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Youth Hostel Saanen-Gstaad

2.0 star property
Ski hostel with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Children's play area - outdoor
Exterior
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Lobby sitting area
Youth Hostel Gstaad Saanenland, in the heart of the region, serves daily breakfast and offers a peaceful garden. Guests can enjoy active days on nearby slopes or challenge each other in the arcade room - an experience consistently praised by previous visitors.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Shared bathroom

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in a 6 bed dorm)

Highlights

Heating
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shared bathroom

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Sextuple Room)

Highlights

Heating
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shared bathroom

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 4 bed dorm)

Highlights

Heating
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Desk, free WiFi

Single Room, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, free WiFi

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 4 bed dorm)

Highlights

Heating
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 4 bed dorm)

Highlights

Heating
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Spitzhornweg 25, Saanen, BE, 3792

What's nearby

  • Saanenmöser Pass - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Gstaad Eggli Ski Lift - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Schonried Horneggli Ski Resort - 9 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Gstaad Ski Resort - 12 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Eggli Ski Resort - 12 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Saanen Station - 8 min walk
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 165 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cappuccino - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Charly's Tea Room - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Hotel Rössli - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪EARLY BECK Boulanger Confiseur - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wally's - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Youth Hostel Saanen-Gstaad

Property highlights
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a garden at Youth Hostel Saanen-Gstaad. Hit the slopes at this hostel offering a free ski shuttle, ski passes, and ski storage. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and an arcade/game room.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Self parking (surcharge), free newspapers, and smoke-free premises
  • Tour/ticket assistance and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Youth Hostel Saanen-Gstaad offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating, limited housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free ski shuttle
  • Self parking on site (CHF 15 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of CHF 19.50; reservation required
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2014
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. Exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 3.20 per person, per night for adults; CHF 1.60 per night for guests aged 12-16 years old. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 1.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: CHF 15 per day
  • Hosted evening meal: CHF 19.50

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Children younger than age 7 may not stay in dormitories. Children age 2 and younger are included in private room rates when using existing bedding.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Youth Hostel Gstaad
Youth Hostel Gstaad Saanenland
Youth Hostel Saanen-Gstaad Saanen
Youth Hostel Saanen-Gstaad Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Youth Hostel Saanen-Gstaad pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Youth Hostel Saanen-Gstaad?

Self parking is available for CHF 15 per day.

What time is check-in at Youth Hostel Saanen-Gstaad?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Youth Hostel Saanen-Gstaad?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Youth Hostel Saanen-Gstaad located?

Located near the slopes, this Saanen hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Landschaft Museum and Saanen-Eggli Ski Lift and close to winter sports such as cross-country skiing and skiing lessons. Relleri Ski Resort and Rellerli Ski Lift are also within 2 mi (3 km). Saanen Station is 8 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Youth Hostel Saanen-Gstaad Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Floris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We love this hostel! Front desk staff are always friendly and ready to help. The breakfast and staff are also great! Excellent value - would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Prue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an absolute find. In a beautiful location a short bus or train ride from Gstaad. The dorm was fine - clean but with the most glorious view. Great buffet breakfast included and the 16CHF dinner is a bargain.. and tasty.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Werner

all ok
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siddharth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay in Saanen area. Delicious breakfast and amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tolle Jugendherberge
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

YUEWEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
The room is small and the price is high. The youth hostel is 20mins walk from Saanen station We don"t like it. The staff are friendly and glad to help.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

wonderful place to stay in the Berner Alps

Beautiful region, beautiful Youth Hostel, good food, well conected to the trains and postal bus to explore the beautiful region.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Akena

Liked: Amenities
Great breakfast and location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Reto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gerne wieder!

Das moderne Gebäude mit viel Holz und Sichtbeton ist sehr ansprechend. Der Empfang war freundlich, die Zimmer zweckmässig eingerichtet und sauber. Das 6-Bettzimmer mit Lavabo war direkt vis-a-vis der Toiletten und Duschen situiert. Das Frühstück war gut und reichhaltig. Es herrscht eine sehr familienfreundliche Atmosphäre. Gerne wieder.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Ariana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Etwas zu spartanisch eingerichtet. Im Bad fehlt eine Badetuchstange. Die Hakenleiste an der Wand im Zimmer ist wenig praktisch. Eine zweite Sitzmöglichkeit, ein zweiter Stuhl, wäre gut.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

tramhaft

Très belle auberge de jeunesse et bons repas du soir. Arrêt de bus 5 mn à pied gare de Saanen 15 mn. un rêve pour les randonnées.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Floris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super friendly and helpful reception staff. Room was clean and spacious. Breakfast was great! Were able to get our laundry done (washed, dried & folded) overnight for a very reasonable fee - an unexpected plus!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean haven in the mountains

Exceeded expectations. Beautiful location and not far from the train / bus stops.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
*
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the train station at Saanen but the village is very small. Not a lot of things to do in winter. Gstaad and other nearby areas are not too far though.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Tsering

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Moderne Jugendherberge mit Parkmöglichkeiten

Sehr schöne, moderne Jugendherberge. Die Mitarbeiterin (Frau Marti) ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Der Frühstücksraum ist sehr gross und das Frühstück war ausreichend. Wir haben ein Doppelzimmer mit Bad gebucht. Das Zimmer bietet genügend Platz und hat eine grosse Fensterfront. Leider war die Matratze sehr weich. Sonst hat es uns sehr gut gefallen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Pirmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Im Zimmer fehlt es an Hacken oder Ähnlichem, um Kleider auf zu hängen. Die Garderobe und die Schränke reichen definitiv nicht.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Un lieu paradisiaque

Une très belle Auberge de Jeunesse très bien tenue par Marianne qui est accueillante. La chambre était équipée d'un bon lit et d'une douche et toilette. La vue sur le paysage est magnifique. Les transports publiques sont à proximité. Beaucoup d'excursions et de randonnées dans les environs pour tout niveaux de marche.
Vue depuis ma chambre.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pascal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This place is well worth the money.

For 3 days I only needed a bed, my own bathroom / toilet and breakfast. This hostel was able to offer me that at a good price. In addition, the entire hostel staff was very friendly and helpful. The breakfast buffet was very good and varied. I was there by car and used the garage for CHF 12 a day.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Saanenland

Un lieu idéal pour la randonnée et autres sports ainsi que découverte de la nature que ce soit en été ou hiver . L'auberge est moderne et pratique. Elle est situé à 5-7 minuteS de Saanen et 20-25 de Gstaad à pied.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Frederique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
tres bon accueil securite et modernite
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was immensely helpful, friendly, and accommodating. One of the staff allowed me some breakfast even though they had just closed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

It has an excellent staff.

I got confused because I didn´t know the type of hotel that it was. When I did my reservation I didn´t realize the bathroom was shared, however I asked the Lady at front desk a change and kindly she made happen. Its for sport people, not for family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es war preislich möglich,machbar und nicht so überteuert wie die Unterkünfte im Dorf.Dennoch ausreichend von der Ausstattung und vor allem ein freundliches Personal!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Aretha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Schön, Sauber aber Preis-Leistung naja

Wir hatten einen sehr angenehmen Aufenthalt im Swiss Youth Hostel in Gstaad. Die Zimmer sind sehr sauber und geräumig. Hat einen Schrank und einen zweiten mit Ablageflächen. Das Frühstück ist sehr lecker und es gibt eine grosse Auswahl. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Tipp für im Winter - Parkplatz in der Garage im Voraus reservieren! Ist kostenlos und hat und Zeit erspart um das Auto aus dem Schnee zu befreien. Hat einen gewärmten Skiraum, damit alles trocknet und warm bleibt. Preis- Leistung ist eher teuer aber für Gstaad-Verhältnisse günstig. Wir kommen wieder :)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

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