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Balmers Hostel

1.0 star property

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Living room

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Hauptstrasse 23, Matten bei Interlaken, 3800
  • Place, Hoeheweg
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Mystery Rooms
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Interlaken Casino
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bern (BRN-Belp)
    ‪52 min drive‬

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6 Bedded Female Dorm Shared Bathroom

6 Bedded Female Dorm Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quad Private Room Shared Bathroom

  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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10 Bedded Mix Dorm Shared Bathroom

10 Bedded Mix Dorm Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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8 Bedded Mix Dorm Shared Bathroom

8 Bedded Mix Dorm Shared Bathroom

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Bedded Mix Dorm Shared Bathroom

  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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6 Bedded Mix Dorm Shared Bathroom

6 Bedded Mix Dorm Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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6 Bed Private Dormitory

6 Bed Private Dormitory

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

8 Bed Private Dormitory

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

Matten bei Interlaken

When you stay at Balmers Hostel in Matten bei Interlaken, you'll be near ski lifts, within a 10-minute drive of Lake Brienz and Lake Thun. .This hostel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Tell-Spiele and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Höhematte Park.
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What's nearby

  • Höhematte Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hoeheweg - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mystery Rooms - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Interlaken Casino - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Alpine Garden - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Interlaken West Station - 14 min walk
  • Bern (BRN-Belp) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Swiss Chocolate Chalet - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Vicoria Terrasse - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Schuh - Grand Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Sapori E Pizzeria - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Hooters - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Balmers Hostel

Balmers Hostel offers 48 accommodations. This Matten bei Interlaken hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 48 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a nightclub or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and ski storage.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and a library.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Ski shuttle nearby

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Nightclub
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • 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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets stay free

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older 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.

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Property is also known as

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Balmers Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 183 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 183 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 183 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 183 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 183 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a good hostel but not great. The “J” rooms need a shower that’s closer. Maybe convert the kitchen that was out of order.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARICEL

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Morgan

Travelled with group
if you like to sleep DO NOT STAY HERE it is sooooooo loud at night and you can hear everything through the walls. The doors are so loud and you can hear every conversation through the walls. We also booked a “Private 8 Person Dorm” which said “Room Facilities- Bathroom” So we assumed it had a bathroom but no they are communal bathrooms which is in the very small print. Very misleading.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rohan

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Erik

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very fun place, clean contemporary and had a good community
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Agustina, Grande Prairie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Walkable to restaurant, coffee shops , bakery and transporation. Just few steps infront of Balmers. People are nice. Easy to get lost inside the place on your first day but we will for sure stay again in some day.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Inder Pal, Jagadhri

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Makenna

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

A great pick for Interlaken!

Balmer's has a ton of character! I really liked the different common areas for hanging out, and the kitchen was massive with lots of fridges. It's great if you want to cook your own meals. The under the bed storage bins for each person were a nice touch. Unfortunately, it did get a bit hot at night with only a non-oscillating fan. The bus stops right outside made getting around super easy. They also offer activities for guests (I didn’t join any), but it definitely had a social vibe. Overall, a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Masarrat

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nothing fancy. Bit hot but the fan did the work. It also helped reducing the street noise. A good place to spend couple of nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Min

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Our room is in attic and right across the washing area, for some reason every time the toilet flushes we can hear a loud gurgling sound in the room and there always are people talking very late at night, this is not a place for light sleeper and I did not rest well during my stay. I like the well equipped public kitchen and there is coop nearby so cooking was nice and easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beni

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sophia

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We will be back!

We really enjoyed our stay at Balmers! While I would say this place is for a younger crowd, I think there is something for everyone! They have nightly events (Trivia, sunset outings, movies, etc) and are located in a great location central to everything you could need!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was easy to get to and the staff was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Genes, Sicklerville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family occupied the whole room with 3 bunk beds… adequate space, no elevator. Clean toilets but no hot shower in the early morning during our stay. Staff are friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Aidan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Limited food options, clean facilities, friendly staff. Curfew was a bit early
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

maria, st Catharines

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, social areas, environment
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

farzana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and organized place. Nice and friendly staffs, friendly atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

julie, manchester

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with spectacular views. Great entertainment beautiful clean hostel close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Chiara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect solo travel spot!

Absolutely amazing place to stay! So many amenities under one roof and perfect location to everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024