Hello, We are going in July to Italy and then traveling on the Bernina Express to Chur. The hotels in Chur, Switzerland are very pricey, I am open to inexpensive hotel recommendations. Any recommendations for activities while in Chur, we will be there 2 nights. On the Bernina Express, I have read that the front cars on the train are better than the train-cars with the panoramic windows. Opinions and recommendations? Thank you :)
Posted by
Wengen
2488 posts
The front cars are not necessarily better. They have the advantate that you do not have to get a reservation, so it saves you some money.
Regarding hotels: Just cast your net a bit wider. There are lots of places you can stay at, and most are well connected with each other.
Posted by
Bern, Switzerland
1043 posts
For a hotel, look at places around Maienfeld (Heidiland) and along that local rail line. It is just a quick hop into Chur.
Posted by
Green Bay
21137 posts
Swiss hotels are just more expensive than Italian hotels. The Ibis Chur is reasonable, an easy bus ride from the train station. Stay in a pyramid with a McDonalds on the ground floor.
Posted by
OP
4 posts
Thank you all for your suggestions!
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
33810 posts
another vote for the upside down Ibis - wins for weird but in a good way, too