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Youth Hostel Brienz

2.0 star property
Beachfront hostel for sun and fun

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On the beach
Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 16 bed dorm)
Restaurant
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Youth Hostel Brienz, beside the lake, offers a peaceful stay with breakfast included. Guests enjoy the terrace, garden, arcade/game room, library, and WiFi. Previous visitors consistently praise their experience.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is €234
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
On the beach

On the beach

This hostel is located on the beach. Hiking/biking trails are a popular activity to check out nearby.

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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
  • 50 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Sextuple)

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

Heating
  • 20 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the area

Located in Brienz, Youth Hostel Brienz is on the beach. First Station and Mystery Rooms are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Brienz and Eiger. Jungfrau Park and Bussalp are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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Map
Am See, Strandweg 10, Brienz, 3855

What's nearby

  • Schweizer Holzbildhauerei Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lake Brienz - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Rothorn Bahn - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Ballenberg Open Air Museum - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Giessbach Falls - 5 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Seegarten - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Brünig Kulm - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Strand Hotel Iseltwald - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Bellevue - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bergrestaurant Rossweid - ‬53 min drive

About this property

Youth Hostel Brienz

Hostel near Lake Brienz
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a garden at Youth Hostel Brienz. In addition to an arcade/games room and a library, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), tour/ticket information and barbecues
  • Free newspapers and smoke-free property
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

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 are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 15 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Please note that the total price includes a Youth Hostel Membership per day.
Children younger than age 7 may not stay in dormitories. Children age 2 and younger are included in private room rates when using existing bedding.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

Is Youth Hostel Brienz pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CHF 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of 17 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Youth Hostel Brienz on 16 Oct 2025 start from €217.19, 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.

How much is parking at Youth Hostel Brienz?

Self-parking is available for CHF 10 per night.

What time is check-in at Youth Hostel Brienz?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Youth Hostel Brienz?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Youth Hostel Brienz located?

Nestled on the beach, this Brienz hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Brienz and Brienz Ferry Terminal. Schweizer Holzbildhauerei Museum and Rothorn Bahn are also within 1 mile (2 km). Brienz BRB Station is 13 minutes by foot and Brienz Station is 13 minutes.

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