I stayed here in 1986 when I was back packing as a 20 year old. I wanted to relive a memory ..and Balmers didn’t disappoint! Its much larger now of course but still has the warm welcoming feeling I remembered. I stayed in a 6 dorm..I probably should have stayed in a single room..I’m a little noisy as the rooms are air tight 😮‍💨The showers and toilets are nice and clean. The security cages under your bed are fantastic ..bring a lock if you want security The new kitchen will be welcomed by many. It’s a great location as it’s between Ost & West stations and a short stroll or free public bus (compliments with your stay) ride to the center. Cool vending machines. Lots of living spaces to chill out. Johanna at reception is a super star and will help you with anything!

maybe some little signs for the toilet/shower doors ..it’s a bit of a guessing game 😂🚽🧼although it’s a bit fun like a Harry Potter world

Well equipped hostel in a great location. Facilities were clean and plenty of them to go around. We stayed in a private room, which was tiny but the beds were comfortable.

No AC in a loft room in summer, made it difficult to sleep. You have one window for airflow and it lets the rain in. It was a great hostel but wayyyyy overpriced for what you get.

The location was absolutely great. Only 10/15 minute walk each of the stations, but there is also a bus stop right next to the hostel that takes you to Interlaken West or Wilderswil Station. But I have to give it a 10/10 rating for how open it is for people to meet eachother. It was my first time opening up to hanging out with other people when solo travelling and the people I met definitely made this trip unforgettable. I would recommend the hostel to get a coffee machine though 😅

Some of the ovens etc didn't work as well as they could, and same with the fridges, I wouldn't keep anything that needs to be frozen in them.

Great common room spaces, helpful friendly staff

Room size quite small

Huge communal spaces - rooms to play darts, to chill and read, play the piano or guitar, do your work, and a fully equipped kitchen. Toilets are so clean and I never had to wait to shower or use the bathroom. Receptionists are super friendly as well, they’re just strict about the 4pm check-in time. There are lockers (paid but super cheap like 2 CHF for 24 hours if I recall for the medium size locker) and storage area for luggage (free). There’re also organised social events like bbq, clubbing in the hostel itself, hiking together etc. love the vibes!

This is one of the best hostels I have stayed in. The rooms were nice and the showers were super spacious and worked well. The location is great and the staff are so nice. The common spaces are also very welcoming and large.

it was my first time traveling alone and also my first time staying in a hostel. it was AMAZING, i met so many lovely people, the vibes were amazing, the staff was also super nice and would help you with anything you need. location is also great, close to the train station and the bus station is just across the street. i absolutely loved my stay at balmers hostel, it was really cozy too and you can visit so many places around interlaken staying here. absolutely recommend it

The kitchen was good and lawn area was awesome. I really had some good time in the hostel. I liked the ambience and the play area as well. Bathrooms were super clean and i can rate it good. Thank you and i would like to recommend to my friends and colleagues.

One bad experience was my shampoo bottle and soap were snatched from where i kept in the bathroom. The housekeeping or any other cleaning executives could have some place where they keep forgotten things.

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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The kitchen was amazing. Lots of room for everyone to cook at the same time. And you will. Eating out in this town.....wow! Bring a credit card and expect a mediocre meal for the inflated price. Luckily there's a nice grocery store 2 blocks down. There's also several areas to congregate in. Both inside and out. Definitely try the hammock room😉. The 105 bus stops just down the block and can take you to either train station or to the station that services Schynige Platte. Which is a must see.

The underground bar never opened up downstairs while I was there. After 8pm the area dies down and there's nothing to do.