Mountain Hostel Gimmelwald

Amazing experience, my favourite hostel ever. The location is truly unbeatable (yes, the view is even better than the photos). Super easy to meet other travellers to hike and explore with. The breakfast is great, the staff are great. I'd recommend bringing groceries and cooking for yourself because food at the bar is very pricey, although I was told that it was tasty! The bedrooms are very cosy so you have to be prepared to sleep next to strangers, but bunking with everyone was good vibes!

I really wanted to love it here. The location, views, staff, and common spaces are top notch. However, the bed setup was jarring to me, especially for the most expensive hostel I stayed in during my time in Switzerland. The mixed room has all of the bunk beds pushed together- almost to form one big bed- so you are sleeping directly next to and inches away from other guests. There were probably 20 people in the room which would’ve been fine if the setup offered a tiny bit more privacy.

great social vibe and serene location in the quiet mountain village of gimmelwald, steps away from the cablecar. it's about 30 min to lauterbrunnen by transport. lots of hiking and mountain views in the area. good social bar and common room, kitchen food was solid too. Try the pizza! the sleeping situation was a bit unique as the beds are touching but everyone was respectful. I would recommend this hostel to any solo traveler in Switzerland!