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Alpenrose Hotel and Gardens

With 41 rooms in a cottage-like building, the lower-middle-range Alpenrose Hotel and Gardens matches the quaintness of Wilderswil with its eclectic, vintage decor and picture book gardens. Rooms are rather small, with thin walls and limited amenities — and some bathrooms are shared — but rooms offer electric kettles, free Wi-Fi, and some gorgeous views of the Jungfrau mountains. Parking and a solid continental buffet breakfast are also free, while an on-site gastropub features tasty fondues and entrées. The cozy, but dated, atmosphere and sparse amenities aren’t for everyone. However, the property’s quiet location, just 15 minutes by train to Interlaken, appeals to tour groups and leisure travelers looking to stay somewhere rustic. Within Interlaken, Hotel Weisses Kreuz is slightly more modern.  

Ninos Hotel Fierro

Ninos Hotel Fierro is one of the nicest budget hotels in Cusco. With all profits going to a local children’s foundation, it’s also a worthwhile place to stay. Located on the edge of the historic center, Ninos is quieter than many of it’s competitors. Plaza de Armas is 10 minutes away on foot, though attractions farther south — like Qurinkancha — might warrant a cab. The hotel’s restaurant is a big plus, and serves a la carte food all day, including breakfast. The 14 rooms are rustically stylish and colorful, and include free Wi-Fi. However, many lack proper windows, there are no TVs, and windows can be limited. If that’s a deal-breaker, travelers could consider Loreto Boutique Hotel instead, though it’s more centrally located and can be noisier.