Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Whatever you remember about youth hostels, this ain't it. Modern, clean, not cheap (it's Switzerland), and it has a very nice wellness spa for a rather reasonable additional charge. Food is good but not fancy, and staff were extremely helpful.
The only glitch was that I booked this stay with OneKeyCash, and hotels.com (i.e., expedia) took my money and gave me a receipt showing no balance due, but then didn't actually pay the hostel! That led to lots of extra work for the hostel staff to...
Whatever you remember about youth hostels, this ain't it. Modern, clean, not cheap (it's Switzerland), and it has a very nice wellness spa for a rather reasonable additional charge. Food is good but not fancy, and staff were extremely helpful.
The only glitch was that I booked this stay with OneKeyCash, and hotels.com (i.e., expedia) took my money and gave me a receipt showing no balance due, but then didn't actually pay the hostel! That led to lots of extra work for the hostel staff to...
James
Reviewed January 15, 2025Reviewed January 15, 2025
Nice location where the bus stop just less 1mins walk;
Excellent breakfast provided;
The only thing is the wardrobe in the room will make noise when people passing by.
Nice location where the bus stop just less 1mins walk;
Excellent breakfast provided;
The only thing is the wardrobe in the room will make noise when people passing by.
Ju
Reviewed October 22, 2017Reviewed October 22, 2017
Our travelers like these places to stay in the surrounding area, and they may offer reasonable room rates: Sunstar Hotel Grindelwald - 24.6 mi (39.6 km) from the heart of Raron. 2-minute walk from Grindelwald Grund Station for easy access to public transit. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a restaurant at this hostel. Hotel Ambassador Zermatt - 19.8 mi (31.8 km) from the heart of Raron. Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Wengen Station. Property features at this hotel include free WiFi, a restaurant, and tour assistance.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Raron?
Good weather's always better when you're discovering new places, so here's a little information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 52°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 22°F. The rainiest months in Raron are July, August, June, and May, with each month seeing an average of 10 inches of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Raron?
Depending on how you want to spend your time, you might like to check out these things around Raron. Get out into nature with places like Lötschental Valley, Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch, and Schwarzhorn. Cultural attractions include Lotschentaler Museum, Wine Museum, and Musée Valaisan de la Vigne et du Vin. Additional attractions include Raron-Unterbaech Gondola, Luftseilbahn Raron - Unterbäch, and Lötschberger-Südrampe.
What's the best way to get to and around Raron while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Raron in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Sion (SIR), located 23 mi (37 km) away from the city center. After you've arrived, you might want to use public transit during your trip. If you're looking to check out more of the area, head over to Raron Station to hop on a train.