83%Balmers Herberge

good location, from interlaken ost get bus 4 which comes every half hour. be prepared to spend a lot in this town, everything is quite expensive, and theres no free(or cheep) activities. great kitchen and common areas. no room keys, lockout from 10.30 til 4, and no in room lockers were all...

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by clairefahy4077 – posted on Dec 19, 2008

1

awesome :))

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by jjohnny-cakes1728 – posted on Dec 17, 2008

13

The night sledding was amazing, but they need locks on there doors so that drunk people cant open them all night long.

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by lanny-pooh4ever6067 – posted on Dec 16, 2008

2

Balmers is the place to be in Interlaken!

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by dutchwildcat118682 – posted on Dec 16, 2008

2

looks fun but its a bit noisy like a a school camp

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by Mediumsiz – posted on Dec 15, 2008

1

Was supposed to stay here 2 nights but after a horrible night resulting in 1 hour sleep due to noise and uncomfortable surroundings, decided to leave. Staff would not refund me for the night I was not staying and were quite rude and horrible. I left anyways especially after how I was treated by... more Was supposed to stay here 2 nights but after a horrible night resulting in 1 hour sleep due to noise and uncomfortable surroundings, decided to leave. Staff would not refund me for the night I was not staying and were quite rude and horrible. I left anyways especially after how I was treated by the staff member. Worst hostel I have stayed in. Would NOT recommend at all.close

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by erobson3326 – posted on Dec 15, 2008

1

I enjoyed my stay here, the staff was extremely helpful with everything. It was very convenient to be able to purchase and book all the activities and train tickets at the hostel.

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by chingwho – posted on Dec 13, 2008

17

wicked party hostel, one of the most beautiful towns i have ever seen. a must stay, just the laws about no noise outside past like 10pm was a bit of a downer, but still had a wicked time

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by bigdaddyfroats – posted on Dec 13, 2008

5

One of my favorite hostels I've been to in Europe

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by nnill627 – posted on Dec 13, 2008

1

the next time i go back to interlaken i wont think of going anywhere else. very charming place. tons of young people there to meet. fun bar scene too, even on a sunday night.

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by morrelgm7096 – posted on Dec 10, 2008

1

The hostal was super cute. Very friendly atmosphere with mainly people from the ages of 18-26. There is an awesome night club right under the hostal. The double rooms are much better than the dorms and way worth paying a little extra. The dorms are fine though. Breakfast is free!!! You get a free... more The hostal was super cute. Very friendly atmosphere with mainly people from the ages of 18-26. There is an awesome night club right under the hostal. The double rooms are much better than the dorms and way worth paying a little extra. The dorms are fine though. Breakfast is free!!! You get a free bus pass around town which is aweomse. Easy to get to the slopes. Easy to book activities. Have a movie room. Very cute atmosphere. HIGHLY recommendclose

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by amwolf5892 – posted on Dec 10, 2008

1

Not all it's made out to be.

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by gallardo02209253 – posted on Dec 9, 2008

9

Other than 24 hour reception, security was non-existant. Upon asking where we might store our luggage until check-in time, we were directed to an area outside in the back of the hostel where anyone could access. No keys were given to lock any doors to the dorms. What the hostel has going for it... more Other than 24 hour reception, security was non-existant. Upon asking where we might store our luggage until check-in time, we were directed to an area outside in the back of the hostel where anyone could access. No keys were given to lock any doors to the dorms. What the hostel has going for it is the common areas, free billiards, ping pong and movies nightly, it is easy to get to know other travelers.close

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by hermanni – posted on Dec 8, 2008

3

Great stay, definitely do the night sledding!!!

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by alisensalusbury7206 – posted on Dec 8, 2008

4

This place is really great if you are in the mood to party. The security is tight, you have to show you are a guest to get on the property. They have tons of outdoor activities you can sign up for right at the hostel. The showers are a little weird, you have to keep pushing the on button to get...

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by bethanymichelle – posted on Dec 6, 2008

7

really lovely hostel :D warm, cozy and so cute ! we had stayed a room like an attic for 2 days which was good. only thing was the location that was not so close from the 2 stations, but they gave us a travel card we could use unlimitedly for staying.

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by bagoon7 – posted on Dec 5, 2008

6

Balmers is OK. Locked out of dorm rooms between 10.30 and 4.00pm which sucks and rooms are cramped and not locked at night. No lockers and kitchen is poorly equipped. Lovely town though, would consider staying in Interlaken again, though maybe not at this hostel.

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by brendanking – posted on Dec 3, 2008

10

ABOSULETLY GREAT HOSTEL!! The rooms may not be the greatest but the location, facilities and people make up for it! This place was a highlight of our trip!

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by FancyNancy2608 – posted on Nov 30, 2008

18

Staff wasnt very helpful to our queries once we decided not to take their adventure trip plans

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by somilagrawal600 – posted on Nov 25, 2008

2

all in all pretty good hostel but i woke up covered in bed bugs after my overnight stay, not very nice :(

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by jexlnt – posted on Nov 25, 2008

4

Staff not always the friendliest. Feel like you are in a tourist trap staying there... staff always trying to sign you up for things. Way to many rules at night... they shuffle you from one room to the other... annoying as hell. OK place to stay.

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by pslawson7 – posted on Nov 25, 2008

4

Balmers doesn't need a reveiw. Its reputaion speaks for itself. If you want to PARTY, Book now. Tons of Americans. great bar down stairs. If you want to have a quiet sleep, good luck!! Party hard in Interlaken!!

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by Mike817028 – posted on Nov 24, 2008

22

Fun. A lot of American student travelers. Good atmosphere. The metro bar is not very laid back and a little cheesy. Two happy hours are nice though. They kick you out of the common rooms at early hours in order to filter you into the bar to spend money. Breakfast is really small. Internet is... more Fun. A lot of American student travelers. Good atmosphere. The metro bar is not very laid back and a little cheesy. Two happy hours are nice though. They kick you out of the common rooms at early hours in order to filter you into the bar to spend money. Breakfast is really small. Internet is really expensive. Mandatory lockout is from 10:30-4. We recommend a private if you want to be in your room during these hours. Ridiculous that you have to pay 2 franks for the book swap and you have to pay to rent movies. Staff was just ok. They book lots of adventure trips for you which was nice.close

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by catherineehamlin8551 – posted on Nov 24, 2008

27

Dorms are locked from 10-4, and then there is no key, they are open to everyone. Only lockers are located outside the kitchen in the cold, bring your own lock, they're secure because no one uses them. Showers are painful and pillows are tiny. However its a fun place, theres a lot to do. Nightclub...

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by polypop – posted on Nov 24, 2008

8

Absolutely the best hostel I have ever been too. Staff and location are both superb.

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by Jedititan16 – posted on Nov 19, 2008

1

Overall, this was okay. Security was not good- nothing to store your stuff in the room. Some of the girls at the front desk were rude when there was a problem. The Metro Bar was okay but still pricey. If you want to stay here, then I would suggest a private room.

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by cdavidoff7574 – posted on Nov 19, 2008

10

if you want a door that locks at night, reserva a private room, not a dorm. this is the only hostel i have ever stayed at in europe without dorm doors that lock. i heard many people say that random individuals ended up in their beds because anyone could come in or out of their room. some of the... more if you want a door that locks at night, reserva a private room, not a dorm. this is the only hostel i have ever stayed at in europe without dorm doors that lock. i heard many people say that random individuals ended up in their beds because anyone could come in or out of their room. some of the girls at the front desk are incredibly rude and mocked my friend when she lost her keys, asking why she didn't have a spare. basically, i would not stay here again.close

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by abanta – posted on Nov 18, 2008

1

we loved our stay here so much we booked another night. the place was amazing. the rooms were really cozy with lovely hot showers. the staff was really nice and a good breakfast was served in the morning. only bad thing was no lift, other than that we couldnt fault it.

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by kateoogan439908 – posted on Nov 18, 2008

2

Balmers is awesome! It's such a cute place to stay, it has numerous rooms and a fun bar. I can't wait to go back in the summer and see what it's like then, I hear crazy!

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by saraferre – posted on Nov 18, 2008

4

Mr Balmer is a savvy businessman with a well-oiled hostel. However, the hostel seems to be too well-oiled and highly regulated, from the tight '6 minutes' of free internet time, to the 5 1/2 hours of midday room lock-out for cleaning purposes.

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by nathan719 – posted on Nov 18, 2008

3

500 characters is not enough to properly rip this terrible place! false advertising, locked out of your own room from 10am-4pm, no security outside of that, cant be anywhere but their overpriced bar or your room after 9pm, facility has lots of potential but poor management, just a money grab

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by jcoffell8982 – posted on Nov 17, 2008

4

Most of the clientele were only interested in getting wasted and picking up, being a number of vomiting incidents... if that's what you're after then great, but for those who wanted to do things during the day it was a bit frustrating being woken all night by drunk people yelling in the hallways... more Most of the clientele were only interested in getting wasted and picking up, being a number of vomiting incidents... if that's what you're after then great, but for those who wanted to do things during the day it was a bit frustrating being woken all night by drunk people yelling in the hallways and in the rooms... The staff were great though, and the hostel itself, also.close

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by clarewarren86 – posted on Nov 16, 2008

22

OK.. So 10 till 4pm Everyday u get kicked out of ur room. Then at 7:30 you cant put a dvd on in the tv room (happy hr starts at 9.. go figure). SO u have to spend 10chf+ on a drink. U have nowhere to go. Games room closed, tv room closed, not allowed pool balls to play pool after 9pm! Then dining... more OK.. So 10 till 4pm Everyday u get kicked out of ur room. Then at 7:30 you cant put a dvd on in the tv room (happy hr starts at 9.. go figure). SO u have to spend 10chf+ on a drink. U have nowhere to go. Games room closed, tv room closed, not allowed pool balls to play pool after 9pm! Then dining area closed by 12. cant sit outside after 9.. Then when u go to bed, you cant talk loud. Honestly it felt like a year 9 camp.. other then that, Interlaken the place in gorgeous!close

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by georgiehatfield6788 – posted on Nov 13, 2008

2

My 2nd time back to Balmer's and great as always. Canyoning through affiliated "Outdoor Interlaken" comes highly recommended, as well as the underground bar which the hostel runs. Lots of fun!

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by cutecum – posted on Nov 11, 2008

14

We enjoyed our stay in a private room at the hostel - although it was a bit of a walk from Interlaken Ost. The kitchen was not fully stocked - for instance there were no cups and no spoons at all when we were there. In addition we noticed that breakfast was served on plastic plates and with... more We enjoyed our stay in a private room at the hostel - although it was a bit of a walk from Interlaken Ost. The kitchen was not fully stocked - for instance there were no cups and no spoons at all when we were there. In addition we noticed that breakfast was served on plastic plates and with plastic cutlery and this seems at odds with the "green" policy of the hostel which is a shame. An excellent hostel in every other respect.close

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by annette9454 – posted on Nov 11, 2008

21

We got a private 2 person room which was worth every penny. Otherwise you are subjected to being woken up and kicked out at 10am. The bar was a lot of fun and if you go sky diving they play your video the entire night.

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by sglassberg4154 – posted on Nov 10, 2008

2

Good all round hostel. Great bar, don't expect to be going to bed early. Staff were very friendly and took time to give advice. Get up into the surrounding mountain villages - incredible!

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by bourn1393 – posted on Nov 10, 2008

4

the hostel is about a 10-15min walk from the centre of town. There is a bus stop just outside the front door. the shared facilities may become a little hectic in the high season as this is quite a big hostel. Due to it being the quite time of the year the party atmosphere was quite not there but... more the hostel is about a 10-15min walk from the centre of town. There is a bus stop just outside the front door. the shared facilities may become a little hectic in the high season as this is quite a big hostel. Due to it being the quite time of the year the party atmosphere was quite not there but would be good in the high season.I would stay here again in party time.close

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by vincesarah – posted on Nov 10, 2008

8

Nice hostel. I found it uncomfortable that you are locked out of your room from 10:30-4:30 everyday. Other than that everything was nice and it isn't far from town.

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by lguy1315629 – posted on Nov 9, 2008

6

The front desk reception, particularly the brunette girl, was very unpleasant and not very helpful. She made us feel almost unwelcome--not a good start or finish to our stay. The room was small and had many rafters which gave us many bruises, but the atmosphere was nice.

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by Krkra – posted on Nov 9, 2008

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