Reviews of Balmer's Herberge

22 June 2011 Scott would recommend this property

Liked: Nice and clean

Disliked: Can be very loud at night, mainly due to bar downstairs.

21 June 2011

Liked: It's a nice place for party-goers but definitely NOT a good place to stay!!!

Disliked: small and dirty kitchen full of flies, the bathroom without hot water on first day. It is a little bit far from the station but thank god they provide free bus pass, and only two options for breakfast!!!

18 June 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: the people and the food

Disliked: The flies!!

16 June 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Great location, really fun and quirky decor. Interlaken is very expensive and this is by far the best option in town.

Disliked: Nothing!

15 June 2011 Ming Wai Sophia would recommend this property

Liked: The hostel is well-equipped! And it is clean! It organise party for travellers!! It is a good place to meet new people! And breakfast is included!

Disliked: It's a bit far. But still within walking distance! You can enjoy the scenary during the walk!

14 June 2011 Thiago would recommend this property

Liked: Nice place to stay and meet people

Disliked: Nothing

09 June 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: the staff were mega friendly and helpful, everything was really clean

Disliked: full of americans who only talked to eachother, was so bored as a nonamerican, and everything in switzerland is soooooo expensive! so couldnt really do much

06 June 2011

Liked: good for sport activities

Disliked: not that clean, especially the kitchen. don't know why it's so famous. no lockers in rooms. reception always too busy. too many people.

06 June 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Other travelers were very friendly and the property is situated is surrounded by the gorgeous Swiss Alps which makes the views breathtaking.

Disliked: Every evening of our stay, at 10pm, the night reception employee would yell at everyone to stay quiet. Problem is, there is a very loud bar in the basement which is open past 10pm so the noise is unavoidable. Furthermore, guests are locked out of their rooms between 10:30 and 2pm for "security" reasons as well as cleaning. I do understand it takes time to clean the rooms but not being allowed into a room you paid for for 3.5 hours is a little much. Lastly, the beds are extremely uncomfortable so don't expect a excellent night's rest.

06 June 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Staff at front desk, number of Americans / English speakers

Disliked: Older, A bit far from train station

28 May 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Great underground club called metro.

Disliked: A little cramped in the 8 person room.

23 May 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: The atmosphere was really fun.

Disliked: The size of the 10 bed dorm was so small

19 May 2011 Sarah would recommend this property

Liked: Good common areas, lounges and bar area really good.

Disliked: The breakfast isn't the greatest they could provide more. The kitchen is not well equipped not many saucepans or cups, and it would be nice if they provided oil, salt and pepper.

10 May 2011 Xue would recommend this property

Liked: good garden and good reading rooms

Disliked: the hot breakfast is not included in the breakfast..

08 May 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Clean bedroom and friendly staff members

Disliked: Nowhere to wash hands in the toilets

26 April 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: friendly staff

Disliked: toilet had no lock, outside noise comes into room

24 April 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: nice place to meet travellers, party

Disliked: number of toilets were very less as per the total number of people staying.

18 April 2011 Pravar would recommend this property

Liked: Awesome atmosphere in the club

Disliked: nothing

12 April 2011 Rachel would recommend this property

Liked: There is a bar in the basement which is great. The kitchen is also good. The bathrooms are pretty clean.

Disliked: The beds aren't the greatest.

11 April 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: facilities were nice

Disliked: the blonde girl sarcasm was annoying and not very helpful. They only speak english

01 April 2011 Kasmira would recommend this property

Liked: Great decor and atmosphere. Lots of social spaces to allow guests to hang out and meet each other. Bar and picnic table area for summer parties. A really cool hostel!

Disliked: Lockers for guests to lock up their belongings during the day would be nice.

31 January 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Good location in Interlaken, free bus passes.

Disliked: Avoid the dorm rooms if you are in Interlaken to ski and need a good nights rest. This is definitely a party hostel.

20 January 2011 Tyler would recommend this property

Liked: Good Location

Disliked: Too many beds in my room

18 January 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: This is a great place with lot's of character. The staff is friendly and will help you plan a day trip. The private double room I had was small but exactly what we needed after a long travel day. It was clean with comfortable beds and decent linens.

Disliked: The breakfast isn't very good that is included with the meal, and it is far from the train station (15-20 minute walk or 5-10 minute bus ride).

16 January 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Hostel was big, lots of activities, and great club.

Disliked: I booked a female dorm and I had all guys in my room, the staff could not put me in a different room all though there were empty beds in other rooms.