Offering mountain views, Backpacker Bären is an accommodation located in Urnäsch, 13 km from Säntis and 22 km from Olma Messen St. Gallen. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The homestay has family rooms. Each unit features a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, oven, microwave, fridge, stovetop and kitchenware. The homestay provides certain units that include a safety deposit box, and each unit is equipped with a shared bathroom and a wardrobe. At the homestay, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. There is a coffee shop and lounge. Dornbirn Exhibition Centre is 45 km from the homestay, while Konstanz Central Station is 49 km away. The nearest airport is St. Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, 40 km from Backpacker Bären.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.9
High score for Urnäsch
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Chow
    Singapore Singapore
    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...
  • Natalia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean and comfortable, big living room to use, comfortable kitchen. Lots of sitting place. Two cute bathrooms.
  • Roberto
    Ireland Ireland
    Everything was amazing, especially the room it was bigger than I imagined, very very quite hostel and the whole village.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Backpacker Bären
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Games room
Living Area
  • Dining area
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Italian

House rules

Backpacker Bären takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 21:00

Check-out

From 06:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Backpacker Bären in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Backpacker Bären

  • Check-in at Backpacker Bären is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Backpacker Bären is 100 yards from the centre of Urnäsch. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Backpacker Bären is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Backpacker Bären may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Backpacker Bären offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Games room