Hotel Schützen
by the TopOfHotel team
Schützen is a family-run 3-star Superior with the warmest service in Lauterbrunnen, scoring 8.8/10.
Schützen is a family-run 3-star Superior with the warmest service in Lauterbrunnen, scoring 8.8/10.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Rooms follow an Alpine Classic look — Swiss pine and local woven textiles, clean and comfortable. Superior rooms are noticeably larger than Standard, and worth the upgrade when the price gap is small. Bathrooms are clean, there's free Wi-Fi throughout, and parking for guests who drive. Rooms over the main road can pick up some traffic at night, so ask for a back-facing room — it's quieter and looks onto the cliff.
Food and amenities
The onsite restaurant is where the locals eat, which is the best quality signal you'll find in a mountain village. The menu runs to Cheese Fondue, Raclette, Älplermagronen, Rösti and seasonal steak. Half-board costs only a few francs more and is strong value for the portions and the cooking. Breakfast is a Swiss buffet — cheese, ham, yogurt, bread and eggs to order. There's no spa or pool here; the hotel puts its weight on service and location instead.
Location and getting there
Location is the headline. The hotel sits right next to Lauterbrunnen Bahnhof, a 2-minute walk, so it's the best pick if you come by train and don't want to drag bags far. From the station the Wengernalpbahn climbs to Wengen in 14 minutes, and you can take the BLS to Interlaken for an easy run back to Zurich. The PostBus to Stechelberg, for the Schilthorn cable car, stops in front, and Staubbach Falls is a 5-minute walk.
Things to know before booking
There's no spa or pool — if that's a dealbreaker, look at Hotel Silberhorn or Hotel Oberland. Rooms facing the main road can be noisy on some nights, so request a back-facing room. And Standard rooms run small; the Superior is the smarter choice when the difference is minor.
Our take
The single best reason to book is the family service — the current owners still greet guests themselves and remember names, and more than one reviewer summed it up as 3-star prices with 4-star service. Pair that with a spot 2 minutes from the station and a kitchen the locals trust, and it earns its 8.8/10. The concierge will sort out Jungfraujoch tickets and Schilthorn trips without fuss.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- The same family has run it for generations, and the current owners still walk the floor, greet guests and remember names — several reviewers said it feels like staying at a Swiss friend's house rather than a hotel.
- It sits right next to Lauterbrunnen Bahnhof, a 2-minute walk, which makes it the most convenient option if you arrive by train. From the station the Wengernalpbahn reaches Wengen in 14 minutes.
- A 3-star Superior priced below the village average, so it's a real value play. Superior rooms are larger than Standard and worth it when the price gap is small.
- The onsite restaurant reviews well and pulls in locals — a good sign for the food. Standout dishes are Cheese Fondue, Raclette, Älplermagronen, Rösti and seasonal steak.
- A solid base for the wider Jungfrau region — Wengen, Mürren, Schilthorn and Jungfraujoch are all easy from here, and the PostBus to Stechelberg for the Schilthorn cable car stops in front.
- There's no spa or pool — the place is built around value and service, not facilities. If you want a pool, look at Hotel Silberhorn or Hotel Oberland instead.
- Rooms over the main road can pick up traffic noise on some nights. Ask for a back-facing room, which is quieter and looks onto the cliff.
- Standard rooms can feel tight, so paying up to a Superior is the smarter move when the price difference is small.
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Insider Tips
- Book direct through the hotel — the owning family hands out discounts and upgrades often.
- Add Half-board; dinner at the restaurant is excellent value and costs only a few francs more.
- Ask for a back-facing room — it's quieter than the road side and looks onto the cliff.