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Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof - Hostel Interlaken, hotel in Interlaken

The family-friendly Backpackers Villa in Interlaken, in the heart of the Bernese Oberland, offers simple yet stylish rooms that are individually decorated.

Good breakfast.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
3,232 reviews
Price from
$131.22
1 night, 2 adults
Chalet Hostel @ Backpackers Villa Interlaken, hotel in Interlaken

Located in Interlaken, 12 miles from Grindelwald Terminal, Chalet Hostel @ Backpackers Villa Interlaken has accommodations with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Excellent. Located in the city center of Interlaken, near to Interlaken OST station (gate to Lauterbrunnen & Griendelwald). Friendly staff (English spoken) and the accomodation's facilities like kitchen 24/7, lockers room & washer machine dryer etc are available. A perfect choice to stay in Interlaken, recommended. 👍🏻
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
948 reviews
Price from
$91.29
1 night, 2 adults
Interlaken Youth Hostel, hotel in Interlaken

Right next to Interlaken Ost Train Station, Youth Hostel Interlaken is between Lake Brienz and Lake Thun. It offers free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and a snack bar.

It was close to the main station. I stayed in a shared room, women only. My roommates were nice and a good way to meet new people. There were lockers in the room - no need to use your own lock. The bathroom and showers were regularly clean, didn’t have an issue with anything too dirty. Breakfast was included, good variety.
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very Good
2,821 reviews
Price from
$184.67
1 night, 2 adults
Adventure Hostel Interlaken, hotel in Interlaken

Located in Interlaken, 12 miles from Grindelwald Terminal, Adventure Hostel Interlaken has accommodations with a garden, private parking, a terrace and a bar.

Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated excellent
Excellent
1,848 reviews
Price from
$152.77
1 night, 2 adults
Walters Hostel Interlaken, hotel in Interlaken

Located in Interlaken, 12 miles from Grindelwald Terminal, Walters Hostel Interlaken provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

The room is spacious. floors are clean. However, the bed doesn't feel clean. The furniture feels cold. Needs some homey decoration or lights. Location is excellent. The host is very helpful and warmhearted.
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated excellent
Excellent
1,273 reviews
Price from
$109.43
1 night, 2 adults
Alplodge, hotel in Interlaken

Alplodge is located in the center of Interlaken, between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. A pleasant common kitchen and free Wi-Fi in the lobby are at guests’ disposal.

The best part of our stay is the location and the view. The view was what I always look for in an accommodation and it was excellent… overlooking the river and the road. And we had a balcony which was fantastic. Overall we had a great stay.
Scored 7.7
7.7
Rated good
Good
1,115 reviews
Price from
$149.36
1 night, 2 adults
Funny Farm Backpackers, hotel in Interlaken

Centrally located, a 3-minute drive from Interlaken’s West Train Station, Funny Farm offers affordable accommodations in natural surroundings. It features a summer outdoor pool and a ski school.

They had foosball and pool on the first floor. And beer on tap! They are coin operated machines, but still affordable. The beds were comfy and the blankets were warm. Top floor had an amazing view. The staff were also really chill. Don't be rude to the staff!
Scored 7.7
7.7
Rated good
Good
3,488 reviews
Price from
$77.72
1 night, 2 adults
Sleep and Go - Budget, hotel in Interlaken

Featuring a bar, Sleep and Go - Budget is located in Interlaken in the Canton of Bern region, 13 miles from Grindelwald Terminal and 13 miles from Giessbachfälle.

Clean,neat and comfortable
Scored 7.2
7.2
Rated good
Good
14 reviews
Price from
$99.93
1 night, 2 adults
Leissigen Youth Hostel, hotel in Leissigen

Located in Leissigen, 16 miles from Grindelwald Terminal, Leissigen Youth Hostel provides accommodations with a garden, private parking, a private beach area and a terrace.

Breakfast was my favorite part. It was fresh and sooo delicious. Especially with the gorgeous morning view of the lake. I could enjoy that every morning of my life.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated excellent
Excellent
107 reviews
Price from
$139.10
1 night, 2 adults
Hostel Chalet Stöckli mit Etagendusche, hotel in Wilderswil

Located in Wilderswil, 10 miles from Grindelwald Terminal, Hostel Chalet Stöckli mit Etagendusche has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Good value for the property. Nice breakfast!
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very Good
389 reviews
Price from
$181.20
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.

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  • Budget Waldhotel Unspunnen
    Budget options available
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 568 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi and free parking, the Budget Waldhotel is within a 20-minute walk or a 4-minute drive from the Interlaken-West train station.

    Friendly staff, quiet location, views, old charm.

  • Walters Hostel Interlaken
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 1,273 reviews

    Located in Interlaken, 12 miles from Grindelwald Terminal, Walters Hostel Interlaken provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    We like the big breakfast which offered at CHF 8 only.

  • Balmers Hostel
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 999 reviews

    Come to Balmers and stay in the oldest private hostel in Switzerland! Our hostel is located in three traditional Swiss wooden chalets that surround a courtyard, terras and garden.

    Amazing hostel. So lively and so much space to hangout.

  • Happy Inn Lodge
    Budget options available
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,577 reviews

    Offering a restaurant, a bar and a terrace where guests can dine during summer, Happy Inn Lodge is located in Interlaken’s center.

    Ideal location, lovely staff and comfortable room.

  • RiverLodge TCS Training & Freizeit AG
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 718 reviews

    Located on the banks of the River Aare, RiverLodge TCS Training & Freizeit AG offers affordable accommodations less than 20 minutes on foot from the Interlaken center and 2953 feet from the...

    Nice experience but expensive for what’s on offer.

  • Sleep and Go - Budget
    Budget options available
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 14 reviews

    Featuring a bar, Sleep and Go - Budget is located in Interlaken in the Canton of Bern region, 13 miles from Grindelwald Terminal and 13 miles from Giessbachfälle.

Great access to the city center! Check these hostels in Interlaken

  • Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof - Hostel Interlaken
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 3,232 reviews

    The family-friendly Backpackers Villa in Interlaken, in the heart of the Bernese Oberland, offers simple yet stylish rooms that are individually decorated.

    The towels The free tea The breakfast The common room Very clean

  • Adventure Hostel Interlaken
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 1,848 reviews

    Located in Interlaken, 12 miles from Grindelwald Terminal, Adventure Hostel Interlaken has accommodations with a garden, private parking, a terrace and a bar.

    Location was awesome. Just 10 minutes walk to West station.

  • Interlaken Youth Hostel
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 2,821 reviews

    Right next to Interlaken Ost Train Station, Youth Hostel Interlaken is between Lake Brienz and Lake Thun. It offers free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and a snack bar.

    Everything. It's an amazing place, great location.

  • Alplodge
    Central location
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,115 reviews

    Alplodge is located in the center of Interlaken, between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. A pleasant common kitchen and free Wi-Fi in the lobby are at guests’ disposal.

    Our room has a river view, which is the best part!

  • Funny Farm Backpackers
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 3,488 reviews

    Centrally located, a 3-minute drive from Interlaken’s West Train Station, Funny Farm offers affordable accommodations in natural surroundings. It features a summer outdoor pool and a ski school.

    Great location, beautiful view from room, clean room

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  • Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 718 reviews
    It's a perfect place if you just want to spend a night to sleep at the budgeted cost. You'll get a room with bunk bed to sleep, the other services like kitchen, rest-room, shower etc. are shared. The location is also great as it's near to the Interlaken OST station. You'll get the nice view of Aare river tributary just outside the stay.
    Mehul
    Group
  • Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 948 reviews
    Can't fault this place. Definitely one of if not the best hostel I've stayed in. Clean facilities, comfy bedding, two types of charging ports near the bed swiss and European which suited me as I only had European. Good laundry facilities 10 CHF for wash and dry is free and the building was just lovely. Lots of places to chill sit, indoors and out and free locker storage on day of arrival and departure downstairs. I will be coming back here.
    Gretta
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $96.80
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,577 reviews
    Budget friendly hostel near Interlaken West. And few bus stops away from Interlaken OST. Room was clean. Kitchen has all amenities apart from the oven. Overall it was a nice experience.
    Puja Adhikari
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $155.44
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 3,488 reviews
    Ignore other reviews, if you are here for an authentic budget backpacking experience look no further. This hostel is in a beautiful classic building, has amazing friendly and fun staff who went out of their way to add to our trip, great late night vibes and the lobby is even home to a lovely big St Bernard named Kai.
    William
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $131.22
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 3,232 reviews
    I’ve never stayed at a Hostel before! My son, 14 and myself had a private room and although very $$ for a hostel, it was so much cheaper than other hotels. It honestly was perfect. The room was simple but had everything we needed and space. The breakfast was free and so good! Washing was $$$ but handy! I would definitely stay there again.
    Samantha Lee
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $155.44
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 3,488 reviews
    It was probably the cheapest hostel is a great location with a very eclectic atmosphere. Its hostel as well as a hotel I think. The building is definitely old so it has a lot of interesting character.
    Maria
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $149.36
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,115 reviews
    Great location, facilities are cleaned multiple times per day, great view from room and rooftop, staff speaks good English. This is the best hostel I have stayed in Europe!
    Ella
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $96.80
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,577 reviews
    Perhaps the cheapest youth hostel in Interlaken. You get what you pay for. Everything was perfect, the room was clean and also the sharing toilette and bad room. If you are hungry, just go down the stairs because it is a bar. And very close to the Interlaken West train station. After that, the supermarket and a lot of restaurants were nearby. What I found maybe a bit annoying was the squeaking of the wooden floor (I think, because it is an old building).
    Tania
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $149.36
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,115 reviews
    one of the best hostels with the fabulous view from the room. neat and tidy, excellent location. the breakfast was quite worth the money.very nice staff and good service. the only downside was the bunk bed was extremely squeaky and it made noise even with a slightest movement , otherwise I had the best stay! thank you Keerthi
    keerthi
    Solo traveler

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