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Only 0.9 mi from the ski elevators, this youth hostel is located in Grindelwald. The sun terrace and the lovely breakfast room have beautiful views of the Bernese Alps. Packed lunches are available. All rooms at Youth Hostel Grindelwald have wooden furniture and offer nice mountain views. You can warm up by the fireplace in the hall. The games room offers board games, table tennis and table football. You can also play the piano or the guitar here. Wi-Fi is free of charge in all areas areas at Grindelwald Youth Hostel. The nearest bus stop is just 66 feet down the road. The distance to Grindelwald Train Station is about 0.6 mi.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Grindelwald, this property has an excellent location score of 8.1!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Private Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
4 bunk beds
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
6 bunk beds
1 twin bed
1 full bed
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Sustainability certification

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.1
Free Wifi
8.6

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nutcha
    Thailand Thailand
    Staff is friendly. The vibe is good. The location is not too far from the train station.
  • Aamena
    United States of America United States of America
    Great lodging for our time in Grindelwald! The staff was communicative in advance of our visit and made it an easy stay. Beautiful views of the mountains and lots of charming common spaces to hang out in the evenings recovering from hikes. Would...
  • A
    Amir
    Iran Iran
    The hostel was very clean, classy, with great staff and facilities. You have whatever you want during your stay. Great breakfast is also included. And it is a good place for those who want to find friends and make their trip more enjoyable.
  • Lorinda
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful view of mt eiger from the balcony, so nice to have food options on site, can take bus to property but we walked up the huge hill to get there.
  • Lily
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful view and breakfast was great - we also paid for dinner one night that was great value for money.
  • Jin
    United States of America United States of America
    Room, shared bathroom and showers are all very clean. Breakfast and dinner are delicious. Great views from our room and from the outdoor seating area. Bus 122 stops next to the hotel.
  • Emily
    United States of America United States of America
    Definitely the nicest hostel I have ever stayed in. The staff is very laid back and they helped us out a ton, gave us a much nicer room than we payed for and were insanely accommodating and friendly. Absolutely recommend staying here if you get...
  • Wandi
    United States of America United States of America
    Great view! In the middle of the town, just need walk a lot. Better with bag pack. We came there first open day after winter. Very clean. Wooden structure so it was hard to avoid the sound of walking on the floor. Ping-pong downstairs, also...
  • S
    Sofia
    United States of America United States of America
    Options were great! The gluten free oatmeal and that rice cakes were the best!
  • Yushi
    Germany Germany
    every thing is soooo nice 👍 the host is soooo nice and teach me some Germans! Danke!

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Amenities of Grindelwald Youth Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Skiing
  • Facilities for disabled guests

Bathroom

  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Ski

  • Ski pass vendor
  • Ski school
    Additional charge
  • Ski storage

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Badminton equipment
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Ping-pong
  • Game room
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is needed) and costs CHF 10 per day.

  • Accessible parking

Transportation

  • Public transit tickets

Front Desk Services

  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Spa

  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Hungarian
  • Slovak

House rules
Grindelwald Youth Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 9:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that a check-in after 22:00 is only possible on prior request.

From the train station to the hotel there is a 20-minute walk and a 20% slope.

For bookings of more than 10 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please inform Grindelwald Youth Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Grindelwald Youth Hostel

  • Grindelwald Youth Hostel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • Grindelwald Youth Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Game room
    • Ping-pong
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Water park
    • Badminton equipment
    • Live music/Performance
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Grindelwald Youth Hostel is 0.7 miles from the center of Grindelwald. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Grindelwald Youth Hostel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at Grindelwald Youth Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Grindelwald Youth Hostel on this page.

  • Guests staying at Grindelwald Youth Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet