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Centrally located, a 3-minute drive from Interlaken’s West Train Station, Funny Farm offers great-value accommodation within natural surroundings. It features a summer outdoor pool and a ski school. The bright rooms of the Funny Farm hostel are simply furnished and decorated in different colours. Some include private en-suite bathrooms, others have shared facilities. As part of the Mattenhof Resort – Garden Hotel, guests can enjoy an all-Swiss gaststube experience and enjoy traditional specialities as fondue and rösti. A locally-brewed beer is available at the Club Cavern bar. Funny Farm also provides an array of activities from golfing to horse riding from canoeing to tennis. Wi-Fi is free in public areas and free private parking is available on site.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
3 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
7.3
Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.5
Value for money
7.9
Location
8.3
Free WiFi
7.9
Low score for Interlaken
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • It
    Australia Australia
    It’s cheap and very convenient gives the Interlaken Pass has been very helpful for our stay
  • Olesea
    Spain Spain
    Everything was great, we had a big room with private bathroom,clean and comfy, beautiful Mountain view.
  • Sophie
    Australia Australia
    Everything else was fantastic. The room itself wasn’t mouldy and was really nice.
  • aditya
    India India
    If you are lucky, you will get a room with a spectacular view. This was the best view I ever had in a hostel. The hostel does give you farm-like feelings! It's huge, and they have a huge dog (St. Bernard) and a very cute cat as well. It's very...
  • Toby
    France France
    This is a bit of pot luck. I stayed here twice in two rooms of the same category. One time I got a room without working plugs and an unpleasant bathroom, the other time I had a more spacious dorm with better and cleaner facilities.
  • Montreal
    Canada Canada
    We arrived at 11 :30 a.m. and thought we'll just drop off luggage, but room was ready so they allowed us to check in early! Building is old but room and washroom very spacious, had a balcony and stunning view. Located between the 2 train stations,...
  • Shiya
    Netherlands Netherlands
    It's a very cozy place for travelers,nice location,nice house
  • Souvik
    India India
    Big lawn and mountain view from the balcony was good. Big bathroom with bathtub.
  • Charlie
    Australia Australia
    It’s great mingling with the locals, Staff and other travellers in the evening, people of all ages and cultures
  • Sinta
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Its near the train station and turns out the hotel is really big

Property surroundings

Facilities of Funny Farm Backpackers

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Ski
  • Ski school
  • Ski storage
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
  • Table tennis
  • Billiards
    Additional charge
  • Skiing
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
Services
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Currency exchange
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French

House rules
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Check-in
From 17:00 to 23:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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FAQs about Funny Farm Backpackers

  • The prices at Funny Farm Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Funny Farm Backpackers offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Billiards
    • Skiing
    • Table tennis
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Tour or class about local culture
  • Funny Farm Backpackers is 950 yards from the centre of Interlaken. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Funny Farm Backpackers is from 17:00, and check-out is until 11:00.