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Youth Hostel Brienz

2.0 star property
Beachfront hostel near Lake Brienz

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On the beach
Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 16 bed dorm) | Bed sheets
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Restaurant
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Am See, Strandweg 10, Brienz, 3855
  • Place, Lake Brienz
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Schweizer Holzbildhauerei Museum
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Rothorn Bahn
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bern (BRN-Belp)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Room options

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Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 172 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Sextuple)

  • 215 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 6 bed dorm)

  • 215 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 16 bed dorm)

  • 538 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Bed In 6-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Single Bed In Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

About the neighborhood

Brienz

On the beach.Stay at this Brienz hostel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Brienz and 2 miles (3 km) of Schweizer Holzbildhauerei Museum. Rothorn Bahn and Brienz Church are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lake Brienz - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Brienz Ferry Terminal - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Schweizer Holzbildhauerei Museum - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Rothorn Bahn - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Brienz Church - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Brienz BRB Station - 13 min walk
  • Bern (BRN-Belp) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Les Cascades - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Seegarten - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Bellevue - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Pizzeria Aroma - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Sternen - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Youth Hostel Brienz

Beachfront hostel near Lake Brienz
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Youth Hostel Brienz. For a fee, parking is available.

This Brienz hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Youth Hostel Brienz offers 13 accommodations. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers.

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The price is $192
Dec 11 - Dec 12
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Brienz

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (CHF 10 per night)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of CHF 19.50; reservation required

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 10 AM) and Monday - Sunday (5 PM - 9:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CHF 15 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. 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: CHF 4.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 7 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 4.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: CHF 10 per night
  • Pet fee: CHF 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Hosted evening meal: CHF 19.50

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Please note that the total price includes a Youth Hostel Membership per day.
Children younger than age 7 may not stay in dormitories. Children age 2 and younger are included in private room rates when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Youth Brienz
Youth Hostel Brienz Brienz
Youth Hostel Brienz Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Youth Hostel Brienz Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Brienz

Frequently asked questions

How close is Youth Hostel Brienz to the airport?

Youth Hostel Brienz is 43.8 mi (54-min drive) away from the Bern (BRN-Belp) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Youth Hostel Brienz have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Youth Hostel Brienz.

How close is Youth Hostel Brienz to the beach?

This hostel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Youth Hostel Brienz offer free breakfast?

Youth Hostel Brienz offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a casino at Youth Hostel Brienz?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Interlaken Casino (18-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Youth Hostel Brienz?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Youth Hostel Brienz?

Free parking is not available at this hostel. Self parking is available for CHF 10 per night.

Does Youth Hostel Brienz have a pool?

Youth Hostel Brienz does not have a pool.

Does Youth Hostel Brienz have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Youth Hostel Brienz have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Youth Hostel Brienz to downtown Brienz?

Youth Hostel Brienz is 0.8 mi away from Brienz.

Reviews

Youth Hostel Brienz Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 16 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

sangmun

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Brynnley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean property right on the lake. Only a 10-15 minute walk from the train station which is convenient. When I was there there were a lot of families with young children and not a lot of young adults so it was not a very social hostel as a solo traveller, I do not know if it is always like this.

8/10 Good

Aida, San Antonio

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sara was outstanding!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Aida, San Antonio

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was convenient and available for us as we were a group of 10. We were just not used to the setting and we had no idea we had to bring our towels!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Muhammad

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Most terrible is the lady receptionist “Sara”. She has no etiquettes of customer service. She doesn’t know how to nicely deal with guests. She actually shouts rather than to speak gently with grace, she isn’t fit for this kind of job. Hostel is not at a good location, no public transport from hostel. Small rooms etc. I’ll not recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andre, Miami, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place is great! 15 min walking from train station or ferry station. The view of the lake and sunset afternoon it’s amazing, one of the best I have seen. Staff very friendly. Dinner was good, they charge you extra, but it’s worth. I didn’t have a breakfast because I had to leave to catch the train at 7:15 am, so I don’t know how is it. The breakfast fast should be serve from 6:30am like others Youth hotels location, people are traveling around and need to leave very early. They charge $3 for rental towel. I recommend to get there by ferry from Interlaken, the lake is beautiful! It’s a perfect for traveling around and rest for one or 2 nights, price is great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Super nice stay.

Awesome location. Super nice staff. Everything you could want from a hostel and more! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

MASAKI

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
オーナーがとても親切でした。色々教えてくれるし、便宜を図ってくれました。 景色も抜群です。
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jiutang

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Simon Alexander

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Béatrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dawd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lory, Torino

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

Un grande confort per essere un ostello

Tenendo ben in mente che si tratta di un ostello, sono pienamente soddisfatta; nelle stanze c'era anche un piccolo ripostiglio. E' una struttura immersa nella natura dalla quale si possono ammirare degli splendidi tramonti sulle montagne e sul lago. Essendo una località tanto bella quanto, purtroppo, cara, lo consiglio a chiunque ci voglia passare qualche giorno senza svenarsi.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018