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About this property
Set in the Alpine village of Bischofswiesen, this modern hostel enjoys a scenic location in the Berchtesgadener Land region. A children’s playroom, lounge area and a wide range of outdoor activities are offered here. Jugendherberge Berchtesgaden features brightly decorated rooms and dormitories with free WiFi. Shared bathroom facilities can be found in the hallway and some even include a balcony. Breakfast and evening meals are served daily at Jugendherberge Berchtesgaden’s buffet restaurant. Packed lunches can be made on request. Guests are also welcome to use the barbecue facilities for an extra fee. Leisure activities at the hostel include indoor table tennis, high rope garden, archery and a playground with a sandpit. Board games and books are also available. Lake Königsee is a 10-minute drive from Jugendherberge Berchtesgaden. Free on-site parking is available.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Chi-wen
Germany
“Room and bed were clean and the breakfast was awesome. The kind of food was various, we could also have our lunch pack from the buffet for the hiking. Priceworthy!” - Simon
Singapore
“Amazing view from the room. Toilet and room is clean and there's breakfast included. Really nice stay” - Iryna
Germany
“Very welcoming receptionist Mr Alexander. Nice and not so expensive place to stay.” - Niklas
Austria
“I liked the value for money that was really exceptional for the location provided. The room and the facitlites were clean and well taken care of. We were content especially how quiet the surroundings are and how much space there was in the rooms.” - Ihor
Ukraine
“Nice and clean showers, good stuff, very calm and pleasant place.” - Diana
Germany
“Great location, very friendly staff, good-value breakfast” - Peter
United States
“Meals were very good, healthy, and worth the time. If there are kids in the house, make sure to start meals as early as you can to ensure you get what you expect or paid for. Kitchen, libraries, study areas very nice. Great location. Will...” - Vu
Vietnam
“The location is beautiful with good views, I could really enjoy the nature there. I like the launch/dinner buffet. The food was really good.” - Pratyush
India
“The views from the room overlooking the mountains was mesmerizing” - Jonas
United States
“The property had good food and lots of activities. The location had a beautiful view of the mountain overlooking Berchtesgaden. Property was a 30 minutes walk from the train station. Beds were very comfy and there were lockers to put valuables in.”
Area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.




The fine print
Guests staying at the Jugendherberge Berchtesgaden must be a member of the Deutschen Jugendherbergswerk. Temporary membership can be purchased on arrival at the property.
This is an additional policy specific to the property, in addition to the standard policies. For further details, please contact Jugendherberge Berchtesgaden in advance.
Please note that there is a surcharge of EUR 4 per person per night for guests 27 years and older.
International guests without membership pay a surcharge of EUR 3.50 per night. German residents aged 26 or younger can become a member of the German Youth Hostel Association for EUR 7 per year, older guests and families pay EUR 22.50 per year.
Please note that children under 5 years sleep for free and need to be mentioned in advance in the Special Requests box during the booking process.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.