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Reviews of Grindelwald Youth Hostel

Geissstutzstrasse 12, 3818 Grindelwald, Switzerland

#35 of 45 hotels in Grindelwald

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Review score

Based on 491 hostel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    8.1

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 4 September 2025

    8.0
    Overall nice stay ...the view and food was amazing. One can really enjoy the atmosphere.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room is located at a very high altitude. With my luggage I had to trek that distance. May be a better communication on the route provided would have done better. Lifts are also missing may be u can attach one to shift luggage.

    It was a nice room and the view of the north face from the room was really nice. Met some nice people in the room whom I had good interaction with.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2025

    9.0
    It is a very nice place. I would stay here if I have an opportunity to come back Grindelwald.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The hostel should inform us that the final bus to the hostel will be at 6.30pm.

    Very good breakfast with wide ranges of food. The view for breakfast is so wonderful.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2025

    9.0
    Had a good time
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No Bus after 7

    Good

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2025

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

    Check in process took 30-40 min

    Location

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Its a trek from the Grindelwald town to get to the hostel

    Breakfast, View and rooms were all brilliant

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2025

    7.0
    Beautiful hostel with all the comforts of home.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Really, no complaints. The location was maybe a little inconvenient, but not too bad. The bus stop was just down the street so it was really easy to get to town and back, or a 20 min walk.

    This hostel was very clean and beautifully kept. The facilities were very nice with lots of areas to hang out.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    very loud squeaky floors. and last bust trip is only until 6 45 pm. better to go back to hostel early to not miss it out.

    good breakfast and dinner. and has a very nice view. worth every penny. very chilling place

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    better to prepare shampoo and bath towel

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Single Bed in Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Staff was a little non-cooperative wrt luggage issues, check-in times etc. Also, I didn't like the location of the hotel as getting there on foot with luggage is a nightmare!

    Beautiful room, only the wooden floor creaks a lot, washrooms were quite clean and accessible. Breakfast spread was good. Hotel offers a good scenic view.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    7.0
    Great stay overall But need to be mindful of the transport tberr
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location. Its high up on the hills and the bus going there finishes really early like before 7pm. We worked up with our backpacks and luggage it was agonizing... Don't recommend to anyone. But getting a taxi up is 35chf... The food They provide was affordable But a bit horrible...

    The view was awesome.great staff working till 9pm. They have a canteen providing affordable food. Have laundry. Luggage storage. Clean. Great breakky.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2025

    8.0
    We enjoyed but not for everyone
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    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 early to this point. We stayed in the new building in a family room with 2 sets of bunks and everything was super clean with a great mountain view. Downside was minimal airflow and no fans. You will have to rent towels for 12chf and a 40chf deposit if you don't have your own. You will also need coins if you want to use the laundry or want to lock the lockers. Breakfast was great and they do have dinner options though we ate in town.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is beautiful

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A very traditional youth hostel, set back from the centre of Grindelwald so you truly feel like you are in nature. Stunning views of the mountains from the terrace and the rooms - if you are looking for a quiet hostel where you can sit and embrace and admire the beautiful Swiss landscape then this is it. Three things to mention which were different from many other youth hostels: (1) there wasn't a separate plug socket for each bed in the dorms. Not an issue for me but this may bother some people. (2) WiFi worked perfectly well 90% of the time but did drop out on occasion. (3) there is not a kitchen (but they do have a fridge you could keep items in). Also... The hostel is set back from Grindelwald and it is a STEEP slope to walk there. I managed to do this with my rucksack the first night but after that did get the bus each day. So at times it felt like I was working around the bus timetable. Overall however - a great stay in a secluded, quiet hostel, where I felt away from the tourist drag of Grindelwald and was very happy to have stayed there.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2025

    9.0
    A comfortable & very clean place to stay on a budget in Grindlewald.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is on top of a steep hill and if you have luggage, it is challenging to reach. Best to wait for a bus.

    The quality of the food for breakfast and dinner was very good. Great value for this region. Staff are very helpful. The shared bathrooms were very clean at all times. Overall, we had a great stay.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2025

    8.0
    Lovely tranquil location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mattress sheets are like sandpaper, definitely need new ones

    Gorgeous views over the mountains, a little out the way of the busy village but can just get the 122 bus to it. Lovely simple breakfast. I never had the dinners but looked good for the price!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location and affordable price. Stunning view when enjoying breakfast at the restaurant balcony

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2025

    9.0
    ronduit genieten
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the view, the food and the relaxed atmophere

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2025

    8.0
    Great place to stay..
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location, great walks staff very accommodating, Grindelwald is a great place to stay..

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2025

    9.0
    Beautiful and fun and cozy
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Had to pay for many amenities which was frustrating

    Really beautiful location, great food, amazing free breakfast, great facilities

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2025

    9.0
    A fantastic time and a real pleasure
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful location with friendly staff and a great free breakfast. Perfect place to explore the copious amount of hikes and Mountain Views!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Before we got our bus passes, we had to hike a very steep climb with all of our luggage to get to the hostel.

    Beautiful hostel. Free wifi and clean rooms, good breakfast

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Sextuple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No elevator and less parking space.

    The view in our room balcony was breathtaking.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2025

    9.0
    We definitely recommend it to others.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Awesome view. Very friendly and helpful staff.

    Stayed in June 2025

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