Canton of Bern Cheap Holidays

Access to Bern Aqua facilitaties was great bonus. A little bit out of old Bern but good transportation via train or tram.

Good location and the facility is clean

Good location and the facility is clean

The room is clean and tidy. The carpet needs a bit cleaning as it has a weird smell Excellent price and view from the room and the room has a sink with drinkable cold water and soap. There are multiple shared bathrooms and toilets in every floor which were nice spacious and clean. In the basement there is a fridge and a kettle for coffee. You can also get an iron if needed. Excellent central location and price and would recommend.

I would give Edelweiss 1000 stars if that were an option. I almost hesitate to write this for fear of spoiling what feels like such a precious, tucked away gem. Tom and the staff are so knowledgeable about area hiking options and how to avoid crowded tourist points; the chef’s bbq was the BEST pork I’ve ever had in my life, and they turned me on to the DELICIOUS elderflower laced hugo spritz. Having Mannlichen as our “mountain” allowed for spectacularly beautiful and easy access to so many breathtaking hikes. Same with Wengen train station. I’m ashamed to admit I didn’t realize that I could take such beautiful walks just heading down the road (Staubbachbankli was a favorite!) The hotel and town are so special, it felt like snow white would be in the cottage next store. With Tomas and the staff, the beauty of the village, the ease of access to so many trails, Wengen was the best home base ever. I explored Grindewald, Murren, Gimmewald, Lauterbrunnen, Interlaken, and all the surrounding mountains and attractions - and while they were all truly lovely and beautiful, I felt SO LUCKY that at the end of each day I got to come home to what felt like my private paradise of Hotel Edelweiss and Wengen - which was somehow more beautiful and special than every where else in that marvelous Jungfrau region.

The inn is situated 10 mins walk from Wildersil station, which brings you to Interlaken Ost, Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen, which are key spots to visit in the Bernese Oberland. One tip is to take the 105 bus which is 5 mins away to reach Interlaken West, which is the busy part of Interlaken and to take trains towards Bern and Zurich. The inn is spacious and clean with essential items available. It comes with breakfast which is a great cost saver given the high prices in Switzerland. The inn does not have elevators, which is a bit inconvenient to bring luggages up the stairs, but it's just for the check-in and out process. The room opens up to the valleys towards Grindelwald, with the snow-capped mountains at the background, which is a breathtaking view. Overall, it is a great stay, no frills and worth its price.