Reviews of Pilgerhüsli Backpacker
24 Rohrhaldenstrasse, 8712 Stäfa, Switzerland
#2 of 3 hotels in Stäfa
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 37 hostel reviews
8.8Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.1
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Comfort
8.7
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Location
8.9
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Facilities
9.0
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Staff
9.6
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Value for money
8.9
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Free WiFi
9.5
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Reviewed: 10 February 2025
Caroline
United Kingdom11 reviews9.0“We had a great stay Amy was a great location for us to visit our family.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The kitchen/ dining room was a little cramped but we were trying to get 10 in place to cook and eat all at once.
This was a great place to stay. Plenty of space in the bedrooms. Great bathrooms. We all had a great time. The owners were vet welcoming. The house was lovely and warm and had parking we could use.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 28 August 2024
Huzefa
Saudi Arabia6 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Excellent value for money. Most recommended.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing to report.
Clean property with all amenities. Free car parking available. Kitchen facilities available. Wi-Fi available at good speed. Lake side view is excellent. Host are super good and gave us few good tips to explore places nearby.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 11 August 2024
Alicia
United States3 reviews9.0“I would definitely stay again!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
It’s a train ride from Zurich and a bus ride from the nearest train station. This didn’t deter us from staying as we knew the location ahead of time.
It was very comfortable and affordable. We didn’t use the kitchen but it would be so nice if you’re looking to save money and/or staying for an extended period of time. It was a short walk to the lake/beach which was lovely. The host is very welcoming and accommodating. She drove us to the train station in her own car for no charge.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 17 July 2024
Hanae
Belgium8 reviews9.0Superb- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
It was a great stay, the owner is a very lovely lady, she was very comprehensive and welcoming and waited for me until very late at night to come in. The location is amazing, would absolutely recommend.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 29 June 2024
Chandra
India2 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Needs to travel 10minutes from station to the property. Yet, It is value for money.
Owner of the property is very good. Very comfortable and a location with rich views. Excellent garden in the house.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 28 June 2024
Karoline
Switzerland4 reviews3 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
It was great for one night. In a neighborhood with no stores or restaurants nearby.
Comfortable and clean room. The bathrooms were clean and the kitchen had all the basic necessities. The host was incredibly kind and gave us great tips for what to do in the area.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Kasim
United Arab Emirates6 reviews4 helpful votes8.0“nice stay, value for money”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
all good
The host was very good. Location was very good.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 12 November 2023
Diegonito85
Switzerland90 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
Nothing really...
Mäggie is a wonderful host and the place has a lot of charme. We loved to stay there as a family :-) And certainly will come back!
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 11 November 2023
Alexandra
United Kingdom2 reviews1 helpful vote10“A very cosy place to stay at.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
No negative experience.
Our stay was absolutely perfect. We got everything we needed. Comfortable bed to sleep in, a shower room to get ourselves cleaned and a kitchen where we could eat our breakfast. We also needed WiFi which worked very well. Maggie, the hostess kindly helped us in every way. Also we needed late check-in and it was possible at 10pm. Thank you. We appreciate everything.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 5 November 2023
Mohammad
United Kingdom4 reviews9.0“Comfortable place to unwind after exploring Zürich”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Nice comfortable property with friendly and accessible host. Location is good, overall property was extremely clean. Keep up the good work
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 9 October 2023
Sundar
United Arab Emirates9 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Beautiful place for money, especially for family to spend more time, little away from Zurich city.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Great value for money, best surroundings, the owner was so nice and even though , we are late check-in she was kind enough to wait and guide us, & when ever we called, gave us good guidance to reach the place. so good. ,
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 21 August 2022
Manesh
Switzerland50 reviews12 helpful votes9.0“Great hostel to stay near Zurich”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Cute hostel in Stäfa. will hopefully return for a longer stay.
Stayed in August 2022
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Reviewed: 3 August 2022
Daniela
Germany14 reviews2 helpful votes10“Great, cozy, good location :)”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double or Twin Room with Lake View
- • Stayed 2 nights
It was great! The owners are very friendly, welcoming and helpful. The house is very cozy, comfortable and clean. The location is quiet and close to the lake.
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: 4 July 2022
Michail
Czech Republic67 reviews27 helpful votes10“Great stay over night on Zurich lake”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
great location - 7 min walk to the beach, 4 minutes driving to supermarket. Great value for money - you have everything what you need for a reasonable price
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: 24 June 2022
Walaa
Canada1 review8.0“Good place for a night or two”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double or Twin Room with Lake View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
I recommend it, great communication with the host
Stayed in June 2022
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Reviewed: 24 June 2022
Kristina
Switzerland11 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Really nice and comfortable place to stay! It is clean and the hosts are so polite!
Stayed in June 2022
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Reviewed: 31 May 2022
Sandeep
India1 review10“i loved my stay, Maggi is property owner and she is a wonderful lady. I checked in late and she was awake till 11 in nig”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
rooms are small but doesn’t matter, they keep everything clean and very helpful staff
location is very good and extremely peaceful
Stayed in May 2022
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Reviewed: 11 May 2022
Matteo
Luxembourg41 reviews3 helpful votes8.0“cosy house, very good vakue for money on lake Zürichsee”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
nearly nothing I just could say a toilet on the same floor of some of the top floor rooms
it is a real bed & breakfast, a house in a residential area, people leaving in the house. very quite and well organised and clean very good value for money on Zürichsee
Stayed in May 2022
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Reviewed: 19 April 2022
Gkanagaraj
Netherlands15 reviews9.0“Good stay and very nice lake-view location.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The wooden floor in the room in the second floor was cracking/sounding very very loud, especially in the middle of the night when I woke up and needed to use the toilet, the creaking sound was too loud, I felt bad(guilty) to wake others in the house.
Very friendly staff, nice home, and very nice location. The host received us very late in the evening without any issues we were able to settle down. A shared kitchen and multiple shared toilets/bathrooms were helpful.
Stayed in April 2022
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Reviewed: 19 April 2022
Artit
Thailand101 reviews6 helpful votes9.0“clean value free-parking river-view”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
clean value free-parking river-view
Stayed in April 2022
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Reviewed: 13 April 2022
Tina
Germany15 reviews1 helpful vote10“Very cosy place!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Lake View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The place is very different from the hostels I experienced around the world. Stylish but also really cosy with very lovely and friendly owners. You find all essential things, there is a limited number of rooms so it's not that mass tourism place like HI. Still you easily meet people. You can walk for 15 minutes to the train station, but also direct hikes from the place through the wine yards and meadows are great to manage. We really enjoyed our stay and even prolonged because we liked the place so much.
Stayed in April 2022
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Reviewed: 23 March 2025
Jaggi
Switzerland1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 19 February 2025
Katharina
Switzerland1 review10“It was perfect for our family get together”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room with Lake View
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 11 November 2024
Gunn
Norway4 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in November 2024
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