Youth Hostel Brienz

2.0 star property
Beachfront hostel near Lake Brienz

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Lake
Balcony
Property entrance
Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 16 bed dorm)
Lobby
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Explore the area

Map
Am See, Strandweg 10, Brienz, 3855
  • Popular LocationRothorn Bahn4 min drive
  • Popular LocationGiessbach Falls5 min drive
  • Popular LocationBrienzer Rothorn41 min drive
  • AirportBern (BRN-Belp)53 min drive

Room options

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

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

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

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

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Sextuple)

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

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

10/10 Exceptional
  • 215 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Brienz

On the beach.Within a 15-minute walk of the hostel, you'll find Lake Brienz and Brienz Ferry Terminal. Schweizer Holzbildhauerei Museum and Rothorn Bahn are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Brienz Ferry Terminal - 13 min walk
  • Rothorn Bahn - 4 min drive
  • Giessbach Falls - 5 min drive
  • Ballenberg Open Air Museum - 6 min drive
  • Brienzer Rothorn - 41 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Bistro Rothorn - 13 min walk
  • Bino's Pizzeria - 3 min drive
  • Hotel Brienzerburli - 4 min drive
  • Seegarten - 12 min drive
  • Rothorn Restaurant - 41 min drive

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.

Languages

English, French, German

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

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

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
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

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 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.

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 2 stars.

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Youth Hostel Brienz?

As of May 23, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Youth Hostel Brienz on Jun 10, 2024 start from $218.26, 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 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.

Youth Hostel Brienz Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 10 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 10 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 10 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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