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Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 4 bed dorm)
215 square feet
2 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Double Room, Private Bathroom
151 square feet
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 6 bed dorm)
215 square feet
3 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom
215 square feet
2 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Single Room, Private Bathroom
151 square feet
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Get an overview of this hotel
Ski hostel with a free shuttle to the slopes

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

Located in Grindelwald, Youth Hostel Grindelwald is in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of Grindelwald - Wengen Ski Area and Bussalp. This ski hostel is 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from First and 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from Eiger.

Make yourself at home in one of the 32 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include desks, and housekeeping is provided once per stay.

After a day on the slopes, enjoy recreational amenities, which include a spa tub. This hostel also features complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and ski storage. The complimentary ski shuttle makes getting to the slopes a breeze.

You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Youth Hostel Grindelwald, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM.

Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Getting to the slopes is a breeze with this mountain hostel's complimentary ski shuttle. Youth Hostel Grindelwald helps provide the perfect ski vacation with ski storage and ski passes.

The hostel offers a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge).

Youth Hostel Grindelwald is a smoke-free property.

  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Library
  • Picnic area
  • Daily
  • Free ski shuttle
  • Number of hot tubs - 1
  • Ski passes available
  • Free breakfast
  • Meeting rooms
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Food and water bowls
  • Ski storage
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Hosted evening meal
  • Laundry facilities
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Vending machine
  • Total number of rooms - 32
  • Number of floors - 3
  • Number of buildings/towers - 2
  • Arcade/game room
  • Garden
  • Hosted evening meal (reserve)
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground on site

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Hungarian
  • Slovak

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , Parking (limited spaces)

Room Amenities

Youth Hostel Grindelwald offers 32 accommodations. This Grindelwald hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping - once per stay
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Grab bar - near toilet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

Where to Eat

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 9:30 AM. A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily (reservations required).

Youth Hostel Grindelwald has a restaurant on site.

Nearby Things to Do

Recreational amenities at the hostel include a spa tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Playground on site
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Snow tubing nearby
  • Ski lessons available nearby
  • Ski equipment rental shops nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snowshoeing nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4 PM

Check-in time ends at 9:30 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 15 per pet, per day
  • Dogs only
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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 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

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.

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.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property is not currently implementing any guest safety measures

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Security system

Debit cards not accepted

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

No rollaway/extra beds available

Property follows regional sanitization guidelines Clean & Safe (Switzerland)

No cribs (infant beds) available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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: spa tub

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

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

National Rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 1 star.

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