Balmers Hostel

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler

Good
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : Cool atmosphere, mostly chill guests. Deco is cool and there is fireplace. Rooms are good size (we stayed in 4beds dorm). You get a transport ticket for Interlaken and there are few restaurants and bars close by. On NYE we had a party at the club (only for Balmors guests) downstairs.
  : Pillows!! Was haard to sleep with those pillows, please change them. I'd say mattress could do an update, however definitely pillows have expired their life long time ago... Kitchen gets messy (as any other hostel) and not much space to prepare, also fridge is crowded. I'd recommend to add some more tables on the area of the kitchen, we moved to the other building (good, is nice there) because no space on that one

Very Good
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple

Good
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler

Fair
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler
  : It's a party hostel. I didn't care for the arrogant and abrasive person who identified himself as the owner. I was minding my own business reading in front of the fireplace (the only quiet spot in the compound) one evening and he demanded to talk to me and when I didn't engage beyond 'hello' he insulted me and started talking about being the owner and how things ran there. He needs to learn that not every woman owes him their time and attention. The bedroom was tiny, too many beds packed in, barely any clearance from the top bunk and the ceiling. No electrical outlets, just a sign saying there was an electrical problem but they weren't closing the room down for repairs (lol, what?!?). Kitchen facilities and friendly cat were the only redeeming thing about staying here. It doesn't look like the photos, would not recommend.

Very Good
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Very Good
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Very Good
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : Great common room spaces, helpful friendly staff
  : Room size quite small

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler
  : Kitchen

Very Good
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