Bogentrakt Hostel
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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Bogentrakt Hostel in Chur offers family rooms with private bathrooms, garden or mountain views, and amenities such as a work desk and interconnected rooms. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, bar, and free WiFi. Additional facilities include a lounge, public bath, elevator, shared kitchen, minimarket, and games room. Delicious Breakfast: A continental breakfast with juice and cheese is served daily. Convenient Location: Located 53 mi from St. Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, the hostel is near attractions like Salginatobel Bridge (18 mi) and Lake Cauma (15 mi). Activities include skiing, hiking, and film nights. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its kitchen, convenient location, and attentive staff.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Bar
- Breakfast
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Sustainability
- Ibex Fairstay
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Ive
Germany
“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!” - Joseph
Sweden
“Nice stay with helpful staff. Appreciated the co-working space” - Elizabeth
United States
“Great location. Awesome back yard area with chairs and a ping pong table. Very clean. Friendly staff.” - Chad
United States
“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...” - Kim
United States
“Enjoyed the history behind the facility. Appreciated being walking distance all over! Found the pictures on the soap dispensers to be funny and entertaining! Staff very helpful in making food and activity recommendations!” - Nancy
United States
“Everyone made sure we were comfortable and accommodated. We especially appreciated the drop-down shelving for luggage!” - Paloma
United States
“Overall was ok, we stayed for one night only. The place used to be a prison which makes ta unique experience. We didn’t like the kitchen or the breakfast option offered, but overall the place was nice, clean and comfortable.” - David
United Kingdom
“On a rail trip from UK thro France Italy and returning via Switzerland this topped our list of our favourite places that we stayed at overnight. 2 things helped, the novelty ex prison conversion and the beautiful old city of Chur. It is a hostel...” - Adam
Hungary
“Not only it is a prison but you can also learn about some famous inmates who were imprisoned here.” - Veera
Canada
“The hostel was super clean and very organized. Love all the amenities. Staff was very friendly and the beds were awesome ! Also the location is walkable from the train station. Christmas market was just on the way to the train station. It was great.”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.



The fine print
Bogentrakt is located in the now renovated former city prison.
Please note that for group bookings of 2 rooms or more a full prepayment of the total amount is required 30 days prior to arrival. Free cancelations and changes can only be done up until 30 days prior to arrival."
Lockable bicycle storage is not included in the room price. Guests may use our public bike room free of charge for storage or can pre-book our lockable bike room for a small surcharge. Bicycles are not allowed to be taken to the rooms or into the hostel due to fire safety reasons."
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Bogentrakt Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.