This section is dedicated to take away all your "I wish someone had told me that before I went!" experiences. This way, you can spend less time settling in, and more time making new friends in your chosen hostel. We share our insider knowledge of tips, tricks and important things to look out for in Davos Platz.
The famous Swiss, high alpine town of Davos with its two thousand inhabitants consists of two main parts -- Davos Platz and Davos Dorf. Both are connected by means of a long, circular, four-kilometer, one-way road. When arriving by train, make sure to get off at the right train station, as both parts have their own. The popular train attractions Glacier Express and Bernina Express depart from Davos Platz and take you on long winding, steep tracks and tunnels across the Swiss Alps, passing St. Moritz and many other spectacular nature sights. Every year in January world leaders and influential personalities gather in this snug town for the World Economic Forum.
The well-known snow sport resort offers plenty of active and passive recreational activities for all. Wintertime is high season with plenty of lifts and mountain slopes. After an active day under sizzling, wintry alpine sun (make sure to wear high sun protection cream), people flock to the many bars, restaurants, and nightclubs Davos Platz has to offer. This is the part of town where you want to stay, if you are looking for long nights out amongst the party-loving crowd. Summertime is usually much quieter, as it's popular with hikers and mountain bikers looking for a bargain deal in accommodation.
Being a luxurious holiday resort, Davos Platz still offers limited budget accommodation and there are a couple of hostels in Davos Platz, Switzerland. If you are looking for a bargain deal, try to travel during shoulder season -- at the beginning or end of high season. During the last years, some hotels and hostels in Davos Platz, Switzerland took part in a special promotion at the beginning of winter (around mid-November through mid-December), which included a free ski pass with a minimum stay of two nights. Details are usually published on the local tourist centre website.
Written by local enthusiast for Davos Platz hostels
Sophie