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About this property

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 8.2 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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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

This property has 2 third-party sustainability certifications.
  • HI-Q&S Certified
    HI-Q&S Certified
  • Ibex Fairstay
    Ibex Fairstay

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jeremy
    United States United States
    Super clean and efficient. Fair warning its a little hike straight uphill from the train station unless you grab a bus or taxi. This was a great warm up in the mornings, not so pleasant in the evenings after hiking all day and the buses stop...
  • Ng
    Malaysia Malaysia
    The view from my room and from the canteen was fabulous. Especially in the morning. The breakfast was good. Staffs very friendly and helpful. Shared bathroom clean.
  • Daniel
    Ireland Ireland
    Amazing view of the mountains from the hostal. The facilities were very clean and the staff was very friendly. Plus I loved the breakfast. Highly recommend the place, good value for money.
  • James
    Australia Australia
    Great staff, wonderful view, breakfast was a lifesaver and more comprehensive than I thought it would be, wasn't even that bad walking up the hill from the train station.
  • Joander
    Brazil Brazil
    This place is perfect. I loved the view, the building, vibe and staffs. Breakfast was amazing and complete.
  • Cleo
    United States United States
    Really beautiful location, great food, amazing free breakfast, great facilities
  • Rachel
    United States United States
    Best view we've ever had at a hostel or hotel ever. Hands down. Spent a lot of time on our balcony soaking it in. The breakfast was also wonderful. Staff was friendly and helpful. Appreciated having parking on site. Would definitely stay here again!
  • Arlene
    Indonesia Indonesia
    The room was very spacious, and the balcony offered a direct and stunning view of the mountains. Breakfast was plentiful with a wide variety of choices, perfect to start the day. The hostel also provided amenities like a water heater and a...
  • Jake
    United States United States
    The staff or some of the most amazing people I've met, very nice and very accommodating and exceptional food. And the view of the mountain Alps from my room was perfect, It will be my official stay next time I go back to Grindlewald. Thank you...
  • Nutcha
    Thailand Thailand
    Staff is friendly. The vibe is good. The location is not too far from the train station.

Area info

Restaurants

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

House rules

Grindelwald Youth Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 9:00 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
Cancellation 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.

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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.
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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.

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