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The Hostelz.com Review
Old Lodge Backpackers, or Wengenlodge, is a large, beautiful old building down the hill from the main town. Coming from the train station, go straight and hang a right when you get to the co-op supermarket. Go down through the tunnel under the train tracks and follow the road until you see a big yellowish house with a cow-patterned sign that says "Wengenlodge". When you arrive, the reception desk may be empty but there should be instructions where to find the hosts. The hosts are friendly and helpful (hello Angela!).
Accommodations in the dorms are simple but comfortable (the best sleep I had on my trip was on one of their bunk beds). There are clean linens supplied, including a pillow and pillowcase, fitted sheet, duvet and duvet cover. There are two washrooms at the end of the hall (with cute paintings of cows on the walls), a sink in the hall, and one shared shower in a good-sized room with a locking door. The water in the shower was hot and I never had to wait in line.
The building itself is getting rather run down, but it is clean and it has a unique atmosphere. Being in a small town, the mood at the hostel is quiet and very casual. Most of the guests are interested in the fantastic hiking in the Jungfrau region. People often talk in the common room to compare notes on their favorite hikes and sights.
The kitchen has a sink and small refrigerator. There is a large common area with several tables, wood floors, couches, and a TV. Outside is a large yard with more tables, chairs, a small rock climbing wall, and a ping pong table, and a spectacular view of the mountains.
The hostel advertises "free internet," but it is not at the hostel. It is up at Rock's Bar in the town. You get 1/2 hour of free internet when you buy a drink. There is usually a line for the internet access when it's busy, but they are often less crowded early in the day, if you just want to pop in for a spot of tea.
Accommodations in the dorms are simple but comfortable (the best sleep I had on my trip was on one of their bunk beds). There are clean linens supplied, including a pillow and pillowcase, fitted sheet, duvet and duvet cover. There are two washrooms at the end of the hall (with cute paintings of cows on the walls), a sink in the hall, and one shared shower in a good-sized room with a locking door. The water in the shower was hot and I never had to wait in line.
The building itself is getting rather run down, but it is clean and it has a unique atmosphere. Being in a small town, the mood at the hostel is quiet and very casual. Most of the guests are interested in the fantastic hiking in the Jungfrau region. People often talk in the common room to compare notes on their favorite hikes and sights.
The kitchen has a sink and small refrigerator. There is a large common area with several tables, wood floors, couches, and a TV. Outside is a large yard with more tables, chairs, a small rock climbing wall, and a ping pong table, and a spectacular view of the mountains.
The hostel advertises "free internet," but it is not at the hostel. It is up at Rock's Bar in the town. You get 1/2 hour of free internet when you buy a drink. There is usually a line for the internet access when it's busy, but they are often less crowded early in the day, if you just want to pop in for a spot of tea.
— Exclusive Hostelz.com Review
November 2004
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Location/Contact| Address | Haus Mittaghorn, Wengen, Berne, Switzerland |
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| Telephone | +41 78 745 58 50 |
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Hostelz.com Guest Reviews
Absolutely lovely old house. Spotlessly clean and well run. Beautiful views -- although due to snow we only got the occaional glimpse of the view all around us. Only a couple of minutes to the ski area. Would highly recommend staying here. You won't be dissapointed. — jackie (2006-03-02) It's like having your own cottage in Switzerland. The views are incredible...honestly, incredible, far superior to those from Interlaken. It has good kitchen facilities. The only problem is that it'll cost you 9 francs (with a Eurail pass) to get from Wengen to Interlaken, and then 9 to get back, and you'll probably be doing that trek quite often. — Anonymous (2004-07-10) Wow, Oh my Gosh. What a great place. I loved it to pieces. The views, the rooms, and the house were all great. Kimberley, the receptionist, was so very helpful. I give two big thumbs up to the house. — Sally (2004-04-23) Absolutely loved this place! The owners are so friendly, the atmosphere is relaxed and cozy, and the views are BEAUTIFUL. This was my favorite spot in a two-month trip! — Caryn (2004-03-31) An Oasis of quiet, we went to Wengens Backpackers lodge for one night and stayed three. The house is an old wooden reform school, full of atmosphere, and the couple who run it are very cool. The views are ridiculously stunning. — Mr. Davo (2003-08-28) Very well run, clean and very friendly staff, like a home from home, we definitely could recommend this house. Great for families. — Julie Lyons (2003-07-29)