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Reviews of Naturfreunde Hostel Grindelwald

Terrassenweg 18, 3818 Grindelwald, Switzerland

#43 of 44 hotels in Grindelwald

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Review Score

Based on 394 hostel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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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  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    7.0
    Warm and cozy stay on the hill of Grindelwald
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The 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

    8.0
    Amazing location with great facilities! Felt right at home and experienced the beauty of Grindewald nestled in the mount
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Expensive 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

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Wifi 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

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Difficult to shower, no lift to carry stuff to second floor.

    Near the bus stop

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 12, 2024

    7.0
    Solid place, but could be good to communicate about no soap/shampoo
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We 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

    9.0
    Great hostel with outstanding staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location 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

    9.0
    Nice place to stay in Grindelwald.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    You 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

    7.0
    Nice and frienly staff. Value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The 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

    9.0
    Affordable place to explore Grindelwald
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    You 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

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    the 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

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Despite 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

    8.0
    It was an amazing holiday.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The 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

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    One 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

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very far and after 1800 no bus

    Clean and nice breakfast. Facing jungfrau

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 13, 2023

    9.0
    Loved the location and place and definitely will be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shared toilet

    The location and helpful and friendly staff

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 2, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We 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

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Backyard was really nice for breakfast. The person at the reception was friendly.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: September 30, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice view

    Clean

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 30, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beds needs cleaning please.

    The views were spectacular!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 29, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    You 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

    7.0
    It was a wonderful experience in a chocolate box Swiss village
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast 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

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Outside view to the mountain is great, breakfast was good.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: September 27, 2023

    8.0
    Lovely clean place, take care with bus timings
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The 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

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No internet in your room

    View was the best bit

    Stayed in September 2023

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