Balmers Hostel
Hauptstrasse 23 – 33
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Why people book this hotel
“Everything, the structure was amazing, as was the staff”
“The Hostel exceeded all of our expectations”
“The rooms were exactly how you would expect and my friends and I enjoyed our sta…”
“Vibe They changed to our choice of room”
“The kitchen was so clean and big making it really easy to cook meals”
“Clean and comfortable”
“Great location, clean toilet and room”
“It was very conveniently located right by the station a 20 min slow walk w big b…”
“perfect for the price”
“We liked the games room - pool and darts”
Overview
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! Treat your sore muscles in our outside jacuzzi that's free for guests to use. 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.
Traveller reviews
Lucy
couple
June 2, 2026
“Not long enough!”
Loved the community activities and free to use kitchen!!
Dat
couple
June 1, 2026
Allow to use hotel facility whole day we check out.
Alessio
solo_traveller
May 30, 2026
Everything, the structure was amazing, as was the staff
Jennifer
extended_group
May 29, 2026
“Didn’t want to leave, it was so fun!!”
Very social. Lots of area to mix with other people. The vibe and atmosphere there is so nice. The kitchen was so clean and big making it really easy to cook meals.
Thao Anh
extended_group
May 29, 2026
“I’d highly recommend it!”
The Hostel exceeded all of our expectations. The staff are super friendly. The Hostel is well-equipped. I especially appreciate it that they let us hang around the communal area after check-out time and there’s storage for luggage.
Jit Mun
couple
May 27, 2026
“Good value for money.”
Great location, clean toilet and room. Front desk staffs are really friendly.
Matilda
solo_traveller
May 24, 2026
“Convinient location to make the most of a couple days in Interlaken!”
Balmers hostel was a very friendly place and all the staff were lovely! It was very conveniently located right by the station a 20 min slow walk w big backpacks / 6 min bus ride and the hostel provide you with free bus passes to get around the city. The rooms were exactly how you would expect and my friends and I enjoyed our stay. We booked a room of 4 with a shared bathroom and the facilities were good, we did have to shower with cold water one night, but these things happen. We went down the lake Brienz for sunset and had a trip up Jumgfrau which I would definitely recommend, I would return to Balmers hostel!
Molly
couple
May 17, 2026
Great location good for a couple days
Mottershead
solo_traveller
May 15, 2026
“Very social, fun hostel with great amenities.”
Very social atmosphere. Great events run by the staff. Set up well for the number of people who stay there.
Eleonor
couple
May 11, 2026
“Will recommend Balmers definitely.”
perfect for the price
Laura
couple
May 10, 2026
“Perfect”
The overall vibe of Balmers was perfect for us. Had an amazing stay here. Highly highly recommend!!
Anupam Kumar
solo_traveller
May 8, 2026
Vibe They changed to our choice of room.
Adrian
solo_traveller
May 7, 2026
Clean and comfortable. They host daily events which is great for socialising. When I was there, they had the communal BBQ. Kitchen is spacious and well equipped Bus stop right outside the hostel.
Ivana
solo_traveller
May 6, 2026
We stayed in Balmers hostel for 4 nights. Everything was nice, clean. They have a lot of activities for guests, which is very sweet. Everything you need is there - bathrooms, kitchen (which was also very clean) backyard for activities, nice and helpful people who work there. We really enjoyed our stay in Balmers :)
Myfanwy
solo_traveller
May 2, 2026
“Perfection”
I loved everything about the balmers hostel, I hate to sound like the rest of the reviews but it was actually perfect, everything was spotlessly clean. The hostel is social but not party and loud. I would recommend it to everyone
Jignesh
couple
April 27, 2026
“Great”
Good location and storage for our luggage. We liked the games room - pool and darts. Our room was clean.
Saliou
solo_traveller
April 25, 2026
“Balmers is more of a community than a hostel!”
The staff at Balmer’s were really friendly and helpful. They made it easy for me to change rooms which was nice.
Samantha
solo_traveller
April 20, 2026
“Lovely cosy accomadation”
The aesthetic, location, Interlaken guest card, outlook from room.
Belen
solo_traveller
April 15, 2026
The place itself it's stunning with the old Style, it's definitely a nice place to stay. I also liked that they organize activities and there it's ambient too. I loved my stay and definitely would stay again
Lazar
solo_traveller
March 27, 2026
Dario and Joel truly legends
Facilities
Activities
Skiing, Games room, Darts, Hot tub/Jacuzzi, Hiking, Nightclub/DJ, Evening entertainment, Walking tours, Bike tours, Tour or class about local culture, Live music/performance, Live sport events (broadcast)
Cleaning services
Laundry room
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Wine/champagne, Bar, Breakfast options
General
Bicycle parking, Non-smoking rooms, Safety deposit box, Heating, WiFi available in all areas, Pets allowed, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area
Internet
Free WiFi, WiFi, Internet services
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, Sun terrace, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Pool and wellness
Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Key card access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive
Services
Laundry, Currency exchange, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Tour desk, Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Pet basket, Pet bowls, ATM/cash machine on site, Vending machine (drinks), Vending machine (snacks)
Ski
Ski pass vendor, Ski storage
Transport
Public transport tickets
Double Room
The double room features heating, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a hairdryer. The unit has 1 bed.
Private 6-bed
This dormitory room offers a shared bathroom, and heating. The unit has 6 beds.
Private 8-bed
This dormitory room features a shared bathroom and heating. The unit offers 8 beds.
Twin Room
The twin room offers heating, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a hairdryer. The unit offers 2 beds.
Private 4-bed
The quadruple room provides heating, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a hairdryer. The unit offers 4 beds.
Standard Single Room
The single room features a shared bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer. The single room provides heating. The unit offers 1 bed.
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