staff, although the limited selection and fixed serving times are noted.
Rooms
The accommodation is practical with rooms having their own shower and bathroom, contributing to a more private experience. Common spaces are vast and welcoming, complementing the well-maintained, immaculate rooms. While a few reviews mention a need for fresh paint and more charm in some areas, the overall guest experience is positive. The hostel also boasts top-notch facilities and dining options, making it an excellent choice for visitors seeking a modern and comfortable lodgment in Gstaad Saanenland.
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Additionally, guests appreciate the friendly and helpful staff and the hostel's ability to meet the needs of travelers, particularly those with specific requirements such as wheelchair accessibility. The youth hostel is also noted for having everything necessary for comfort after activities like cycling.
Although amenities are praised highly, there is a mention of the bathrooms being a little too simple and a minor privacy concern due to a room being overlooked without net curtains. However, the overall cleanliness, functionality and general atmosphere make the Saanen Gstaad Youth Hostel a highly recommended stay for travelers seeking a tidy and welcoming environment.
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No, Saanen Gstaad Youth Hostel doesn't have any pool.
No, a spa isn't available at Saanen Gstaad Youth Hostel.
Yes, Saanen Gstaad Youth Hostel welcomes dogs.
Yes, parking facilities are available at Saanen Gstaad Youth Hostel.
No, Saanen Gstaad Youth Hostel doesn't have a gym.
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