Grindelwald Hostel
Grindelwald
Geissstutzstrasse 12
3818 Grindelwald
Switzerland
Tel.
+41 33 8531009
Fax.
+41 33 8535029
Customer Rating
| 93% | ||
| 91% | ||
| 93% | ||
| 93% | ||
| 95% | ||
| 86% | ||
| 92% | ||
The Grindelwald hostel is on the edge of the village, in scenic surroundings with magnificent views of the Alps. It offers access to a wealth of activities from climbing to paragliding, skiing, hiking and more. Accommodation is in 2-9 bedded rooms and facilities include internet access, laundry and meals.
Hostel bed capacity
| Beds per room: |  |
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Total beds |
| Number of rooms: | 8 | 18 | 7 | 131 |
Opening times
| Opening times (daily/weekly): | Reception open: 07.30-09.30 hrs (check-out), 16.00-22.00 hrs (check-in). 24-hour access once you're checked in. |
| Opening times (over the year): | 14 Dec 2012 - 07 Apr 2013 / 17 May - 20 Oct 2013 |
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | Grindelwald train station, bus direction "Bodmi" to stop "Gaggi Säge", then 2 min walk to the hostel -. or 15-20 min directly from the station (signposted). |
| Parking: | The youth hostel has a limited number of chargeable car parking spaces, for which advance reservation is recommended. During the winter months, show chains may be mandatory. |
| Location: | Take the Berner Oberland train from Interlaken-Ost (SBB/ BLS) to Grindelwald station. |
| Rail: | 1km Grindelwald |
| Airport: | 200km Zurich |
Attractions
 | Hiking area | | Main attractions nearby |
| Nightlife nearby | | Forested/wooded area |
| Restaurants nearby | | Shopping centre/market nearby |
| Winter sports | | Mountainous/hilly area |
| Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in Grindelwald |
Facilities
 | Discounts and concessions available |  | Family rooms available |
 | Suitable for wheelchair users |  | Breakfast in price |
 | Hostel open 24h |  | TV room |
 | Groups welcome |  | Common room(s) |
 | Sheets in price |  | Travel/Tour bureau |
 | Laundry facilities |  | Internet access |
 | Credit card accepted |  | Meals available |
 | Currency exchange at or near hostel |  | Games room |
 | Individual traveller welcome |  | Lockers available |
 | Non smoking room/area |  | Garden |
 | Green Hostel |  | Playground |
 | Sports |  | Cycle store at Hostel |
Customer Reviews Grindelwald
| 23 Sep 2012 Brianna, USA | 90% | |
| Loved the old cabin/home feel, and the staff was friendly. Considering the "out-of-town" location, the price seemed a little high, but I felt very comfortable and safe within the hostel. | ||
| 16 Aug 2012 Martin, USA | 100% | |
| The girl who was working the front desk the first two days that I was there was so nice and helpful! | ||
| 01 Aug 2012 Heidi, England & Wales | 97% | |
| Very good hostel. Stayed in the newer building with mountain view. Good clean facilities.Toilets and showers a short walk down the hall. Breakfast in older chalet-style building was very good though staff not willing to let us linger over breakfast, so get there in plenty of time! Walk down to Grindelwald and back was pleasant for us; might be a problem for some. Nice play area, beautiful setting. Very expensive for a hostel, but that is true of all the Swiss hostels. Would definitely return here again. Only problem was PARKING. The hostel does not have enough parking for everyone and does not tell people this until you arrive. There is a pay car park just beyond the hostel on the left hand side and this is where we parked for our first night. The second night we were able to move our car into the hostel car park. | ||
| 09 Jul 2012 Alison, Australia | 97% | |
| One of the best hostels I've stayed at in a long time. Sure there's a hill to climb and that can be a bit tiring after a day hiking, but the views worth it. | ||
| 28 Jun 2012 Elizabeth, USA | 100% | |
| Fantastic hostel and fun to visit again after 35 years; the swing is still in the back yard! Would recommend city bus (absolutely) in getting there as hill is really quite steep with backpack/luggage. Staff here are wonderful.... | ||
| 27 Jun 2012 Matthew, USA | 83% | |
| Beautiful view, it's up a steep hill from the town. They give you a card that allows you to ride the bus for free when staying there. Paying for dinner is a good option in expensive Switzerland, the meals were quite good. | ||
| 22 Jun 2012 Beth, USA | 100% | |
| Great hostel>! Best one on our 3 week trip! | ||
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