Name: Lake Lodge Hostel
Address: Im Feld 17, Iseltwald, Switzerland, Iseltwald, Canton of Bern, CH
Price range: $161–$234 per night
Rating: 8.7

What guests think

At Lake Lodge Hostel, travelers praise the stunning lakeside setting in Iseltwald, friendly staff, and generally clean spaces, while noting its simple hostel setup with shared bathrooms and an older, no-frills building feel.

Rooms are basic and small for some, but many enjoy balconies and wide lake views; summer heat and a lack of air conditioning or fans are mentioned. Guests appreciate the shared kitchen and common areas, though cooking is limited to a microwave and fridge; bus passes help with trips to Interlaken, but hourly buses and limited desk hours require planning. Several reviews report bed bug bites and occasional odors, and noise travels easily due to thin walls and creaky floors. Best for travelers prioritizing views and value over full comfort and quiet.

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Facilities

Shared bathrooms and showers are standard and generally sufficient. A shared kitchen and dining area are available for simple self-catering (microwave and fridge, no stove).

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Nadia

Oct 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hostel window offers a spectacular view. The shower and toilet have open windows, ensuring a steady flow of fresh air. The shared facilities are meticulously maintained, remaining clean at all times. Additionally, a dining area is available, featuring amenities for food preparation, refrigeration, and coffee service. The staff are exceptionally friendly and helpful, consistently providing assistance with a smile. Our experience was, without a doubt, amazing. Super easy to check in also parking is available behind the hostel. Crash landing bridge is also nearby for a picture

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Wanda

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location blown my mind away. Absolutely gorgeous view, and the staff was great. My concern is sharing bathrooms with other guests. I guess I didn’t pay attention to that aspect because I would have not booked a stay in a place where you have to share showers and toilets with people you don’t know. Specially when traveling with children that they don’t know better and take less precautions than us adults when it comes to showering and using the restroom. I will also suggest to add fans in the rooms because it was very hot inside the room the entire night. Although, the room had a window, it was not screened for us to opened and let fresh air come inside. That was a bit disappointing during our stay.

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Olivia

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This property is GORGEOUS. The views are absolutely insane. The shared toilet situation isn’t so bad considering there are 2 on the main floor, 2 on the first, 2 on the second, and 1 on the third, with a multitude of showers as well. They also have a washer and dryer which is awesome. The walls are super thin so you can hear everything, but the rooms are quaint and cabin-esque, the views are insane, the staff is so friendly, and the restaurant across the stress is delicious and not too expensive. There’s also a full convenience store with food to cook in the kitchen in the lodge! Would definitely recommend.

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Biao

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean rooms, staff is nice but not answering any questions online, shower is small and drain clotted. Nice shared kitchen, super markets just few steps away

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Thailise

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

A localização e a vista são perfeitas, uma vila pequena com mercado perto, e paisagens fantásticas. Atendimento muito cordial, cozinha, banheiros. Mas o hotel é muito barulhento, portas, estruturas, camas, além de oferecerem poucas tomadas no quarto, apenas uma!

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esther

Feb 27, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Habitaciones sencillas con lo básico, baño y duchas compartidas. Hay un comedor y cocina muy prácticos en el caso de llevar comida, dispone de todo lo necesario vajilla, cubiertos, nevera, microondas…Encantadora, muy amable y servicial la señora que nos recibió en la recepción. Lo que más nos gustó es la ubicación, el lugar nos resultó espectacular.

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Latifa

Aug 12, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Superbe auberge situé au bord du lac. Très propre. Nous y avons séjourné avec deux enfants en bas âge. Le personnel est très agréable et disponible. Le restaurant en face est top mais attention très vite remplis certains jours ou il n’y a que deux restaurants d’ouverts dans tout le village. Les sanitaires sont sur le palier mais nous n’avons jamais eu besoin de faire la queue au vu du nombre disponible. Les draps sont fournis. Nous le recommandons nous qui avons en tête les auberge de notre jeunesse et avions peur avec des enfants.

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Alexandre

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The swim in the lake, the view, the kitchen

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Pruthvishri

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Went with my parents and my brother. Stayed for three days. Had good experience with Mountain view Room for four people. Clean and finely spacious. It was noisy at times but were given ear plugs. Shared bathroom and toilets were clean and okay. It's far away from main hub hence only one bus every hour. There is a shared kitchen but no stove only fridge and microwave with some cutleries. Cannot cook food inside the room but only in the kitchen. All over, worth the stay closer to lake.

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Jennifer

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We LOVED this location. We had a lake view room with a balcony which we very much enjoyed. Highly recommend staying in Iseltwald versus Interlaken because of the charm of the small village and the setting. We didnt see much of Interlaken but it seemed commercialized and didnt have much character, but it was the main transportation hub. If you dont mind coordinating with the bus schedule to get to Iseltwald, it was such a nicer spot to be. The hostel was very clean, the staff were wonderful and very helpful, the view was amazing and we appreciated having the outdoor space to use and common dining room/living room and access to the kitchen. The only drawback is that the building is older and the walls were very thin, but the guests were very respectful and fairly quiet so we slept quite well. They provide earplugs too! Would definitely recommend this place regardless!

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms and shared areas clean. However, several reviews report bed bug bites and occasional odors or minor maintenance issues.

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Nadia

Oct 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hostel window offers a spectacular view. The shower and toilet have open windows, ensuring a steady flow of fresh air. The shared facilities are meticulously maintained, remaining clean at all times. Additionally, a dining area is available, featuring amenities for food preparation, refrigeration, and coffee service. The staff are exceptionally friendly and helpful, consistently providing assistance with a smile. Our experience was, without a doubt, amazing. Super easy to check in also parking is available behind the hostel. Crash landing bridge is also nearby for a picture

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Gabriel

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Ok voy a hacer yo comentario totalmente objetivo. La locación increíble, vista insuperable, la atención del personal muy amable, pero es un hostal y como tal es normal esperar que la habitación no sea cómoda y que el baño sea compartido; sin embargo, mi mala suerte es que me picaron “bed bugs” (algo que también pudiera considerarse común en los hostales). Este comentario lo hago con el fin de que el hotel mejore y no para que dejen de visitarlo

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Mekan

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location and location that’s the only sell of the property. Very bad smell inside. Needs complete cleaning and beds are not comfortable. You get what you pay for the location. Might work out for 1-2 days if you are with family but not longer.

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Hüseyin Erdem

Feb 4, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Super peaceful. Rooms are clean and have incredible landscapes. 15-20 mins to go Interlaken Ost, great location as well.

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GYUJIN

Nov 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

숙박시설에 서비스 개념이 전혀없었음 핸드폰 충전도할수없음 콘센트가 맞지않음 숙소 침대상태 안좋고 무는벌레가있어 온몸에 물려 일주일이상 가려웠고 상처도 오래감 공용화장실 욕실모두 좋지않음 음식해먹을수없고 전자렌지만 있음 추천하지 않습니다.

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emily

Feb 8, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

A dona é um amor de pessoa. Quarto limpo e bem arrumado, vista incrível. Voltaria mais

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Nour

Nov 12, 2024

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Je déconseille fortement on est rentré avec des boutons plein les bras et les jambes juste après notre nuit au lake lodge hostel. On entend tout les voisins de chambres, les pas également impossible de fermer l’œil de la nuit!! N’y allez pas!!!!

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Abhishek

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean and the view from the room was breathtaking. Supportive staff. Kitchen with all required amenities. Just one thing to keep in mind, the staff is available only from 8am to 11am and 4pm to 8pm. So if you are planning to come from 11am to 4pm, then you gotta wait. No other option. Highly recommended!!

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Muhammet Ali

Nov 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hello everyone, the room I stayed in was very clean and exactly like the photo. I especially want to mention that the lady at the reception was very sweet, very attentive and very kind. She even gave me gifts because it was my birthday. I want to thank her very much. I am someone who travels to Switzerland frequently, but from now on I will only stay there. You can choose with peace of mind. Greetings again.

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Sek Thiam

Oct 14, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The location was excellent. We were looking forward to stay (3 days 2 nights) and enjoy the lake view and the surrounding. Unfortunately, on the first night of our stay, my family members and myself were bitten by bed bugs in our bunk beds. our arms and legs were swollen so we have to leave immediate.

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Rooms

Rooms are simple and often small, with thin walls and creaky floors that transmit noise; summer heat and a lack of air conditioning or fans are noted. Many enjoy balconies and outstanding lake views, though decor can feel dated.

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Deividas

Oct 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place, lake view from balcony.

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Wanda

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location blown my mind away. Absolutely gorgeous view, and the staff was great. My concern is sharing bathrooms with other guests. I guess I didn’t pay attention to that aspect because I would have not booked a stay in a place where you have to share showers and toilets with people you don’t know. Specially when traveling with children that they don’t know better and take less precautions than us adults when it comes to showering and using the restroom. I will also suggest to add fans in the rooms because it was very hot inside the room the entire night. Although, the room had a window, it was not screened for us to opened and let fresh air come inside. That was a bit disappointing during our stay.

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Janis Noa

May 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Freundliches Personal, schöne Gegend, Ein negativer Punkt sind die dünnen Wänder der Zimmer.

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Nasar

Aug 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms are small and there is noise from neighbouring rooms .

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Sayaka

Oct 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

バルコニーからの眺めが最高で、スタッフもとても親切でした。しかし壁がとても薄く、廊下や隣の隣の部屋？の子どもの声やバタバタする音が夜中まで響いており、うるさかったです。

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Do

Sep 23, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel is in a nice walkable area. The view from the room is beautiful. Overall it is clean. But the floor and wall don’t have good noise isolation so it is quite noisy when people walking on the upper floor.

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Donna

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Too hot in the summer. I wish there was a fan.

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Pruthvishri

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Went with my parents and my brother. Stayed for three days. Had good experience with Mountain view Room for four people. Clean and finely spacious. It was noisy at times but were given ear plugs. Shared bathroom and toilets were clean and okay. It's far away from main hub hence only one bus every hour. There is a shared kitchen but no stove only fridge and microwave with some cutleries. Cannot cook food inside the room but only in the kitchen. All over, worth the stay closer to lake.

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Shaoping

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

it is convenient with public transportation. It was noisy because you can hear every sound due to the way it was built, and some customers were not considerate. I did not get good sleep 2 nights out of the 3 when we were there.

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Jennifer

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We LOVED this location. We had a lake view room with a balcony which we very much enjoyed. Highly recommend staying in Iseltwald versus Interlaken because of the charm of the small village and the setting. We didnt see much of Interlaken but it seemed commercialized and didnt have much character, but it was the main transportation hub. If you dont mind coordinating with the bus schedule to get to Iseltwald, it was such a nicer spot to be. The hostel was very clean, the staff were wonderful and very helpful, the view was amazing and we appreciated having the outdoor space to use and common dining room/living room and access to the kitchen. The only drawback is that the building is older and the walls were very thin, but the guests were very respectful and fairly quiet so we slept quite well. They provide earplugs too! Would definitely recommend this place regardless!

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, and some stays include bus passes. Limitations include set desk hours, slower online replies, and little overnight presence to manage noisy guests.

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Nadia

Oct 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hostel window offers a spectacular view. The shower and toilet have open windows, ensuring a steady flow of fresh air. The shared facilities are meticulously maintained, remaining clean at all times. Additionally, a dining area is available, featuring amenities for food preparation, refrigeration, and coffee service. The staff are exceptionally friendly and helpful, consistently providing assistance with a smile. Our experience was, without a doubt, amazing. Super easy to check in also parking is available behind the hostel. Crash landing bridge is also nearby for a picture

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Heidi

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay at the Lake Lodge Hostel was great! Staff were friendly and helpful with recommendations. They provided a bus pass to get into Interlaken and back for the duration of our stay which was an added bonus. Although there’s no air conditioning, it cooled down at night and we had no problems sleeping. Definitely recommend staying in this hostel!

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Mark

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful location relaxing on the lake out of the city near many adventures. Staff excellent Like being at camp on the lake

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Taewoo

Feb 22, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

직원이 친절해요

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Jean-François

Sep 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Accueil très sympathique et chambre petite mais impeccable. Cadre paradisiaque. Il est dommage que les autres voyageurs qui étaient là le 23/09 se soient moqués des règles de calme après 22h et aient profité de l'absence de personnel pour faire du bruit dans la salle du rez-de-chaussée jusqu'à 2h puis 4h du matin (nous étions au 1er)

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Biao

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean rooms, staff is nice but not answering any questions online, shower is small and drain clotted. Nice shared kitchen, super markets just few steps away

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Sandra

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great service

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Akashdeep

Oct 29, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff was very friendly!

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Abhishek

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean and the view from the room was breathtaking. Supportive staff. Kitchen with all required amenities. Just one thing to keep in mind, the staff is available only from 8am to 11am and 4pm to 8pm. So if you are planning to come from 11am to 4pm, then you gotta wait. No other option. Highly recommended!!

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Muhammet Ali

Nov 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hello everyone, the room I stayed in was very clean and exactly like the photo. I especially want to mention that the lady at the reception was very sweet, very attentive and very kind. She even gave me gifts because it was my birthday. I want to thank her very much. I am someone who travels to Switzerland frequently, but from now on I will only stay there. You can choose with peace of mind. Greetings again.

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Location

Beautiful lakeside setting in Iseltwald with exceptional views and a peaceful village feel; a good base for outdoor activities. Reaching Interlaken requires planning around hourly buses or driving, though provided bus passes help.

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Edgar

Apr 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Just keep in mind that if you’re planning on getting to Interlaken you probably will need a car. It’s a ten minute drive. But the place is beautiful right on the lake. The staff was super helpful and friendly.

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Hüseyin Erdem

Feb 4, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Super peaceful. Rooms are clean and have incredible landscapes. 15-20 mins to go Interlaken Ost, great location as well.

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Jaden

Jul 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is a hostel so my rating is based on them clearly communicating that. The location is beautiful and almost right on the lake. The staff was extremely helpful and we rented eBikes and rode right from the property. It is a little distance from Interlaken train stations, but the stay included bas passes within Interlaken. The Property Manager did an excellent job for us on both breakfast and during our stay. The property could use some upgrades, but again the fact that it is a hostel was well communicated.

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Raymond

Jun 13, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent emplacement, à la fois calme et bien situé pour accéder aux activités dans la région. L’auberge est rustique, ce n’est pas un hôtel de luxe. Pas d’ascenseurs. Personnel dévoué, ambiance très décontractée. Excellents déjeuners. Et le paysage…. Site magnifique au bord du lac de Brienz, entouré de montagnes. J’y retournerais n’importe quand.

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Emad

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Since it is located a little past Interlaken, it was very convenient that they gave out a bus pass for the duration of our stay. Would recommend!

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Mark

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful location relaxing on the lake out of the city near many adventures. Staff excellent Like being at camp on the lake

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Purearth

Sep 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

So beautiful and peaceful! But close enough to a large town

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Sarfraz

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very beautiful place with excellent view.

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Tara

Jul 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful lakeside location with charming adjacent restaurant. Staff are great and amenities are comparable to good hostels. Balcony off private 4-bed dorm was lovely. Great place to stay with family or traveling solo!

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Jennifer

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We LOVED this location. We had a lake view room with a balcony which we very much enjoyed. Highly recommend staying in Iseltwald versus Interlaken because of the charm of the small village and the setting. We didnt see much of Interlaken but it seemed commercialized and didnt have much character, but it was the main transportation hub. If you dont mind coordinating with the bus schedule to get to Iseltwald, it was such a nicer spot to be. The hostel was very clean, the staff were wonderful and very helpful, the view was amazing and we appreciated having the outdoor space to use and common dining room/living room and access to the kitchen. The only drawback is that the building is older and the walls were very thin, but the guests were very respectful and fairly quiet so we slept quite well. They provide earplugs too! Would definitely recommend this place regardless!

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Dining

Some guests enjoyed the on-site breakfast and the good restaurant across the street, but options in the small village can close early or fill up. The shared kitchen suits simple meals but lacks a stove.

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Elizabeth

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The lodge is in a beautiful little town, has all the services you might need, the staff is extremely nice!! the little downside is not in the hostel but in the town, because is a little town there is only one convenience store, there are some restaurants but when we got there, everything was already closed, but the views make you forget about everything.

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Jaden

Jul 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is a hostel so my rating is based on them clearly communicating that. The location is beautiful and almost right on the lake. The staff was extremely helpful and we rented eBikes and rode right from the property. It is a little distance from Interlaken train stations, but the stay included bas passes within Interlaken. The Property Manager did an excellent job for us on both breakfast and during our stay. The property could use some upgrades, but again the fact that it is a hostel was well communicated.

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Raymond

Jun 13, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent emplacement, à la fois calme et bien situé pour accéder aux activités dans la région. L’auberge est rustique, ce n’est pas un hôtel de luxe. Pas d’ascenseurs. Personnel dévoué, ambiance très décontractée. Excellents déjeuners. Et le paysage…. Site magnifique au bord du lac de Brienz, entouré de montagnes. J’y retournerais n’importe quand.

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Olivia

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This property is GORGEOUS. The views are absolutely insane. The shared toilet situation isn’t so bad considering there are 2 on the main floor, 2 on the first, 2 on the second, and 1 on the third, with a multitude of showers as well. They also have a washer and dryer which is awesome. The walls are super thin so you can hear everything, but the rooms are quaint and cabin-esque, the views are insane, the staff is so friendly, and the restaurant across the stress is delicious and not too expensive. There’s also a full convenience store with food to cook in the kitchen in the lodge! Would definitely recommend.

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Biao

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean rooms, staff is nice but not answering any questions online, shower is small and drain clotted. Nice shared kitchen, super markets just few steps away

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esther

Feb 27, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Habitaciones sencillas con lo básico, baño y duchas compartidas. Hay un comedor y cocina muy prácticos en el caso de llevar comida, dispone de todo lo necesario vajilla, cubiertos, nevera, microondas…Encantadora, muy amable y servicial la señora que nos recibió en la recepción. Lo que más nos gustó es la ubicación, el lugar nos resultó espectacular.

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Latifa

Aug 12, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Superbe auberge situé au bord du lac. Très propre. Nous y avons séjourné avec deux enfants en bas âge. Le personnel est très agréable et disponible. Le restaurant en face est top mais attention très vite remplis certains jours ou il n’y a que deux restaurants d’ouverts dans tout le village. Les sanitaires sont sur le palier mais nous n’avons jamais eu besoin de faire la queue au vu du nombre disponible. Les draps sont fournis. Nous le recommandons nous qui avons en tête les auberge de notre jeunesse et avions peur avec des enfants.

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Alexandre

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The swim in the lake, the view, the kitchen

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Pruthvishri

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Went with my parents and my brother. Stayed for three days. Had good experience with Mountain view Room for four people. Clean and finely spacious. It was noisy at times but were given ear plugs. Shared bathroom and toilets were clean and okay. It's far away from main hub hence only one bus every hour. There is a shared kitchen but no stove only fridge and microwave with some cutleries. Cannot cook food inside the room but only in the kitchen. All over, worth the stay closer to lake.

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Jennifer

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We LOVED this location. We had a lake view room with a balcony which we very much enjoyed. Highly recommend staying in Iseltwald versus Interlaken because of the charm of the small village and the setting. We didnt see much of Interlaken but it seemed commercialized and didnt have much character, but it was the main transportation hub. If you dont mind coordinating with the bus schedule to get to Iseltwald, it was such a nicer spot to be. The hostel was very clean, the staff were wonderful and very helpful, the view was amazing and we appreciated having the outdoor space to use and common dining room/living room and access to the kitchen. The only drawback is that the building is older and the walls were very thin, but the guests were very respectful and fairly quiet so we slept quite well. They provide earplugs too! Would definitely recommend this place regardless!

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Month	Average price
January	$105
February	$91
March	$89
April	$135
May	$176
June	$224
July	$245
August	$236
September	$195
October	$147
November	$91
December	$159

Lake Lodge Hostel

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Twin Room with Shared Bathroom and Lake View

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