346 reviews
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$3001423 Route De Pré-La-Joux, Chatel, 74390, France
346 reviews
1/77
Skiing
Free parking
Restaurant
Free wifi
Tour desk
Bar
Sun deck
Parking On Site
1861 Châtel Hostel invites travelers to Château-d'Oex, Switzerland, a mountain-town escape. Located at 1423 Route De Pré-La-Joux, it sits about 21.8mi from the city center. With 346 reviews, this hostel offers a window into guest experiences from many visitors.
Featured amenities include skiing, free parking on site, free wifi, a restaurant and bar, a sun deck, terrace, garden, picnic area, and non-smoking rooms. A tour desk helps with local trips, while shuttle service and meeting/banquet facilities are available for an extra charge. Live music/performances are free, adding a lively touch to evenings after days on the slopes.
Set against the Swiss Alps, the hostel blends practical perks with a social vibe—skiing access, live music, and a welcoming garden setting for relaxing moments after a day outdoors.
After a day on the pistes, two on-site eateries—La Marie Jo and Restaurant #2—offer convenient dining without stepping outside. Free live music in the evenings keeps the après-ski mood lively, while a sun deck, terrace, and garden invite breezy moments to unwind. For those looking to explore beyond Château-d’Oex, a tour desk helps map local adventures, and shuttle service is available for an extra charge.
Sleeping options span from dormitory-style stays to private retreats. The lineup includes a Quadruple Room with four bunk beds (accommodates 4 adults and 2 children) and 140 square feet of space; a Dormitory, Single with a twin bed; a Dormitory, Sextuple with six bunk beds; Room - 2 Twin; a Deluxe Double Room; and a Family, Mountain View room with a double bed plus two bunk beds. Non-smoking rooms help keep the vibe comfortable for every guest.
Two on-site dining venues—La Marie Jo and Restaurant #2—cover meals and drinks, with payment accepted by cash, Visa, and Mastercard. Free on-site parking and complimentary WiFi keep things simple, while optional extras include shuttle service and meeting/banquet facilities for an additional fee.
Closest airports
Sion Airport
24.8miAéroport Genève-Cointrin
33.6miBern Airport
56.3miChambéry Airport
61.6miSkiing
Free parking
Restaurant
Free wifi
Tour desk
Bar
Sun deck
Parking On Site
Terrace
Non-smoking rooms
Live music/Performance
Picnic area
Garden
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Quadruple Room
4 Bunk Beds
140 sqft
Private Bathroom
Shower
x4
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Deluxe Double Room
1 Double Bed
140 sqft
Private Bathroom
Shower
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Dormitory, Sextuple
6 Bunk Beds
225 sqft
Shower
x6
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Room - 2 Twin
2 Twin Beds
130 sqft
Private Bathroom
Shower
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Dormitory, Single
1 Twin Bed
325 sqft
Shower
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Family, Mountain View
1 Double Bed
2 Bunk Beds
270 sqft
Flat-screen TV
Shower
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Economy, Single
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Apartment 2 Room
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8.1
346 reviewsCategories of assessments
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Featured reviews:
Richard
8.2
February 2025
The price Location Staff Cost of beer and food Meeting new people
The noise Ski room Showers (I was in a dorm, you have to be regimented with your kit, have essentials close to hand, what I mean by that is if you are getting up early 06:30 -7 people are still sleeping so you don't want to disturb them) There is a shelf next to the bed more like a catacombs, have a torch too for loo breaks) I had an electric toothbrush nicked from my bed space, there are locker's but it's a first come first served affair. Generally I was lucky but a group of 25-30yr olds came in a didn't give a damn about noise and it was about 02:00 by the time it quietened down, I would stay there again but get a single room.. I was on a course so had to focus and the sleep was important..
Connor
8.2
January 2025
Staff are exceptional! The food is exceptional! The location is ideal and general size of property is nice.
Showers aren’t the biggest, beds aren’t the most comfy from light gaps to general tough mattress and no option to change bedding if staying more than a few days. General house rules for guests needs improved and enforced loud guests from kids to adults was daily and at all hours.
Charles
8.2
August 2023
Nice atmosphere, friendly and clean and decent value. One member of staff helpfully left us a key for a late check in, when we were delayed - I hope we didn't wake the other guests! The breakfast the following morning was reasonable value for a family. A nice setting, worth exploring further.
Booking.com included this in a search for Morzine, our intended destination, showing it as 11 km away. Well strictly it is - but there is a mountain in the way. An hour further on alpine passes in the dark was not really what we needed at the end of a long day driving. Not the fault of the hostel, but check your searches in this area. If you are not in the correct valley they may be much further away than the straight line distance...
Michael
8.2
July 2024
Right next to nature, what more could you want. Very close to Châtel bike park, ride up gently slope was worth the effort. Love the burgers 😁 Bike storage was 100 safe Chatel bike park was a surreal experience.
No croissants but everything else was good. Mattresses wasn’t as comfortable for me. Shower head. Maybe I’m being fussy 😂 Not many shops open, off season.
Ryan
8.2
March 2023
Atmosphere, ambiance, staff, price, bar, food, packed lunch option. Fellow guests sharing food such as coffee, salt and cooking oil in the self catering kitchen, wonderful gestures of kind human nature. Loved it.
It's the nature of a shared dormitory in a youth hostel, and sometimes you get lucky with the respect and courtesy of your fellow hostelers and sometimes you don't. Unfortunately on two of the 3 nights that my daughter and I stayed, we were not so lucky. Lights coming on at all hours, doors opening and closing all evening, children running around the hostel. It's part of it, I get it, You take your chances and its actually part of hostelling, I'm not moaning, but lights that automatically turn off if they are left on by inconsiderate or forgetful guests, and soft closing doors may be a minor solution. Loved my stay all the same x thank you
Courtenay
9.1
February 2023
Breakfast was nice (only had it on our first morning), but because it is a hostel with kitchen facilities we brought food for our stay and cooked . However the kids and I did have the burgers on the first night for dinner and then insisted on them for our last night too! Good Burgers! It was also nice because I was traveling with the kids (12 and 14) I could have a beer at the end of the day in the bar and they could hang out , play games or even start getting food ready . It was a great place to stay as family.
Having to go home
Carmel
10
March 2024
The Hostel was well equipped and had a good vibe with plenty of people coming and going. The recreation area was well used and had plenty of games. The restaurant was nice but booking is needed.
Would prefer toilets in the rooms but the shared facilites were clean and were usually available.
Catherine
10
April 2024
The little cocoons for sleeping in, great food
Location. Was a nightmare to get to from the airport (only 2 buses on a Sunday) but it was my fault for not researching first
Jack
10
April 2023
Hostel was amazing, clean rooms and toilet/washing facilities. Great bar with a great selection of drinks. The two best bits of the whole stay were the brilliant, friendly staff and the amazing food, a burger van making delicious fresh food for a reasonable price! Would definitley stay again.
Nothing!
Desmond
9.1
February 2024
Comfy and clean- great location for Linga chairlift. Staff were really friendly and helpful and very patient with all our questions!
Attractions
Chillon Castle (Château de Chillon)
12.6miGlacier 3000
13.4miMontreux Flower Promenade (Chemin Fleuri)
13.4miFreddie Mercury Statue
13.4miOld Town of Montreux (Vieille-Ville de Montreux)
13.7miAlimentarium - Food Museum
14.5miLavaux Vineyard Terraces
14.6miChaplin's World by Grévin
15.7miOlympic Museum Lausanne (Musée Olympique)
19.8miMont Blanc
22.7miChamonix Amusement Park (Parc de Loisirs de Chamonix)
22.8miAiguille du Midi Cable Car
24.4miLake Geneva (Lac Léman)
27miMaison Cailler
28.5miMegève
28.7miAttractions
Chillon Castle (Château de Chillon)
12.6miGlacier 3000
13.4miMontreux Flower Promenade (Chemin Fleuri)
13.4miFreddie Mercury Statue
13.4miOld Town of Montreux (Vieille-Ville de Montreux)
13.7miAlimentarium - Food Museum
14.5miLavaux Vineyard Terraces
14.6miChaplin's World by Grévin
15.7miOlympic Museum Lausanne (Musée Olympique)
19.8miMont Blanc
22.7miChamonix Amusement Park (Parc de Loisirs de Chamonix)
22.8miAiguille du Midi Cable Car
24.4miLake Geneva (Lac Léman)
27miMaison Cailler
28.5miMegève
28.7miAirports
Sion Airport
24.8miAéroport Genève-Cointrin
33.6miBern Airport
56.3miChambéry Airport
61.6miSkiing
Free parking
Restaurant
Free wifi
Tour desk
Bar
Sun deck
Parking On Site
Terrace
Non-smoking rooms
Live music/Performance
Picnic area
Garden
Activities
Bicycle rental
Cycling
Darts
Fishing
Game room
Hiking
Live music/Performance
Live sports events (broadcast)
Movie nights
Nightclub/DJ
Skiing
Tennis equipment
Themed dinners
Bathroom
Private Bathroom
Shared bathroom
Shower
Bedroom
Linens
Business Facilities
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Cleaning Services
Laundry
Common Areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Entertainment & Family Services
Board games/Puzzles
Evening entertainment
Indoor play area
Food & Drink
Bar
Coffee house on site
Packed lunches
Restaurant
Snack bar
Wine/Champagne
Front Desk Services
Baggage storage
Tour desk
General
Facilities for disabled guests
Family rooms
Hardwood or parquet floors
Heating
Non-smoking rooms
Smoke-free property
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Media & Technology
Flat-screen TV
TV
Outdoors
BBQ facilities
Garden
Outdoor fireplace
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Sun deck
Terrace
Parking
Free parking
Parking On Site
Room Amenities
Socket near the bed
Transportation
Shuttle service
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
There's no age requirement for check-in
Come and go whenever you want
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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
0 - 2 years
3+ years
The price in EUR has been converted to show you the approximate price in USD.
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
Cash
Mastercard,
Visa,
Cash only
This property accepts cash.
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