Grindelwald Youth Hostel

I don’t usually leave bad ratings, but this hostel was not the best. It had a good breakfast, and a great view, but that’s about all it had going for it. There’s a huge hill to walk up with your luggage. We had to wait for the staff to take a smoke break in order to check in. Showers turn off after 10 seconds. Staff kept hounding us about not making the bed properly? There’s also only one outlet in each room. And lockers cost 2 franks every use… also, kids were EVERYWHERE. Very weird place

Exceptional hostel! Hotel quality but at a hostel price. Our family of four with two teen boys loved it. A hearty breakfast is included! Gorgeous view of the mountains. Our room — in the new building — was spacious, comfy and very clean with two super sturdy bunk beds and an in-room sink. Very clean bathrooms with locks on the shower doors. Dinner (you can reserve it) was hearty and delicious. Coin-operated washer and dryer in the basement. Take the 122 bus to avoid the seriously steep hike up.

By no means whatsoever is this a “youth” hostel. There were people other than myself younger than their late 20s. It was full of people in their 40s with families. The location was not great either, it was far from anything up a giant hill. This wouldn’t be a problem if the busses didn’t stop running early. Dinner and breakfast ended early as well. Would not recommend.