Terrassenweg 18, 3818 Grindelwald, Switzerland
#43 of 44 hotels in Grindelwald
Guests' ChoiceBased on 394 hostel reviews
8.0Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Location
8.2
Facilities
7.9
Staff
9.0
Value for money
8.0
Free WiFi
7.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 22, 2024
Sirena
FinlandThe rooms doesnt have any curtains to add some privacy. But to be fair it wasnt an issue, we hanged our clothes and put them over the windows to stop some of the light coming in. Having no curtains is also less irritating for people with allergies. So cant and wont complain.
We really enjoyed our stay in this hostel. It was a very warm and comfortable stay. We had a shared shower and toilet and honestly, they were the cleanest ones I have ever had in a hostel so far. Staff was also friendly and offered us a visitor card that lets you use the local public transport. That was really helpful since the hostel is located on top of a very steep hill. Bus stop was also right in front of our stay. Overall great stay.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 18, 2024
Natalie
AustraliaExpensive to pay for laundry - 20CHF for a large load. No wifi in the rooms, wifi only accessible in the downstairs living room.
Amazing location nestled along the mountains - fantastic views but a very steep walk from the main town, the local bus comes by once every hour. Free local bus travel using the guest pass. Great faculties, clean bathroom and shower, breakfast included. It was pretty quiet during our stay in April. Good heating. Friendly staff. Felt right at home.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 4, 2024
Amir
GermanyWifi is only available in lobby at ground floor
Amazing location and lovely staff. Provided a free public transport card.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 25, 2024
Julie
United KingdomDifficult to shower, no lift to carry stuff to second floor.
Near the bus stop
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 12, 2024
Darwin
United KingdomWe didn't realize there wouldn't be towels or soap/shampoo, only after the reception was gone for the first night. I would have appreciated if this were communicated beforehand. Also, we didn't see any bugs, but realized halfway into our first night that there were lots of reviews of bedbugs on the floor under us sometime last year for a period of a few months, and were afraid that they might still have been there. The bottom bunk bed being on the floor was a bit scary after realizing this. That said, the hotel may have done a very good job here, as we haven't seen any reviews since then, and it seems the hotel was avoiding giving rooms to the rooms that were said to be affected in the reviews. So the fear (possibly unjustified) of bedbugs was a negative experience, but as we didn't encounter this or hear about other folks encountering it, maybe it's a positive thing overall that the hotel handled this.
Good price for the area, and it had its own bus stop from Grindelwald. Free breakfast was very nice, especially in the very expensive city of Grindelwald. Beautiful views from its kitchen while eating breakfast.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: January 17, 2024
Georgia
AustraliaLocation is absolutely fine, we got the bus up to the hostel which only took about 6 mins, however the buses only go every half an hour or so. Walking down into the town (10-15 mins) is a bit steep but absolutely doable. The buses do stop at 6.45pm and don't restart until 8am on a weekend but if you know this you can plan in advance! Taxi cost is a bit eye watering, we paid 25CHF to get down to the town early morning 7am for a train because the buses weren't running yet but good to be warned!
The hostel is very clean and well set up, the rooms were spacious and the bathroom/kitchen very clean. The staff in particular (Andrea- I hope I have the name correct) was so warm, friendly and incredibly helpful. An absolute stand out person and provided us with the absolute best customer service we have ever had, she also showed us around and made sure we had everything and were comfortable, honestly an angel. We would definitely stay here again when we come back to Switzerland!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 7, 2024
Anamaria
RomaniaYou have to make the bed by yourself. No towels included. The bus comes only once in 30 min.
Nice vibe, clean, good location, friendly stuff.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: December 30, 2023
Myeongjin
GermanyThe concept of this accomodation is "nature-friendly", which I got to know what it means while I'm staying. You have to put the cover of the bed and the pillow by yourself and on the checkout day you should take it out and hand it over. You don't see any view from the room, it depends on which room you paid for though. The window is very small anyway. You shouldn't expect the view from the view. You should rent the towels (3 CHF for a towel) and get your own toiletry products cuz there is nothing.
The staff was very friendly and nice, which was the best part of my stay here. You get the free bus-ticket for your stay. Without bus it would be really hard to get here with all the backpacks and carriers cuz the way is pretty steep and dangerous during the winter.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 28, 2023
Isabelle
SwitzerlandYou can hear your neighbors quiet well when you‘re in your room so it‘s quiet noisy from 7ish am on when the kids go to ski school. Wished to have individual plugs for the beds but that‘s something small.
Love the chalet style house and traditional yet modern interior. Breakfast was good, everything was clean and staff super friendly.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 27, 2023
Leoni
Switzerlandthe vine was a bit overpriced and for the raclette, there was only pepper and salt, which is not very Swiss to have only so little spices in this dish to add on. i think the price was a bit too high, compared to other hostels. breakfast was ok, müesli, bread butter, and cheese. not many options.
Beautiful view, good dinner for a very good price, nice lady working the desk, direct bus so first bahn
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 10, 2023
Anoop
United States of AmericaDespite not being far from the train station, it's at a high inclination; demanding walk for older people, and extremely annoying in snowy conditions
Free breakfast, USB charger can be rented, WiFi only in the common area
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: November 11, 2023
Siti
GermanyThe breakfast was great. Enough to get what we need. The location is absolutely incredible. We have the room with the best view. Just open the window then we have the magnificient montain view.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 21, 2023
Yvonne
MalaysiaOne male staff is not so friendly
The hotel is located quite far away from town..very quiet
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 17, 2023
Pan
MalaysiaVery far and after 1800 no bus
Clean and nice breakfast. Facing jungfrau
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 13, 2023
John
United KingdomShared toilet
The location and helpful and friendly staff
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 2, 2023
Sangjan
United States of AmericaWe didn't know that there's a bus (122) goes there. We walked up very steep stairs from Grindewald.
Staff were pleasant.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: October 2, 2023
Taisiya
GermanyBackyard was really nice for breakfast. The person at the reception was friendly.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: September 30, 2023
Kok
MalaysiaNice view
Clean
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 30, 2023
Rhodjunel
PhilippinesBeds needs cleaning please.
The views were spectacular!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 29, 2023
Xxjavaxx2001
United Arab EmiratesYou have to pay for tea, towels are small, no shampoo or soap, everything you have to provide and you have to make your own bed.
Accommodation feels new and clean.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 29, 2023
Sharon
United KingdomBreakfast was a little inconsistent with the quality and the quantity No Staff on premise so kept having to help guests sort out issues
Beautiful view of the Eiger right outside the bedroom window Good location for Jungonfrauoch and the Schilthorn As well as one stop away from Grindelwald Terminal
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 28, 2023
Jorge
MexicoOutside view to the mountain is great, breakfast was good.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: September 27, 2023
Ying
United KingdomThe bottom bunk is literally almost on the floor. Bus 122 from Grindelwald has specific times and at certain times doesn’t pass by the front of the hostel so check the timetable at the bus stop before getting on. If you don’t drive, the bus timing can limit your activities as last bus is 6-ish unless you chose to attempt the very steep climb up the hill. Some rooms are in the basement.
There is no staff around outside of the check-in hours so try to ensure you arrive within the times. Very clean throughout with even baby changing facilities in the bathroom. The view from the back garden is stunning. Quiet accommodation to enjoy the beauty of the mountains.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 23, 2023
Amy
AustraliaNo internet in your room
View was the best bit
Stayed in September 2023
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