82%Zum Berggeist

Nice hostel with in an awesome par tof the world

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by brendonk – posted on Nov 10, 2008

5

Great place to stay- quiet, great food available at decent prices for dinner, good value. Reception wasn't open early in the morning, though, and the staff seemed a little disorganized, but as nice as can be.

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by basho6539 – posted on Sep 13, 2008

8

Although this hostel is actually located in Gimmelwald (and NOT in Lauterbrunnen as advertised on Hostelworld), we wanted to stay in Gimmelwald so we were very happy with the location. The restaurant has good food for dinner, although it is a bit pricey. Try the pizza next door at Mountain... more Although this hostel is actually located in Gimmelwald (and NOT in Lauterbrunnen as advertised on Hostelworld), we wanted to stay in Gimmelwald so we were very happy with the location. The restaurant has good food for dinner, although it is a bit pricey. Try the pizza next door at Mountain Hostel. If you are over 6 feet tall then you will have to duck to walk around inside. Very nice staff, very clean place. The floors are a bit creaky, and you notice when people come in late at night.close

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by gpgalloway – posted on Aug 22, 2008

4

cheap and great place to stay if you come to gimmelwald

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by fs8feng – posted on Aug 22, 2008

11

We stayed on the mats in the loft. Cozy. Great staff--so helpful and accommodating! Bathrooms were nice! Best hostel location in Europe. :) --Just need some more affordable meal options in the restaurant for backpackers. We had to go next store to the mountain hostel for meals. But they...

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by sueite4904 – posted on Aug 20, 2008

9

we stayed in a 10bed mixed dorm which turned out to be the attic where you had to crouch down to walk around in it. but for around $15, it was worth staying there for just one night

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by cryrb5679 – posted on Aug 20, 2008

4

The location of the hostel is picturesque and very calm among the mountains (although I hear the calm is gone in winter with all the skiers) and the staff are nice although it would be better if they spoke English or German.

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by chajdu1563 – posted on Aug 18, 2008

1

Very good located, "climatic" place for mountain lovers

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by juliuszj3699 – posted on Aug 11, 2008

2

there is really good place for me i cannot explain about that place

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by tjdrnldud1276 – posted on Aug 1, 2008

1

the hostel was falsley advertised as being in the Lauterbrunnen valley, when we arrived, we therefore could not get to the hostel because it is actually located halfway up the mountain, and is accessible bz cable car and very irregular trains. luckily we were found accomodation elsewhere because... more the hostel was falsley advertised as being in the Lauterbrunnen valley, when we arrived, we therefore could not get to the hostel because it is actually located halfway up the mountain, and is accessible bz cable car and very irregular trains. luckily we were found accomodation elsewhere because this happens on a regular basis.close

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by Lalab – posted on Jul 30, 2008

1

Best hostel in Berner-Oberland! If you are staying in Gimmelwald, there are two choices: Mountain Hostel or Zum Berggeist. If you love to party, meet people, and stay in a perpetually loud and crazy environment, then stay in Mountain Hostel. If you wish for a peaceful experience (that is more in... more Best hostel in Berner-Oberland! If you are staying in Gimmelwald, there are two choices: Mountain Hostel or Zum Berggeist. If you love to party, meet people, and stay in a perpetually loud and crazy environment, then stay in Mountain Hostel. If you wish for a peaceful experience (that is more in harmony with the breathtaking surroundings and the silent beauty of the landscape), then choose to stay in Zum Berggeist. A warning though: this hostel is in the town of GIMMELWALD not Lauterbrunnen like there page says. Do not be confused, just take the bus from Lauterbrunnen to Stechelburg, then the gondola up to Gimmelwald and this place is right behind the little playground (across the street from Esther's guest house and shop). The staff here is excellent and SO helpful (don't be thrown by their reserved nature, just ask them anything and they will be more helpful then you can imagine). The 15 frank (10 euro) accommodations is a mattress on the attic floor. It is wonderful (the attic was empty the whole time I was there and I had the whole attic to myself) so many fluffy blankets and you are left completely alone (also no lockout). Stay up there if you can, this place is divine.close

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by pretty-one055017 – posted on Jul 24, 2008

11

Great hostel. Perfect for peace and quiet. You are left alone unless you seek out the staff (which are so helpful if you just approach them and ask). Party-ers stay at Mountain Hostel, but if you want a serene experience, stay here for sure. No complaints (accept that food in Gimmelwald is... more Great hostel. Perfect for peace and quiet. You are left alone unless you seek out the staff (which are so helpful if you just approach them and ask). Party-ers stay at Mountain Hostel, but if you want a serene experience, stay here for sure. No complaints (accept that food in Gimmelwald is scarce, Esther's shop has very few things you can buy to eat or there is 12 frank pizza from Mountain Hostel or pricey small meals at this place are about it for any food at all.) Highest recommendations for staying at this place.close

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by pretty-one055017 – posted on Jul 24, 2008

11

At first, the location was not easy to access, but once I got there, it was beautiful. I think staffs were kind and room was quite clean. The view from the hostel was fantastic. But it was very cold at night and there was no heater.(there was heater but it wasn't working)

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by Lwlq – posted on Jul 23, 2008

2

The cigarette smoke was disgusting and I don't think it was a single guest that was smoking... it was the staff. Not to mention that the flies in the kitchen were gross. Other than that, the rooms were very clean and tidy, and if you want to stay in Gimmelwald, then this is fine. There is more... more The cigarette smoke was disgusting and I don't think it was a single guest that was smoking... it was the staff. Not to mention that the flies in the kitchen were gross. Other than that, the rooms were very clean and tidy, and if you want to stay in Gimmelwald, then this is fine. There is more going on at the Mountain Hostel if you can get a room, though.close

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by xLizziex – posted on Jul 19, 2008

3

This was my favorite place throughout my travels in Europe. It helps that I was surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery I've seen. Truly an experience I'll remember forever. I would advise anyone traveling to Gimmelwald to stay here...it's great.

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by silljo01829 – posted on Jul 15, 2008

4

how to get there should be described in more details, and the phone no. given is not directly connected to the hostel........

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by joe91491344 – posted on Jul 14, 2008

4

highly recommend ++

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by catytan957 – posted on Jul 10, 2008

4

The Staff is very kind. The view is great, the rooms are cosy. The food is a little expensive, but...is cheaper than Mürren and the other small towns around.

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by ajuanpi1292 – posted on Jul 4, 2008

1

Hostel is advertised as if it is in Lauterbrunnen but is actually in Gimmelwald which is another town a bus ride and cable car away. Staff were very friendly and helpful with all our needs and questions. Breakfast was overpriced for two slices of bread with jam and orange juice. Room is lovely...

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by tobes45087 – posted on Jun 30, 2008

22

Enjoyed the stay! A common room would have been nice to meet other travelers! Very clean!! Amazing views and some good hikes nearby.

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by agose6692 – posted on Jun 11, 2008

1

This place was great- very clean, excellent food and good service. The rooms were adorable and the views were incredible. Perfect for skiing in the winter and hiking in the summer. We loved Gimmelwald and Zum Berggeist made out experience complete. The two things I didn't like were the other... more This place was great- very clean, excellent food and good service. The rooms were adorable and the views were incredible. Perfect for skiing in the winter and hiking in the summer. We loved Gimmelwald and Zum Berggeist made out experience complete. The two things I didn't like were the other people staying there used all the hot water, leaving none for us for the next 24 hours, and food was simply given to you at dinner, without asking about allergies or likes & dislikes. There also were no surprises of homemade sausages or breads = but the food was still great. Thank you so much for everything!close

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by caseyhopkins2719 – posted on Mar 4, 2008

1