885 reviews
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$300Welschdörfli 19, Chur, 7000, Switzerland
885 reviews
1/33
Skiing
Free wifi
Bar
Non-smoking rooms
VIVA Hostel in Chur, Switzerland sits at Welschdörfli 19, just 0.3mi from the city center.
With 885 reviews, amenities include skiing, free Wifi, a bar, non-smoking rooms, and live music/performances (extra charges).
This lively spot captures a mountain-town vibe, inviting travelers to enjoy a drink, catch a show, and head out to explore Chur from a convenient base.
From a traveler’s vantage, the vibe stays lively with on-site skiing nearby, a bar for evening mingling, and free Wi-Fi to plan the next day’s alpine adventures. Live music performances add a touch of nights-out charm (extra charges apply), making evenings feel like a small town party after a day on the slopes or wandering the old town.
Payment options keep things simple: cash is accepted, and major cards are welcome, including Discover, JCB, Diners Club, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Maestro, and EC-Card.
Room options span practical dorms to mountain-view doubles and quadruples. The Dormitory, 18 Bed, offers 527 sqft of space with a single bunk bed for one guest and is non-smoking. The Quadruple Room, Mountain View, Single Use, is 151 sqft with 2 twin beds and 2 bunk beds for four; the Triple Room, Mountain View, Single Use, at 258 sqft combines 3 twin beds for three guests; and the Comfort, Quadruple, Single Use, at 269 sqft provides 4 bunk beds for four. There are also a Mountain View room accommodating 2 adults and 1 child, plus a Comfort option for 2 adults and 1 child, both non-smoking.
Closest airports
St. Gallen-Altenrhein Airport
44.1miFriedrichshafen
56.7miZurich Airport
61.8miSkiing
Free wifi
Bar
Non-smoking rooms
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Dormitory, 18 Bed
1 Bunk Bed
525 sqft
Shower
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Quadruple Room, Mountain View, Single Use
2 Twin Beds
2 Bunk Beds
150 sqft
Shower
x4
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Comfort, Quadruple, Single Use
4 Bunk Beds
270 sqft
Shower
x4
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Triple Room, Mountain View, Single Use
3 Twin Beds
260 sqft
Shower
x3
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Room With Mountain View
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885 reviewsCategories of assessments
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Value for money
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Featured reviews:
Alexandra
8.2
March 2025
Location easy to find and check-in process was easy thanks to clear instructions provided prior to stay. The large dorm was inviting and spacious (there was only 4 of us in 18-bed dorm). Bathroom was clean and beds comfortable.
There were no blinds on the windows which meant city lights and early sun lit the room which was unpleasant. A microwave was provided but nothing else. I think at least cutlery to eat the microwave meal would be good. There is space, so maybe a kettle for hot drinks. The showers are on the small side and you can’t take anything in the shower cubicle without it getting wet which is awkward. Not even the hooks for a towel inside the shower were safe from getting wet. The hostel is above a nightclub. When I saw this, I expected some noise to a reasonable time (12pm). The loud sounds of music, laughing and talking echoed through the dorm until 3am! I wasn’t impressed as I had an early start.
Janelle
8.2
June 2025
Loved the comfortable beds. The landlord was exceptionally helpful when I accidentally locked my key inside my room. Bike garage was excellent facility but needed more than one key for it shared between all the guests with bikes.
It was next door to a nightclub and the music (if you could call it that) didn’t stop until 3am. However it was Saturday night and obviously my taste in music may not suit others.
Warlan
10
February 2025
Well even tho people in the comments area were annoyed by the bar noise, I only had one night on Saturday if I'm not wrong. The rest of the weak not any problem. The noise wasn't that bad. Is near to the train station by walking distance, many restaurants around. Near to the gondola station too The room was really big, the bed was comfortable, room temperature was nice, toilets and showers really clean.
Should have a contactless terminal to pay the taxes in the entrance area. With cash for foreigners it could be annoying trying to get coins.
Manisha
8.2
July 2025
Comfortable stay, easy check in. Very helpful to have access to a microwave and kettle
We had a room with a low ceiling section (just above our heads), and bumped into the ceiling a few times. Be careful with this. Also had to pay a city tax via bank transfer. In the past I have paid this in person. But there was no staff at the hostel, so bank transfer was the option. I am not a fan of this because as an international traveller, I had to pay an extra fee to do the transfer.
Babette
8.2
October 2023
Very comfortable beds. Close to the old centre and the station.
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.
Angela
8.2
January 2024
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.
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.
Marius
8.2
March 2025
Judgding by the reviews, I was scared I would end up in a trash place but that wasn't the case. I booked a bed in the dorm, which is a big room with about 20 beds but only 5 were occupied during the night I was there. It was clean, the toilets were clean and spacious. The only downside is that foodwose, there's only a small table with 4 chairs and a microwave. Anything else, including cutlery, you'll need to get from somewhere else. It was a decent stay, had worse
Kerry
8.2
August 2025
Good, reasonably priced hostel in a fairly good location. Clean and well maintained shared bathroom and small central shared area outside of rooms. We had a family room with beds, which was perfect for our 1 night stay.
It was very hot in the bedroom with no air conditioning which was quite uncomfortable during the night, but I am a lady of a certain age so not sure if the others in my party felt the same!
Melanie
9.1
December 2024
Easy walk from train station, check in was smooth without drama, rooms clean and quite large opening onto a common area which on our third floor had a table and chairs and board games. Right next door practically to the chair lift, and a few cafes with in a short walk for cheap (Swiss cheap) meals.
There were limited towels and no soap in the shower… and the timer on the shower was ridiculously short.
Jacob
9.1
February 2025
It's a beautiful hostel, feels decorated with love. Very clean, very close to everything. I arrived on Sunday, and I guess it was slow because no one else was staying (so I had the dorm room to myself, which was great), but that was good.
Not sure if there are lockers or not, but not a problem because I had the dorm and floor to myself! Many of the electrical outlets were broken.
Attractions
Bernina Express
0.4miMaienfeld
11.5miLake Walen (Walensee)
22.5miSegantini Museum
28.5miLake Staz (Lej da Staz)
29.2miEngadine Valley
29.8miAppenzell
30miAttractions
Bernina Express
0.4miMaienfeld
11.5miLake Walen (Walensee)
22.5miSegantini Museum
28.5miLake Staz (Lej da Staz)
29.2miEngadine Valley
29.8miAppenzell
30miAirports
St. Gallen-Altenrhein Airport
44.1miFriedrichshafen
56.7miZurich Airport
61.8miSkiing
Free wifi
Bar
Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Activities
Bike tours
Cycling
Game room
Hiking
Live music/Performance
Nightclub/DJ
Skiing
Walking tours
Bathroom
Shared bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Bedroom
Linens
Business Facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Common Areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Entertainment & Family Services
Board games/Puzzles
Food & Drink
Bar
General
Family rooms
Heating
Non-smoking rooms
Smoke-free property
Internet
Free wifi
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Contactless check-in/out
Safety features
Access to healthcare professionals
First aid kits available
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
Parking may not be available
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
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
Cash
Discover,
American Express,
JCB,
Visa,
Diners Club,
Mastercard,
Maestro,
Cash only,
EC-Card
This property accepts cash.
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