Reviews of Balmers Hostel
Hauptstrasse 23 – 33, 3800 Interlaken, Switzerland
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Reviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe atmosphere was super nice showing the history of the hostel in a nice way. The hostel consistent of many buildings which was nice and at least for us the hostel was super peaceful and there was no noise after 10 p.m. The guests had a big and proper kitchen to use and there were enough of toilets and showers so no need to queue except rarely.
We stayed in a private room which didn’t have any racks / hooks to hang towels or clothes. There were a lot of space for example where you entered the room (small hallway), there could have been more space to hang one’s belongings.
Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewIf you’re traveling solo and looking for a spontaneous adventure in Interlaken, this is a great spot. The staff are friendly, you get a free bus pass to get around the village, there are plenty of fun activities to join, the facilities are clean, and it’s conveniently close to the city center. I’d definitely choose to stay here again.
Everything was wonderful, but the room can get quite warm in the summer. They do provide a fan, though it’s a bit noisy having a quieter one would make it even better.
Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGreat quiet room with space. Provided with ear buds if it gets noisy. We didn't spend much time here but the time we had was great.
Nothing to fault
Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGood vibe atmosphere especially for high-school or university people.
I wouldn’t recommend this place for couples.
Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLovely, traditional Swiss building with a big communal kitchen and plenty of areas including hammocks to chill out in.
The beds could do with an upgrade, very uncomfortable and lumpy pillows.
Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat facilities and lots of space to hang out/chill. Great kitchen to cook in and they run heaps of social activities which is awesome for meeting people!
Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewthe hostel is wonderful - clean and has everything you need
I wish the rooms were separated by gender
Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewThe location is good
Reviewed: 19 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewThe atmosphere
Nothing
Reviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewLively spot, lots of opportunities to meet other travelers.
Noise, the room’s facing the streets are quite nosy and the walls are quite thin.
Reviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful, well equipped
There could be more toilets
Reviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewNo breakfast … loved the refrigerator for storing food.
Reviewed: 12 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat facilities. Nice people.
In summer time rooms that are upstairs, are super hot.
Reviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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