the swiss alps hostel.

The hostel is beautiful! The Santa Fe/Argentine receptionists bring the hostel to life. I would always come back!

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Delfina Pessonirated 5/5 on August 20th 2025see author reviews

Unreal experience at Balmers over the past few days, Dario and the team made the atmosphere a great place to hangout and meet people. Also great spot for both train stations and bus stops. Everything was cleaned daily and all staff were respectful. Will be back again soon!

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Sophie McQuillanrated 5/5 on August 18th 2025see author reviews

Everything was neat, clean and well organized for the amount of guests they have. The staff is nice and helpful. The hostel has a great location for an affordable price. I will visit again!

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G Crated 5/5 on August 16th 2025see author reviews

I was worried because it's a hostel, but the staff is incredibly friendly and constantly offers fun activities! There are bars, a laundromat, a pizzeria, and a pub nearby, and it's located right between the West and East stations, making transportation very convenient. However, I didn't know the rooms were shared, so I was a bit surprised.

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박민지rated 5/5 on August 16th 2025see author reviews

Probably the best hostel I've stayed at, the staff was incredibly friendly, and the rooms and facilities were clean. There is a bar open from ~17:00-22:00, and unfortunately after 22:00 you can't hang out in the outside area (due to noise regulations as I understood it). I saw some reviews about pillows being bad, but didn't have any issues, I guess that depends per person. There's a lot to do in Interlaken and surrounding area, the hostel is only a ~15min walk from the train station Interlaken West&Ost, and there's a supermarket close by too. As a solo traveller, the common areas and bar are were great, and there were daily activities planned as well (bingo, dancing classes, kayaking). Had a great time here, shoutout to the Aussie bartender.

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Peer vdWrated 5/5 on August 11th 2025see author reviews

This has been my favourite hostel ever! I had the time of my life here, made so many friends and memories for life. A special shout out to Ivan, a member of the staff who I also consider a friend. Made the experience there even better and took some time to hang out and make sure I had everything I needed! The staff are super friendly and want to make sure that you have a great time. Another shout out to Dario for being a great person. Can’t wait to be back!! ❤️ 🇨🇭

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Melodie Paquetrated 5/5 on August 5th 2025see author reviews

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Balmers Hostel, Interlaken Check in for the vibe—it’s what Balmers does best. The atmosphere is energetic and social, with events happening every night. It’s definitely not the cheapest hostel, but it has everything you need. The kitchen can get quite busy, so plan your meals accordingly. Our room was a bit small for the price, and while the linens seemed fresh, the duvet and pillows had visible stains, which was a letdown. That said, the energy of the place made up for a lot. Still loved the live and would recommend it to anyone looking for a lively base in Interlaken.

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Aika Verzosarated 4/5 on August 3rd 2025see author reviews

This is the best hostel i've ever stayed in my life! The staff was great. Friendly, caring and proactive. They made sure to always have free- fun activities for their guests that included activities around the Interlaken region and also at the hostel. The housekeeping team makes an excellent work and the place is always clean. I stayed at a 6-bed female bedroom and the beds were comfortable, you had enough space for secure storage and the shared bathrooms/showers were *always* clean. The kitchen is amazing, you have everything you need to make the best meals and save money while being in Switzerland. You can hang out almost everywhere @ the hostel and it's just a very nice place to stay. Definitely would love to be back.

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carated 5/5 on July 28th 2025see author reviews

The reception staff is helpful. The building is made of wood, so it absorbs noise. The kitchen is spacious. Everyone usually washes their own dishes. The bathrooms are mostly frequented by young people between 18 and 25. The kitchen and bathrooms are cleaned regularly. Since these are mixed-gender rooms, there should be changing rooms. Changing in the shower is very uncomfortable. The pillows are very thin and uncomfortable. They are practically nonexistent. As with all hostels, snoring is a problem. If you snore, please stay in a private room, not a six-person room. There are iron cages instead of closets, and opening and closing them is noisy. They organize daily activities like picnics on the lake and parties, which is very pleasant.

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emine Arated 4/5 on July 27th 2025see author reviews

I’ve backpacked across Europe 3 times and Balmers is by far the best hostel. I’ve stayed at Balmers twice and loved both of my experiences. The hostel is fun, clean, and cozy. There’s a great bar, places to hang out, and the rooms have a lot of space

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Carissa Rodriguezrated 5/5 on July 17th 2025see author reviews