Interlaken and Lake Thun seen from Harder Kulm

Where to Stay in Interlaken

Interlaken sits on the flat land between two lakes, below the Jungfrau region rather than in it. It is the easiest and best-value base for mountain day trips, with the most trains, restaurants and rainy-day options.

★ Our top pick: Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa, Höheweg, central Interlaken, Interlaken

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Near Interlaken Ost
Best area
About 1.5 hrs
To Jungfraujoch
Free local transport
Guest card
2–3
Nights

Short on time? Our top pick

Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa

Höheweg, central Interlaken, Interlaken · Splurge

Best for: Families and spa lovers

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The Short Answer

Stay near Interlaken Ost, the east station. Every train up to Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen, Wengen and the Jungfraujoch starts there, and so do the boats on Lake Brienz. The Höheweg, the long avenue between the two stations facing the open meadow and the Jungfrau, has the grand hotels. Our pick is the Victoria-Jungfrau, right on it.

Stay near Interlaken West for the shops and restaurants of the town center and the Lake Thun boats. If you would rather wake up in the mountains than ride up to them, look at Grindelwald or the car-free villages of Wengen and Mürren instead.

Interlaken and the valley towards the Jungfrau region, seen from Harder Kulm
Interlaken lies on flat land between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, so most hotels are a short walk from Interlaken West or Interlaken Ost station. Photo: Ank Kumar, CC BY-SA 4.0

Interlaken's Areas Compared

AreaBest forTo Interlaken OstDownsides
Near Interlaken OstEarly mountain trains, Lake Brienz boats1–5 min walkFewer restaurants than the center
HöhewegGrand hotels, Jungfrau views over the meadow5–15 min walkBusy with tour groups in summer
Near Interlaken WestShops, restaurants, Lake Thun boatsA few minutes by train or busOne more step to the mountain trains
Grindelwald or Wengen insteadWaking up in the mountains20–45 min by trainHigher prices, fewer rainy-day options

Map of Interlaken Hotels

Interlaken Ost is on the right of the map by Lake Brienz; the Höheweg runs west from it toward Interlaken West and Lake Thun.

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Best Splurge Hotels

Interlaken's two grand hotels, both with a spa and a pool.

Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa

Höheweg, central Interlaken, Interlaken

Our top pick: Interlaken's grand hotel since 1865, with a big spa and a kids' club, on the Höheweg.

Best for: Families and spa lovers

  • 5,500 m² spa with outdoor brine pool
  • Kids' club for ages 3–12
  • Central, on the Höheweg
Good for families
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Interlaken's grand hotel, open since 1865, with 216 rooms, a 5,500 m² spa with an outdoor brine pool and several restaurants. Its Bienehuus kids' club for ages 3 to 12 makes it the family splurge of the region.

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Grand Beau-Rivage Interlaken

Höheweg, on the Aare near Interlaken Ost, Interlaken

A grand hotel with a pool on the Aare, a short walk from Interlaken Ost.

Best for: Easy trains, with a pool

  • On the Aare, near Interlaken Ost
  • Spa with swimming pool
  • Family rooms
Good for families
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A grand hotel on the Aare between the two lakes, taking guests since 1874 and now run without the Lindner name. It has a spa with a swimming pool, sauna and steam bath, and family rooms.

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Best Mid-Range Hotels

Three smaller hotels within a few minutes of Interlaken Ost, one of them for adults only.

Hotel Interlaken

Höheweg, 5 minutes from Interlaken Ost, Interlaken

One of the town's oldest buildings, about five minutes from Interlaken Ost.

Best for: History and easy trains

  • About 5 minutes from Interlaken Ost
  • Listed historic building
  • Restaurant, sun terrace and garden
Good for families
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One of Interlaken's oldest buildings, first recorded in 1323 as a monastery inn; Lord Byron and Felix Mendelssohn both stayed here. It is about a five-minute walk from Interlaken Ost and has a restaurant, sun terrace and garden.

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Hotel Du Lac Interlaken

Höheweg, on the Aare by Interlaken Ost, Interlaken

A small family-run hotel one minute from Interlaken Ost and the Lake Brienz boats.

Best for: Early trains to the mountains

  • 1 minute from Interlaken Ost
  • On the Aare by the Lake Brienz boats
  • Small: 35 rooms
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A family-run hotel from 1888 with 35 rooms, one minute from Interlaken Ost station and next to the boats for Lake Brienz. Some rooms look toward the Bernese Alps; breakfast is the only meal served.

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Carlton-Europe Vintage Adults Hotel

Höheweg, near Interlaken Ost, Interlaken

Adults only (16+), with a garden swimming pond near Interlaken Ost.

Best for: Couples, adults only

  • Adults only (16+)
  • Garden with outdoor swimming pond
  • Serviced apartments available
Adults only
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An adults-only hotel (16 and over) in two buildings that have taken guests since 1898, near Interlaken Ost, with a garden swimming pond, rooms and suites, and serviced apartments. It is open all year.

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Best Budget Beds

Interlaken is the backpacker hub of the Alps; both of these have private rooms as well as dorms.

Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof

Alpenstrasse, central Interlaken, Interlaken

A hostel in a historic villa, with free breakfast and a guest kitchen.

Best for: Backpackers and solo travelers

  • Free breakfast
  • 24-hour guest kitchen and laundry
  • Rooms with Jungfrau-view balconies
Good for families
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A long-running hostel in a historic villa and chalet with dorms and private rooms, a 24-hour guest kitchen and laundry, and free breakfast. Its Jungfrau-category rooms have south-facing balconies with Jungfrau views.

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Interlaken Youth Hostel

Next to Interlaken Ost station, Interlaken

Family rooms with mountain views, right at Interlaken Ost.

Best for: Budget families

  • Directly at Interlaken Ost
  • Family rooms with balcony
  • Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau views
Good for families
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A modern, energy-efficient hostel directly at Interlaken Ost, with multi-bed rooms, doubles and family rooms with balconies. Its public restaurant serves Bernese Oberland, Italian and Thai dishes.

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Interlaken Hotels at a Glance

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  • Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa
    Höheweg, central Interlaken, Interlaken · Splurge
    Families and spa lovers
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  • Grand Beau-Rivage Interlaken
    Höheweg, on the Aare near Interlaken Ost, Interlaken · Splurge
    Easy trains, with a pool
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  • Hotel Interlaken
    Höheweg, 5 minutes from Interlaken Ost, Interlaken · Mid-range
    History and easy trains
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  • Hotel Du Lac Interlaken
    Höheweg, on the Aare by Interlaken Ost, Interlaken · Mid-range
    Early trains to the mountains
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  • Carlton-Europe Vintage Adults Hotel
    Höheweg, near Interlaken Ost, Interlaken · Mid-range
    Couples, adults only
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  • Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof
    Alpenstrasse, central Interlaken, Interlaken · Budget
    Backpackers and solo travelers
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  • Interlaken Youth Hostel
    Next to Interlaken Ost station, Interlaken · Budget
    Budget families
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Day Trips from Interlaken

  • Jungfraujoch: about 1.5 hours from Interlaken Ost via Grindelwald and the Eiger Express gondola, to the station at 3,454 meters. Reserve seats on a clear day, when trains fill up.
  • Harder Kulm: Interlaken's own viewpoint, a 10-minute funicular ride from a valley station a short walk from Interlaken Ost.
  • Grindelwald First, Lauterbrunnen and Mürren: all within an hour by train, cable car or both.
  • Your guest card is free. Hotel and guesthouse guests in the Interlaken holiday region get a guest card with free travel on regional public transport for the length of their stay. Mountain railways are not free, but a regional Jungfrau Travel Pass (3 to 8 days) covers most of them and discounts the Jungfraujoch.
  • Check maintenance closures in late fall. In 2026 the First gondola is closed from 26 October to 27 November and the Eiger Express from 9 to 20 November.
Chalets and boats at Iseltwald on Lake Brienz
Iseltwald on Lake Brienz is a short boat or bus ride from Interlaken Ost, one of the easiest day trips from an Interlaken base. Photo: Andrew Bossi, CC BY-SA 2.5

Getting to Interlaken

  • From Zurich: about 2 hours by direct train from Zurich HB, or about 2¼ hours from Zurich Airport.
  • From Bern: about 1 hour. See our Bern guide.
  • From Lucerne: about 1 hour 50 minutes on the Luzern–Interlaken Express. See where to stay in Lucerne.
  • From Geneva: about 3 hours. From Montreux, the GoldenPass Express runs direct in about 3¼ hours.
  • To Zermatt: 2 to 2.5 hours, changing in Spiez and Visp. See where to stay in Zermatt.

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