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By choosing a hostel you can cut your spending on accommodations and set aside more of your budget for sightseeing during your trip. 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 many different forms, but they all have a few qualities in common, including budget-friendly prices, a social atmosphere, and shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms).

Based on reviews from our guests, these hostels in Interlaken are some of the most popular ones: Youth Hostel Interlaken - 2-minute walk from Interlaken Ost Station for easy access to public transit. 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 transit, 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 bed sheets. 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.

Good weather’s definitely a plus when you’re discovering new places, so here are some stats about the local climate: The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 57°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 29°F. Average annual precipitation for Interlaken is 60 inches.

Generally, Interlaken is known for its local tours, mountain views, and sightseeing. Get out into nature with places like 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 center. Once you’re on the ground, you might want to use public transit to get around. To check out more of the area, hop on a train at Interlaken West Station, Interlaken West Ferry Terminal, or Interlaken Harderbahn Station.