Central Continental Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Lake Brienz

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Outdoor dining
3 bars/lounges
Front of property
3 bars/lounges
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Bahnhofstrasse 43, Unterseen, BE, 3800
  • Place, Mystery Rooms
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Interlaken Casino
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Harder Kulm
  • Airport, Bern (BRN-Belp)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Triple Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Quadruple Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Unterseen

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Mystery Rooms and Alpine Garden. Hoeheweg and Kunsthaus Interlaken are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Alpine Garden - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hoeheweg - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mystery Rooms - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Interlaken Casino - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Interlaken Ost Ferry Terminal - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Interlaken West Station - 3 min walk
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 123 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Spatz - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Aarburg Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bebbis Restaurants - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Taj Mahal - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Central Continental Hotel

3-star hotel near Lake Brienz
There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A nightclub, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at Central Continental Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star Unterseen hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 68 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Nightclub
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Beauty salon
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Central Continental Hotel offers 68 accommodations with hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Covered self parking on site (CHF 12 per night)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Nightclub

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: CHF 10 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 50.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for CHF 30.0 per night.

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. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other 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: From 1 November - 31 March, CHF 3.20 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 17 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, CHF 3.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 17 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 1.00 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.

  • Covered self parking fee: CHF 12 per night
  • Pet fee: CHF 10 per pet, per day
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: CHF 30.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 50.0 per night

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
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and outdoor lighting
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. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Union Pay, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Central Continental Hotel to the airport?

Central Continental Hotel is 31.6 mi (44-min drive) away from the Bern (BRN-Belp) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Central Continental Hotel?

As of Oct 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Central Continental Hotel on Nov 1, 2025 start from $161.03, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Central Continental Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Central Continental Hotel.

Does Central Continental Hotel offer free breakfast?

Central Continental Hotel offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Central Continental Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Interlaken Casino (11-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Central Continental Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at Central Continental Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for CHF 12 per night.

Does Central Continental Hotel have a pool?

Central Continental Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Central Continental Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Central Continental Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Central Continental Hotel to downtown Unterseen?

Central Continental Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Unterseen.

Central Continental Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 510 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 162 out of 510 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 510 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 510 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 510 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Prasad

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to walk around The lady with squint eyes was mean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kamaljit, Edmonton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Liang

Disliked: Staff & service
This property is old but OK. The staffs are not friendly and impolite. The parking garage is horrible and dangerous.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lawrence

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
OK, but old hotel needs Upgrade.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

LTCOL Tapas Kumar

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel has an old world charm and we had plenty of space in our family room with two outside balconies. Views are great across the town and very close to Interlaken West station.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jay

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is very convenient to Interlaken West station and a number of dining and shopping options, including a COOP right next door. Breakfast was good and the rooms were adequate. But the facility as a whole, acknowledging that it is a historic building, is very run down. Worn carpeting, dents, cracks and chips in walls and trim work, peeling and in some cases moldy wall paper and paint, and outdated furnishings and electrical service. No AC but room fans which help in summer. Did not visit bars but their hours appeared ‘fluid’. They do sit next to the river so when they are open, perhaps the setting is okay. To be fair, there is ongoing construction on the facade and a common bath off dining area so perhaps improvement is coming. In summary, a convenient stay if you’re not fussy and don’t plan on hanging out in the hotel (and why would you, you’re in Interlaken).
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

April

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property has a great view and is very convenient. It’s a landmark hotel and is the first hotel in Interlaken. Take this at face value. There’s no a/c, I blew the circuit with a euro-friendly hairdryer, there were wires hanging out of the wall next to our room, and our bathroom ceiling started leaking around 11pm. We told reception and her response was “they must have flooded the bathroom upstairs.” She offered us different rooms but it was too late to switch. We had a nice balcony but it did not make up for the gross breakfast. It was really not good. A very stale hotel. Ants and flies were not helpful either.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great location. Super close to Interlaken West.

Central Continental hotel is in a great location. Maybe a 2-min walk to the Interlaken West Train station. Our room was super spacious. We had 2 balconies, and both got great sunlight during the day. It was great having coffee out there on a crisp morning. The beds were comfortable. The pillows were too soft for me but my daughter loved it and she slept well on one of the twin beds. The breakfast was good. Mostly pastries, some cereal options and they had hard-boiled eggs and hotdogs. Plenty of options for even a picky kid. We had a great stay at Central Continental hotel. We highly recommend it if you want to walk everywhere or want to be close to a train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jair, CORAL SPRINGS

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has a great location, short distance from train station. Close to shopping, markets and restaurant. Breakgast has a wide selection of items, friendly staff. No AC in the rooms, but Interlaken is a cool breeze city.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Terry

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Linda, Maple Grove

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great location, old, tired hotel. Much needed remodel appears to be in progress. Breakfast was okay. We had never seen boiled eggs served cut in half still in the shell. A pain to eat. Bathroom had packets of body/hair wash, which was difficult. Room was clean and location is fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Great location
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
View, location
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location very convenient. A little noisy and busy right by river and train station but quieted at night. Breakfast included was very good. Staff was very helpful. Rooms clean and had a great view of the river and could open the windows at night fit great mountain breeze.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Erin

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Lucy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely balcony & view from our room, looking out onto the gorgeous lake. Our room was spacious however, lacked a cosy feel, very outdated. We had breakfast included, but didn’t use it. We sat downstairs for it one day, was no greeted by any member of staff, lots of tables still had plates/cups that had been used on. Not a wide variety of food and what was there, didn’t look very appealing. We had some juice & got a pastry from local shop down the road. The view and balcony was mostly the only reason I booked the room! Very close to the train station which is also ideal! Just lacks the personal touches, and cosy feel to the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omid

Perfect location with great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Maureen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Value for money with friendly and helpful staff in a great location close to amenities bus and train station. Lovely building and no extra cost for balcony as renovations are ongoing inside during short window of opportunity between seasons meaning had scaffolding outside. No working extractor in bathrooms and warnings about costly penalties should smoke/fire alarm be triggered seemed a bit extreme in circumstances. Breakfast buffet area was very well stocked but very short on space with both staff and guests accessing stations from the same point/side. Cramped seating, I really don't want to hear other guests chewing their food in the seat beside me.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Choon Feng

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Great location, short walk to train station Interlaken West. Quiet. Just besides beautiful river. Room is big for 3 of us.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xintao

Traveled with family
The hotel is very conveniently located near the train and bus stations. The room is very spacious by European standard, room is bright with multiple windows and doors, and has nice balconies. Bathroom is one of the few hotels we stayed that does not leak water bear it has a tub. The continental breakfast is good too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice big room with a beautiful view of the rivers. Our room had a patio. Everything was very nice and a good price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shigemi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Locating at a beautiful areas, with a views of river for both sides of the building. Convenient location for public transportation. Historically prestigious atmosphere, high ceiling, great bath room and tab design. Breakfast options are great. Each table had unique and distinct flower and pot. Beautiful chandelier in the breakfast room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025