Engelgasse 4, 9050 Appenzell, Switzerland
#9 of 10 hotels in Appenzell
Guests' ChoiceBased on 55 hotel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Location
9.6
Facilities
8.3
Staff
9.6
Value for money
8.0
Free WiFi
8.0
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Reviewed: 29 August 2025
Robert
United StatesTiny 8x13 rooms in the basement for $260
Great location. The rooms for $260 per night are super tiny and in the basement. No outside air or climate control. However. The staff upgraded us to the 3rd floor. These rooms are great. Food was great.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 1 August 2025
Victoria
SwitzerlandNothing
Great location. Traditional rooms that are super comfortable. Very nice staff.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 16 July 2025
Eileen
United StatesGreat location.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 26 December 2024
Ashlie
GermanyWe had a pretty significant cleanliness issue with the beds in our room but we were promptly moved to another room outside of the main hotel.The rooms were out dated and the breakfast looked way more magical based on the pictures than what it was.The bowling alley is also no longer there, something I saw value in that we were led to believe was still there based on the current pictures but it has been gone for years.
The location was perfect! It was so fun to walk around the town at night and the staff was extremely friendly and helpful!
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 13 September 2024
Sylvia
SwitzerlandThe location of the room, I felt almost claustrophobic and extremely small space. I was glad to stay only for one night.
Personnel, breakfast, cleanliness, friendliness was just very good. Very helpfull and competent employees.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 1 September 2024
Alpice
CyprusSmall rooms, lots of stairs! Parking can be tricky
Excellent location, friendly and courteous staff Very good breakfast Very very cosy wooden corner room
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 30 August 2024
Milen
LuxembourgPillows were too soft for my taste.
Staff were very friendly and helpful (thanks again for that late dinner), clean, room was a bit small but still had enough space for 4 people, good breakfast.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 20 July 2024
Lucie
Switzerland-
In the Center and typic
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Irene
SwitzerlandVery friendly staff!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 6 January 2024
Steve
United StatesLiked it all but the angle of the ceiling in the bathroom was a challenge. But common in Europe so no big deal. We would recommend staying here.
Our room was very cute. The hotel was lovely. Staff was very nice and the breakfast was good. We even had fun bowling .
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 24 December 2023
Hayli
United StatesMany things!! I booked this last minute after a long travel day on the train & the booking process went flawlessly! Check- in did as well! The host showed me to my room directly and I absolutely loved the room! It was super clean, simply decorated and the beds and linen were cozy and warm! Great shower too! I loved my stay here in Appenzell because of my great experience at the Gasthaus Hof . And thank you for the pin!!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 16 November 2023
Keith
United StatesNothing
What a nice little place with good food in the restaurant downstairs. We arrived just in time for the bringing down of the cows from the highland. So cool.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 18 October 2023
David
United StatesThe hotel had different signage for the hotel and the resturaunt had different signage at the entrance to the hotel sign in.
The menu for the returaunt had english speaking menu's
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 11 October 2023
Jessica
United StatesThe room was clean and spacious, and we loved the free morning breakfast with fresh bread, meats and cheeses, fruit and a yogurt bar. The location was near the bus and right in the heart of Appenzell. The hospitality was also phenomenal.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 8 October 2023
Carl
United StatesWe went in October, and if you're there for three days the hotel gives you an area pass that covers trains buses and one up and down on all the lifts. Big room, a separate living room, separate bedroom, separate bathroom. Restaurant downstairs was sooo good. Rösti, Weinerschnitzel, and beef stroganoff were really good. Nice European breakfast included as well. Right in the heart of Appenzell. Joseph and staff were really nice, professional, pleasant, and great. No AC in the room but typical for Switzerland. Five minute walk and you're at the train station and access to all attractions in the area. Car parking right at the hotel. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 4 September 2023
Eli
IsraelTo room was very small, also the bathroom.
The location, at the center.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 27 August 2023
Veronica
United StatesNoisy at night can’t sleep
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 31 July 2023
Paul
United KingdomPleasant room, good restaurant, right in the middle of Appenzell town
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 19 July 2023
Mg
United StatesNothing comes to mind.
Super friendly and helpful staff. Basic, clean room. Comfy beds. Good buffet style continental breakfast and very good restaurant on-site. .
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 11 June 2023
Kenneth
United StatesStaff was very attentive. Room was good. Dinner and breakfast were nice. Good coffee.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 7 June 2023
Robyn
United StatesI have nothing bad to say! (and that is unusual)
We loved our stay! Staff was friendly, rooms were clean, and the food was exceptional! The restaurant had a very local feel as some cronies gather there to play music together every week. That was an unexpected bonus. Also, loved the central location!
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 6 June 2023
Rick
United StatesI I think they should’ve had some fresh fruit for breakfast and maybe some scrambled eggs 
everything, great location, nice people, comfy room
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 6 February 2023
Aveen
SwitzerlandNothing in particular, but unfortunately the weather was not very nice. (it's a joke).
The breakfast was very nice and the location of your place is good (close to the Bahnhof).
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 9 October 2022
Ben
United Statesgreat location!
Stayed in October 2022
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