About this property

Come to Balmers and stay in the oldest private hostel in Switzerland! Our hostel is situated in three traditional Swiss wooden chalets that surround a courtyard, terras and garden. The look and feel of our accommodation can best be described as playful, comfy and unique. We cater to active travellers 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 favourite movie in our cosy 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 4000m. 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.

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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 double bed
2 single beds
4 single beds
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
6 bunk beds
8 bunk beds
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 旅游不做貔恘
    China China
    There was a kitchen with utensils to cook for yourself, which was very economical. The bathrooms are clean, and there are plenty of areas to move around, so it's free
  • Jake
    Australia Australia
    Many rooms and areas to hang out and relax. Fantastic people. Friendly staff. Good location. Comfortable rooms. Great kitchen facilities. The hammock room was the best part, absolutely amazing room.
  • Angela
    Australia Australia
    Good kitchen facilities, bag storage, plenty of showers
  • Bridget
    Singapore Singapore
    incredibly clean, well organised and staff were all friendly :)
  • Lia
    Australia Australia
    Location is very central, mid way between both train stations, near all the restaurants, bars and cafes towards Interlaken West. Easy to walk to all the locations. Very friendly staff and there’s activities on at the hostel every day if you’re...
  • Iwona
    Germany Germany
    It’s a very cool hostel, with a great common area and kitchen. The rooms are clean and comfortable. I can 100% recommend!
  • Anastasiia
    Ukraine Ukraine
    I loved my room, even though I’m not a big fan of dorms. The hostel offered plenty of events every day - from BBQs to games and night club. They have a spacious, well-equipped kitchen, and many rooms with TVs, a guitar, piano, games, even a...
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was in a great location in the middle of interlaken. The people there were amazing and the staff run all sorts of fun activities (pub quizzes, sunset lake trips and more). We had a wonderful time. Bar area and other spots downstairs were also...
  • Callum
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great place for solo traveler, good activities and areas to socialize in.
  • Indy
    Australia Australia
    We stayed in a private double room, it was small but cosy and clean. Communal bathrooms/showers are kept extremely clean and reception is very helpful with activities. A short 11min walk to the train station and plenty of shops/bakeries for snacks...

Property surroundings

Facilities of Balmers Hostel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom

Bedroom

  • Linen

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Ski

  • Ski pass vendor
  • Ski storage

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Evening entertainment
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Darts
  • Billiards
  • Games room
  • Skiing
    Off-site

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Transport

  • Public transport tickets

Services

  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Luggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Wellness

  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Languages spoken

  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Italian

House rules

Balmers Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 01:00 to 10:00
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
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-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 800 metres from the property. The property offers a free bus pass. There is a paid public parking at 60 metres 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 identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Balmers Hostel