Youth Hostel Grindelwald

1.0 star property

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Front of property
Outdoor spa tub
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby
Interior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Geissstutzstrasse 12, Grindelwald, BE, 3818
  • Bussalp
    12 min walk
  • Oberer Gletscher
    14 min walk
  • Gletscherschlucht
    14 min walk

Room options

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

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

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

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

Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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

Single Room, Private Bathroom

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Grindelwald

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 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from First Station and 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from Eiger.

What's nearby

  • Sportzentrum Grindelwald - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • First Cable Car - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Grindelwald Grund Gondola - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • First Station - 26 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Eiger - 45 min drive - 9.8 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 with a free shuttle to the slopes
Youth Hostel Grindelwald offers 32 accommodations. This Grindelwald hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include a spa tub.

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

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.
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.

Languages

English, French, German, Hungarian, Slovak

Property amenities

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
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Spa tub

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

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

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.

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.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 65 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

ON CHING ANN

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hostel!
First time I stayed at a hostel and was pleasantly surprised! Amazing views and amazing breakfast! Mountain can be seen from the rooms. Loved it was the original building!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pedro Li, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Modern Hostel with Clean Room
Bus only runs till 7pm but going uphill is not fun but an experience. 15-20mins walk from station.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

nagito

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Juan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pueblo mágico
El hotel está en un lugar hermoso, nuestro ventanal tenía una vista panorámica hacia los Alpes, muy buen desayuno, a pocos metros de la parada de bus Solo tomar en cuenta que debes pagar por las toallas de baño
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Conrado

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything excellent, just to reach by walk is very steep path, better take bus 122 or 121 and there is a stop just by the hostel entrance.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023