Bogentrakt Hostel
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8.7Excellent
(2,196 Ratings)
"Very friendly and helpful staff, they allowed me to keep heavy luggage after check-out. Many facilities including kitchen. 10 minutes of walk to the Central Train Station"
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Bogentrakt Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Chur. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a grill. The property has a shared kitchen, a business center and organizing tours for guests.
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Top rated by guests
8.7Excellent
(2,196 Ratings)
"Very friendly and helpful staff, they allowed me to keep heavy luggage after check-out. Many facilities including kitchen. 10 minutes of walk to the Central Train Station"
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
Very friendly and helpful staff, they allowed me to keep heavy luggage after check-out. Many facilities including kitchen. 10 minutes of walk to the Central Train Station
9.0 / 10.0
New, high swiss standard, good location
9.0 / 10.0
I Guess everything is to like.
Location, value for money, beds, room, kitchen, staff.
None as such. Maybe their must be more options for breakfast.
6.0 / 10.0
location
Before my stay, I had high expectations after reading the hotel’s reviews, but unfortunately I ended up feeling disappointed.
The first issue was cleanliness. The room was not properly cleaned; there was a noticeable amount of dust and hair around the edges of the bed. In addition, there were hair strands left on the bathroom walls, which was quite unpleasant.
Another important point is the noise. Since the hostel seems to attract tourists who visit it from outside, there were groups of people walking around the corridors and talking loudly, even around 8–9 PM. Even when you come back to your room to rest, it’s difficult to relax because of the noise.
I stayed during the winter, so outside noise was not an issue with the windows closed. However, there is a restaurant right next to the property, and people sit outside until late hours. I believe this could be a problem during the summer months.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a great stay at Bogentrakt hostel. Price-quality is great. Staff is very warm and friendly. Location is really beautiful in the old city center. Everything was very clean. We had a cosy family room with a private bathroom. There's a kitchen and a community room with TV, games, records, a guitar, ...
10.0 / 10.0
Close to the city centre and the unique look (prison look)😁
Wardrobe
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent facilities, we loved the hostel and would stay there again.
10.0 / 10.0
Quirky, immaculately clean, the comfiest mattresses
Nothing
10.0 / 10.0
The location was great - in the old town. We stayed in one of the private rooms - basic but comfortable. We loved that this was a former prison and that we stayed in a cell. We did the walking tour offered by one of the staff which was friendly and informative. Would definitely recommend.
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7.0 / 10.0
it is spacious
location is little far and isolated
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful! With history and awesome views! Near to everything and easy to get train and Bernina Express from here! Love it!
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3.0 / 10.0
Nice location and sorroundings.
Hard to reach the structure after closing and have a late check-in if needed. The guy in the bed beside mine got bed-bugs...Level of cleaning is poor.
9.0 / 10.0
This is an exceptionally friendly hostel in a lovely neighborhood in Chur. We were delighted to be given an upgrade to a micro family room with an en suite bathroom. We'd also forgotten to bring any Swiss adaptors but we were able to borrow one, which really saved our bacon!
It's a unique experience to stay in a converted prison and we loved all the quirky touches like the cell doors and the common room in the medieval tower. Although our room was small for four adults, it was private, clean and comfortable. And having access to other areas (like the common room, the kitchen, and the lovely eating places right next door) made the stay relaxing and special.
We were sad we only stayed one night in Chur after our trip on the Bernina Express! If we'd realised how great it is, we might have stayed longer!
The hostel was not the cheapest place we stayed in our ten-night interrail adventure (in fact it came in near the top) but Chur seems to be an expensive place to stay overall, so this is not surprising. Perhaps not the best value for money, but definitely worth it for the atmosphere, the friendliness of the staff and other 'inmates', the history, and the beauty of the town.
9.0 / 10.0
Clean, easy check in, exceptional staff.
Not great is you are sensitive to energy. Lots vibes from the old prison for sensitive people.
8.0 / 10.0
It was cheap and good for short stay
10.0 / 10.0
This place is incredibly special, as it’s in an old prison building, which adds so much character. The whole concept is fun, and the rooms are cute and cozy. Our room had a very comfortable bed, making for a great night's sleep. The staff was friendly and helpful. The shared kitchen and common area was also fantastic. Plus, the location is perfect, very convenient for exploring the area. Highly recommend this unique spot!
7.0 / 10.0
The type of rooms ( room of 4) all women is a very good option when travelling alone. Rooms are well secured with codes. there was a very nice lounge/study area to work in. printer too!
Storage cupboards are available ( bring your padlock)
kitchen a bit small really there were only 4 of us in there when i went and referred not to stay as too crammed and would need to disturb people to get round the table .
The access and parking was a nightmare for me after a very long drive all i wanted to do was get there and rest but google kept sending me up one way streets which i was not allowed to do so ended up going round and round for 3O minutes trying to understand how to get there. The nearest parking spots i found nearby were not actually available overnight anyway and i got stuck with paying because for some reason my internet connection was dead so i could not pay by app because i had no swiss francs ( not the hotels issue but it was part of my trying to get there) When i finally abandoned car there anyway to go and ask where i could park it , it ended up being round up the hill nowhere near the hotel which i was not pleased about as i had too much stuff in the car that i could not bring in with me and i had hoped the parking would be at least in the street in front of the hotel or closer to kee an eye on. So if you come with a car and have lots of luggage or you want to keep the car close this place might be an issue.
10.0 / 10.0
Friendly and helpful staff, great location and the facilities and room are clean and comfortable.
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10.0 / 10.0
Lovely property, clean rooms, comfy beds, foldable table to leave belongings in the room. Great kitchen and lovely details in the whole property. Definetly an experience to stay there!
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10.0 / 10.0
Very quirky
Nothing
10.0 / 10.0
It was a small but comfortable room, with all the facilities we needed. They have designed the space really thoughtfully. The location was perfect and we loved being able to get a drink just downstairs and sit in the courtyard.
10.0 / 10.0
Friendly, helpful staff and clean, comfy rooms
7.0 / 10.0
The staff were friendly, efficient and helpful. The cleanliness and ensuite facilities were to a high standard. The electronic door lock mechanisms were excellent. Sitting in the adjoining vinyard and gardens with a cup of tea was wonderful.
Breakfast was basic. Fruit juice, cereal, bread and a hot drink. The kitchen was too small for the number of guests trying to use the facilities. A kitchen on the second floor would help. The courtyard below was noisy in the evenings. Closing the cell door reduced the air flow in the room. It felt claustrophobic. The steel doors were oppressive. The small yard is bleak and in need of better maintenance. Plants, bushes and flowers would improve the experience.
10.0 / 10.0
Nothing can really describe staying here as a family! It was a great room with our own bathroom (not the same for all the rooms). This had charm, comfort, cleanliness, and history like nowhere else we stayed on our whole European Adventure! It was a little nutty to stay in a re-purposed prison. It was a tiny little room but there is tons of fantastic community spaces for all to share! The bathroom was great! The beds comfy and the whole experience really fun! Loved this stay!!
8.0 / 10.0
It's 10 minutes walking from the train station; very convenient. We cooked a few meals at the kitchen, which is super considering how expensive the restaurants are! The community room is nice too.
We used laundry service; two socks went missing. The bar downstairs was noisy late at night; we could not sleep well.
7.0 / 10.0
Modern Bathroom
No air condition
10.0 / 10.0
Toilet in the room of 4, very comfy beds and privacy curtains. Possibility of getting coffee for free in the morning if you strip down the bed in the check out morning. Kitchen is good enough. Showers are fine. Would recommend, would stay again.
10.0 / 10.0
Everyone made sure we were comfortable and accommodated. We especially appreciated the drop-down shelving for luggage!
All great!
5.0 / 10.0
The location was excellent. Very friendly staff.
All good.
7.0 / 10.0
Reasonable price.
Bed very high up. Very small room
10.0 / 10.0
The front desk agent from New Zealand was extremely friendly. She even helped us figure out the bus schedule.
We were confused about the messaging on the website about the charge for towels, so we brought our own, but then there were towels in our room. We didn't know if we'd be charged, so we used our own.
9.0 / 10.0
Very clean, private double room with shower room. Space to hang clothes and store bags. Good quiet location on a Sunday night. Paid for breakfast which was fine and included gluten free roll (on request night before). Characterful building with former prison doors.
10.0 / 10.0
This was a great stay. The kids loved the novelty of it being a prison. It was very clean and had everything we needed.
10.0 / 10.0
Everything was very NICE
so clean,so decorative,very well maintained,cafe or restaurant was near by and this includes a kitchen,study room,common room and a little cute garden as well.
The receptionist was good,super cute and funny as well.
Close to Bernina express station as well.
Thank you for your service@bogentrakt :)
8.0 / 10.0
Exceptionally clean, it was basic but comfortable, staff extremely pleasant.
Nothing
10.0 / 10.0
It was really well kept and everything was very clean. The aesthetic is amazing.
Elevator was not working and how to get to the rooms could have better signage. We arrived after reception was open and it wasn’t very clear what door we needed to go through so it took us a bit to find the keypad. Would be great if this information was in the email sent.
10.0 / 10.0
Modern conversion from a prison to a comfy hostel. Lovely staff, good sized rooms. Comfortable bed and fantastic shower
Nothing at all. It was ideal and much much better than we expected
10.0 / 10.0
This was a lovely surprise of a stay. The room was a small cell turned room, it was actually very smartly designed and comfortable. The bathroom was spotless, with very good shower. Located is superb. Would gladly come back to stay again!
Eveything was great considering the value for money
9.0 / 10.0
The beds! Finally a comfortable bed in Europe. Great showers and excellent location directly opposite train but still very quiet. Excellent onsite restaurant.
Nothing! Our stay was fabulous!
FAQs
Is parking included with this hostel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Bogentrakt Hostel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hostel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Bogentrakt Hostel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Bogentrakt Hostel?
We found 1 amenities for this rental. This includes , and business facilities.
