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Reviews of Brienz Youth Hostel

Am See, Strandweg 10, 3855 Brienz, Switzerland

#5 of 11 hotels in Brienz

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Review score

Based on 119 hostel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    6.4

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  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    1. Checkin is really late 17h. 2. There is no cooking facility but has a kitchen for use.

    Just infront of the lake. Had a nice balcony view. I had the whole dormitory to myself and loved it. Beautiful garden and relaxing atmosphere. Staffs are amazing and breakfast was plentiful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice region, and place. Well organized place. Great breakfast.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was very dark

    Breakfast was amazing

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    A bit of snoring from other guests, they should not be able to stay at a hostel if you are loud when sleeping.

    Breakfast was good!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2023

    9.0
    Stand out hostel 😌
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was minor but the shared kitchenette is very basic. Just a microwave, kettle and fridge - but better than nothing.

    Beautiful place, beautiful people. The hostel was quite busy while I was there and hosts all types of people from solo travellers to large school groups, but I enjoyed the diversity and community. It's close to the train station, it's perfectly clean, the breakfast was amazing and the staff are wonderful people.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2023

    7.0
    Good for 1 night while travelling across the country
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Towels are not included, u have to pay 3 franks extra, no soap in the shower, breakfast was so so, many insects at nights in the room.

    Not far from the train station Nice location Nice common area

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2023

    9.0
    Overall good.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    More peoples in one room.

    Breakfast was so good and nice location.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Very good breakfast

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2023

    8.0
    Lovely hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The showers were hot/cold. The floor was always wet in the bathroom. The kitchen didnt have enough materials to cook

    Wauw this hostel is so nice with its garden, beach and lovely breakfast !

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything is good.

    The staffs,communal social place, and facility are quite nice.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2023

    7.0
    Excellent staffs, great view and good breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very friendly staffs and good breakfast.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They hosted a group of children who were noisy

    The great location besides the lake

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2023

    7.0
    Good location but not so good staff and kitchen
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff was rude most of the times. Looked like they are not enjoying their work. Whenever there was a issue we got a standard answer that "we are just 2 people managing this etc." A common kitchen can't be called a Kitchen. It just has one electric kettle, one microwave and a small ~100 ltr refrigerator. They don't have cook top or utensils to cook.

    Location of the hostel is awesome. It's on the banks of lake Brienz and 10 mins walk from Brienz Railway Station.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Bed sizes were so small that even small guys couldn't fit. There was a bed border edge line which could be wider)

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2023

    9.0
    A Fantastic Stay at Brienz Youth Hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I recently had the pleasure of staying at Brienz Youth Hostel with three of my friends, and I must say that our experience was nothing short of excellent. First and foremost, the staff at Brienz Youth Hostel deserve special mention. They were incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and always ready to assist with any inquiries or requests we had. Their helpfulness and genuine interest in ensuring our stay was comfortable truly made a difference. The hostel itself exceeded our expectations in every way. The rooms were clean, and well-maintained, providing us with a comfortable place to rest after a long day of exploring the beautiful surroundings. The beds were comfortable, the common areas were also impressive and cozy offering a great space to relax, socialize, and meet other travelers. One of the highlights of our stay was the breathtaking view from the hostel's terrace. Overlooking the stunning Lake Brienz and surrounded by picturesque mountains, it provided the perfect backdrop for enjoying our morning coffee or simply soaking in the tranquility of the area. We left with unforgettable memories and a desire to return in the future. Thank you to everyone at Brienz Youth Hostel for making our stay truly memorable! Best regards,

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Best BREAKFAST

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2023

    8.0
    We would definitely go back and stay!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Delicious breakfast, the buffet has various options. The view from there is amazing. Lovely people there!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2023

    9.0
    Must Visit for a Picturesque Lake Views
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The location is mesmerizing (right next to Brienzsee). The staff and the hostel setup is quite friendly. The morning breakfast is really good and has a nice variety to it. Highly recommended for overnight stays @Brienz!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very accommodating staff, clean and comfortable facilities. Incredibly close to the lake!

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2022

    7.0
    The hostel life is not for me.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The other people in the room. I expected young people like us who want to be social and have fun. Instead they were all boring, grumpy people who went to sleep at 9pm like little children.

    The location was very nice. The price was also good for Switzerland. The lake is very beautiful on a sunny day. They have table tennis, table football, paddle boards etc.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The dorm was mixed and when booking there was no mention the dorm had 16 beds and the mattresses are on the floor.

    Lovely location next to lake, dinner option available

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2022

    7.0
    Super cute and clean, the larger dorm leaves a lot to be desired.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 16 bed dorm has like 2 charging points which is insane, also the Wi-Fi doesn’t really reach the dorm properly. Normally I’d use the common area but there was a school group staying and I didn’t want to deal with them…

    Cute and clean hostel. Free breakfast is a massive plus! Brienz is super cute and having a cheap place to stay is fantastic.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had to pay extra for the parking

    Everything was perfect, i loved the location

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was messy.

    The breakfast, the environment just beside the lake.

    Stayed in August 2022

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