🎒Backpackers
Where to Stay in Interlaken
Cheapest areas, hostel districts, and budget tips
🛡️ Safe💰 Budget: USD 90/day🚶 Very Walkable
Our pick for backpackers
Stay in Fishtown
Offers more affordable dining, drinking, and a vibrant, alternative cultural scene.
Best Neighborhoods for Backpackers
Ranked by relevance for backpackers visiting Interlaken
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Fishtown
BudgetAn eclectic and trendy neighborhood known for its vibrant arts scene, independent shops, and innovative restaurants.
nightlifefoodiesculturesolo travelersbudget
- +Creative and energetic atmosphere
- +Great live music venues
- +Affordable dining and drinking options
- -Further from major historical sites
- -Can be gritty in parts
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Downtown
Mid-rangeA bustling urban center with a mix of historic architecture and modern amenities.
first-timersfoodiesculturenightlife
- +Excellent public transport access
- +Wide variety of dining and entertainment
- +Central location for sightseeing
- -Can be crowded and noisy
- -Parking can be challenging
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Old City
Mid-rangeHistoric cobblestone streets filled with colonial charm and artistic flair.
culturehistory buffscouplesfoodies
- +Rich in historical sites
- +Charming atmosphere
- +Excellent independent restaurants and boutiques
- -Can be very touristy
- -Limited nightlife options beyond restaurants
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Rittenhouse Square
LuxuryAn upscale neighborhood centered around a beautiful park, known for its sophisticated dining and shopping.
luxurycouplesfoodiesshopping
- +Elegant atmosphere
- +World-class dining and shopping
- +Beautiful central park
- -Very expensive
- -Can feel exclusive
Daily Budget (Budget)
USD 90/day
Balmers Hostel dorm bedUSD 40
Picnic lunch from Coop supermarketUSD 15
Walking and local bus for short distancesUSD 5
Hike to Harder Kulm viewpoint (take funicular down)USD 30
2 areas to be cautious about
Read our full safety guide for Interlaken