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How much do hostels in Interlaken cost?
Available dorm-bed prices in Interlaken, Switzerland range from $43 to $132/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 8 hostels.
On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $43.
Based on current listings, November dorm beds typically start around $43/night.
At $43/night and up, Interlaken is one of the pricier hostel destinations in Switzerland.
How these prices work: Hostelworld listings, based on one night and the selected dorm-bed type. “Typical starting price” is the median of daily minimum prices across 4 contributing properties—not the typical hostel’s price. Amounts are converted to USD; verify availability and final taxes and fees on Hostelworld. Filters can narrow the advertised results below, but this summary remains citywide. Latest city scrape: 2026-10-07T20:19:11.909Z.
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- Balmers Hostel 9.6 · 8,167 reviews
- Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof (Hostel Interlaken) 9.5 · 6,357 reviews
- Happy Inn Lodge 9.5 · 2,533 reviews
- Lake Lodge Iseltwald 9.4 · 1,274 reviews
- Interlaken Youth Hostel 9.0 · 697 reviews
- Adventure Hostel Interlaken 9.1 · 222 reviews
- Attic De la Paix 9.1 · 7 reviews
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Local knowledge for Interlaken
Where to stay
Most budget beds cluster in Matten, the residential strip south of Interlaken West station along Hauptstrasse. Balmers Herberge anchors the scene there and has been the backpacker hub for decades. Interlaken West is the better station to be near anyway since BLS trains to Bern and Thun run from there, while Ost is mostly for the expensive Jungfrau Railway.
Getting around
- Skip the Jungfraujoch (CHF 230+) and take the Harder Kulm funicular instead. It's CHF 34 return, takes 10 minutes from Interlaken Ost, and gives you a clear view of both lakes and the Eiger face.
- Stock up at the Coop or Migros on Rosenstrasse before any day trip. Restaurant meals in Interlaken run CHF 25-40 per person, and the trains to Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald have no food service.
- Validate your Swiss Travel Pass before boarding any Interlaken train. Regional travel to Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald is covered, but the upper sections of the Jungfrau Railway are not, and conductors will charge you on the spot.
When to go
Hostels are easiest to book and cheapest in April-May and late October before ski season; July and August are the tightest, with dorm beds often gone two weeks out.
Frequently asked questions
How much do hostels in Interlaken cost?
On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $43. Dorm beds currently range from $43 to $132/night across the next 3 months of availability.
How many hostels does HostelHound track in Interlaken?
HostelHound currently tracks 8 hostels in Interlaken, Switzerland.
How much do hostels in Interlaken cost in November?
Based on current listings, November dorm beds typically start around $43/night.
Is Interlaken affordable compared to other hostel cities in Switzerland?
Interlaken is one of the pricier hostel destinations in Switzerland, with dorm prices starting from $43/night.
Where do backpackers stay in Interlaken?
Most budget beds cluster in Matten, the residential strip south of Interlaken West station along Hauptstrasse. Balmers Herberge anchors the scene there and has been the backpacker hub for decades. Interlaken West is the better station to be near anyway since BLS trains to Bern and Thun run from there, while Ost is mostly for the expensive Jungfrau Railway.
What is the best time of year to visit Interlaken?
Hostels are easiest to book and cheapest in April-May and late October before ski season; July and August are the tightest, with dorm beds often gone two weeks out.