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 2025ver reseñas de autores
¡Este ha sido mi hostal favorito! Tuve el momento de mi vida aquí, hice tantos amigos y recuerdos de por vida. Un grito especial a Ivan, un miembro del personal que también considero un amigo. ¡Hizo la experiencia allí aún mejor y tomó un tiempo para pasar el rato y asegurarse de que tuviera todo lo que necesitaba! El personal es súper amable y quiere asegurarse de pasar un buen rato. Otro grito a Dario por ser una gran persona. ¡No puedo esperar para volver! ❤️ 🇨🇭
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Melodie paquetCalificación 5/5 del 5 de agosto de 2025ver reseñas de autores
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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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Tiempo verzosaCalificación 4/5 del 3 de agosto de 2025ver reseñas de autores
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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CaliforniaCalificación 5/5 del 28 de julio de 2025ver reseñas de autores
El personal de recepción es útil. El edificio está hecho de madera, por lo que absorbe el ruido. La cocina es espaciosa. Todos suelen lavar sus propios platos. Los baños son frecuentados en su mayoría por jóvenes entre 18 y 25. La cocina y los baños se limpian regularmente. Dado que estas son habitaciones de género mixto, debe haber vestuarios. Cambiar en la ducha es muy incómodo. Las almohadas son muy delgadas e incómodas. Son prácticamente inexistentes. Como con todos los albergues, los ronquidos es un problema. Si ronda, quédese en una habitación privada, no en una habitación de seis personas. Hay jaulas de hierro en lugar de armarios, y abrirlas y cerrarlas es ruidosa. Organizan actividades diarias como picnics en el lago y las fiestas, lo cual es muy agradable.
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Emine aCalificación 4/5 del 27 de julio de 2025ver reseñas de autores
He mochilado en Europa 3 veces y Balmers es, con mucho, el mejor albergue. Me he alojado en Balmers dos veces y amé mis dos experiencias. El albergue es divertido, limpio y acogedor. Hay un gran bar, lugares para pasar el rato y las habitaciones tienen mucho espacio
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Carissa RodríguezCalificación 5/5 del 17 de julio de 2025ver reseñas de autores
Tuve una buena estadía en el albergue. Reservé una habitación privada para mi perro y yo. La ubicación es central, es fácil de alcanzar desde la estación de tren. Hay restaurantes para comer fuera. También tienen una gran cocina de invitados. El personal es amable y servicial. Los recomendaría.
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Tuvvi DCalificación 5/5 del 10 de julio de 2025ver reseñas de autores
We had a great experience at Balmers Hostel during our time in Interlaken. Check-in was seamless, and a big shoutout to Joel, who was super helpful with local recommendations and transit information.
Since it was our first time staying there, Joel also gave us each a free bus pass for the duration of our stay and we used it every day.
The hostel itself is large and has a quaint, cozy charm, filled with cute trinkets and decorative touches that give it a really warm, welcoming atmosphere. There are plenty of common areas to relax or meet other travelers.
Overall, Balmers is a well-run, character-filled hostel with great service. We’d definitely recommend it for anyone visiting Interlaken!
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Tara tCalificación 5/5 del 6 de julio de 2025ver reseñas de autores
Absolutely one of the best places I have stayed at. The staff are friendly and helpful with activities each night to make it easier to meet people. It also helps Interlaken is an amazing base to travel around from, with the area itself having enough activities and shops to get anything you need.
I stayed in a 6 bed female and the best part had to be the sink and mirror in the room. I found having a chair in the room so useful as well.
The shared spaces are thought out and provide a great opportunity to relax, work or meet new faces. The hostel has heaps to explore too, with signs around the town leading you there.
The laundry next door is not owned by Balmers but I’d get there as they open to avoid having to wait for the machine. Others will put items in if you aren’t there.
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Karina ElliottCalificación 5/5 del 2 de julio de 2025ver reseñas de autores
El sueño era cómodo y era agradable ver enormes cocinas, en lugar de pequeñas donde la gente se aprieta y se siente incómoda al usar las estufas. También había muchos duchas. Es bueno que hubiera una tarjeta de llave y una sala de estar muy agradable. Me gusta este albergue
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Tu tCalificación 5/5 del 15 de junio de 2025ver reseñas de autores
