Budget Hostels from RM419

Hostels are a great way to stay for a lower cost, so you can save more for going out. If you’re hoping to enjoy the natural surroundings, you can check out the lake views while you’re here.

No two hostels look identical, but these dormitory-style accommodations all offer shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too), budget-friendly prices and a social atmosphere.

While you’re deciding on somewhere to stay, take a look at this top hostel in Brienz: Youth Hostel Brienz - Located within a 10-minute walk of Lake Brienz. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and a restaurant. Rooms come with towels and showers.

Good weather’s definitely a plus 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. The rainiest months in Brienz are June, August, May and July, with each month seeing an average of 221 mm of rainfall.

Depending on what you’re interested in, you might enjoy the area around Brienz. Get out into nature with places such as Giessbach Falls, Brienzer Rothorn and Lake Brienz. Cultural attractions include Schweizer Holzbildhauerei Museum, Ballenberg Open Air Museum and Valley Museum Lauterbrunnen. Visit landmarks such as Schlegelsaege Giswil, Ruine Rudenz and Unspunnen Castle.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Brienz on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Bern (BRN-Belp), 27.4 mi (44.1 km) from the city centre. An alternative is Zurich Airport (ZRH), located 54.2 mi (87.3 km) away. Once you’ve arrived, you may want to use public transport to get around. Train stations including Brienz Station and Brienz BRB Station make it easy to discover more of the area.