77%River Lodge

Beautiful views. Nice place to stay.

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by BachCJ – posted on Oct 4, 2008

19

It was right on the river and had a great view of the mountains in the background. Definitely a family type place though.

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by andrews519 – posted on Sep 11, 2008

5

located in a quiet area opposite the main station on the other side of the river. 10 min walk to the town. Good kitchen and big supermarket nearby. The staff are friendly but are a bit vague and disorganized, note that reception is closed between 12-3. A good place to stay if you are after...

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by klmel – posted on Aug 29, 2008

14

Great staff great place what a view!

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by david7485 – posted on Aug 24, 2008

3

The location is amazing once you realise that the Eiger is just on your doorstep. One of the canals that join the two lakes runs along the back of the sight and if nothing else the colour of the water is amazing. You can just sit on the loungers provided and watch the world go by!

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by tom-f-green618 – posted on Aug 10, 2008

2

beautiful location. would def stay there again

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by tres13042823 – posted on Aug 3, 2008

14

The best part is the VIEW!! It has an amazing view! the room was extremely small.. but clean.. can use the kitchen which is good.. worst thing is that you can see the station from your room..... but since there is a stream that flows in between,.,, you have to go around to get on the bridge...... more The best part is the VIEW!! It has an amazing view! the room was extremely small.. but clean.. can use the kitchen which is good.. worst thing is that you can see the station from your room..... but since there is a stream that flows in between,.,, you have to go around to get on the bridge... otherwise, it would have been a minute walk.. but it's really a 15~20 minute walk to get there. but it's one of the closest hotels nearby so location is not bad. overall, pretty nice.close

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by mnjeon25444 – posted on Aug 3, 2008

5

everthing is very good. although i stayed just 1 day, i was impressedby river lodge in reception all staffs smile a bright smile . my room is clean and cozy (specially, i like bed and bedcloth ^^) around hostel, there is beautiful ladscape moreover, people can breathe fresh air everytime... more everthing is very good. although i stayed just 1 day, i was impressedby river lodge in reception all staffs smile a bright smile . my room is clean and cozy (specially, i like bed and bedcloth ^^) around hostel, there is beautiful ladscape moreover, people can breathe fresh air everytime ,everywhere ^^ i want to visit the river lodge again !!!close

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by mj33521251 – posted on Aug 2, 2008

1

Whoever said it was a long walk to the main drag from The River Lodge is lazy.or nuts.It is nice if you dont want to spend a lot of money and it is across the river from the train station. They provide free linens, but offer you a bigger blaket for four euros if it is cold outside and you didnt... more Whoever said it was a long walk to the main drag from The River Lodge is lazy.or nuts.It is nice if you dont want to spend a lot of money and it is across the river from the train station. They provide free linens, but offer you a bigger blaket for four euros if it is cold outside and you didnt bring your own.the internet, although expensive by european standards, is still cheaper than anything you will find in town. Oh, and the grovery store is right next to the train station. Have fun!close

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by Kather252 – posted on Jul 19, 2008

4

This place is pretty clean, and a short walk from Interlaken Ost. It's only about a ten minute walk to the town center, and the people who work here are helpful. . . Though the operating hours are a little bizarre. Ex: closing from noon until 3 in the afternoon one day. Be prepared to put a... more This place is pretty clean, and a short walk from Interlaken Ost. It's only about a ten minute walk to the town center, and the people who work here are helpful. . . Though the operating hours are a little bizarre. Ex: closing from noon until 3 in the afternoon one day. Be prepared to put a deposit down on any dishes you use, and to pay extra for sheets.close

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by strawberriski3032 – posted on Jul 16, 2008

1

reminded me of summer camp- small rooms, walking outside to bathroom/shower, picnic tables under a tent... room & bathrooms were clean tho! walls very thin, people next door were not loud but i could hear them clear as a bell. reception hrs suck: closed 12 -3:30 & close for nite at 7pm!

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by augusth816187 – posted on Jul 14, 2008

20

This place is awesome! It is right on the river, the best view possible! A great place to relax on the lounge chairs. The only bummer is that reception closes fairly early. Rooms are a little small but with the location, who cares?!

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by kuhlio14218884 – posted on Jul 8, 2008

12

Really small rooms - you wouldn't want 4 people with packs in there! Everything was pretty basic - if you're really only looking for a bed then River Lodge is fine. Being next to the river with deck chairs to recline in - if the weather is good : ) Reception closing at 6pm was a bit of a pain...

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by vicki3448 – posted on Jul 8, 2008

9

Perfect for people who want to relax and enjoy the amazing view, but a little far from the party scene (15 or 20 min walk)

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by Hartma – posted on Jul 5, 2008

2

we thought the location was amazing! staff very friendly and helpful although the reception was closed for a few hours during the day which was awkward at times if u needed things. but apart from that had an excellent stay and met some good people there. would deffo recomend it to other travellers.

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by stoojn222114 – posted on Jun 11, 2008

1

it was a nice place, very small room for 4 people but i was the only one in it so it was good. nice patio and kitchen facility.

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by brittsheppard6246 – posted on May 28, 2008

9

the staff was very friendly and helpful.

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by shanda15849103 – posted on May 27, 2008

1

awesome place.

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by funduroyce6927 – posted on May 15, 2008

1

We can say this lodge is look like hostel. I was impressed with staff & their cooperation. We can also check our mail from hostel through internet but we can not use our drive for our extra task. To go to stage in this hostel batter to bring some dry food as well other light food. Hear is...

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by sudanbsnt – posted on Apr 21, 2008

1

Hostel authority instincted me to pay more money apart from the amount mentioned by hostelworld receipt. But atlast after a cold war, I paid as such in the receipt. Be careful with this lodge.

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by kumarsathish123366 – posted on Mar 25, 2008

9

If it rains, remember to run for the hills.

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by KillerIzo – posted on Mar 18, 2008

21

Good kitchen facilities and cheap laundry! Also only a short walk to the train station which is great for early morning starts. Need to pay extra for a duvet if you don't have your own sleeping bag.

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by saraffo – posted on Oct 21, 2006

17

The hostel is actually a caravan park. the photo advertising it is extreemly misleading. the rooms are very very tiny with not enough ventillation. The staff were very rude and abusive even to the point of not accepting a cancellation with over 24hours notice given. Reception is only open 2-4... more The hostel is actually a caravan park. the photo advertising it is extreemly misleading. the rooms are very very tiny with not enough ventillation. The staff were very rude and abusive even to the point of not accepting a cancellation with over 24hours notice given. Reception is only open 2-4 hours per day making it very inconvienient to check in or out. I DO NOT recommend this location to any other traveller or backpacker.close

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by caroline1819 – posted on Oct 18, 2006

2

verry missleading addvertizing not what i was expecting at all what was addvertized and what i got were nothing alike no internet and it was a caravan site not a hostell . staf wer rood and not verry helpfull location sucks!!!!!!!!!!

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by hymie1 – posted on Oct 17, 2006

1

Only stayed the night, but what I saw was great..and extremely comfy beds!!!!!!!!!!

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by erikr6247 – posted on Oct 10, 2006

19

I loved that place. there's very close to river. and workers so nice~ when we stayed there, we hope to sky diving . However wether is not good. But we impressed with workers helped us. they were keep tried. Thanks all!!!

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by Anfak – posted on Oct 10, 2006

2

The beds were AMAZING!!! That was the best sleep I have had in along time during my travel across Europe. The pillows are big and fluffy, and the blanket was just as comfy as well. Great night sleep with a beautiful view to wake up to. Bathrooms were clean, even though you have to walk outside... more The beds were AMAZING!!! That was the best sleep I have had in along time during my travel across Europe. The pillows are big and fluffy, and the blanket was just as comfy as well. Great night sleep with a beautiful view to wake up to. Bathrooms were clean, even though you have to walk outside to get to them. I would definately come back to this hostel. Great night sleep that was very much needed, and this place provided it for me. Close to everything you need.close

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by magal3815 – posted on Oct 9, 2006

15

Great place at a great price and is right next to a river and Interlaken Ost train station. Perfect place when going to the alps. They rent bikes to cruise around this beautiful area as well.

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by swisstech – posted on Sep 29, 2006

8

its a nice place to stay. it was cheap and excellent value for money. we stayed in a 4 bed female dorm ( with 2 empty beds) so we had a very comfortable stay. the room walls are thin so was easy to hear what the others were saying in their rooms. there were a lot of families. very close to the... more its a nice place to stay. it was cheap and excellent value for money. we stayed in a 4 bed female dorm ( with 2 empty beds) so we had a very comfortable stay. the room walls are thin so was easy to hear what the others were saying in their rooms. there were a lot of families. very close to the interlaken ost station. and they have a good kitchen which u can use and you can borrow a kitchen box for 2 with a deposit of CHF 20.(refundable) good place.close

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by amrut – posted on Aug 5, 2006

4

The woman in the reception seemed to be not willing to help us. We arrived at River Lodge in the morning by night train but rooms were not ready yet. It is the first hostel(hotel) we couldnt check in upon arriving. Moreover, after taking shower, we want to keep our baggage but she said we came... more The woman in the reception seemed to be not willing to help us. We arrived at River Lodge in the morning by night train but rooms were not ready yet. It is the first hostel(hotel) we couldnt check in upon arriving. Moreover, after taking shower, we want to keep our baggage but she said we came so late and the store man had gone away. How absurd it was! After 4pm, we took our baggage and wanted check-in, but she hepled us to take our baggage and didnt give us key and linen and gone away. Considering about not including breakfast and sttaf, it wasnt a good stay. and the price is expensive. close

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by scarlett9701 – posted on Aug 1, 2006

5

Not a bad hostel, especially if you want to get away from the party hostels. Beautiful location on the river, but the four bed dorms are the smallest rooms in the history of sleeping! Still a nice hostel with great cooking and public areas.

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by AlphaCanadianDude – posted on Aug 1, 2006

8

The River Lodge is really nice, but it's not very fun. However, you can always get around this by catching happy hour(s) at Balmers and Funny Farm. Use this place solely for relaxing by the really cool river... oh, and it is really close to the Interlaken Ost station which is good

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by tmino – posted on Jul 30, 2006

7

I arrived late and had to check out early and the staff was really great about it! They even openned up the reception to get me all set up long after it closed.

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by brianl2058 – posted on Jul 24, 2006

8

I was extremely happy with the service considering that my arrival was delayed due to usual flight issues. The staff were also very courteous and helped when ever required. The ambience and location are marverlous and room provided was sufficient and expected.

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by suresh5743 – posted on Jul 11, 2006

2

This was to my surprise a campground but does have very nice hostel rooms. Would recomend this to someone. Beds very very comfortable for bunkbeds. and the kitchen facilities and porximity to the harder klum trails and funicular is amazing.

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by chriseur – posted on Jul 10, 2006

2

I would recomend any at staying at River Lodge. Good excellent location, with a beautifull veiw. Only negative thing is that dorms are rather small and it gets really hot in there! Also very few lockers, and they are outside.

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by jmlun – posted on Jul 7, 2006

5

Reception closed between 12.00 and 16:00 hrs and also after 19:00. No lockers in the room,the ones outside have to be paid,if they work.

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by peterp7200 – posted on Jul 7, 2006

38

Very clean rooms, showers, wc, and kitchen. Comfortable beds. Beautiful surroundings. A little bit far from everything, but well worth it.

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by ebogh – posted on Jul 4, 2006

3

Very clean rooms, showers, wc, and kitchen. Comfortable beds. Beautiful surroundings. A little bit far from everything, but well worth it.

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by ebogh – posted on Jul 4, 2006

3

hot, noisy, crowded . . .

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by msursava – posted on Jul 4, 2006

14