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Youth Hostel Grindelwald

2.0 star property
Ski hostel near First Station

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Experience the rustic charm of this traditional chalet, nestled among lush greenery and majestic mountains.
Cozy cabin with bunk beds, a TV, and a bench.
Enjoy a scenic breakfast with a view of the forest from the large windows, surrounded by a selection of bread, cheese, and spreads.
Relax in a secluded hot tub surrounded by lush gardens and majestic mountains.
Relax in a traditional room with a comfortable sofa, wooden bench, and a small table.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Geissstutzstrasse 12, Grindelwald, BE, 3818
  • Grindelwald Grund Gondola
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • First Cable Car
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • First Station
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 6 bed dorm)

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 6 bed dorm)

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 4 bed dorm) | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 4 bed dorm)

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Grindelwald

Near the slopes.Within a 10-minute walk of the hostel, you'll find Fallboden and Grindelwald - Wengen Ski Area. Also, Indoor Rope Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Bussalp is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Oberer Gletscher - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sportzentrum Grindelwald - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Grindelwald Grund Gondola - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • First Cable Car - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • First Station - 24 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

  • Grindelwald Station - 12 min walk
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 144 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Da Salvi - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Kaufmann Hotel AG/Central Hotel Wolter - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Eiger Mountain & Soul Resort - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Bebbis - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪mont-bell SA - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Youth Hostel Grindelwald

Ski hostel near First Station
Getting to the slopes is a breeze with this mountain hostel's complimentary ski shuttle. Youth Hostel Grindelwald helps provide the perfect winter holiday with ski storage and ski passes.

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Grindelwald hostel is smoke free.

  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Youth Hostel Grindelwald offers 32 accommodations. This Grindelwald hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Languages

English, French, German, Hungarian, Slovak

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free ski shuttle
  • Self parking on site (CHF 10 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of CHF 19.50; reservation required
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (7:30 AM - 10 AM) and Monday - Sunday (4 PM - 9:30 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CHF 15 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. Exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 3.20 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 1.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: CHF 10 per day
  • Pet fee: CHF 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Hosted evening meal: CHF 19.50
  • Facilities fee: CHF 20 per person, per day and includes use of: hot tub

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Please note that the total price includes a Youth Hostel Membership per day.
Children younger than age 7 may not stay in dormitories. Children age 2 and younger are included in private room rates when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Youth Grindelwald
Jugendherberge Grindelwald Hotel
Youth Hostel Grindelwald Grindelwald
Youth Hostel Grindelwald Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

How close is Youth Hostel Grindelwald to the airport?

Youth Hostel Grindelwald is 95.7 mi (144-min drive) away from the Zurich Airport (ZRH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Youth Hostel Grindelwald have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Youth Hostel Grindelwald.

Does Youth Hostel Grindelwald offer free breakfast?

Youth Hostel Grindelwald offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Youth Hostel Grindelwald?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Interlaken Casino (24-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Youth Hostel Grindelwald?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Youth Hostel Grindelwald?

Free parking is not available at this hostel. Self parking is available for CHF 10 per day.

Does Youth Hostel Grindelwald have a pool?

Youth Hostel Grindelwald does not have a pool.

Does Youth Hostel Grindelwald have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Youth Hostel Grindelwald have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Youth Hostel Grindelwald to downtown Grindelwald?

Youth Hostel Grindelwald is 0.5 mi away from Grindelwald.

Youth Hostel Grindelwald Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 72 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

YAU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall is very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area is too dark from the car park, entrance and exit from the second building. No shower in the ground area only on 1st and 2nd floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fritchie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The front desk staff not very friendly, a bit rude but the hostel itself is very nice with a million dollar view.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Cesar, WINDERMERE

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Li Qi

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hostel with nice view and reasonable prices

The hostel is not near to town but easily accessible by a bus (they'll give you a bus pass). The views are great though. Best to stock up food or have dinner in town before returning as the dinner (which you can purchase) isn't great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ratheesh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning Mountain View’s. Family Friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

James

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All great except: Checkin at 4pm is too late, TV should be moved to the next room with more comfortable chairs, laundry should be updated so don’t need coins, one kettle is not enough for whole hostel, fridge too small
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Efrain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trudie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hostel was an ideal base for two nights for our activities in the Jungfrau region. The view from the terrace (and our room) was breathtaking, shower was powerful and hot (we booked a room with a private bathroom). It was a bit of a walk from town (steep but quite short) but very doable and the buses were handy (though be aware they finish early evening if you are in town for dinner/ drinks). Kettle and microwave also gave some flexibility with meals. Only downside was drinks were to be bought at reception which regularly was busy or unmanned (and when we finally found someone they had limited stock available), though if organised can pick this up in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

W.K

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent rooms with good facilities/amenities and great view, although it takes a fair amount of effort to get there (Roads in the area are quite steep, something to consider if you've got heavy luggage). Otherwise, enjoyed my stay there!

10/10 Excellent

Connor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Regarding the location, I can say that it’s not one of the most convenient one’s. But, worth just for the view. I would definitely recommend NOT to stay in a room with 6 people. The house is a bit old, so you keep hearing the floor cracking so it’s hard to sleep with so many people walking around the room. Other than that, the breakfast is good, staff friendly and place always clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Stay

I’m a 59 year old solo traveler that stayed here September 20-23, 2023. I basically had just one roomie that was super considerate and nice for the two nights. Bed was very comfortable and things were quiet during my stay. Breakfast was good and kept me solid throughout the day. Has great views from my balcony. All-in-all, I pleasant stay and I highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nada

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Farhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing town

Grindelwald is such a pretty town so this hostel is the most cost effective to stay in grindelwald. Clean and good selection at breakfast. Only disadvantage is that it is located high up on the hill so it’s a steep treck up walking but bus also goes there every half an hour
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josyane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unbelievable views of the mountains. Quiet. Friendly. Clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

DAVID

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not sure if this is informed to guest.. but would be good information to share: - last bus from station - is a very very challenging steep uphill walk to the accommodation, esp. with luggage!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Yu Min

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Lin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
this youth hostel was very good. everything was nice and clean and in good condition. nice view with overlooking a mountain. highly recommend to everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019