About this property

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. The look and feel of our accommodations can best be described as playful, comfy and unique. We cater to active travelers that come to Interlaken to explore the Alps. After a day in the mountains, come home to our hostel where you can clean the equipment and store it away safely. In the guest kitchen, you’ll find all the amenities needed to cook yourself a nutritious meal. No need to plan your meals ahead, as the supermarket is just 2min walk away and open 365days a year. After food, it's time to relax! You can stream your favorite movie in our cozy TV room or get comfortable in front of the fireplace. Other popular spots in the hostel are the music room, equipped with two pianos and a guitar, and the hammock/meditation/yoga room. Known as the adventure capital of Europe, Interlaken is the perfect destination for enthusiasts of the outdoors. Prepare to be awed when you start to explore the stunning Swiss Alps that rise up behind Interlaken. Mönch, Eiger, and Jungfrau are among the most well-known peaks in the area, all summits around 13123 ft. Surrounding these peaks lies a rugged landscape with alpine tundra, glaciers, canyons, forest, waterfalls and glacial lakes. Our reception staff know all the great hikes, bike trails and sightseeing spots in the region. Talk to them if you want help with planning next day’s adventure or if you want more info on the activities such as paragliding, skydiving, rafting and canyoning.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
4 twin beds
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
6 bunk beds
8 bunk beds
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Monet
    United States United States
    Lively spot, lots of opportunities to meet other travelers.
  • Alexandra
    United States United States
    No breakfast … loved the refrigerator for storing food.
  • Katie
    United States United States
    Amazing staff and friendly environment! Very cool common areas, a club, hammock room, music room with piano and guitars. Many activities to help people bond. Great luggage storage room.
  • Pamela
    United States United States
    Facilities were well-maintained, clean bathrooms and showers, kitchen was spacious and had everything, location was ideal and close to the public transport.
  • Luann
    United States United States
    Always felt safe. We had a private room, was nice to have our own sink. Front desk was very helpful. There were a lot of activities if you chose to participate. Toilets and showers were very clean. The earplugs on the pillow made me laugh out...
  • Emily
    United States United States
    They planned group events, and staff went and made everything so fun. It was a great place to stay and not too far from anything!
  • Huonggiang
    Japan Japan
    Huge, convenience, friendly, budget friendly. Huge kitchen.
  • Del
    United States United States
    This is a Great place to stay! The kitchen & dinning room are huge! 4 complete stoves and 2 dish pits! 4 large refrigerators to put your food. Lots of lounge areas. Plenty of room and lots of Charm!
  • Sonam
    Spain Spain
    The hostel was very nice and beautiful and superb clean. The facilities are also so great.
  • Annalyse
    United States United States
    The people, the atmosphere, activities, everything

Area info

House rules

Balmers Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 1:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation 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 not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that guests under 18 years old can't be accommodated in a dormitory.

Please note that there are no elevators in the property.

Please note that dogs cannot be accommodated in the dormitory rooms.

Please note that the free parking is located 2625 feet from the property. The property offers a free bus pass. There is a paid public parking at 197 feet from the hostel.

Please note that when booking 3 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please note that when booking 2 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply. Please note that during the summer months a minimum stay of 3 nights is required'

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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