Reviews of Alpine Base Hostel - Adults only
In der Weid 209, 3822 Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland

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Reviewed: 4 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewRoom and view
Shower in basement was a long way from the room
Reviewed: 2 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLocation next to river is so great. Windows open all night and slept like a baby. Staff is great and a lot of nice folks from all over the world. Loved this place!
Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewWas a 15 minute walk from the station so it made for a very peaceful and quiet stay. Kitchen was great and rooms had wonderful views.
Could use some updating regarding the shared showers and the mattresses.
Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewEverything
Reviewed: 23 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewIt was so cool seeing all the base jumpers packnupntheir gear.
Everything was great
Reviewed: 21 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewIt's in a very pretty location surrounded by mountains and small waterfalls. The service is very friendly and the public amneties such as the show and bathroom were kept nice and clean.
Can be a bit of hassel to walk there with luggage but that isn't the owner(s)' fault and there is a bus stop nearby if absolutely needed.
Reviewed: 20 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewToo noisy during 22:00-23:00.
Reviewed: 19 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewIt was an amazing place. We had room with balcony and view is amazing. Personal is very nice, really care about guests. Check in was very quick, all were ready for us. Rooms are clean and nice. You have sink in rooms, but toilets and bathrooms is shared and clean. Kitchen is good equipped, there is space to seat outside also. They have some games outside. And parking is also nice part of it. Views from this hostel amazing. Can hardly recommend it.
Only one bad thing that was its noise after 10. It was some people that were running in the hallway and you can hear it all in your room. It was written quietly after 22:00, but not. I think it’s good idea to have someone stay in hostel even during to night in order to avoid the noise.
Reviewed: 19 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewBasic hostel environment. Shared facilities and overpriced for what it is. But the room was clean.
Reviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe staff at this hostel made the experience such a memorable one. Johnny working there was extremely friendly and made our stay one of our favourites in Switzerland. The vibe of this hostel is one of a kind and such a nice atmosphere around the place. Not to mention the view from our room was incredible!
Nothing, can’t fault this hostel
Reviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGreat location! Was clean and tidy. Nothing bad to say
Reviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe location is excellent, and there are many fun games inside and in the yard. We played a lot of ping pong and tried out the slack line.
The bed was quite uncomfortable as were the pillows. We both had many neck aches each morning from sleeping on the pillows
Reviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewUnbelievably friendly staff. super helpful great kitchen and bathroom, great rooms.perfect location
Nothing
Reviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe staff & owner were friendly & helpful. The showers were amazing - some of the best I ever had. It was nice to have a sink in the roll & I liked that both the bathrooms and showers were gendered. I had a balcony room & the view of the valley & mountains was beautiful. I enjoyed relaxing on the hammock and outdoor seating.
I wish there were more kitchen options - oven, toaster. The bed was not that comfortable.
Reviewed: 13 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewNothing
Reviewed: 13 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewthis is the best hostel i've stayed at. the staff were extremely friendly and welcoming, the room and communal areas were well maintained and clean, and the views from outside were unbelievable. I spent 5 nights here and I hope to stay again someday :)
Reviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGreat staff and comfy and functional room, great value for money.
Nothing to say, all good!
Reviewed: 29 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewWelcoming staff with good amount of parking and a good location
Overpriced for what it was, quite loud at night due to walls being thin (wood). Rooms felt damp / cold
Reviewed: 26 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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