Oberwaid
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Book it if you want a quiet four-star stay with a spa, pool and gym and you do not mind taking the bus into St. Gallen. Skip it if you want to walk to the Abbey and the Cathedral, because they are about 56 minutes away on foot.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Luxury pick for St. Gallen. It suits couples and travellers who want to rest as much as sightsee: the property lists a spa and wellness centre, a pool, a gym, a garden and a terrace. Guests also praise the quiet setting with views of Lake Constance.
Skip it if your trip is about the Old Town. The main sights are around 4.5 km away. Skip it as well if you plan to drive and dislike paying for parking, or if you want to eat in every night, since guests find parking and restaurant prices high.
Location and getting around
The address is Rorschacher Strasse 311. Guests rate the location 9.0 out of 10, mainly for the calm and the lake views rather than for being central.
The Abbey of Saint Gall and St. Gallen Cathedral are about 4.5 km away, roughly 56 minutes on foot. The Abbey library is 4.6 km, about 58 minutes. That is far for a daily walk, so plan on public transport or a taxi. Guests say bus access to St. Gallen is easy.
Walking times are straight-line estimates and have not been verified.
What guests say
The score is 8.9 out of 10 from 506 reviews, joint second of the 5 eligible properties in our sample.
Reviewers like the quiet setting, the views of Lake Constance and the easy bus link into town. They also describe the staff as friendly and professional, with a warm and helpful welcome.
On value, room rates are seen as reasonable, but parking and restaurant prices draw complaints. Room size, noise and renovation condition have not been assessed by us.
Price compared with our other St. Gallen picks
The reference price was €281.10 a night, around €562 for two nights. This is the reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults in one room, not a live quote. Check today's price for your dates.
The sample median in St. Gallen was €222.87 a night. Our Best Value pick, Hotel Dom, zentral - herzlich - sozial engagiert, was €258.86 a night with a score of 9.0 and sits about a minute from the Abbey library. Our Budget pick, B&B HOTEL St Gallen, was €109.05 a night with a score of 8.2.
So Oberwaid costs only about €22 a night more than Hotel Dom. The difference is what you are buying: Hotel Dom gives you the Old Town on your doorstep, while Oberwaid gives you the spa, pool and calm, plus a bus ride each time you head into town.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 5 eligible hotels in St. Gallen. For the Luxury slot we prefer five-star hotels; when we use a four-star instead, it must score at least 8.5. Oberwaid is an official four-star with 8.9, so it qualified, and it has the widest list of facilities among our three picks.
Before you book
Breakfast is not confirmed in our data, so check whether your rate includes it. If you drive, ask what parking costs, since guests flag it as expensive. Check spa and pool opening hours and any fees for your dates.
Look up the bus route and timetable to the centre before you go, especially if you plan to return late in the evening. A lake-view room is not guaranteed, so ask for one if it matters.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
How far is Oberwaid from St. Gallen Old Town?
The Abbey and the Cathedral are about 4.5 km away, roughly 56 minutes on foot. Guests say the bus into town is easy to use.
Does Oberwaid have a pool and spa?
Yes, the property lists a pool and a spa and wellness centre, plus a gym. Check opening times and any fees for your dates.
How much is Oberwaid per night?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €281.10 a night. Check today's price for your dates.
Is parking expensive at Oberwaid?
Guests say parking prices are high. Ask the hotel for the current rate before you arrive.
Does Oberwaid include breakfast?
That is not confirmed in our data. Check what your rate includes.