10/10 Excellent
Viktoriia, Zürich
Travelled with group
9 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Viktoriia
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Kandersteg International Scout Centre2.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, near Oeschinen Lake
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Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
- Breakfast availableBreakfast available
- Free WiFiFree WiFi
- Parking includedParking included
- LaundryLaundry
- RestaurantRestaurant
Check out the area
Wagetiweg 7, Kandersteg, 3718
- Kandersteg-Sunnbuel Cable Car10 min walk
- Oeschinensee Kandersteg Gondola5 min drive
- Oeschinen Lake5 min drive
- Bern (BRN-Belp)63 min drive
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About the area
Kandersteg
Located in Kandersteg, Kandersteg International Scout Centre is in the mountains. Oeschinensee Kandersteg Gondola and Wiler Lauchernalp Gondola are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Oeschinen Lake and Blausee. Adelboden Ski Resort and Lötschental Valley are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and ski runs, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowshoeing.
What's nearby
- Kandersteg-Sunnbuel Cable Car - 10 min walk
- Kandersteg-Allmenalp Cable Car - 11 min walk
- Oeschinensee Kandersteg Gondola - 5 min drive
- Oeschinen Lake - 5 min drive
- Blausee - 11 min drive
Getting around
- Kandersteg Station - 7 min drive
- Sion (SIR) - 64 min drive
Restaurants
- Restaurant Bergstübli - 5 min drive
- Kandersteg Hotel Adler - 3 min drive
- Berghotel Restaurant Oeschinensee - 5 min drive
- Berghotel Oeschinensee Familie Wandfluh - 5 min drive
- Kaffee Restaurant Schweizerhof - 3 min drive
About this property
Kandersteg International Scout Centre
Hostel near Oeschinensee Kandersteg Gondola
Located close to Oeschinen Lake and Blausee, Kandersteg International Scout Centre provides a firepit, a garden and laundry facilities. Active travellers can enjoy amenities, such as volleyball and ziplining, at this hostel. The on-site international cuisine buffet restaurant, Canteen, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as an outdoor entertainment area.
Additional perks include:
- Free self-parking
- Continental breakfast (surcharge), a lift and barbecues
- Smoke-free property, outdoor furniture and multilingual staff
Room features
All 53 individually decorated rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
- Recycling and composting
- Free infant beds and heating
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Free self parking on site
- Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
- Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: CHF 7 for adults and CHF 7 for children
- A restaurant
Restaurants on site
- Canteen
Things to do
- Cross-country skiing
- Ski equipment rentals
- Volleyball
- Ziplining
Family friendly
- Free cot
- Laundry facilities
Conveniences
- Laundry facilities
- Safe at front desk
- Shared refrigerator
Guest services
- Multilingual staff
Business services
- 3 meeting rooms
Outdoors
- Barbecue grill
- Firepit
- Garden
- In the mountains
- Outdoor entertainment area
- Outdoor furniture
- Picnic area
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Lift
- Stair-free path to entrance
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
- Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
More
- 2 buildings
- 3 floors
- Eco-friendly cleaning products used
- Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Free cot
Bathroom
- Shower
- Towels
More
- Composting
- Heating
- Individual decor
- Recycling
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (9:00 AM - noon) and Monday - Sunday (2:00 PM - 5:30 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property does not offer daily housekeeping. Guests are required to clean the house themselves. Cleaning supplies are provided
Access methods
Staffed front desk, key retrieval
Pets
Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
- A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. Exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.60 per person, per night for adults; CHF 2.50 per night for guests aged 6-15 years old. This tax does not apply to children under 6 years of age.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
- Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately CHF 7 for adults and from CHF 7 for children
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property is also known as
Kandersteg Scout Kandersteg
Kandersteg International Scout Centre Hotel
Kandersteg International Scout Centre Kandersteg
Kandersteg International Scout Centre Hotel Kandersteg
Frequently asked questions
Is Kandersteg International Scout Centre pet-friendly?
Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Kandersteg International Scout Centre?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Kandersteg International Scout Centre?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Kandersteg International Scout Centre?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Kandersteg International Scout Centre located?
Situated in the mountains, this hostel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Oeschinen Lake, Oeschinensee Kandersteg Gondola and Blausee. Wiler Lauchernalp Gondola and Adelboden Ski Resort are also within 20 mi (32 km). Kandersteg Station is 23 minutes by foot.
Kandersteg International Scout Centre Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
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Property conditions & facilities
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8/10 Good
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21 July 2020
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Elettra
8 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Elettra
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020