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Featured Hostels in Interlaken

Lake Lodge Hostel
Fishing

Lake Lodge Hostel

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (136)
"Beautiful lakeside location with charming adjacent restaurant. Staff are great and amenities are comparable to good hostels. Balcony off private 4-bed dorm was lovely. Great place to stay with family or traveling solo!"
The price is NZ$305
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
Lake Lodge Hostel
Youth Hostel Interlaken
Double Room, Balcony

Youth Hostel Interlaken

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (462)
"Great location and the breakfast is good. "
Youth Hostel Interlaken
Alplodge Interlaken - Hostel
Front of property

Alplodge Interlaken - Hostel

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (252)
"Good stay with $ value "
The price is NZ$432
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug
Alplodge Interlaken - Hostel
Youth Hostel Grindelwald
Front of property

Youth Hostel Grindelwald

2.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (75)
"Great breakfast, clean rooms and bathrooms."
Youth Hostel Grindelwald
Balmers Hostel
Reception

Balmers Hostel

1.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (172)
"The property was easy to get to and the staff was very nice."
Balmers Hostel
Adventure Hostel
Exterior

Adventure Hostel

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (38)
"It is a hostel not a hotel. We were told that if we pay additional fee to buy additional bed and can get a private room for the family. But when we check in, someone else has already stayed in the room. We had to leave at 9 pm to find somewhere else for the night. Room is not clean though. Not worth the price at all. "
The price is NZ$644
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Adventure Hostel
Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof - Hostel
Aerial view

Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof - Hostel

2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (231)
"Super great hostel. We liked our stay here more than the other hotels we stayed at during our week in Switzerland!"
The price is NZ$424
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof - Hostel
Kunst- und Naturfreundehaus Brünig
Toys

Kunst- und Naturfreundehaus Brünig

1.0 star property
6.4 out of 10, (8)
"Calm and quite close to lake Breonx"
Kunst- und Naturfreundehaus Brünig
Youth Hostel Leissigen
Pool

Youth Hostel Leissigen

2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (9)
"Good. Located at outskirt region and very scenic location. Convenient there is bus nearby"
Youth Hostel Leissigen
Youth Hostel Brienz
On the beach

Youth Hostel Brienz

2.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (16)
"Sara was outstanding!"
Youth Hostel Brienz
Eiger Lodge Easy
Front of property

Eiger Lodge Easy

1.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (232)
" Amazing breakfast, comfortable rooms, nice location."
Eiger Lodge Easy
Mountain Hostel Gimmelwald
Exterior

Mountain Hostel Gimmelwald

2.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (6)
"Fantastic location. Friendly and helpful staff.. Good breakfast provided. Very squeaky floors, which made it pretty loud in the bedrooms,"
Mountain Hostel Gimmelwald
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Top Interlaken Hotel Reviews

Essential by Dorint Interlaken

Essential by Dorint Interlaken

10/10 Excellent
"Everything is Walking distance easy to find places to go you save money and time!!!"
Zehra 1-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Essential by Dorint Interlaken

Frequently asked questions

Should I stay in a hostel in Interlaken?
By staying at a hostel, you can reduce your spending on accommodations and save more of your trip funds for exploring during your holiday. You'll find local tours and other activities to enjoy, and the mountain views create an appealing natural setting.
What is a hostel?
These dorm-style accommodations come in quite a few different forms, but they have a few things in common, including budget prices, a social setting and shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms).
What are the best hostels in Interlaken?
Based on our customers' reviews, these hostels in Interlaken have the best ratings: Youth Hostel Interlaken - 2-minute walk from Interlaken Ost Station for easy access to public transport. You can take advantage of free breakfast and free Wi-Fi, as well as a restaurant. Rooms come with towels, showers and bed sheets. Alplodge Interlaken - Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Interlaken West Station and Interlaken West Ferry Terminal. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, a bar and tour/ticket assistance. You'll find showers, bed sheets and free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof - Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of Mystery Rooms. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an arcade/games room. You'll find towels, coffee/tea makers and bed sheets in all rooms.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Interlaken?
The weather is important 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. Average annual precipitation for Interlaken is 1535 mm.
What is there to see and do in Interlaken?
Generally, Interlaken is known for its local tours, mountain views and sightseeing. Get out into nature with places such as Lake Brienz, Lake Thun and Harder Kulm. Cultural attractions include Ballenberg Open Air Museum, Valley Museum Lauterbrunnen and Oberhofen Castle. Locals like to shop at Hoeheweg.
What's the best way to get to and around Interlaken while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Interlaken in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Bern (BRN-Belp), located 23 mi (37 km) from the city centre. After you've arrived, you might want to use public transport during your trip. To check out more of the area, take a train from Interlaken West Station, Interlaken West Ferry Terminal or Interlaken Harderbahn Station.