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.
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.
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
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!
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.
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!
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