Best Hostels in Gimmelwald
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Top location
Mountain Hostel Gimmelwald
- Shared kitchen
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Welcome drink
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
Offerring a location a 25-minute stroll from Allmendhubel Observation Deck, the Gimmelwald hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including Jungfraujoch Sphinx Observatory, which is a 15-minute ride away. Jungfrau Ski Region is located 3.3 km from the Gimmelwald property.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to Staubbach Waterfall, which is a 10-minute drive away.
Mountain Hostel Gimmelwald
- Shared kitchen
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Welcome drink
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
Mountain Hostel Gimmelwald
Offerring a location a 25-minute stroll from Allmendhubel Observation Deck, the Gimmelwald hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including Jungfraujoch Sphinx Observatory, which is a 15-minute ride away. Jungfrau Ski Region is located 3.3 km from the Gimmelwald property.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to Staubbach Waterfall, which is a 10-minute drive away.
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Guest favorite
Valley Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Skiing
- Sun terrace
Situated 3.1 km from Trummelbach Falls, this Lauterbrunnen hostel is within a few blocks of such sports venues as Airtime Paragliding Adventure Sports Center. Lauterbrunnen Church is nearly a 5-minute ride from the hostel.
Guests can also enjoy natural sights such as Mannlichen Mountain, which is 3.2 km away.
Valley Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Skiing
- Sun terrace
Valley Hostel
Situated 3.1 km from Trummelbach Falls, this Lauterbrunnen hostel is within a few blocks of such sports venues as Airtime Paragliding Adventure Sports Center. Lauterbrunnen Church is nearly a 5-minute ride from the hostel.
Guests can also enjoy natural sights such as Mannlichen Mountain, which is 3.2 km away.
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Beach access
Backpackers Luzern
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 18.63 per day
- Leisure/ TV room
- Heating
- Vending machines
The Lucerne hostel is located approximately a 5-minute ride from Old Town Shopping Mall and 2.5 km from Lion Monument. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the hostel is in proximity to Vogeligartli Urban Park.
The nearby cultural landmarks include Swiss Museum of Transport, which is 2.6 km away.
Backpackers Luzern
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 18.63 per day
- Leisure/ TV room
- Heating
- Vending machines
Backpackers Luzern
The Lucerne hostel is located approximately a 5-minute ride from Old Town Shopping Mall and 2.5 km from Lion Monument. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the hostel is in proximity to Vogeligartli Urban Park.
The nearby cultural landmarks include Swiss Museum of Transport, which is 2.6 km away.
Cheap Hostels in Gimmelwald
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Best-rated
Young Backpackers Homestay
- BBQ facilities
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Car park
US$ 18.63 per day
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sauna
- Sun terrace
This Lucerne hostel offers a prime location in the Kriens district of Lucerne, a stone's throw from Heilsarmee Brocki Kriens Second Hand Store. Guests can explore nearby places of worship, including the roman catholic Church of St. Leodegar, which is 2.4 km from the hostel.
Also, the 15-room Young Backpackers hostel is approximately a 5-minute ride from Vogeligartli Urban Park.
Young Backpackers Homestay
- BBQ facilities
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Car park
US$ 18.63 per day
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sauna
- Sun terrace
Young Backpackers Homestay
This Lucerne hostel offers a prime location in the Kriens district of Lucerne, a stone's throw from Heilsarmee Brocki Kriens Second Hand Store. Guests can explore nearby places of worship, including the roman catholic Church of St. Leodegar, which is 2.4 km from the hostel.
Also, the 15-room Young Backpackers hostel is approximately a 5-minute ride from Vogeligartli Urban Park.
Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof - Hostel Interlaken
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 6.21 per day
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf course
- Sun terrace
Offering a central location within a few blocks of the bronze Statue Of Yash Chopra, the Interlaken hostel is nestled in the Central Interlaken district of Interlaken. Famous natural sights near the hostel are the grassy Hohematte Park (900 metres) and Alpenwildpark (1.1 km).
Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof - Hostel Interlaken offers access to Eissportzentrum Bodeli Matten bei Interlaken Genossenschaft Ice Skating Rink, which is merely 0.6 km away.
Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof - Hostel Interlaken
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 6.21 per day
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf course
- Sun terrace
Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof - Hostel Interlaken
Offering a central location within a few blocks of the bronze Statue Of Yash Chopra, the Interlaken hostel is nestled in the Central Interlaken district of Interlaken. Famous natural sights near the hostel are the grassy Hohematte Park (900 metres) and Alpenwildpark (1.1 km).
Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof - Hostel Interlaken offers access to Eissportzentrum Bodeli Matten bei Interlaken Genossenschaft Ice Skating Rink, which is merely 0.6 km away.
Chalet Hostel @ Backpackers Villa Interlaken
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 6.21 per day
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Billiard tables
- Sun terrace
The gambling Casino Interlaken is situated a mere 0.7 km from the comfortable hostel, and Sporthalle Bodelibad Sports Complex is a mere 12 minutes' walk away. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the hostel is only steps away from the grassy Hohematte Park.
Families can enjoy proximity to Jungfrau Park Interlaken, which is 2.9 km away.
Chalet Hostel @ Backpackers Villa Interlaken
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 6.21 per day
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Billiard tables
- Sun terrace
Chalet Hostel @ Backpackers Villa Interlaken
The gambling Casino Interlaken is situated a mere 0.7 km from the comfortable hostel, and Sporthalle Bodelibad Sports Complex is a mere 12 minutes' walk away. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the hostel is only steps away from the grassy Hohematte Park.
Families can enjoy proximity to Jungfrau Park Interlaken, which is 2.9 km away.
Youth Hostels in Gimmelwald
Balmers Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Entertainment
- Sun loungers
Staying at the hostel in Unterseen, guests will also find entertainment venues in the vicinity, including the gambling Casino Interlaken, which is merely 1.4 km away. The grassy Hohematte Park is within a few blocks of the Unterseen hostel.
Balmers hostel is around 10 minutes on foot from Alpinraft and just 450 metres from Outdoor Interlaken.
Balmers Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Entertainment
- Sun loungers
Balmers Hostel
Staying at the hostel in Unterseen, guests will also find entertainment venues in the vicinity, including the gambling Casino Interlaken, which is merely 1.4 km away. The grassy Hohematte Park is within a few blocks of the Unterseen hostel.
Balmers hostel is around 10 minutes on foot from Alpinraft and just 450 metres from Outdoor Interlaken.
Funny Farm Backpackers
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Golf course
- Sun terrace
Located 1.1 km from such significant cultural landmarks as the bronze Statue Of Yash Chopra, the hostel is also a mere 1.4 km from the 12th-century Schlosskirche Interlaken Monastery. There is Tellspiele a few moments from the Unterseen property.
Outdoor Interlaken is merely 250 metres away, and the gambling Casino Interlaken, available to diversify your stay, is 16 minutes' walk away.
Funny Farm Backpackers
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Golf course
- Sun terrace
Funny Farm Backpackers
Located 1.1 km from such significant cultural landmarks as the bronze Statue Of Yash Chopra, the hostel is also a mere 1.4 km from the 12th-century Schlosskirche Interlaken Monastery. There is Tellspiele a few moments from the Unterseen property.
Outdoor Interlaken is merely 250 metres away, and the gambling Casino Interlaken, available to diversify your stay, is 16 minutes' walk away.
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Great deal
Happy Inn Lodge
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 6.21 per day
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Welcome drink
- Live entertainment
Found 1.1 km from the gambling Casino Interlaken, the hostel is a short way from worship locations like the 12th-century Schlosskirche Interlaken Monastery. The property is within a 900-metre distance of Outdoor Interlaken.
Families can enjoy proximity to Jungfrau Park Interlaken, which is 3.5 km away.
Happy Inn Lodge
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 6.21 per day
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Welcome drink
- Live entertainment
Happy Inn Lodge
Found 1.1 km from the gambling Casino Interlaken, the hostel is a short way from worship locations like the 12th-century Schlosskirche Interlaken Monastery. The property is within a 900-metre distance of Outdoor Interlaken.
Families can enjoy proximity to Jungfrau Park Interlaken, which is 3.5 km away.
Hostels In Gimmelwald City Centre
Bern Backpackers Hotel Glocke
- Shared kitchen
- Security
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
The hotel is around 10 minutes' walk from such educational sites as University of Berne and in close proximity to the 15th-century Cathedral of Bern. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the Bern hostel is merely 1.1 km from Bear Pit Park.
Decorative fountain complex Rose Garden Bern is in the vicinity of the property.
Bern Backpackers Hotel Glocke
- Shared kitchen
- Security
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
Bern Backpackers Hotel Glocke
The hotel is around 10 minutes' walk from such educational sites as University of Berne and in close proximity to the 15th-century Cathedral of Bern. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the Bern hostel is merely 1.1 km from Bear Pit Park.
Decorative fountain complex Rose Garden Bern is in the vicinity of the property.
Eiger Lodge Easy
- Picnic area/ Tables
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Car park
US$ 6.21 per day
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sauna
- Sun terrace
Staying at the hostel in Grindelwald, guests will also find entertainment venues in the vicinity, including the classic Kleine Scheidegg Ski Resort, which is 700 metres away. Grindelwald-First is 2.3 km from the family-friendly hostel.
The 76-room Eiger Lodge Easy hostel enjoys a prime location about 15 minutes by car from First Cliff Walk by Tissot.
Eiger Lodge Easy
- Picnic area/ Tables
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Car park
US$ 6.21 per day
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sauna
- Sun terrace
Eiger Lodge Easy
Staying at the hostel in Grindelwald, guests will also find entertainment venues in the vicinity, including the classic Kleine Scheidegg Ski Resort, which is 700 metres away. Grindelwald-First is 2.3 km from the family-friendly hostel.
The 76-room Eiger Lodge Easy hostel enjoys a prime location about 15 minutes by car from First Cliff Walk by Tissot.
Berggasthaus First - Only Accessible By Cable Car
- BBQ facilities
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Heating
- Ski to door
- Skiing
- Sun terrace
Staying at the hostel in Grindelwald, guests will also find entertainment venues in the vicinity, including Grosse Scheidegg Mountain Pass, which is 4.5 km away. There is The Wetterhorn within 15 minutes' drive of the Grindelwald hostel.
Berggasthaus First - Only Accessible By Cable Car hostel is situated 2.8 km from Faulhorn and within a few blocks of First Cliff Walk by Tissot.
Berggasthaus First - Only Accessible By Cable Car
- BBQ facilities
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Heating
- Ski to door
- Skiing
- Sun terrace
Berggasthaus First - Only Accessible By Cable Car
Staying at the hostel in Grindelwald, guests will also find entertainment venues in the vicinity, including Grosse Scheidegg Mountain Pass, which is 4.5 km away. There is The Wetterhorn within 15 minutes' drive of the Grindelwald hostel.
Berggasthaus First - Only Accessible By Cable Car hostel is situated 2.8 km from Faulhorn and within a few blocks of First Cliff Walk by Tissot.
Hostels in Gimmelwald with Car Parking
Alpine Base Hostel - Adults Only
- BBQ facilities
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Car park
Charges may apply
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Skiing
- Sun terrace
This Lauterbrunnen hostel is located in proximity to Staubbach Falls, in close proximity to Staubbachfall. The hostel is also about a 10-minute drive from Stechelberg-Gimmelwald.
Guests will enjoy proximity to entertainment attractions like Kleine Scheidegg Mountain Pass, which is 3.9 km away.
Alpine Base Hostel - Adults Only
- BBQ facilities
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Car park
Charges may apply
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Skiing
- Sun terrace
Alpine Base Hostel - Adults Only
This Lauterbrunnen hostel is located in proximity to Staubbach Falls, in close proximity to Staubbachfall. The hostel is also about a 10-minute drive from Stechelberg-Gimmelwald.
Guests will enjoy proximity to entertainment attractions like Kleine Scheidegg Mountain Pass, which is 3.9 km away.
Jugendherberge Hospental
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Laundry
- Golf course
- Sun terrace
Jugendherberge Hospental
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Laundry
- Golf course
- Sun terrace
Jugendherberge Hospental
Chalet Turbina
- BBQ facilities
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Ski equipment hire
- Sun terrace
This Zermatt hostel is situated 450 metres from Spielplatz Winkelmatten, 3.3 km from such to entertainment venues as Wolli park for beginners Sunnegga Ski Resort. Forest Fun-Park Zermatt is within a few blocks of the property.
The 12-room Turbina hostel boasts location merely 6 minutes on foot from The Matterhorn Mountain.
Chalet Turbina
- BBQ facilities
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Ski equipment hire
- Sun terrace
Chalet Turbina
This Zermatt hostel is situated 450 metres from Spielplatz Winkelmatten, 3.3 km from such to entertainment venues as Wolli park for beginners Sunnegga Ski Resort. Forest Fun-Park Zermatt is within a few blocks of the property.
The 12-room Turbina hostel boasts location merely 6 minutes on foot from The Matterhorn Mountain.
Hostels in Gimmelwald with Private Rooms
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Eco-friendly stay
Zermatt Youth Hostel
- Restaurant
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Skiing
- Sun terrace
The hostel is located in a skiing area of Zermatt, within a few blocks of revered religious sites such as Parish Church of St. Mauritius. Also, the Zermatt hostel is only 1.4 km from such natural sights as the scenic Gorner Gorge.
St Peter's English Church is in proximity to the accommodation.
Zermatt Youth Hostel
- Restaurant
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Skiing
- Sun terrace
Zermatt Youth Hostel
The hostel is located in a skiing area of Zermatt, within a few blocks of revered religious sites such as Parish Church of St. Mauritius. Also, the Zermatt hostel is only 1.4 km from such natural sights as the scenic Gorner Gorge.
St Peter's English Church is in proximity to the accommodation.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Hostels in Gimmelwald, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Mountain Hostel Gimmelwald |
8.9 / 10 (516 Reviews) |
From 219$ | |
| Valley Hostel |
8.9 / 10 (3909 Reviews) |
From 35$ | |
| Backpackers Luzern |
8.9 / 10 (2339 Reviews) |
From 48$ | |
| Young Backpackers Homestay |
9.6 / 10 (499 Reviews) |
From 39$ | |
| Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof - Hostel Interlaken |
9.0 / 10 (3239 Reviews) |
From 70$ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which budget hostels in Gimmelwald are best for mountain views?
Mountain Hostel Gimmelwald offers stunning views of the Swiss Alps. Happy Inn Lodge also provides mountain scenery at a great price.
Book Mountain Hostel for a sunrise view from your room - it's best experienced between June and August.
What are the cheapest hostels near Gimmelwald's hiking trails?
Valley Hostel and Funny Farm Backpackers are both close to popular hiking routes. They provide easy access to beautiful trails.
Get an early start on hiking paths, as trails can get crowded after 10am during peak season.
Which Gimmelwald hostels offer breakfast?
Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof provides a tasty breakfast to start your day. Balmers Hostel also includes breakfast in its stay.
Enjoy the breakfast at Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof before 8am for a quieter dining experience.
What are the best budget-friendly hostels for families in Gimmelwald?
Chalet Hostel @ Backpackers Villa Interlaken is a great option for families. Eiger Lodge Easy has family rooms that cater to kids.
Check for family packages before booking for discounts on multiple nights at Chalet Hostel.
Which hostels in Gimmelwald provide pet-friendly options?
Funny Farm Backpackers welcomes pets for free, making it suitable for travelers with dogs. Happy Inn Lodge also allows pets with prior arrangement.
Confirm pet policies directly with hostels before your arrival to ensure a smooth stay with your pet.
Where can I find hostels near Gimmelwald's cable car station?
Berggasthaus First is accessible only by cable car, providing unique accommodation. Valley Hostel is a short walk from cable car access.
Visit the cable car station early in the morning to enjoy lower ticket prices and fewer people.
Which Gimmelwald hostels are known for a friendly atmosphere?
Balmers Hostel and Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof create welcoming environments for travelers. Many guests rave about their social activities.
Join the evening events at Balmers Hostel to meet fellow travelers and enjoy local culture.
How can I get from Zurich to Gimmelwald by public transport?
Take a train from Zurich to Interlaken, then switch to the train heading to Lauterbrunnen. From Lauterbrunnen, take a bus to Gimmelwald.
Purchase a Swiss Travel Pass for unlimited travel on public transport, which includes trains, buses, and boats.
What seasonal festivals can I attend in Gimmelwald?
Visit Gimmelwald in summer for the annual Mountain Festival, celebrating local culture and traditions. In winter, enjoy the Christmas Market held in nearby towns.
Check local tourism websites for specific dates and schedules on festival activities.
What should I pack for a trip to Gimmelwald?
Bring sturdy hiking boots, weather-appropriate clothing, and a good camera. Don't forget a refillable water bottle.
Layer your clothing for daytime hikes and cooler evenings - temperatures can drop significantly.