By the Where to Stay in Switzerland editorial team · Updated November 5, 2026
The Short Answer
Stay in the village center, along the Dorfstrasse between the station and the First gondola. You can walk to the trains, the lifts and the restaurants, and many hotels look straight at the Eiger. Our pick is the Hotel Belvedere, five minutes from the station, with a pool and free pick-up.
Stay in Grindelwald Grund, at the bottom of the village, to be first on the Eiger Express to the Jungfraujoch and the ski area. Stay on the slopes above or across the valley for quiet and the widest views, as long as you don't mind a shuttle or a climb. If you want lower prices and more evening options, stay in Interlaken and come up by train.
Grindelwald's Areas Compared
| Area | Best for | To the lifts | Downsides |
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| Village center | First visits, restaurants, the First gondola | Walk to First; train or bus to Grund | Traffic and tour buses on the main street |
| Grindelwald Grund | Jungfraujoch, the Männlichen and Kleine Scheidegg ski area | Next to the Eiger Express | Steep walk up to the village center |
| Above the village | Quiet, views, families with a car or shuttle | Shuttle, bus or a 15–20 min walk | Uphill walks after dinner |
Map of Grindelwald Hotels
The station and the main street are in the middle of the map; Grund and the Eiger Express are below it to the southwest.
Map prices come from Booking.com and other partners through Stay22. Enter your dates on the map to see live rates.
Search all Grindelwald stays →Best Splurge Hotels
Three central hotels with spas and Eiger views; two have indoor pools.
Hotel Belvedere
Dorfstrasse, 5 minutes from the station, Grindelwald
Our top pick: run by the same family since 1904, with Eiger views, a pool, a Michelin-starred restaurant and free station pick-up.
Best for: Eiger views and good food
- Free station pick-up, 7 am–8 pm
- Pool and garden salt-water hot tub
- Michelin-starred restaurant 1910
More about this hotel
Run by the Hauser family since 1904, the Belvedere promises a view from every room and faces the Eiger from its terrace. It has a pool, saunas, a salt-water hot tub in the garden, a Michelin-starred restaurant and free pick-up from the station.
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Bergwelt Grindelwald Alpine Design Resort
Grindelwald village, Grindelwald
A design hotel with a big sauna area and rooms facing the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.
Best for: Stylish couples
- Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau views
- Spa with four saunas
- Several restaurants and bars
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A design hotel in the village with rooms and suites facing the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. It has a Fire & Ice spa with four saunas, a grill restaurant and several bars.
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Romantik Hotel Schweizerhof
Village center, set back from the main street, Grindelwald
A central hotel with an indoor pool, plus whole chalets to rent.
Best for: Groups and longer stays
- 650 m² spa with indoor pool
- Four restaurants
- Whole chalets for rent
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A private hotel taking guests since 1892, central but set back from the main street, with a 650 m² spa and indoor pool. Besides rooms and suites you can rent whole chalets, and it is open all year.
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Photo: Andrew Bossi, CC BY-SA 2.5
Best Mid-Range Hotels
Two on the main street, one across the valley and one above the church for families.
Eiger Mountain & Soul Resort
Dorfstrasse, village center, Grindelwald
On the main street, with a spa and apartments with kitchens.
Best for: Self-catering families
- Central, on the main street
- Spa with sauna and steam bath
- Apartments with kitchens
More about this hotel
The Heller family's hotel in the middle of the village, formerly Hotel Eiger, with a spa, a bar-restaurant and self-catering apartments such as a two-bedroom chalet for up to four. The main kitchen is being refurbished in autumn 2026, so parts of the restaurant are closed.
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Photo: W. Bulach, CC BY-SA 4.0
Sunstar Hotel Grindelwald
Dorfstrasse, opposite the First gondola, Grindelwald
A big year-round hotel opposite the First gondola, with an indoor pool.
Best for: Skiers and hikers
- Opposite the First gondola
- Indoor pool with Eiger view
- Open all year
More about this hotel
A big, year-round hotel directly opposite the First gondola, with an indoor pool facing the Eiger and a 1,200 m² wellness area. Half board offers a choice of meat, fish or vegetarian dishes.
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Photo: W. Bulach, CC BY-SA 4.0
Hotel Aspen
Across the valley from Grindelwald Grund, Grindelwald
Across the valley, for views of the Eiger and the whole village.
Best for: Views and quiet
- Eiger and village views
- Family rooms for up to 5
- Outdoor hot tub
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A 39-room hotel on the slope across the valley, with views of the Eiger and the whole village, a small wellness area with an outdoor hot tub, and family rooms for up to five. An hourly bus or the hotel shuttle links it with Grindelwald station.
Hotel Kirchbühl
Above the village church, Grindelwald
A family favorite above the church, with a playroom and a free station shuttle.
Best for: Families with young kids
- Free station shuttle (reserve ahead)
- Indoor playroom and playground
- Chalet apartments
More about this hotel
Run by the same family for four generations, the Kirchbühl sits above the church with Eiger views, four places to eat and a playroom and playground for children. It is about 20 minutes' walk from the station, but a free shuttle meets you on arrival and departure days.
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Best Budget Base
Grindelwald has few cheap beds; this lodge by the Eiger Express is the best of them.
Eiger Lodge
Grindelwald Grund, at the Eiger Express, Grindelwald
Simple rooms and breakfast right by the Eiger Express in Grund.
Best for: Budget skiers
- Next to the Eiger Express
- Breakfast included
- Four- and six-bed rooms
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The former Mountain Hostel, right by the Eiger Express gondola in Grindelwald Grund, with simple doubles and four- and six-bed rooms plus "Chic" rooms with their own bathroom. Breakfast is included, and there is a grill restaurant, bar and roof terrace.
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Grindelwald Hotels at a Glance
Prices change by date and room type, so check your own dates on Booking.com before you decide.
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Hotel BelvedereDorfstrasse, 5 minutes from the station, Grindelwald · SplurgeEiger views and good foodCheck prices -
Bergwelt Grindelwald Alpine Design ResortGrindelwald village, Grindelwald · SplurgeStylish couplesCheck prices -
Romantik Hotel SchweizerhofVillage center, set back from the main street, Grindelwald · SplurgeGroups and longer staysCheck prices -
Eiger Mountain & Soul ResortDorfstrasse, village center, Grindelwald · Mid-rangeSelf-catering familiesCheck prices -
Sunstar Hotel GrindelwaldDorfstrasse, opposite the First gondola, Grindelwald · Mid-rangeSkiers and hikersCheck prices -
Hotel AspenAcross the valley from Grindelwald Grund, Grindelwald · Mid-rangeViews and quietCheck prices -
Hotel KirchbühlAbove the village church, Grindelwald · Mid-rangeFamilies with young kidsCheck prices -
Eiger LodgeGrindelwald Grund, at the Eiger Express, Grindelwald · BudgetBudget skiersCheck prices
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Hotel Belvedere
Family-run hotel
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Dorfstrasse, 5 minutes from the station, Grindelwald | Splurge | Eiger views and good food | Check prices |
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Bergwelt Grindelwald Alpine Design Resort
Design hotel
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Grindelwald village, Grindelwald | Splurge | Stylish couples | Check prices |
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Romantik Hotel Schweizerhof
Chalet-style hotel
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Village center, set back from the main street, Grindelwald | Splurge | Groups and longer stays | Check prices |
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Eiger Mountain & Soul Resort
Hotel and apartments
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Dorfstrasse, village center, Grindelwald | Mid-range | Self-catering families | Check prices |
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Sunstar Hotel Grindelwald
Large resort hotel
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Dorfstrasse, opposite the First gondola, Grindelwald | Mid-range | Skiers and hikers | Check prices |
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Hotel Aspen
Chalet hotel
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Across the valley from Grindelwald Grund, Grindelwald | Mid-range | Views and quiet | Check prices |
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Hotel Kirchbühl
Family-run hotel
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Above the village church, Grindelwald | Mid-range | Families with young kids | Check prices |
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Eiger Lodge
Lodge and hostel
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Grindelwald Grund, at the Eiger Express, Grindelwald | Budget | Budget skiers | Check prices |
Hotel details checked on November 5, 2026.
The Lifts, and When They Close
- Eiger Express: the 15-minute gondola from Grindelwald Terminal in Grund to the Eigergletscher station, where you change for the Jungfraujoch. From Grindelwald Terminal to the Jungfraujoch takes about 45 minutes in all.
- Grindelwald First: a 25-minute gondola ride via Bort and Schreckfeld, from a valley station about 10 minutes' walk from the train station. At the top is the First Cliff Walk, a walkway bolted to the cliff 45 meters long.
- Maintenance: the lifts close for a few weeks between seasons. In 2026 the First gondola is closed from 26 October to 27 November and the Eiger Express from 9 to 20 November.
- Some hotels close too. Of our picks, Hotel Aspen is closed from 8 November to 10 December 2026 and Hotel Kirchbühl from 1 November to 11 December 2026.
Getting to Grindelwald
- From Interlaken Ost: about 35 minutes by train. See where to stay in Interlaken.
- From Zurich: about 2 hours 40 minutes by train from Zurich HB, changing in Interlaken Ost.
- By car: unlike Wengen and Mürren, Grindelwald is open to cars. Parking at hotels is often limited, so check before you book.
- To Wengen: over Kleine Scheidegg by mountain railway, or back down via Lauterbrunnen. See our Lauterbrunnen Valley guide.
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