Budget Hostels from RM419

By staying at a hostel, you can reduce your spending on accommodations and save more of your trip funds for exploring during your holiday. You’ll find local tours and other activities to enjoy, and the mountain views create an appealing natural setting.

These dorm-style accommodations come in quite a few different forms, but they have a few things in common, including budget prices, a social setting and shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms).

Based on our customers’ reviews, these hostels in Interlaken have the best ratings: Youth Hostel Interlaken - 2-minute walk from Interlaken Ost Station for easy access to public transport. You can take advantage of free breakfast and free WiFi, as well as a restaurant. Rooms come with towels, showers and desks. Alplodge Interlaken - Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Interlaken West Station and Interlaken West Ferry Terminal. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a bar and a shared/communal kitchen. Rooms come with showers and linens. Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof - Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of Mystery Rooms. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and a shared/communal kitchen. You’ll find towels, lockers and coffee/tea makers in all rooms.

The weather is important when you want to venture out and explore, so here’s a little information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 14°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of -1°C. Average annual precipitation for Interlaken is 1535 mm.

Generally, Interlaken is known for its local tours, mountain views and sightseeing. Get out into nature with places such as Lake Brienz, Lake Thun and Harder Kulm. Cultural attractions include Ballenberg Open Air Museum, Tell-Spiele and Valley Museum Lauterbrunnen. Locals like to shop at Hoeheweg.

Keep this information about transit options in Interlaken in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Bern (BRN-Belp), located 23 mi (37 km) from the city centre. After you’ve arrived, you might want to use public transport during your trip. To check out more of the area, take a train from Interlaken West Station, Interlaken West Ferry Terminal or Interlaken Harderbahn Station.