8 Best Hotels in Grindelwald, Berner Oberland

You’d never know that this modern hotel originally dates from 1864, since it was completely renovated before its reopening in 2018, but it still includes nods to its past as a gateway to the nearby glacier with design details resembling ice (such as etched glass on the closet doors and ice cube lamps in the inviting lounge area). It has a prime location looking out to Eiger’s North Face, and it's only about a 10-minute walk down to the Eiger Express or up to Grindelwald’s town center. Rooms feature a mountain-influenced color scheme, with dark blues and fuchsia; many have terraces with mountain views, and the honeymoon suite boasts its own whirlpool. Try a well-mixed cocktail or tea in the comfy lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Eiger, or if the weather’s nice, on the large outside terrace. The small spa has a sauna, a hammam, and a relaxation room with waterbeds, plus an outdoor Jacuzzi with views of the Eiger, along with a fitness room. The in-house gourmet restaurant offers creative meals for dinner and a good selection of items for breakfast.

As you wind your way into Grindelwald, you can't help but notice this large pink structure perched precariously above the road; regular guest rooms aren't grand, but there are great views of the Eiger and surrounding peaks from almost everywhere—and every room boasts both a balcony and air-conditioning, rare for the region. Suites and common areas are tastefully designed. The staff radiates genuine warmth and absolute professionalism; the owner takes groups of guests curling, sledding, or on visits to organic farms. The bright and glossy restaurant has a fresh and creative menu. For total relaxation, there's an outdoor hot tub, plus an indoor pool, sauna, and steam room. The hotel also caters to kids with a games room and special children's menu in the restaurant.

With windows looking out onto the village church and Eiger’s iconic north face, this chic chalet hotel offers a warm welcome. A peaceful oasis on the edge of town, Hotel Fiescherblick emphasizes sustainability with its carbon-neutral heating system and purified mountain water. Rooms are outfitted in modern Scandinavian style with touches of pine green and rocky mountain gray. Some rooms feature hidden-in-the-wall bunk beds for guests traveling with children. The breakfast buffet includes homemade pastries and jams and locally produced cheeses and meats, and the highly acclaimed restaurant offers three- to seven-course tasting menus with wine pairings.

A vastly improved version of the standard chalet-style lodging, the Gletschergarten has been in the same family for four generations, and the interior radiates welcome, from heirloom furniture to original paintings by the owner's grandfather to tea roses cut from the garden. There's heraldry in the leaded-glass windows, a ceramic stove with a built-in seat warmer, and a wood-paneled lounge taken from an old Grindelwald farmhouse. All rooms have balconies, some with glacier views, others overlooking the emerald-green hills. Ask for a corner room, as the angles are especially pleasing. Don't miss the pleasant spa with a sauna, a steam bath, and a relaxation area.

Perched up a small hill toward the western end of town, the Bergwelt is a blend of Alpine lodge and chic abode; it features brown-and-tan rooms with comfy beds, a spa with small indoor and outdoor pools, and a large lobby perfect for watching the scene. Though guest rooms are on the dark side, red plaid accents on the bed frames liven them up. Many rooms include balconies, though not all have mountain views. Suites have fireplaces, and two include private saunas; for larger groups, the hotel also offers apartments and residences with two and three bedrooms. BG’s Grill focuses on (what else?) grilled meats, and the mixologists at the Seven Spirits Bar whip up a fine cocktail. Besides the pools, the Fire & Ice Spa also includes saunas, a relaxation room, treatment rooms, and a fitness room.

Brimming with personal warmth, this family-run hotel has become a favorite among those who value tranquility and convenience. The chatty Bohren family has been running the place since 1977 and makes everyone feel like an old friend. Rooms in this chalet are not huge or lavish, but they have comfortable furnishings, fir paneling, and original artwork. All come with balconies or terraces that overlook some of Grindelwald's less developed countryside toward the mighty Eiger. A sauna helps soothe ski pains, and a fitness center with games and table tennis (as well as free access to Grindelwald's nearby sport center) gives the kids something to do on inclement days. Standard Swiss-style breakfasts include Birchermüesli, meats, and soft-boiled eggs.

Overlooking the magnificent ice-blue glacier—as well as a sprawling parking lot—this pretty and wood-trimmed (though quite simple) inn offers generous lunches on the terrace and good regional dining inside the comfortable restaurant. The adjoining Gletscherstübe attracts locals as well as the hordes of hikers who come to marvel at its namesake. The bright rooms, all with mountain views, feature lots of pine as well as colorful modern bathrooms.

Behind its dark-wood, red-shuttered chalet facade dating from 1892, this large, welcoming hotel invites you in with cozy wing chairs and bookcases in the lobby lounge and dining rooms—perfect spots to lounge in on rainy days. Guest rooms are decorated in carved pine and have tile baths. Service is attentive, unhurried, flexible, and extremely friendly, which more than satisfies the loyal clientele. The elegant Schmitte restaurant, aglow with decorative wall paintings and mint hues, serves nouvelle Swiss cuisine. For more casual fare, head to the rustic Gaststübli. There's also a pool, saunas, a steam bath, and a bowling alley.