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Reviews of VIVA Hostel

Welschdörfli 19, 7000 Chur, Switzerland

#29 of 31 hotels in Chur

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 217 hostel reviews

7.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.9

  • Comfort

    7.6

  • Location

    8.0

  • Facilities

    7.2

  • Staff

    6.8

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    7.0
    Clean, Comfortable and Cheap
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Comfort Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice communal spaces but no kitchen facilities, not even a kettle. Check in via a machine outside so make sure your phone is charged as there are no staff on site. No problems encountered though.

    The room was clean and comfortable. Having read the reviews I was worried about the noise and vibration but this wasnt anywhere near as bad as expected. Great for the price

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Feel the bass from the disco (but no sound). Phone isolation from the corridor

    Late check out option, the location, cleanness of the bedroom and common bathroom

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    6.0
    Basic hostel, clean but nothing special
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quite basic, could not find a kitchen or area to even fill up water

    OK location, comfy beds, clean bathrooms

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    7.0
    Weird experience in an empty hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (18-Beds)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no one there!! Self-checkin so no employees and in the whole huge hostel only one other person. I had the whole huge dorm (dont remember was it for 12 or 16 people) to myself. Felt like a haunted house.

    Super clean, towel included. Comfy beds.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    7.0
    Clean and convenient stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Comfort Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Had some issue accessing as hadn’t been supplied with a code to get the key but was soon remedied by a phone call. Did not seem to be any kitchen for guests to use. Room was a bit hot even though it’s only May and we were only 2 in a 4 bed room.

    Room was basic but clean and bright. Excellent showers. Lock up in the back lane for 2 wheel conveyances. Convenient location near the old town which was well worth seeing.Nice view from the room (at the back).

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Comfort Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn't enjoy the shower. There are one bathroom for girls to take shower in or use the toilet (couple cabins of each). It was quite cold inside the bathroom and when you're taking shower water isn't instantly warm, you need probably 5-10 minutes to warm it to comfortable temperature. The shower itself is also quite weird: you push the button and you have limited time while water is running and then it stops and you have to push it again.

    It was very convenient to have all room by ourselves. Check in was very easy: we just got the card from our room from lockbox and left it in another box next day. Haven't even seen people working inside. Easy to find, quiet neighborhood.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    7.0
    Location was perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no kitchen, no source of boiling water or anything when I stayed here.

    Cleanliness, bedding and the pillows, washrooms, easy checkin and checkout

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was slightly unclean, and the bass was very loud through the night, and the other guests started talking very loud at 6 in the morning. I cannot t comment about the host because he wasn’t there

    The room was comfortable

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (18-Beds)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The music coming from the outside was too loud in the evening/night.

    Very cheap, clean and in the nice location.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2024

    8.0
    Good location close to old town and 10 minute walk from the train station.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a kitchen one of The other guests showed us but it wasn't labeled so we wouldn't have found it otherwise.

    the location was good, very easy to walk to from the train station and then close to old town and the shops and food. Phil was very accommodating helping arrange the room we needed

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2024

    8.0
    To be fair I think it’s ok and I can’t complain. Has great value for the money I pod
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (18-Beds)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Need someone at the desk at least to guide through in emergency and also asked think they should get a laundry where one can iron clothes. I asked for one but was told not available

    Affordable hostel and value for money no doubt

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2024

    8.0
    Nice place to stay for a night
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (18-Beds)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower was difficult to use. You have to press the valve every two minutes to get water out, and the water never gets warm enough for me to take a shower in the winter. Also, the mattress is not flat, I felt like laying down on a conveyer belt.

    The staff was very friendly and helpful. Checking in and out was an easy self service process, and the staff explained everything clearly ahead of time. The location was convenient, close to the train station, and has many food options around that open late. The area felt safe to walk in the night. Overall, this is a nice place for people looking for a night to stay before they catch the Glacier or Bernina express.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    7.0
    Good stay for the night, when lots of activities are planned
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (18-Beds)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No staff anywhere. Self check in.

    Easy access, superb location. Good access to Skibus/-train

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is no kitchen or cooking facilities and little atmosphere of a hostel. While the rooms are comfortable they are suitable only for a brief stay. The price was high considering the facilities

    There's a nice view of forested hills nearby

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Comfort Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We stayed on the third floor There were no lifts available It was difficult if you had luggage narrow steps not very safe

    Close to railway station 10 mnts walking distance cozy room with lots of toilets for one or two nights is more than enough we stayed there because of catching bernina express recommended for small family one night

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2023

    8.0
    Good place for a short stop
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (18-Beds)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It would be nice to have small kitchen korner with Kettle and some items for preparing sandwich. Also for such a big room would be great to have some lamps near bed.

    I stay in 18 person room, but we were only 4 person's there, so it was definitely comfortable. I don't know how it is in a high season. Beds comfortable, clean bathrooms, sockets near bad.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2023

    8.0
    Good but service need improvement
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (18-Beds)
    • Stayed 1 night

    communication before arrive

    the location is okay, and the room is clean. however, I should have received the code before arrived, but I didn't, Lucky me that I met another person who share the phone number of the owner. In addtion, there is no water in the dispenser.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2023

    6.0
    Was ok for one night in expensive switzerland. Used only for Chur to Tirano train stopover.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (18-Beds)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No headroom in bed. 4 backpackers coming in at 0315, giggling and talking and coughing. No extras whatsoever e.g. hot water for tea.

    In a beautiful town, close to railway station.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (18-Beds)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Narrow staircase

    Very good value for money, easy to check in, very clean and tidy.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2023

    8.0
    The beds were heavenly. It was clean. Be aware of the club downstairs that has the place shaking till 3 a.m. on Saturday
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is a club downstairs and the music was so loud that the floor was vibrating to the rhythm. The entire building appeared to be moving somehow.

    Very comfortable beds. Close to the old centre and the station.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (18-Beds)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is a kitchen but no cutlery

    The bed was comfortable, easy to access to the main station

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Expensive

    Clean and tidy late self check in options

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2023

    7.0
    This was a good base to explore Chur from.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    LOTS of stairs to our room. I felt very close to occupants of the other rooms. There was no room for anything in our room except beds. I'm glad I was only there for a night

    Located close to the centre of the old town, restaurants & cafes.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The provide room did not have A/C however they did provide a fan. The central shared areas did have A/C so you had to leave the door open to cool down the room or open the window for ventilation.

    We booked the single room for 4. Room and general facilities were very clean. Shared bathroom and shower facilities were very clean. Location was very good; old town within walking distance.

    Stayed in August 2023

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