The bus stop is close and the cooperative is also close. The shower in the bathroom was small because it was renovated in January 2025, but the facilities were good. There is nothing to do because it is a hostel, but everything was fine, except the roommate's smell too strong.
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상규민rated 4/5 on January 9th 2025see author reviews
Backpacked around Europe and stayed at Balmers over Christmas on a whim. Best part of the whole trip, hands down. Definitely going back. rooms are nice, staff is hard working, and they have community events like every night. Can't sing this place's praises any higher.
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Brian Scottrated 5/5 on December 26th 2024see author reviews
I love Balmers Hostel so much I don’t want to leave! They have scheduled things to do in order to socialize with other travelers which is so fun.
The rooms are great, the whole thing is like a cozy Swiss chalet, a lot of things to do inside, and nearby the main train station going to different cities.
We met the owner casually, Mr. Balmers while talking at the table then gave us a bottle of Prosecco.
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Fredric Johnrated 5/5 on December 12th 2024see author reviews
Nice hostel. Very large common areas and kitchen. Friendly staff. Rooms were okay, pretty clean. The beds feel a little bit narrow. Lots of showers and bathrooms. All in all a good hostel.
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James Kurated 5/5 on October 9th 2024see author reviews
Cool and nice hostel!
The kitchen and bathroom are clean.
Sharing spaces are cozy and in local style.
The staff here are really kind .
For the transportation, it’s near bus stop, 10 mins bus to Interlaken west.
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Lizzyrated 5/5 on October 8th 2024see author reviews
Best hostel I’ve stayed in. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Lots of bathroom and showers. All really clean. Big kitchen. Cozy eating and chilling area. Great location and great people. A bit noisy from everyone talking downstairs but other than that it’s all great. I’m definitely staying here again.
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Maria Natalia Aranetarated 5/5 on October 8th 2024see author reviews
I stayed here for two nights in a private room & had a great experience. The place was very clean and the entire set up is really cool. You can be as social or as private as you choose. Would definitely stay again.
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Samantha Monteithrated 5/5 on September 23rd 2024see author reviews
Solo female traveler !
For the 1st time I socialized with the people here, very cozy atmosphere, super friendly & helpfull staff, amazing cleaning crew, the kitchen is super huge & it was sparkling clean all the time despite so many residents. I loved every second of it. Bathroom/showers so many & super clean. Thanks for such a memorable stay! I will be back & bring my friends ;)
The pictures don't show how perfect this hostel is🥰
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mandana fouladirated 5/5 on September 15th 2024see author reviews
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