Sonnenberg Hostel and Dormitories

Die Unterkunft war sauber, optisch aber in die Jahre gekommen, wir hatten Lager gebucht nach einer Hüttentour.

Man erwartet ja nicht viel von einem Lager , aber der Pächter war schon ziemlich speziell und man hatte das Gefühl, dass man sich für die Buchung entschuldigen musste und eher als Belästigung gesehen wurde.

Najpiękniejszy widok na świecie- zachód słońca na Jungfrau widziany prosto z okien balkonu. Magia!

Najpierw dość późna informacja o tym, że po 18 nie można się check-inować, a później podczas check-inu nikt nawet nie sprawdza kim jesteś.

Amazing place to have your morning coffee in the mountains.

The breakfast and dinner was very good! Thank you for the mass electrical outlets for our use and wifi! Beds were comfy and the room was clean. Nice views! The owner and his friends were super friendly and nice.

The dinner we purchased from the facility was a little smaller than we were expecting, given what we paid. We ended up walking down to Murren to grab some Chinese food. we knew we were staying in a dorm so that wasn't an issue. One of the ladies that stayed in our room just randomly shut the lights off at 9:30pm without a warning to the 5 of us in the room with her. It was very off putting. This is not the facilities fault; just part of staying in a dorm. No towels fyi in the bathroom, which we weren't prepared for since every other place on our hut to hut travels had something if there was a shower.

Très belle vue et très bel accueil

Il aurait simplement été bien de prévenir que Murren est une ville sans voiture accessible en téléphérique et que la montée « d’échauffement » ressemble plutôt à une sacrée épreuve avec des valises

Staff cordialissimo e disponibile Location meravigliosa Molto pulito

Impostato il navigatore su Google maps vi porterà presso un’altra struttura lì vicino (poco più avanti di circa 200 metri) 😅 guardate bene la foto del rifugio e orientatevi in base a quella (è prima rispetto a dove vi indica Google maps)

Beautiful view, friendly staff, great dinner.

The climb up to the dormitory was challenging after a long day of hiking. Worth it!

It was great experience

The owner/manager, Chris, was fantastic. Very welcoming and a super host! Spectacular views of Murren and of the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau from the hutte. Picturesque walk through the forest from the hutte to Murren.

No me gustó nada.

El personal del hostal fue extremadamente desagradable. Tuve problemas para poder acceder a la ubicación del hostal ya que se encuentra en un lugar remoto, llamé por teléfono para explicarles mi situación y el personal literalmente me dijo: "We don't want you here", "I don't wanna waste time with you, bye". Fueron muy maleducados e impresentables. Tuvieron una actitud despreciable. Nos dejaron a mi padre y a mi tirados el mismo día de la reserva, ni siquiera intentaron ayudarnos lo más mínimo. Ójala cambien al personal, porque desde luego no le recomiendo a absolutamente nadie que reserve aquí.

La gentillesse de l'accueil, la propreté...

Le repas du soir était vraiment insuffisant, nous avions encore faim.

Un excellent séjour au-dessus de Mürren avec un accueil chaleureux et une vue imprenable, merci!

Absolutely stunning views

Chris was such a lovely host, he made sure I was comfortable and was always a joy to come back to after a day of hiking. Clean and comfortable room and beds and great amenities.

老板很热情 很安静 风景也很好看

位置稍偏需要徒步

老闆很熱情，周遭環境非常漂亮 唯一缺點是要先爬30分鐘上下的坡，對於有行李箱的人來說不太方便

Stayed for 5 nights and everything was perfect! Christoph was incredibly helpful and went above and beyond to make sure I had a great stay. The view is absolutely unforgettable and worth every minute of the 20-minute hike to get there. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area.

La vista es preciosa

Muy costoso, cobraban hasta por ocupar los utensilios de la cocina

Einfache und saubere Zimmer, wunderschöne Lage umgeben von Bergen, super Gastgeber. Der Weg vom Dorf zur Unterkunft ist zwar steil und etwas anstrengend, aber die Aussicht unglaublich schön, musste immer wieder anhalten und Berge anschauen.

It’s location was very beautiful and the facilities were super nice

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Food was amazing, great spot

Déjeuné trop tardif. Nous avons du quitter l'établissement bien avant huit heures à cause des horaires du train de Mürren

Le patron, sympa au début, Peu commode en cours de soirée par trop de boulot et plus du tout disponible pour une discussion su la beauté exceptionnelle du site. Bruit de ventilation exécrable dans le dortoir. Nourriture chère.

Absolutely beautiful place. A little bit hard to get there, but it's worth it. The owner is every kind!

Amazing location, the staff were all very friendly and accommodating, the food was all delicious and most of all, the views were absolutely stunning. The beds were also very comfy in the dorm room.

The only issue was that the only spot to charge was outside the room if you were staying in dorms, and it was a USB rack so it wasn't the fastest.

Very clean place with an amazing view of the mountains. Great host

Pretty pricey for a dorm. If you want to eat at the hostel ( there arent very many places around), expect to quite a lot for fairly basic food.

Great view Very friendly helpful generous staff

More plugs for charging

Going up to the Sonnenberg dormitories is a bit of a hike in itself - which self selects the people staying there, resulting in the best crowd ever. I slept in one of the common dormitories and had the penthouse view from the window - a full view over the mountains and the sunrise in the morning. Chris is the most gracious host ever, and he is more than happy if you bring friends along to this little gem.

That I only stayed one night.

Lovely location. Very friendly staff. Clean and comfortable!

Very nice owners, they were really helpful and great. The rooms were nice and clean and it was amazing.

There was nothing not likable about it

Christoph was incredible. Such a beautiful place and the view is unbeatable. He was also so nice about dinner (which was delicious) and I mentioned I was living off bread and coffee and he made me a plate of vegetables after the kitchen had closed. Just so nice to talk to and super hospitable!

best staff ever! amazing people in an amazing place!

CHRISSTOF was the best host ever so helpful, so funny, WE WILL come back

A bit tricky to get there after 5:00 PM (you can only walk from the village of Mürren)... but the views are worth it. At night, the starry sky overlooking the Edge, Jungfrau, and Mönch was the most beautiful landscape I've ever seen.

I really enjoyed the location and that it was more secluded from Mürren. We arrived on Tuesday, which was their "closed day" for the restaurant and most staff, but that meant we got to interact with the owner, who was a hoot! The dorm room was spacious with a modern bathroom and a balcony.

I knew breakfast wasn't included and had thought I'd pay for it when I arrived, but it was really expensive, and the secluded location did mean it wasn't easy to run out for another option. The mattresses in the dorm room were okay.

This Mürren accommodation is wonderfully located, offering classic Swiss charm. While it requires a bit of an uphill walk from Mürren station, you also have the option to ride a tram up and enjoy a short, scenic 10-minute downhill stroll to the property. It's a convenient choice for exploring! Like many great places in Switzerland, there's a Coop supermarket nearby, perfect for grabbing essentials before check-in. We found all the staff to be incredibly nice and helpful, making our stay very pleasant. The meals offered are not expensive and definitely worth trying – unfortunately, we had to leave early and missed breakfast, but it sounds like a good option for future guests. A solid choice for a comfortable and well-supported stay in Mürren!"

The breakfast had limited choice

Its so much peaceful area and so nice view with nice people

The staff were warm and attentive, showing genuine care for the guests. Overall, everything was excellent.

They don’t have any facilities for self cooking in the kitchen, If you want to cook something then you have to pay 10 euros for using dishes. There is no restaurant around hostel, you have to buy everything in Interlaken or Lauterbrunnen. They have chef and foods etc but it’s so expensive for budgeted travellers.

Our 3 night stay at Sonnenberg Dormitory was simply unforgettable. The location is pure magic tucked away above Mürren with stunning views all around. Yes, there’s a little hike up from the village, but every step is rewarded tenfold once you arrive. Chris, our host, is one of the kindest souls we’ve met. We shared a beautiful last evening with him, gathered around delicious wine, cheese, and charcuterie, enjoying warm and genuine conversation. It felt like staying with an old friend. Thank you, Chris and the lovely team, for your generosity, your stories, and for making us feel so welcome.

The 10 CHF breakfast was good - very nice fresh bread, but there was not much more value if you chose the 25 CHF version

The atmosphere was a bit tense. One moment the owner would be very nice, helpful and smalltalk with you and the next moment he would be almost aggresive towards guest who had broken some rules that they were not even aware of.

Everything was above expectations. The host Chris was amazing. We had a very warm welcome. We enjoyed our stay very much. And we end up going back again the day after 😀 I truly recommend it, and I'm differently going back.

Quietness, the host, atmosphere The need to hike to get there

Could be a bit cleaner in the dorms

Beautiful - absolutely breathtaking location!! The owner was so friendly and kind!

Fabulous location, kind owner and great food!

Loved the host! He was super friendly and got our room upgraded for free as we had to hike in the snow. The facilities were too good and it was quiet and calm as well.

The location is pretty much among the mountains which was about 15-25 mins walk down from Allmendhubel station and it is advised to bring luggage as the walk path is rough as you are walking on the mountain itself I think? But still it was beautiful.

Beautiful isolated location with amazing views, having a coffee watching the sun peep over the mountains was therapeutic. Accommodated for a late check-in which was also nice

It wasn’t clear where I was meant to go ie which room I was in when I did self check-in, and the pillow was just a ball of fluff

The location (for the view in the morning and the easy start towards the trail) and friendly staff.

The location (be prepared to climb 200m from the train station in Mürren as the hotel is quite far above the village).

The owner is extremely friendly and welcoming, atmosphere is warm and the views great

It’s far from the city and uphill. Good start for the hike but not always convenient.

Such a fun place to chill and enjoy the weekend with new friends, hikers from all over the world! Smart intelligent people everywhere 👌

I didn't like that I have nothing to dislike.

Fabulous view and wonderful hosts

It's an amazing place to stay and enjoy the beautiful viewpoints The staff were fantastic people I definitely recommend this lovely sonnenberg

Nothing

I like the price, it's budget friendly and i like the view on this hotel, overlooking of the Alps. BUT THEY HAVE SERIOUS HEALTH RISK issue. Their soap bottle in the bathroom and sink is always empty and when I asked the lady manager to refill our room, she gave me the attitude saying i chose a hostel not a hotel where soaps are not provided, hello??!! Hotel or hostel, the soap should be provided by them or else they can get closed by health department due to health risk and unsanitary establishment! Also their blankets for hostel guests are made by thick material similar to wool, it stinks so much, maybe it is getting laundry every year or more! I stayed two nights and the guests blanket who left the day after my first night was just put back to the blanket shelf then same blanket was given to the new guest. This place can be a heaven sent to mountain hikers who need a shelter if they encountered a storm or heavy rain in the middle of the mountain and would not get a stinky blanket as long as it will help to keep them warm. Breakfast buffet not worth it, jthey will put jam bottles for the bread that is like 3-5 spoon left on the bottle. if you hike down to murren, just buy on the small grocery store there, better food less expensive.

THEY HAVE SERIOUS HEALTH RISK issue. Their soap bottle in the bathroom and sink is always empty and when I asked the lady manager to refill our room, she gave me the attitude saying i chose a hostel not a hotel where soaps are not provided, hello??!! Hotel or hostel, the soap should be provided by them or else they can get closed by health department due to health risk and unsanitary establishment! Also their blankets for hostel guests are made by thick material similar to wool, it stinks so much, maybe it is getting laundry every year or more! I stayed two nights and the guests blanket who left the day after my first night was just put back to the blanket shelf then same blanket was given to the new guest. This place can be a heaven sent to mountain hikers who need a shelter if they encountered a storm or heavy rain in the middle of the mountain and would not get a stinky blanket as long as it will help to keep them warm. Breakfast buffet not worth it, jthey will put jam bottles for the bread that is like 3-5 spoon left on the bottle. if you hike down to murren, just buy on the small grocery store there, better food less expensive.

The owner was probably the sweetest man I've ever met in my life, made me feel safe and comfortable and at home. The people staying there were outgoing and loving as well, legitimately forgot it was a business and not a group of close friends.

The single only thing I didn't like were there being a bunch of flies but we were surrounded by cows in the countryside so you can't expect otherwise lol I just wasn't used to it.

I liked the view and the open spaces in the rooms. Very comfortable. Overall great atmosphere and very social. Chris is a good host.

I didn’t like that you have to pay extra for the bed sheets (around 10€). I also think the breakfast could have been cheaper based on the quality. I did not eat it because I find better breakfast at nearby other hotels for same price.

This is very much a hostel living scenario, I was able to meet a few solo travels and cultivate great friendships with other travelers and the hostess Maggie. The location is also secluded and beautiful! There is lots of hiking to do in the area! They acomodate you as best as they can!

Due to the secluded area it limits your abilities with food. The food was expensive at the hostel so I ended up buying groceries and the host was gracious to allow us to use the fridge space, but if there was one provided for those staying in the hostel, that would be great. Also due to the location, many people were struggling with the walk up the hill, and lack of clarity on prices of bedding and extra charges. Better communication on the website and a call from the host to clarify would be nice! Def would not recommend for people planning on showing up after 9pm for one night stays!

The hotel staff is super friendly and helpful. We are very happy to stay here

The Sonnenberg dormitories was simply enchanting, a place so beautiful it left me overwhelmed. The staff and the manager were incredibly warm and welcoming, making my stay genuinely enjoyable. I am deeply grateful for the experience. And the food? It was delicious!

Located in a beautiful scenic valley and facing the snow capped mountains. A 15 minute walk up from Mürren with direct starting points to several other epic hikes. Very spacious lounge/dining area inside for the restaurant, as well as, a big terrace outside. Everything was clean, comfy and like Home!

This is one of the more remote places I have stayed, and if you like that sort of thing it is wonderful. Watching the sun set on the mountains and the stars in the sky was simply stunning! The host was very pleasant and was able to serve me a beer even arriving quite late in the evening. Free sparkling water was welcome. The other guests were freindly and there was a good vibe.

I know this is Switzerland, but for what I paid for a dormitory bed, it felt very basic. I knew there was an extra charge for bedding and towels- I did hire the former and again felt it very basic with a lumpy pillow. The bathroom floor was usually wet as the shower door was broken. The walk is described as 'a 30 minute uphill hike' - This is definitely true and anyone with a suitcase will likely struggle!

Beautiful views and staff were friendly and welcoming

It is far from Mürren. 30 min hike uphill. Even if you get the funicular it’s still not that close. The rooms are so so basic. The pillows are disgusting. We paid 6 CHF for bedding and all we got was a base sheet. The beds are so close together, luckily not many people were in the room when we were there. The food in the restaurant was SO expensive. Paid the equivalent of about £30 for a basic chicken breast, mash potato and hard boiled veg. There’s no alternatives for eating up there so you have to pay. Also hardly any vegetarian options

The host was very nice, the views are amazing

The hike there from the gondola is a bit hard with luggage. But the really bad part was the fact there was a swastica in my bed. Im jewish.

Friendliest staff in Europe, especially Magi. Manager Chris was accommodating and a good chef. The natural setting in the top of the Alps cannot be beat. The very comfortable dining spaces seem to make guests open up and be more friendly, too. A truly peaceful stay.

It takes a steep walk either way to get there from Murren. Not a hiker's path, but tough with any weight over 25 lbs. Direct route from Murren is a bit slippery. Taxi service from Murren, though expensive, can be arranged in advance. Hope the short dining menu can add two or three more Swiss specialties, perhaps rotating each day.