The 10 best hotels in Canton of Appenzell, Switzerland

August 7, 2022 Diedre Savory

Discover the best hotels in Canton of Appenzell including Gasthaus Hof, Baeren - Das Gaestehaus, Hotel Hecht Appenzell, Boutique Hotel Baren Gonten, Adler Hotel, Hotel Hof Weissbad, Hotel Heiden, Alte Metzg Boutique-Pension & Hostel, Santis - Das Hotel, Hotel Frohe Aussicht.
Things to do in Canton of Appenzell

1. Gasthaus Hof

Engelgasse 4, Appenzell 9050 Switzerland
Excellent
39%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
5%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 57 reviews

Gasthaus Hof

Unser Familienhotel mit 19 Zimmern liegt an perfekter Lage um Ausflüge in die berühmten Museen, die Pfarrkirche oder zu sonst etwas typisch appenzellischem zu machen. Das wunderschöne Patrizierhaus Gasthaus Hof, welches im 18. Jahrhundert erbaut wurde, liegt mitten im Dorfkern von Appenzell. Das am Landsgemeindeplatz liegende Familienhotel befindet sich in unmittelbarer Nähe der berühmten Hauptgasse. Die farbigen und traditionsreichen Häuser laden jung und alt zum Verweilen und Shoppen ein. Wir Appenzeller sind bekannt für unsere Traditionen. Es liegt dem ganzen Volk daran diese zu pflegen und zu hegen. Auch Sie können an diesen teilhaben.

Lovely

Reviewed By LY3008

We spent 2 nights here and loved everything about this lovely place. The hotel is within walking distance to everything, the train station, Co-op's, restaurants and many boutique shops. The restaurant downstairs serves excellent traditional Swiss cuisines, highly recommend. I definitely will stay again when we visit Appenzell next time.

2. Baeren - Das Gaestehaus

Zwislenstrasse 42, Gais 9056 Switzerland
Excellent
93%
Good
7%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 153 reviews

Baeren - Das Gaestehaus

The Baren Guesthouse is a beautiful boutique hotel in the heart of picturesque Appenzellerland. Come and enjoy a relaxing short holiday, far from any noise and stress, in our idyllic guesthouse with its peaceful setting. It is also the ideal starting point for active sport holidays, at the foot of the Alpstein mountain range. With its nine tastefully furnished double rooms, the hotel offers guests the highest degree of comfort and ensures that they feel at home and relaxed.

cancelled my reservation without my knowledge

Reviewed By G4263HTmab

The owner of this establishment, Vreni, cancelled my 4 August, 2020 three room reservation 6 days before our stay, without my knowledge. The reservation was made in January 2020. It was for a family trip to celebrate two 50 year, and one 80 year birthday. When I made the reservation, I did receive the emails for each of the rooms, including reservation confirmation numbers. So I knew the reservation was valid. I still have those emails. Fortunately, I called the night before the stay, to request a room upgrade on one of the reservations. That is when I found out about the cancellation. At that point, the three rooms were already re-booked. Vreni told me that she had send an email 6 days before our stay, supposedly asking to confirm the reservation. I did not receive the email. I asked them to re-send that email, for me to see why I had not received it, and to validate what I was told by Vreni. As of today, I still don’t have that email. They also have my cell phone number, but have failed to ever call me, to notify me of the cancellation, nor have they followed up with me on anything since. They did end up coordinating with a different hotel in Gais, at a cheaper rate. That hotel is substandard, so I declined. Vreni stated that there was nothing else they could do. I am not sure why Vreni was not able to make contact with me before she cancelled my reservation, and how she would cancel my reservation without hearing from me personally. I am still waiting on any sort of follow up. Luckily, I was able to book three rooms at a different hotel, last minute, the night before the stay. As far as the email issue, I have been in email contact with an Appenzell Restaurant and a local Taxi service, since January, and have not missed a single email from the two businesses. Those plans came through. I have also been sending emails back and forth with the new Hotel (Boutique Hotel Bären in Gonten) that I had to book rooms with last minute. No issues!! Well, because of the issue described above, I ended up finding a Gem, the Boutique Hotel Bären in Gonten: I highly recommend this Hotel, and I am now glad that the above described incident happened, otherwise I would have missed out on the Boutique Hotel Bären in Gonten. The Boutique Hotel Bären in Gonten accommodated everything I needed, again, last minute. It was around 22:30/10:30PM at night when I called there, the night before my stay. They let me check in early the day of the stay, all rooms were on the same floor, the rooms had the traditional Appenzeller wooden look, everything was very clean, and newly remodeled. All staff was very friendly. They even welcomed us with an arrival reception, drinks and a local snack. At check out, Hotel management came down to thank us personally for the stay. On future visits to the Appenzell region, it will be at the Boutique Hotel Bären in Gonten. Marc Brotschi

3. Hotel Hecht Appenzell

Hauptgasse 9, Appenzell 9050 Switzerland
Excellent
56%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 199 reviews

Hotel Hecht Appenzell

See why so many travelers make Hotel Hecht Appenzell their hotel of choice when visiting Appenzell. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a romantic setting with an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. Free wifi is offered to guests, and rooms at Hotel Hecht Appenzell offer a flat screen TV and a desk. During your stay, take advantage of some of the amenities offered, including express check-in and check-out, baggage storage, and newspaper. Guests of Hotel Hecht Appenzell are also welcome to enjoy a sauna and free breakfast, located on site. For travelers arriving by car, there is paid public parking available on-site. While staying at Hotel Hecht Appenzell, you may want to check out Restaurant Rank (0.5 mi) which is a short walk away. Best of all, Hotel Hecht Appenzell makes it easy to experience some great Appenzell attractions like Kunstmuseum Appenzell, which is a popular art museum. At Hotel Hecht Appenzell, your comfort and satisfaction come first, and they look forward to welcoming you to Appenzell.

Clean , professional staff, would use again

Reviewed By laoban173

Staff could communicate in English, even tho I think I was the only non German speaker . Room , toilet and bathroom room : spotlessly clean. Asked for a foam pillow. Not a problem. A note ( not criticizing) , was unseasonably warm . No AC . Was a challenge. Nice breakfast buffet . All in all very pleasant.

4. Boutique Hotel Baren Gonten

Dorfstrasse 40, Gonten 9108 Switzerland
Excellent
73%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 164 reviews

Boutique Hotel Baren Gonten

Leave the hectic pace and noise of everyday life behind you. Three rooms have a balcony and this is an inviting place to spend the end of the day relaxing with a glass of wine. All the rooms are equipped with flat screen TV, radio, hairdryer, shower/WC and kettle with free Wi-Fi access. As hiking is so popular in our region, you will also find a comfortable rucksack in each room. Our extensive Bären breakfast is the perfect way to start your day with plenty of vitality.

Very good place to stay

Reviewed By wyatt700

The hotel is very nice and very comfortable. The restaurant is very good. The breakfast is excellent (croissant, cheese, eggs). We get a train card, and the train station is 2 min walk from the hotrl.

5. Adler Hotel

Weissbadstrasse 2, Appenzell 9050 Switzerland
Excellent
72%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 146 reviews

Adler Hotel

Willkommen im historischen Haus „zum Schwarzen Adler». Seit 1825 in Familienbesitz. Das Adlerhotel liegt im Dorfzentrum am Fluss Sitter. In unserem charmanten 400-jährigen historischen Haus und im Neubau stehen Ihnen insgesamt 20 gemütlich eingerichtete Zimmer und Suiten zur Auswahl. Alle verfügen über ein eigenes Bad mit Dusche oder Badewanne und einer Toilette. Als Hotelgast profitieren Sie von einer schönen Auswahl an kostenfreien Digital-TV- und Radiokanälen, freiem Internetzugang (WLAN und LAN), einem reichhaltigen Frühstück und nach Verfügbarkeit eine kostenlose Ladung für Ihr Elektroauto. Unser Frühstücksraum ist auch Ihr Aufenthaltsraum. Für Karten- und Bretterspiele eignet sich unser Rundtisch im Frühstücksraum optimal. Die Zimmer und das Sonnendeck sind rauchfrei. Unser italienisches Restaurant «Little Italy» bringt Ihnen ein Stück authentisch liebevolle Küche von Kalabrien nach Appenzell. In der kalten Jahreszeit (donnerstags – samstags) geniessen Sie unsere hausgemachte Adler-Käsemischung im einzigartigen Adlerkeller.

Charming and Convenient

Reviewed By KimEAd

My husband and I staryed at Adler Hotel for 4 nights. Breakfast (included in room rate) and dinner (at hotel’s restaurant Little Italy) focuses on fresh, locally sourced and organic food. Our hosts (7th generation hoteliers at the Adler) were consistently happy to share advise on the best local attractions. The hotel offered umbrellas when there was rain and laundry service, when we needed it. The hotel is small and decorated with Appenzell historical artwork, clippings, costumes and artifacts — all charming. Location is close to town center and the train station. Would highly recommend to couples or families looking for local Swiss charm and plenty of Swiss history and hiking.

6. Hotel Hof Weissbad

Parkstrasse 1, Weissbad 9057 Switzerland
Excellent
79%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 252 reviews

Hotel Hof Weissbad

See why so many travelers make Hotel Hof Weissbad their hotel of choice when visiting Weissbad. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a romantic setting with an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. Hotel Hof Weissbad offers guests an array of room amenities including a desk and a sofa, and getting online is possible, as free wifi is available. The hotel offers a 24 hour front desk, a concierge, and room service, to make your visit even more pleasant. The property also features a pool and an on-site restaurant. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking. Travelers looking for diners can head to Lehmen, Waldgasthaus. At Hotel Hof Weissbad, your comfort and satisfaction come first, and they look forward to welcoming you to Weissbad.

Simply the best!

Reviewed By Theetravelblog

This is the vibrating heart of the Appenzell region. Local tradition in a very pleasant way all over, lots of charming details like a backpack in the room. Very friendly and professional staff all over, surprisingly lots of locals which is great! We enjoed dinner and breakfast at the hotel, both perfect. Service was fast and very professional, even the place was packed. Great wine recommendation! Best spot to explore the area, highly recommended!

7. Hotel Heiden

Seeallee 8, Heiden 9410 Switzerland
Excellent
44%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 380 reviews

Hotel Heiden

Being a guest at our hotel means one thing above all – enjoyment all day long! A stay at Hotel Heiden is an experience for all senses. Enjoy the culinary highlights of our outstanding regional cuisine, the relaxing atmosphere of our hotel, the wonderful panoramic views far over Lake Constance, the stillness of each new day and the scents of the nearby forests and meadows. Immerse yourself in an Appenzellerland idyll.We look forward to welcoming you to your "home from home"!

Renovated hotel in great location

Reviewed By Urs H

We stayed there as a couple and knew the hotel from before. The place has been competely renovated recently and now really looks great. The staff is very friendly and everything is spotless clean. The area offers a lot of attractions, great place to stay to travel around.

8. Alte Metzg Boutique-Pension & Hostel

Gaiserstrasse 6, Appenzell 9050 Switzerland
Excellent
92%
Good
6%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 36 reviews

Alte Metzg Boutique-Pension & Hostel

The "Alte Metzg" is the somewhat different accommodation in the village of Appenzell. In the over 500-year-old house, the guesthouse with six lovingly furnished rooms and the hostel with two multi-bed rooms invites you to a relaxing and carefree stay. The entire building was newly renovated in 2021. The cozy parlor offers space to stay, cooking can be done in the kitchen, the large terrace offers space to relax and the in-house sauna contributes toward your well-being. Whether hiking enthusiasts or lovers, large families or city dwellers, Appenzell and the Alpstein offer an ideal setting for a short trip or long-term stay. For groups and families, we are happy to set up the house or individual areas exclusively.

Fantastic place to land after flight to Zurich

Reviewed By Kelly D

We loved Alte Metzg! Everyone - both host and other guests - were friendly and kind. The beds were comfortable, the entire place was spotless, great access to the village. We got baked goods from the bakery, two doors down, and enjoyed the hotel's coffee, jam, and lovely patio. Great price. Easy access from Zurich.

9. Santis - Das Hotel

C/O Santis-Schwebebahn AG, Hundwil 9107 Switzerland
Excellent
53%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 273 reviews

Santis - Das Hotel

For sound sleep. And sweet dreams. Enjoy the cosy Appenzell ambiance at the mountain hotel 1'352 metres above sea level, located directly next to the cableway. The large sun terrace (with room for up to 600 people) right in the midst of nature boasts a unique view of the Santis and is ideal for a spot of relaxation. In addition, there are generous rooms for all types of events, and 70 beds offer an inviting place to stay. The dormitory-style bedrooms provide space for a further 28 people.

Again, a wonderful stay - immer wieder gerne!

Reviewed By 743ThomasT

We had a wonderful time again at Säntis - das Hotel. Very nice employees, wonderful service, and a beautiful landscape. The rooms were nice, and the restaurant was to be recommended. Perhaps too much so, the food was very delicious!

10. Hotel Frohe Aussicht

Kuechenrain 11 Schwende, Weissbad 9057 Switzerland
Excellent
56%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 79 reviews

Hotel Frohe Aussicht

Nice and quiet hotel with excellent restaurant

Reviewed By Littleswans

Spent two days with family visiting the Appenzell area. Room is essential and appropriate for a 3 stars family hotel. Personnel is very kind and warm, the young lady speak good English as well. We had dinner at the restaurant, food was really excellent, the menu offers traditional meals and also monthly specials ; we had mussels, out a list of 10+ types that you would not find even at a sea restaurant. Breakfast offers typical choices and it is of good quality as well. We’ll be happy to visit again.

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