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Youth Hostel Grindelwald

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A stone patio with a metal fire pit in the foreground, overlooking a snow-covered mountain range and a valley with trees.
A wooden interior with a piano, dining table, chairs, and a staircase.
A large wooden chalet with multiple balconies, surrounded by dense forest and mountains.
A cozy room with wooden paneling, a fireplace, a dining table with chairs, and a bench with red cushions.
A wooden staircase with a handrail and a wooden wall with a picture frame.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is $220
$202 nightly
$220 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12

Explore the area

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Geissstutzstrasse 12, Grindelwald, BE, 3818
  • Place, Grindelwald - Wengen Ski Area
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Sportzentrum Grindelwald
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Grindelwald Grund Gondola
    ‪17 min walk‬

Room options

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

A room with wooden beams, bunk beds, a radiator, and a window with a view.

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

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

View all photos for Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

A room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, a radiator, and a small table.

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

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

View all photos for Single Room, Private Bathroom

A bedroom with two beds, a window with curtains, a bedside lamp, and a radiator.

Single Room, Private Bathroom

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

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 4 bed dorm)

A room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, a radiator, and a small table.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Double Room, Private Bathroom

A bedroom with two beds, a window with curtains, a bedside lamp, and a radiator.

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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About the neighborhood

Grindelwald

When you stay at Youth Hostel Grindelwald in Grindelwald, you'll be in the mountains, within a 10-minute walk of Fallboden and Grindelwald - Wengen Ski Area. .This ski hostel is 18.1 mi (29.2 km) from Lake Brienz and 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Bussalp.
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What's nearby

  • Fallboden - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Grindelwald - Wengen Ski Area - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sportzentrum Grindelwald - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Grindelwald Grund Gondola - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • First Cable Car - 5 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Da Salvi - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Pinte Bellevue - ‬16 min walk
  • Berghaus Pfingstegg
  • ‪Alte Post - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Central Hotel Wolter - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Youth Hostel Grindelwald

Youth Hostel Grindelwald offers 32 accommodations. This Grindelwald hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.
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.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this hostel include an arcade/game room, ski storage, and tour/ticket assistance. You'll be on the slopes in no time with the complimentary ski shuttle.
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.

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 self 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

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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

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 - 9:00 PM)

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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 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
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

Property is also known as

Youth Grindelwald

Jugendherberge Grindelwald Hotel

Youth Hostel Grindelwald Grindelwald

Youth Hostel Grindelwald Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Youth Hostel Grindelwald Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 101 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel! Very clean and conveniently located
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome experience staying at this hostel. The reception manager was extremely friendly and very knowledgeable about the local area. He explained the amenities and the processes of the hostel very clearly. This place also provides guests with a Grindlewald Guest Card. Extremely professional staff, great food and awesome location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patti

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, clean rooms and bathrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Isobel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All really well.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, Great price, Outstanding Views. Staff was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Efrain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Serge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location with some incredible views and vistas. The rooms are comfortable but with hot weather outside the rooms do get quite warm and uncomfortable at night. The food was absolutely delicious and the staff super friendly. The front desk closes late morning to late afternoon which is a problem if your travel plans are delayed. The property is about a 10 minute bus ride or 20 minute walk from downtown which makes it nice a peaceful. The walk up is steep but not that bad (unless you have rolling luggage). Overall a wonderful experience!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Judith worked the front desk she was super nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of the mountains. Excellent breakfast. Great games room for rhe kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ivette

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

Excelente

Excelente
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ratheesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning Mountain View’s. Family Friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

YAU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall is very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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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
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8/10 Good

W.K

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!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Conrado

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
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10/10 Excellent

Fritchie

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
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10/10 Excellent

Su

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It takes a few minutes to get there by bus from the train station, and it quits running around 500, but even if you have to walk up, its OK if you're traveling light...and know the direct path. If not, just ask. Nice folks everywhere, or follow GMaps.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Josyane

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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
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8/10 Good

James

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
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10/10 Excellent

Trudie

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
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10/10 Excellent

Miriam

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
Verified review

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