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Youth Hostel Brienz is located on the banks of Lake Brienz, a scenic 15-minute walk from the Brienz Train Station. The hostel serves a buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner, available on the terrace overlooking the lake. Free Wi-Fi is provided. The private and shared rooms are decorated in wooden paneling and all have views of the surrounding Alpine scenery. Shared bathrooms are on the same floor. It is possible to store bikes in the covered area. A small children’s playground and barbecue facilities are located in the garden. The cozy lounge has a fireplace and games corner, and there is a small library at Youth Hostel Brienz. A kitchenette with a fridge, microwave and kettle is provided for all guests. In the cellar you can play table football and table tennis is available in the garden. It is possible to organize steam-boat trips on the lake and up to the Jungfrau Mountain. Trains from Brienz connect to Berne in 90 minutes. Interlaken is 9.9 mi away and is reachable by train.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

Buffet

Private Parking Available On Site


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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
6.9
Low score for Brienz
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alexandra
    United States of America United States of America
    Perfect location, staff were very accommodating, the rooms and bathrooms were maintained very well and the included breakfast was amazing! The view from our balcony/window was beautiful!
  • Andrew
    Germany Germany
    The location was just perfect and they have parking spots which cost 10 fr per night
  • Cheree
    India India
    The staff tried to help me in the best possible way! Sara at the reception and the chef in the main kitchen also helped me with some fruits and a sandwich for my breakfast the previous night itself as I had to checkout early morning. It was a...
  • Das
    India India
    Great location and view of the lake. Breakfast was good. Staff helped with storing our luggage. Adequate no of showers. Everything was clean and tidy.
  • Astrella
    Indonesia Indonesia
    it was clean, breakfast is good, staffs are friendly, location right by the lake is beautiful, they even gave us female only room when we requested even though we booked the mixed dorm. thanks
  • Charli
    United States of America United States of America
    The hostel is right on the lake and offers the most incredible views! It’s just a 10 min walk or 2 min bus ride to the train station and a 20 min train ride to Interlaken which was perfect. I was glad to be away from the tourists downtown....
  • Diana
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Staff. Checkin was at 5 but they let me in at 3. I wandered around and noticed old evidence of bed bugs and it freaked me out..i asked if they could check me out and they did, refunding the money. Thank you so much for understanding, i appreciate....
  • A
    Anonymous
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff was awesome and accommodating. Food was amazing. Location was beautiful.
  • A
    Anonymous
    Australia Australia
    lovely beach side hostel, 15 min walk from train station, nice to be out of the busyness of Interlacken but a quick train ride away. lots of beach areas nearby, clean, friendly staff
  • Muhammad
    Pakistan Pakistan
    The location is a little far away but the staff is very friendly and also every facility is available near the bed which is required for travel.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Open for
      Dinner

Amenities of Brienz Youth Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities
  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Ping-pong
  • Playground
  • Game room
Food & Drink
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is needed) and costs CHF 10 per day.
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge
Services
  • Lockers
  • Tour desk
  • Packed lunches
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French

House rules
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Check-in
From 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that a check-in after 22:00 is only possible on prior request.

For bookings of more than 10 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please inform Brienz Youth Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Brienz Youth Hostel

  • Brienz Youth Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Game room
    • Ping-pong
    • Water sports facilities on site
  • Brienz Youth Hostel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • Brienz Youth Hostel is 0.9 miles from the center of Brienz. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Brienz Youth Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Guests staying at Brienz Youth Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet
  • Check-in at Brienz Youth Hostel is from 5:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.