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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 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

Buffet

Private Parking Available On Site


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Sustainability certification

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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
6.4
Low score for Brienz
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See what guests loved the most:

  • 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....

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
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
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

Brienz Youth Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

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.

Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Brienz Youth Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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 is 0.9 miles from the center of Brienz. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Brienz Youth Hostel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

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

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Game room
    • Ping-pong
    • Water sports facilities on site

  • The nearest beach is 350 feet from Brienz Youth Hostel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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