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Youth Hostel Brienz

2.0 star property
Beachfront hostel for sun and fun

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Exterior
On the beach
Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 16 bed dorm)
Exterior
Restaurant

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$434
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May

Explore the area

Map
Am See, Strandweg 10, Brienz, 3855
  • Rothorn Bahn
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Giessbach Falls
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Brienzer Rothorn
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Bern (BRN-Belp)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

Highlights

Heating
  • Lake view
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Pet friendly
  • Lake view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Bed sheets

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Sextuple)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Pet friendly
  • Lake view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 6 bed dorm)

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

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

Highlights

Heating
  • Lake view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

About the area

Brienz

At Youth Hostel Brienz you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Lake Brienz and Brienz Ferry Terminal. Highlights at this beachfront hostel include a restaurant and free buffet breakfast. .This beach hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a games room and a library. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a terrace and a garden. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this Brienz hostel include Mystery Rooms and Lake Thun.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Brienz - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rothorn Bahn - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Giessbach Falls - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Ballenberg Open Air Museum - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Brienzer Rothorn - 41 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Seegarten - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Brienzerburli - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Pizzeria Aroma GmbH - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Brünig Kulm - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Strand Hotel Iseltwald - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Youth Hostel Brienz

Beachfront hostel for sun and fun
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
  • Games 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 a shower.

Languages

English, French, German

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (CHF 10 per night)

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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 lift
  • 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

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.

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 cots/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 cots/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 all accommodation.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Youth Hostel Brienz?

Youth Hostel Brienz offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 22 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Youth Hostel Brienz on 11 May 2025 start from NZ$400.97, including 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.

Is parking available at Youth Hostel Brienz?

Yep, Youth Hostel Brienz has a self car park for CHF 10 per night.

Does Youth Hostel Brienz serve breakfast?

Yeah, free buffet breakfast is on offer daily from 7:30 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Youth Hostel Brienz?

No, Youth Hostel Brienz does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Youth Hostel Brienz?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Youth Hostel Brienz's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Youth Hostel Brienz?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Youth Hostel Brienz Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 14 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

8/10 Good

Aida, San Antonio

Travelled 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 traveller

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

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

Sedlacek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Schönes Garten. Zimmer mir Schränken
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Ältere Zimmer, sehr ringhörig
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

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