Where to stay in Interlaken
Interlaken isn't alpine itself — it's the transport hub between two lakes and the gateway to the Jungfrau trains. Sleep here, play in the mountains; pick your spot by which station you'll use.
Price level
$$$
Getting there
Train-friendly
Ideal stay
1 night
Best months
May, June, July
Best areas to stay in Interlaken
Where to base yourself, and who each area suits best.
Centre / Höhematte
By the central park between Interlaken West and Ost — shops and both stations.
Best for: Convenience, first-timers, and easy transport.
Unterseen old town
Historic and quieter, riverside, a short walk from West station.
Best for: Charm, value, and couples.
Lakeside Bönigen / Wilderswil
On the water or toward the mountains, just outside town.
Best for: Lake views and quiet — easiest with a car.
What each price tier buys you
A quick sense of what to expect — and what to spend — across the range in Interlaken.
More budget choice than the mountain villages — hostels and guesthouses abound.
Plenty of three-star and business hotels near the two stations.
Grand Victorian palace hotels on the Höhematte with Jungfrau views.
Live prices and availability for your dates.
Booking tips for Interlaken
- Stay near Interlaken Ost if you'll ride the Jungfrau trains a lot
- It's a base, not a destination — don't overspend on the room
- Midsummer is busy; book a few weeks out
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