Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof - Hostel

2.0 star property
Ski hostel near Lake Brienz

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Alpenstrasse 16, Interlaken, BE, 3800
  • Place, Interlaken Casino
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Hoeheweg
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Mystery Rooms
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bern (BRN-Belp)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

Quadruple Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Interlaken

Near the slopes.You'll be steps from Höhematte Park and within a 10-minute walk of Kunsthaus Interlaken with a stay at this Central Interlaken hostel. Interlaken Casino and Hoeheweg are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Interlaken Casino - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hoeheweg - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Interlaken Ost Ferry Terminal - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mystery Rooms - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Alpine Garden - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Interlaken Harderbahn Station - 11 min walk
  • Bern (BRN-Belp) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vicoria Terrasse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hooters - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hapimag Belvédère - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sapori - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Schuh - Grand Restaurant - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof - Hostel

Ski hostel near Lake Brienz
Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, a vending machine, and an arcade/game room are also featured at Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof - Hostel. For a fee, parking is available. You'll have access to the indoor pool and outdoor pool at a partner property.

This Interlaken hostel is smoke free.

  • 49 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2008
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof - Hostel offers 49 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. This Interlaken hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Self parking on site (CHF 5 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor tennis courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Downhill skiing
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Ropes course
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property offers self-service check-in for guests arriving after 11 PM. Guests are advised to enter the last 5 digits of their itinerary in the blue key box at the entrance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for CHF 10.0 per stay.

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 1.80 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, CHF 1.80 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 16 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.

  • Self parking fee: CHF 5 per night
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: CHF 10.0 per stay

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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

This property supplies bed linens, but guests must make the bed themselves.

Property is also known as

Backpackers Villa
Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof
Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof Hostel
Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof Hostel Interlaken
Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof Interlaken
Villa Backpackers
Villa Sonnenhof
Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof Hotel Interlaken
Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof - Hostel Interlaken

Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 150 out of 234 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 234 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 234 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 234 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 234 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is convenient and there’s a bus stop infront of the hostel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Aprilkristnah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Makarand

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Expensive booking through Expedia , book it directly from the hostel website. You will be able to get the same room for roughly one third. Staff was nice and courteous. Location was awesome and again since it’s a hostel you can’t expect everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline, Pacifica

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

LouEllen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super great hostel. We liked our stay here more than the other hotels we stayed at during our week in Switzerland!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jian Hung

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

fagoe

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Was clean and nearby the city
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marichu

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ammaar

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen, Pembroke

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy, Murphy

Great location! Very walkable. Great for solo or families. Bed was too firm for me.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
In our room we can hear people scraping their chairs in the middle of the night. We would suggest putting covers on the chair legs to prevent the noise.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Syed, Waterdown

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This properly is positioned more for yong adults or single travelers. Not so much for families. Otherwise, the facilities and location is great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Yanmei

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The room is not clean

The room floor was sticky & dirty. The location is little bit far from train station. They have a kitchen and breakfast is ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Hoai

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is great at this stay except one incident that happened during our stay. At around 11:30 pm one night, a male customer had key access to our private room (females only). The receptionist gave him the wrong key to my room. We were not very happy about that. Luckily, nothing bad happened. I take safety seriously while traveling aboard and what happened was disappointed!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

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

Excellent basic accommodations

Basic. Great location. Plenty of services. Very friendly, helpful staff. Quiet room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Diaby-Gem

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and near to restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nimeshkumar, Fremont

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

anusree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

AGAPITO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

shubhra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024