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Balmers Hostel

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A wooden building with a sloped roof, labeled "BALMER'S," set against a mountainous backdrop.
A cozy living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a bookshelf filled with books and decorative items.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, red armchair, and a large potted plant.
A wooden building with a sign that reads "BALMER'S Barbeque" and outdoor seating with umbrellas.
A cozy room with a wooden staircase, colorful cushions, a hammock, and a bookshelf.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Hauptstrasse 23, Matten bei Interlaken, 3800
  • Place, Höhematte Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Interlaken Casino
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Mystery Rooms
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bern (BRN-Belp)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

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A bunk bed with a person adjusting a blanket, a window, and a door.

6 Bedded Female Dorm Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 54 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a bunk bed, a suitcase, a suitcase on wheels, and a bed with a blanket.

Quad Private Room Shared Bathroom

  • 64 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 10 Bedded Mix Dorm Shared Bathroom

A small, wooden-paneled room with a bunk bed, a skylight, and a backpack on the floor.

10 Bedded Mix Dorm Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 8 Bedded Mix Dorm Shared Bathroom

A bunk bed room with a person adjusting a bunk bed.

8 Bedded Mix Dorm Shared Bathroom

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a bunk bed, a suitcase, a suitcase on wheels, and a bed with a blanket.

4 Bedded Mix Dorm Shared Bathroom

  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a desk with a laptop, and a potted plant.

6 Bedded Mix Dorm Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a vanity with a mirror, and a hanging towel rack.

Double Room

  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a wooden ceiling, two beds with checkered bedding, a wooden chair, a window with a curtain, and a red rug on the floor.

Twin Room

  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a mirror, a small desk, and a potted plant.

6 Bed Private Dormitory

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bunk bed room with a fan, wooden walls, and a skylight.

8 Bed Private Dormitory

  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Matten bei Interlaken

When you stay at Balmers Hostel in Matten bei Interlaken, you'll be near ski lifts, within a 10-minute drive of Lake Brienz and Lake Thun. .This hostel is 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Staubbach Falls and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Tell-Spiele.
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What's nearby

  • Tell-Spiele - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Höhematte Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hoeheweg - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Interlaken Casino - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Mystery Rooms - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Interlaken West Station - 14 min walk
  • Bern (BRN-Belp) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vicoria Terrasse - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Swiss Chocolate Chalet - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Hooters - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Velo Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Brasserie 17 - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Balmers Hostel

Balmers Hostel offers 48 accommodations. This Matten bei Interlaken hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 48 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a nightclub or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and ski storage.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and a library.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Ski shuttle nearby

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Nightclub
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, CHF 1.80 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, CHF 1.80 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 1.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Property is also known as

Balmers Tent Village Hostel Matten bei Interlaken
Balmers Tent Village Hostel
Balmers Tent Village Matten bei Interlaken
Balmers Tent Village
Balmers Hostel Matten bei Interlaken
Balmers Matten bei Interlaken
Balmers
Balmer's Hostel Interlaken/Matten Bei Interlaken
Balmer`s Herberge Hotel Matten
Balmers The Tent Village Hostel
Balmers Hostel Matten bei Interlaken
Balmers Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Balmers Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 189 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 189 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 189 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 189 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 189 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was easy to get to and the staff was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very fun place, clean contemporary and had a good community
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect solo travel spot!

Absolutely amazing place to stay! So many amenities under one roof and perfect location to everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with spectacular views. Great entertainment beautiful clean hostel close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and accommodating:)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, social areas, environment
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

farzana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and organized place. Nice and friendly staffs, friendly atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Montserat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was closed to the bus stop and easy accessible to any part of interlaken. The staff were friendly and made great recommendations. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We will be back!

We really enjoyed our stay at Balmers! While I would say this place is for a younger crowd, I think there is something for everyone! They have nightly events (Trivia, sunset outings, movies, etc) and are located in a great location central to everything you could need!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Salvatore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay love the social community and activities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great option for Interlaken

Great option to meet other travelers and enjoy stories of others and share ideas of fun things to do around interlaken
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Agustina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Walkable to restaurant, coffee shops , bakery and transporation. Just few steps infront of Balmers. People are nice. Easy to get lost inside the place on your first day but we will for sure stay again in some day.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a good hostel but not great. The “J” rooms need a shower that’s closer. Maybe convert the kitchen that was out of order.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Aidan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Limited food options, clean facilities, friendly staff. Curfew was a bit early
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Masarrat

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nothing fancy. Bit hot but the fan did the work. It also helped reducing the street noise. A good place to spend couple of nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Genes

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family occupied the whole room with 3 bunk beds… adequate space, no elevator. Clean toilets but no hot shower in the early morning during our stay. Staff are friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable room with excellent view of Jungfrau

Double room was very comfortable and had excellent view of Jungfrau. Good fridge / food storage system. But kitchen was bit crowded in evenings. Easy to walk / bus to Interlaken West and Ost
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Min

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Our room is in attic and right across the washing area, for some reason every time the toilet flushes we can hear a loud gurgling sound in the room and there always are people talking very late at night, this is not a place for light sleeper and I did not rest well during my stay. I like the well equipped public kitchen and there is coop nearby so cooking was nice and easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nairys Lagos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hostel ever. I'm very picky solo woman and i absolutely loved it. It is an experience not just a hostel. They give you a free bus pass too. It is super clean and close to things. The owner was there when i checked out he was very kind and asked me about my experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Valdenita

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a issue with the payment and lose a several time trying to solve it with the property and they didn’t resolve it because they said they would pay a tax but anyway even try to understand my side and talk with the booking company. They compensated the payment without my permission even I telling them I’d have a trouble paying other tax, and also it wasn’t the way I wanted pay for it, they didn’t listen me and did it and I just realised it half month later. I don’t know how they have access for it, so be careful. Also the hostel is very very noisy in the whole night, a lot of people drunk around and it is in a very far and isolated area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

A great pick for Interlaken!

Balmer's has a ton of character! I really liked the different common areas for hanging out, and the kitchen was massive with lots of fridges. It's great if you want to cook your own meals. The under the bed storage bins for each person were a nice touch. Unfortunately, it did get a bit hot at night with only a non-oscillating fan. The bus stops right outside made getting around super easy. They also offer activities for guests (I didn’t join any), but it definitely had a social vibe. Overall, a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Morgan

if you like to sleep DO NOT STAY HERE it is sooooooo loud at night and you can hear everything through the walls. The doors are so loud and you can hear every conversation through the walls. We also booked a “Private 8 Person Dorm” which said “Room Facilities- Bathroom” So we assumed it had a bathroom but no they are communal bathrooms which is in the very small print. Very misleading.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CARLOS HENRIQUE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lugar muito bom pra curtir com amigos
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Håkan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kommer tillbaka!

Älskar Balmers, perfekt för yngre människor som vill träffa nya människor. Många som reser på egen hand dessutom!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Håkan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kommer tillbaka!

Älskar Balmers, perfekt för yngre människor som vill träffa nya människor. Många som reser på egen hand dessutom!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024