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Reviews of Backpacker Bären

16 Dorfplatz, 9107 Urnäsch, Switzerland

#3 of 8 hotels in Urnäsch

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Review score

Based on 73 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: 13 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It would be nice to have insect screens on the windows so we can keep them open to keep the place cool overnight, otherwise either bugs got in or it was a bit hot.

    It felt so homey and cute and comfortable, I instantly felt at peace. And the kitchen was a really nice space to use. The host was also very helpful with pre-arrival messages.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The short ceilings and cramped beds. I bumped my head so many times.....Also, the bath has very little standing room in it.

    Tamara was so nice and welcoming. She made me feel welcomed. Everything was clean and organized.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing, she was very nice too!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The place is at walk-able distance from the train station Urnasch. It is totally value for money. Have awesome views even from the room. The host Tamara is super friendly. Guests are allowed to use the kitchen, refrigerator, large cozy living room and dining hall. .

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 October 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, convenient check in process, and amazing staff. During the last day of my stay I needed urgent care due to an allergic reaction and the host helped to walk me to a doctor asap and helped with translating. They also allowed us to check out late. Very friendly and less than a 5 min walk from the train station.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2024

    9.0
    A lovely place to stay and cuddle with friendly cats.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing specific to mention. The furniture is a bit older, but in good condition. Simply cozy place.

    A great place to stay, cuddle cats, and have friendly conversations with the host and other backpackers. The kitchen is well-equipped, and the common living room area is cozy and welcoming.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2024

    10
    Best backpacker stay ever experienced.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The owner was fantastic. Nice and straight. Had everything organised and very cosy setting everywhere in the house.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This truly felt like a home❤️ Thank you for the warm hospitality

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2024

    10
    exceptional for short stays especially if you are hiking or cycling. recommended if you are in the a
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing!

    The hostel has friendly and kind staff, cleanness, and a beautiful interior.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The hosts are very friendly and provide all needed things to make the guests feel comfortable

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really lovely backpackers - great facilities

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2024

    10
    Cozy stay before/after hike
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Loved this comfortable and quiet stay in Urnasch. It was perfectly cozy and a great starting/end point for my hikes in the Appenzell area (only 30 mins away by train). Jessica was also very chill and friendly, she gave me some extra rosti she'd made too. If I'm ever in the area again, I'll definitely stay here again.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2024

    10
    Wonderful host, very well equipped kitchen, nice ambience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    A spacious and cozy apartment at the second floor with a nice living room and a kitchen equipped with more than everything one needs, including herbs, condiments , coffee, etc. Jessica is a wonderful host. I enjoyed the company of the cats too. This is a special place, it like staying with friends.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2024

    9.0
    I was doing a grand tour of the Swiss cantons, and this place was a good stopover for canton AR !
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The nearby road can be noisy. And warning if you are tall: some doors are like 180 cm high and the ceiling is not much higher.

    Very traditional style, it feels more like "at the inhabitant's place" than a hostel. Right in the center, close to the train station and to the Coop supermarket (open until 19:00).

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2024

    10
    Perfect evasion in the middle of Alps
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    As you may see in other comments the church near by rings the bells quite often and loudly but, it helps you to get up in the morning 😅 and also you can always use the ear plugs which is quite useful in hostels anyway. So wasn’t really a problem for me!

    This hostel is perfect as you have everything you need, everything is very well organized, clean, comfortable and cozy. You have the impression to stay at an Airbnb or friends’ house and don’t want to leave. Location is practical as it’s not far from Zurich with airport and international trains as well as from all the places where the hiking tracks start.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Jessica was super good host taking care of our needs. The place is very conveniently located if travelling by train.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The host is very kind and welcoming. The facilities are very well-equipped and clean. The surrounding area offers much to do.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2024

    10
    Very kind host and perfect amenities
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very kind and welcoming host. The kitchen was great and much more than what I had expected. Great value and high quality stay!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All was good

    It was good.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    10
    Excellent, would definitely come again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I may have gotten a little lucky as my visit was in low season, by chance, I had the entire place to myself which was magnificent. But even if it had been full, it’s a great place to stay. Has everything you need to recharge and unwind.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2023

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

    Very comfortable bed with soft and clean linens. The owner is artistic dealing with her artworks, home design, hairstyle with passion. She have 3 cute Sphinx cats. It is very relaxing as we can hear the cow bells in the silent night. We feel like home chilling with a cup of hot tea and coffee:)

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean and comfortable, big living room to use, comfortable kitchen. Lots of sitting place. Two cute bathrooms.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2023

    10
    The perfect located and hostel to visit and explore Appenzell.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything was amazing, especially the room it was bigger than I imagined, very very quite hostel and the whole village.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2023

    10
    Great spot to stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Comfortable stay with good facilities in a nice location. Jessica, the host, went out of her way to be heloful and made us very welcome. Happy to recommend.

    Stayed in September 2023

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