the swiss alps hostel.

Great hostel full of plenty of things to do. They also provide a type of bus far accommodation to get around the city. They have activities that are planned every day I believe that are really enjoyable. The rooms are set up good. Each bed has its own dedicated light and charger socket for usb. The beds are as comfy as they are going to get. Each room gets its own fan. The pillows are a tad bit on the small side, but not a huge deal. Plenty of kitchen and fridge space for all of your meals and food. They have a bar that’s open nightly in the back and a nightclub downstairs for the guests three nights a week. Plenty of showers and toilets. Consistent hot water at all times. The cleaning staff do a great job every day to keep the hostel looking amazing. This is my second time staying here in the last 12 months from the United States. I will only ever stay here at Balmers while I am in Interlaken. I recommend La Tapberne for a restaurant that has great food and couple doors down. Only issue I had here was two older ladies who moved a roommate’s stuff during the day so one of them could sleep on the bottom bunk. But this isn’t an issue with the hostel itself.

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Vinny0509rated 5/5 on September 4th 2024see author reviews

There are public parking spaces nearby and good shopping opportunities, a good pizzeria next door, very friendly staff and a very nice daily program, barbecue, music,...

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Emad Kassimrated 5/5 on August 22nd 2024see author reviews

I think this is a perfect place for small groups or solo travelers. I am in my 20’s and was able to make friends. They had planned activities so you can meet people, but I ended up doing my own thing as well. Kitchen was pretty well kept as well as shared spaces. I’d highly recommend staying here!

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Anonymousrated 5/5 on August 20th 2024see author reviews

🏡Balmers Hostel🪴 The hostel was built a hundred years ago, and there is even a small museum about the history of the hostel. The staff were nice, there were group activities to join, and the experience here was great. Note: For people who need accessibility, there is no elevator.

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J’s Life Bitesrated 5/5 on August 20th 2024see author reviews

Balmers is always worth a visit. The reception is super friendly and they help you with questions and concerns. There is a lot of space in the communal kitchen and it is really well equipped. Only the spices and salt were all gone, but there is a Coop around the corner. We were together in a private room for 8 people. The rooms were well equipped. There are cooling strips for various USB ports. There are also boxes in the room to lock up your personal belongings. Outside in the garden and in the communal rooms there is more than enough space to linger and spend time. We will be back :)

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Shayne Keiserrated 5/5 on July 7th 2024see author reviews

I’m a woman in my 40s and this is the first time I stay in a hostel. I was very concerned about staying at Balmers because I thought it would be super noisy and full of unruly young guests. I opted for the 6 women bedroom, and had a wonderful time. I met amazing people, mostly younger than me, but that did not stop us from hanging out and having fun. I spent 12 nights at the facility, met people from all over the world, and had a wonderful time. My bedroom was located at the front of the build, so I had no issue with the nightclub noise. The employees made sure that guests who were having fun outside were not loud at night so that others could sleep. I brought my earplugs and eye covers to make sure I’d sleep well. Central perfect location (15 minutes pleasant walk to train station). Nice restaurants and grocery stores close by. $16 to wash clothes on the side building. They have hair dryers for guests at the front office free of charge. Showers are clean and have liquid soap. Fully equipped kitchen. I only ran out of hot water once in 12 days. Amazing and friendly cleaning staff. I’d definitely recommend this place. The nightclub was bad and most people wouldn’t go (including younger ones). I’d suggest having karaoke nights instead of it as it’s much more fun. Thanks again! 🙂

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NL Serrarated 5/5 on June 27th 2024see author reviews

absolutely fantastic hostel. clean, social, so much to do, great staff, great people, great location. hammock room is an awesome bonus. One complaint is that reception is not open 24/7 (far from it). I know a lot of people want to work at Balmers, and at an international hostel it does not make sense not to have reception always open. This became a problem for me on multiple occasions

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T Labbaterated 5/5 on June 17th 2024see author reviews

Had a lovely time at this hostel, they have clearly prioritized the vibe, comfort, and cleanliness of their business. Some hostels are more like a motel but this one felt fun yet clean and comfortable. The hangout areas are so welcoming and homey. I like how the bathrooms and showers are scattered throughout so you can just use whichever is available. Staff was friendly and helpful, would highly recommend this place for anyone

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ClaraL27rated 5/5 on May 20th 2024see author reviews

This was my first Hostel experience, and it really set the bar high for me! I had an amazing time! The staff was friendly and helpful, the facilities were clean and you had everything you needed! The location is great to get around to all the major places. And you get a free buss card on arrival that was really handy! The best part was the community aspect of this place. Lots of common areas and activities to meet new people and connect!

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sarre87rated 5/5 on May 19th 2024see author reviews

Balmers Hostel offers a unique experience, allowing guests to live like locals in a farmhouse setting. They have various room options, including double beds, twin beds, and mixed dormitory rooms with bunk beds for up to 10 people. We stayed in the attic room, which had a small window on the roof. It was amazing to see the stars every night and watch people paragliding in the early morning. The hostel provides plenty of public spaces for gathering, such as a living room, music room, playroom, kitchen, and dining area. Additionally, they have a spacious backyard with a jacuzzi.

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Aaron Sutantorated 4/5 on May 6th 2024see author reviews