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Youth Hostel Grindelwald

1.0 star property
Mountain ski retreat with restaurant and hot tub

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Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 4 bed dorm)
Outdoor spa tub

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$431
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May

Explore the area

Map
Geissstutzstrasse 12, Grindelwald, BE, 3818
  • First Cable Car
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Grindelwald Grund Gondola
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • First Station
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Desk
Pet friendly
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Heating
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Desk
Pet friendly
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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

Highlights

Heating
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Desk
Pet friendly
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

About the area

Grindelwald

At Youth Hostel Grindelwald you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Grindelwald - Wengen Ski Area and Bussalp. Highlights at this ski hostel include free buffet breakfast, a restaurant and Access to hot tub. .This pet-friendly hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a games room and a library. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, laundry facilities and ski storage. Each morning free breakfast is served. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of a free ski shuttle. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this Grindelwald hostel include Mystery Rooms and First Station.
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What's nearby

  • Gletscherschlucht - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Sportzentrum Grindelwald - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • First Cable Car - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Grindelwald Grund Gondola - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • First Station - 26 min drive - 8.5 km

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

Mountain ski retreat with restaurant and hot tub
Getting to the slopes is a breeze with this mountain hostel's complimentary ski shuttle. Youth Hostel Grindelwald helps provide the perfect winter holiday with ski storage and ski passes.

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Grindelwald hostel is smoke free.

  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Conference rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Youth Hostel Grindelwald offers 32 accommodations. This Grindelwald hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Languages

English, French, German, Hungarian, Slovak

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free ski shuttle
  • Parking on site (CHF 10 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 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
  • Hot tub
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CHF 15 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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: hot tub

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 cots/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
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 cots/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 all accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Youth Hostel Grindelwald?

Youth Hostel Grindelwald offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Youth Hostel Grindelwald?

As of 22 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Youth Hostel Grindelwald on 4 May 2025 start from NZ$413.84, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Youth Hostel Grindelwald?

Yep, Youth Hostel Grindelwald has a self car park for CHF 10 per day. Onsite parking is limited.

Does Youth Hostel Grindelwald serve breakfast?

Yeah, free buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Youth Hostel Grindelwald?

No, Youth Hostel Grindelwald does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Youth Hostel Grindelwald?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Youth Hostel Grindelwald's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Youth Hostel Grindelwald?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Youth Hostel Grindelwald?

Dogs are welcome at Youth Hostel Grindelwald, with food and water bowls on offer.

Youth Hostel Grindelwald Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

YAU

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

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fritchie

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Cesar, WINDERMERE

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Ratheesh

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

8/10 Good

James

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled 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 traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Travelled 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 traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019