About

Welcome to travellers delight!

We've got FREE: WIFI everywhere, breakfast, fully equipped kitchen 24/7, linen (incl. dorms) and towel, lockers, use of local buses, entry to swimming pools and mini golf! Parking available (CHF 5.-/night. You can charge your electric car for an extra fee).

Stay at the only original Backpackers Villa!

We provide your perfect base if you are looking for the comfort and convenience of a centrally located hostel with a green garden in the rear and a large park at the front that offers just that little bit extra including a coworking space to stay in touch with your business and online presence if you like.
Interlaken has developed over the years into a centre for travellers looking for the ultimate adrenaline kick surrounded by unsurpassed natural beauty.

With accommodation ranging from dorms to double rooms, both with shared showers/toilets or ensuite facilities, we offer everything to make your stay really enjoyable.
We feature top accommodation with friendly and clean rooms (with 2 to 7 beds ensuite or shared) and a large garden to chill out in. You can cook and chat in our self-catering kitchen and stay in touch via free Wi-Fi in the whole building or internet stations in the lounge.

Rates include our all-you-can-eat continental breakfast, linen, made up beds with comfortable duvet, a towel, personal lockers, free entry to public swimming pools and mini-golf and all taxes (VAT & local taxes).

Your clothes can get a nice wash in the laundromats while you enjoy a quiet moment in the time out room or catch up on some emails in our coworking space.

Naturally, there is no lockout or curfew.

We are 100% climate neutral (myclimate.org).

Our all local and multilingual staff are happy to tell you their personal best ideas of what to do and how to best spend your days. Reception is open 7:00 am till 10:30 pm to help with information and free maps for hiking and loads of things to do.
We are your ticket office for adventure activities such as rafting, canyoning, paragliding, hang gliding, skydiving, bungee jumping and more.

During winter season (from December to April) you can get lift passes at reception.

Please note that we don't accept children under 16 in shared dorm rooms. Please book a private room for your family.

House Rules

Check In

16:00 - 22:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • Taxes Included
  • No children
  • No curfew
  • No pets
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Facilities

  • Free Breakfast
  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free City Tour
  • Free Security Lockers
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Bicycle Parking
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Reviews

9.5Superb(6376)
  • Value for Money
    9.2
  • Security
    9.5
  • Atmosphere
    9.1
  • Cleanliness
    9.7
  • Staff
    9.8
  • Location
    9.7
  • Facilities
    9.4
Summary of traveller reviews

Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof in Interlaken is praised for its excellent location, friendly and helpful staff, and great facilities, including a large kitchen and comfortable common areas. Many travellers highlight the cleanliness and the value for money. It's particularly well-suited for solo travellers and those looking for a convenient base to explore the region.

Stayed in Oct 2026
9.4
J
Julia
Female, 18-24, USA
lots of spaces to hang out and meet people! love the kitchens so we are able to cook too! so much storage space available, and laundry! laundry is expensive (10 swiss frank per wash) but glad to still have it on site. free breakfast is simple but does the job - and is free!! staff is great, the rooms were clean, and extremely centrally located. highly recommend.
Stayed in Oct 2026
9.1
K
Kaunak
Mixed Group, 41+, India
Staff were extremely courteous & helpful, location is amazing. Facilities are good for travellers. Breakfast menu is extremely limited, can be better for the price that they charge
Stayed in Oct 2026
10
N
NIDHI
Female, 25-30, India
Best hostel I have ever been to in europe. It provides you with all the facilities. A must to stay. The staff is great too.
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Location

Alpenstrasse 16, Interlaken, Switzerland
0.9km from city centre
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Hostelworld says

If breath-taking natural beauty is something that tickles your fancy, Backpacker?s Villa is the perfect place for you. Gone are the days when low-budget meant second rate, at this traveller?s haven you can enjoy the adrenalin kick of the Swiss Alps (sky diving, paragliding, you name it) and countless other amazing facilities without a hefty price tag. Reviewers have called it ?the best hostel ever?, saying that the luxurious atmosphere leaves you feeling like you?re staying in an upmarket hotel.