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Next weekend
26 Jun - 28 Jun
In two weeks
3 Jul - 5 Jul
In one month
17 Jul - 19 Jul
In two months
14 Aug - 16 Aug

Our top choices for Brienz hostels

Exterior

Lake Lodge Hostel

Lake Lodge Hostel
2.0 star property
Iseltwald
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (199 reviews)
"Excellent location"
United States
sanjana
The price is NZ$457
includes taxes & fees
25 June - 26 June
Lake Lodge Hostel
Balcony

Youth Hostel Grindelwald

Youth Hostel Grindelwald
2.0 star property
Grindelwald
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (87 reviews)
"Great hostel! Very clean and conveniently located"
Canada
Gillian
The price is NZ$450
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June
Youth Hostel Grindelwald
Lobby

Eiger Lodge Easy

Eiger Lodge Easy
2.0 star property
Grindelwald
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (247 reviews)
"The breakfast area is so pleasant to enjoy it and foods are wonderful!! Need to improve the cleanliness of restrooms."
United States
Kathie
Eiger Lodge Easy
Sun deck

Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof - Hostel

Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof - Hostel
2.0 star property
Central Interlaken
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (245 reviews)
"Clean room, accommodating staff for late arrival, good breakfast"
United States
Sundar
The price is NZ$446
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June
Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof - Hostel
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Adventure Hostel

Adventure Hostel
2.0 star property
Unterseen
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (40 reviews)
"Friendly and warm atmosphere."
United States
Andrew
The price is NZ$517
includes taxes & fees
5 July - 6 July
Adventure Hostel
Restaurant

Youth Hostel Engelberg

Youth Hostel Engelberg
2.0 star property
Engelberg
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (13 reviews)
"Very lovely place. Would stay there again. Walkable to everywhere you need to go, nice rooms and food options."
United States
Tyler
The price is NZ$278
includes taxes & fees
3 July - 4 July
Youth Hostel Engelberg
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Youth Hostel Leissigen

Youth Hostel Leissigen
2.0 star property
Leissigen
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (13 reviews)
""Atypic" hostel by the lake with its private beach. Breakfast is ok, what the samedi that checkout time is by 10!"
France
Armand
The price is NZ$572
includes taxes & fees
3 July - 4 July
Youth Hostel Leissigen
Exterior

Youth Hostel Interlaken

Youth Hostel Interlaken
2.0 star property
Central Interlaken
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (515 reviews)
"very clean and each bed had its own locker in the room that you open with your room key as well"
United States
Taylor
The price is NZ$429
includes taxes & fees
7 July - 8 July
Youth Hostel Interlaken
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Top Brienz Hotel Reviews

BERGWELT GRINDELWALD | ALPINE DESIGN RESORT

BERGWELT GRINDELWALD | ALPINE DESIGN RESORT

8/10 Good
"The only issue was the air conditioning. Even after talking with staff they turned the air as low as it could be and it was still somewhat warm. Otherwise the experience was great."
Charles 3-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
BERGWELT GRINDELWALD | ALPINE DESIGN RESORT

Find out more about Brienz

Brienz Hostels information

Number of reviews
1,048
Accommodation
13 Hostels
Lowest Price
NZ$278
Highest Price
NZ$602

Frequently asked questions

Should I stay in a hostel in Brienz?
Hostels are a great way to stay for a lower cost, so you can save more for going out. If you're hoping to enjoy the natural surroundings, you can check out the lake views while you're here.
What is a hostel?
No two hostels look identical, but these dormitory-style accommodations all offer shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too), budget-friendly prices and a social atmosphere.
What are the best hostels in Brienz?
While you're deciding on somewhere to stay, take a look at this top hostel in Brienz: Youth Hostel Brienz - Located within a 10-minute walk of Lake Brienz. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a restaurant. Rooms come with towels, showers and bed sheets.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Brienz?
Good weather's definitely a plus when you want to venture out and explore, so here's a little information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 14°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of -1°C. The rainiest months in Brienz are June, August, May and July, with each month seeing an average of 221 mm of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Brienz?
Depending on what you're interested in, you might enjoy the area around Brienz. Get out into nature with places such as Giessbach Falls, Brienzer Rothorn and Lake Brienz. Cultural attractions include Schweizer Holzbildhauerei Museum, Ballenberg Open Air Museum and Valley Museum Lauterbrunnen. Visit landmarks such as Schlegelsaege Giswil, Ruine Rudenz and Unspunnen Castle.
What's the best way to get to and around Brienz while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in and around Brienz on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Bern (BRN-Belp), 27.4 mi (44.1 km) from the city centre. An alternative is Zurich Airport (ZRH), located 54.2 mi (87.3 km) away. Once you've arrived, you may want to use public transport to get around. Train stations including Brienz Station and Brienz BRB Station make it easy to discover more of the area.

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