This hostel is located beside the golf course and ice rink, a 15-minute walk from the centre of Bad Tölz. On-site sports facilities include basketball, volleyball and football. Rooms at Jugendherberge Bad Tölz are simply furnished, and bed linen is provided. Every room includes a wardrobe and a private bathroom with shower. Wi-Fi is free in public areas. Breakfast and evening buffets can be enjoyed in the spacious dining room, and additional meals can be booked on request. Vending machines are available 24 hours a day in the spacious lobby, which is a popular place to socialise. Just 12 km from Lake Tegernsee, Jugendherberge Bad Tölz is an ideal base for hiking and cycling here in Bavaria. Guests can hire bicycles, snow shoes, skates and board games at reception. On-site parking is free, and the A8 motorway is 20 km away. Bad Tölz Train Station is a 10-minute walk away, offering direct connections to Munich.

Guests staying at the Jugendherberge Bad Tölz must be a member of the IYHF (International Youth Hostel Federation). Membership cards can be purchased on arrival at the property. A yearly membership for guests under the age of 27 costs EUR 7. Membership for guests over 27 or families costs EUR 22.5 per year. International guests require a stamp which costs EUR 3.50 per person per night.