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Reviews of Hirschen Backpacker-Hotel & Pub

Hinterdorfstrasse 14, 6430 Schwyz, Switzerland

#3 of 4 hotels in Schwyz

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Review score

Based on 178 hostel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: 9 September 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    The staff were absolutely fantastic. We had tons of questions on what to do, how to get a bus etc and Alvin very friendly and patiently explained everything to us with a smile. The other lady (didn't get her name) was also fantastic and made sure we left with a good breakfast and good coffee. The hotel itself is also close to bus routes and was very easy to find and get too.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2025

    5.0
    Very mixed experience at this hostel. You need to ask to stay in the main hostel building.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Double room with shared facilities on the first night in the block opp the main hostel The double room itself was spacious and cleaned. The two shared bathrooms and kitchen were in a dreadful state. None of the shared areas seemed cleaned. We could not park on the first night but they recommended one not too far.

    We had two separate bookings for two nights for two rooms. One night with shared facilities and the second night with ensuite. This hostel has two buildings - rooms in the main building where the reception is, is fine. We had one single room with shared bathroom for the first night and two ensuite rooms for the second night in this main building. Ensuite rooms were clean, the shared bathroom were clean, as was the kitchen. You need to try and ensure that your rooms are in this building as the facilities across the road was not good.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The stuffy smell in the room

    Location

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2025

    9.0
    Amazing location, great staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room hot and no ac

    Perfect location with amazing views. Short drive to Stoos ridge hike. Steps away from town square with shops and restaurants. Free parking!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Breakfast was delicious. My husband and two teens booked a room of four to have for ourselves and it worked out great. The area was convenient to access the activities we wanted to do and it seemed less touristy than other areas of Switzerland that we have visited.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    10
    Enjoyed my stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no lift for luggage

    Location and the staff was nice and helpful and their bar!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    5.0
    Mixed
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Their bar is downstairs. Loud drunks every night from 10pm to 3am. And chair in room had 3 legs. Not stable.

    Good staff. Generally good facilities.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2025

    10
    Perfect for short stay or hut to hut hiking. Social and cozy.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was a bit small. Everything was squeaky like the doors and the beds. so when somebody got up early he would definitely woke the others.

    The pub and the location were great. Staff there are very welcoming and fun to be around. There was separate kitchen that we used a lot.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    none

    Received a complimentary upgrade to my room so I have no complaints! Location - right near the bus stop, stayed there to hike the Grosser Mythen so the location was perfect for me. Welcome drink upon arrival was a bonus. Clean and quiet area.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2025

    9.0
    Recommendable to all!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    For such an affordatble price I would complain nothing about it!

    Very much clean and comfortable with all necessary facilities you would ever need. Good location to bus transport and town center. And they have a fine bar&restaurant at the ground floor - a good place to recharge yourself after one-day expedition on the mountains. Absolutely one of the best hostels I've ever stayed!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2025

    10
    Wow, this place is great!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn't like that I couldn't stay longer, but that was no fault of theirs.

    Wow, friendly, accommodating, although the rooms are nothing special, they are exactly as advertised, which makes them very special. I have felt welcome my entire stay. This place is wonderful. The food is great, the atmosphere is friendly. Two big 👍👍!!!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The stay is value for money.I stayed in the dormitory good facilities and extremely kind and friendly staff.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2025

    8.0
    Beautiful surrounding, convenient location for public transport, comfy beds, great pub!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    They are working on this, but the showers had mold; there was a ventilation problem in that area that they are trying to fix. So hopefully that problem will be gone!

    The location was amazing - one minute from the nearest bus stop. Gorgeous surroundings - comfortable rooms with lockers for each guest. Friendly and helpful staff. Washer and dryer on site.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Easy to go after hiking in Rigi

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My room smelled very strongly of both stale cigarette smoke and an intense air freshener attempting to cover the smoke. The bass from a private party downstairs shook the whole room until late on Saturday night - a lot more disruptive than normal for a hostel above a pub.

    The people are very nice. Access to a shared kitchen, and it is quiet and welcoming during the week. I like the town and some of the rooms looked (and smelled) very nice.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good place - close to some activities around. It was hostel but we had comfort room - it means with wc and shower in the room. The bathroom was very narrow and not so many space in the room. The beds were good. It was clean. The kitchen - you have to share with others, but it was clean, with necessary tools to prepare meal, everything is Ok. Free parking. Communication with the place was good.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in July 2025

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