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Reviews of 1861 Châtel Hostel

1423 Route De Pré-La-Joux, 74390 Châtel, France

#23 of 126 hotels in Châtel

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Review Score

Based on 56 hostel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free Wifi

    7.4

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  • Reviewed: March 18, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I payed 345 for 4 nights (for me alone) But I had no personal toilet. And the commun toilet upstairs for women could not close, and was a bit crappy, the lock was broken. It was a little too expensive. If there would have been a dormroom for only women I would have taken that. But they only have mixed dormrooms. I have had some not too great experiences with mixed dormrooms so I had to take the expensive option to feel safe.

    Staff was really nice. Also really nice that they have an open kitchen and room where we could always stay. This makes it easier to chill a bit and also meet other people. Nice thoutch that there is a bar and restaurant as well ! These parts were really good

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: January 4, 2025

    8.0
    For the price amazing value.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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.

    Staff are exceptional! The food is exceptional! The location is ideal and general size of property is nice.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: July 14, 2024

    8.0
    Great location, friendly staff, atmosphere was relaxing and environment was amazing. Son was happy.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Shower
    • Stayed 4 nights

    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.

    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.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: February 28, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Comfy and clean- great location for Linga chairlift. Staff were really friendly and helpful and very patient with all our questions!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: September 21, 2023

    7.0
    Hiking in Chatel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The communal living room/TV room was a bit tired but we were out all day so not a problem for us as we didn't use it. The bar area downstairs is great to relax in.

    Friendly and clean hostel in a beautiful part of the french Alpes. Easy to get onto hiking and biking trails - head up to lac Vert if you can! A nice bar and burger van for a bite to eat in the evenings. Very friendly staff who gave us lots of tips on what to do.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 11, 2023

    8.0
    I would recommend this hostel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night

    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...

    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.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 22, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No laundry facilities.

    Staff are great. Rooms are great. Atmosphere is fun.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 17, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great burgers and friendly staff.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: March 8, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    there is not buses at night

    I spend great time there

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 1, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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

    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.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 22, 2023

    9.0
    Great stay with a nice atmosphere.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Shower
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Having to go home

    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.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: August 30, 2022

    9.0
    fabulous
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Storage for bikes, friendly staff, cooking facilities, close

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Super tiny bathroom.

    Nice people and clean accommodation.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: April 26, 2024

    10
    Bustling, friendly staff and great food
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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

    The little cocoons for sleeping in, great food

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2024

    10
    Large family group was well catered for in the friendly hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Shower
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Would prefer toilets in the rooms but the shared facilites were clean and were usually available.

    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.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 7, 2024

    10
    We had a brilliant week & will definitely come back
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Dormitory Room (6 Adults)
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great old building with wood fire and good atmosphere & friendly staff

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: October 23, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Very welcoming from the beginning. Clean room, clean bathroom, cosy and quiet lounge. Large dinning room. Amazing food and bar.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 12, 2023

    2.0
    Not quite what you'd expect.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The pictures and description of the accommodation do not correspond to reality. The smell of moisture and mold was very unpleasant. Large, indefinable stains on the mattress. You have to strip your bed yourself and it is quite disgusting to discover what you have slept on.

    Friendly staff

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 27, 2023

    10
    Wonderful! Parfait!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/a.

    Marion (staff) was perfect host and very welcoming, great service!!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2023

    10
    Amazing place with amazing staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Quadruple Room with Shower
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing!

    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.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2023

    1.0
    Great - If you dont mind sharing a toilet
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very poor wifi. Noise from other guests. Booked a double deluxe room which was claimed on booking.com to have a private bathroom - this was not accurate. It had a shower and sink but no toilet. I had to use a communal toilet.

    Location good. Staff friendly

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: September 3, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wonderful communal areas, great private dorm beds, and the staff are fabulous - you can tell they love their job and are genuinely happy to chat about the area etc. Great value for money for those wanting a stay in the alps.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: August 16, 2022

    6.0
    Fun young hostel great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our room had a very strange smell. We had to keep the windows open to dilute the smell.

    Friendly young staff, big shared kitchen and shared lounge room. Great location for heading up to the slopes.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 14, 2023

    5.0
    It didn’t live up to the impression given by the website.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We stayed in a 4 bed dorm room as a family of 4 for one night, which was beside the road, it was pretty noisy. And with the window shut the room smelt of oil. We didn’t use the shower in our room because it leaked out of the tray and into the room, so we used the shared shower but the door didn’t lock. Also the shower wasn’t very good, so I couldn’t wash my daughters thick wavy hair. I wouldn’t have minded all this but the website made the hostel look quite different and it was not good value for money for the standard of the room.

    Great location, friendly staff. Lovely bar and dining area for chilling out in. Great burgers from the van! Bedding was nice and clean. Good shared kitchen facilities.

    Stayed in August 2023

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