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Our top choices for Brienz hostels

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Lake Lodge Hostel

Lake Lodge Hostel
2.0 star property
Iseltwald
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (197 reviews)
"Excellent location"
United States
sanjana
The price is AED 899
AED 959 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Lake Lodge Hostel
Balcony

Youth Hostel Grindelwald

Youth Hostel Grindelwald
2.0 star property
Grindelwald
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (86 reviews)
The price is AED 868
AED 940 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Youth Hostel Grindelwald
Lobby

Eiger Lodge Easy

Eiger Lodge Easy
2.0 star property
Grindelwald
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (246 reviews)
"The breakfast area is so pleasant to enjoy it and foods are wonderful!! Need to improve the cleanliness of restrooms."
United States
Kathie
The price is AED 1,212
AED 1,296 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Eiger Lodge Easy
Sundeck

Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof - Hostel

Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof - Hostel
2.0 star property
Central Interlaken
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (245 reviews)
"Clean room, accommodating staff for late arrival, good breakfast"
United States
Sundar
The price is AED 934
AED 995 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof - Hostel
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Adventure Hostel

Adventure Hostel
2.0 star property
Unterseen
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (40 reviews)
"Friendly and warm atmosphere."
United States
Andrew
The price is AED 1,017
AED 1,094 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Adventure Hostel
Restaurant

Youth Hostel Engelberg

Youth Hostel Engelberg
2.0 star property
Engelberg
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (13 reviews)
"Very lovely place. Would stay there again. Walkable to everywhere you need to go, nice rooms and food options."
United States
Tyler
The price is AED 539
AED 589 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jul - 4 Jul
Youth Hostel Engelberg
Exterior

Youth Hostel Leissigen

Youth Hostel Leissigen
2.0 star property
Leissigen
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (13 reviews)
""Atypic" hostel by the lake with its private beach. Breakfast is ok, what the samedi that checkout time is by 10!"
France
Armand
The price is AED 599
AED 658 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Youth Hostel Leissigen
Exterior

Youth Hostel Interlaken

Youth Hostel Interlaken
2.0 star property
Central Interlaken
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (513 reviews)
"very clean and each bed had its own locker in the room that you open with your room key as well"
United States
Taylor
The price is AED 858
AED 917 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul
Youth Hostel Interlaken
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Top Brienz Hotel Reviews

Grandhotel Giessbach

Grandhotel Giessbach

10/10 Excellent
"This is a top tier hotel experience. From the location to the property grounds to the rooms to the restaurants, everything was magnificent. Do yourself a favor and get a balcony room overlooking the lake and waterfall - a once-in-lifetime stay."
Michael 4-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Grandhotel Giessbach

Frequently asked questions

Should I stay in a hostel in Brienz?
Hostels are a great way to stay for a lower cost, so you can save your money for exploring. If you're hoping to enjoy the natural surroundings, you can check out the lake views while you're here.
What is a hostel?
No two hostels look the same, but these dormitory-style accommodations all offer shared rooms (though many have private options too), budget prices, and a social setting.
What are the best hostels in Brienz?
While you're deciding on somewhere to stay, take a look at this top hostel in Brienz: Youth Hostel Brienz - Located within a 10-minute walk of Lake Brienz. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a restaurant. Rooms come with towels, showers, and bed sheets.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Brienz?
Good weather's always better when you want to venture out and explore, so here are some stats that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 58°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 30°F. The rainiest months in Brienz are June, August, May, and July, with each month seeing an average of 9 inches of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Brienz?
Depending on how you want to spend your time, you might like to check out the area around Brienz. Get out into nature with places like Giessbach Falls, Brienzer Rothorn, and Lake Brienz. Cultural attractions include Schweizer Holzbildhauerei Museum, Ballenberg Open Air Museum, and Valley Museum Lauterbrunnen. Visit landmarks like Schlegelsaege Giswil, Ruine Rudenz, and Unspunnen Castle.
What's the best way to get to and around Brienz while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in and around Brienz on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Bern (BRN-Belp), 27.4 mi (44.1 km) from the city center. An alternative is Zurich Airport (ZRH), situated 54.2 mi (87.3 km) away. When you're out and about, you may want to use public transit to get around. Train stations including Brienz Station and Brienz BRB Station make it easy to check out more of the area.