With a stay at Youth Hostel Interlaken, you'll be centrally located in Interlaken, within a 5-minute drive of Mystery Rooms and Lake Brienz. .This hostel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Lake Thun and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Interlaken Ost Ferry Terminal.
Riverfront hostel with free breakfast and a restaurant
Youth Hostel Interlaken offers 60 accommodations. This Interlaken hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 60 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include desks, and housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a fireplace in the lobby.
You can enjoy a meal at 3a serving the guests of Youth Hostel Interlaken, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Event facilities at this hostel consist of a conference center and a meeting room. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast each morning. A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily (reservations required).
3a - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Onsite parking available only on request
Parking on site (CHF 15 per day)
Limited on-site self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available daily
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of CHF 19.50; reservation required
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
3a
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Bicycle rentals
Billiards/pool table
Library
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
ATM
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (once per stay)
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Conference centre
Meeting room
Outdoors
In the mountains
On a river
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
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1 building
3 floors
Designated smoking areas
Fireplace in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Private or shared bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
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Desk
Heating
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 15 per pet, per night
Welcoming dogs only
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, CHF 1.80 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, CHF 1.80 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.
Tourism fee: CHF 1.00 per person, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Self parking fee: CHF 15 per day
Pet fee: CHF 15 per pet, per night
Hosted evening meal: CHF 19.50
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
All room rates include a Youth Hostel Membership per day.
Children younger than age 7 may not stay in dormitories. Children age 2 and younger are included in the rate for private rooms when using existing bedding.
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Super close to train station. A very basic hotel (if you booked a private bathroom, a shared bath will have nothing besides the bed), anything extra (towel etc) has to pay. A hair dryer requires a deposit. Do your own bed after checked in. Put bedding into the laundry basket out the elevator when check out. No services. If booked more than one day, only thing did is clean your garbage.
Not bad for what it is. No hot showers in our second morning and nobody to call. Staff in the morning did not know who to call. Otherwise location was perfect and breakfast was good
It was really easy finding the youth hostel after getting off the train. The rooms were quiet and clean, great breakfast in the morning, and amazing location
Perfect place to stay. No hot water which is why 4 stars, not 5. But I would absolutely stay here again. Perfect location. Lovely staff. Pool table and toys for little ones. Food excellent. Rooms as you would expect from a hostel, but functional and clean. Great place.
Clean, safe, convenient choice. Breakfast is neat. The only unsure thing is about luggage, as these are kept in storage ‘at your own risk’ . Will be perfect if it is kept under safe custody with a tag by staff.
Yin Ha Margaret
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kamal
Travelled with family
5 July 2025
Convenient and standard. Provides the essential required services and maintain the modern standards
+ Great location. Extremely quiet with windows closed. Friendly receptionist. Allowed us to store luggage in a locked room before check-in.
– Room was a bit hot in June, and the hostel did not provide desk fans. Flies were present at the buffet and dining area.
Not bad for a youth hostel. The room was large and had a nice outlook and even a balcony. Breakfast was reasonable. Interlaken is a very expensive town so if you don't want to pay the ridiculous hotel prices the youth hostel is fine for a short stay.
We stayed in private bedroom with balcony. Wonderful floor to ceiling window with great views of Harder Kulm funicular, river and cows. We can hear the charming faint rings of the cow bells day and night. The trains run by regularly so you will hear it with the balcony door ajar. However excellent soundproofing if you want to close the door. Good size balcony but spider webs everywhere. The walls could really use a fresh coat of paint, especially the wall next to the head of the bed. No hairdryer provided but can be rented from front desk with a refundable 20CFH deposit. The bathroom not very bright and fluorescent tube above mirror had an annoying flicker. Good sensible layout. Free breakfast was plentiful and had all the basic breads, muesli, cold cuts , cheese, juices and coffee. Huge bonus is it’s only steps away from Interlaken OST the main train station. A big Coop supermarket is across the street. We would definitely stay again.