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About this property

Centrally located, a 3-minute drive from Interlaken’s West Train Station, Funny Farm offers affordable accommodations in natural surroundings. It features a summer outdoor pool and a ski school. The bright rooms of the Funny Farm hostel are simply furnished and decorated in different colors. Some include private private bathrooms, others have shared facilities. As part of the Mattenhof Resort – Garden Hotel, guests can enjoy an all-Swiss gaststube experience and enjoy traditional specialties as fondue and rösti. A locally-brewed beer is available at the Club Cavern bar. Funny Farm also provides an array of activities from golf to horseback riding from canoeing to tennis. Wi-Fi is free in public areas and free private parking is available on site.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
2 twin beds
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1 full bed
3 twin beds
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Amelia
    United States United States
    Loved the space and the balcony and the pool table plus free bus pass
  • Mariana
    Brazil Brazil
    Staff was always available, room was comfortable and warm (I got to the city on a rainy day when the temperatures dropped), the hostel is on one of the mais bus routes in Interlaken. Some of the facilities would be great in warmer days, but just...
  • John
    Philippines Philippines
    Perfect location as it is close to Interlaken Main Station and tourist attractions. Clean premises, and smooth check-in/out (they even allowed us to keep our luggage after check-out).
  • Phạm
    Germany Germany
    It offers all needed facilities for a backpacker, including hot water kettle, recyclable plates, bowls and cutlery which are perfect for affordable meals with instant noodles in Switzerland. On the ground floor, there is a billiard table for some...
  • Devaney
    United States United States
    Very friendly and inviting/accommodation staff, easy going atmosphere, wonderful location. The lobby has a St. Bernard dog, fooseball, a bar. No issues with hostel roommates. Best value in Interlaken.
  • Sears
    United States United States
    Everything, everything was neatly folded and spotless upon arrival. Incredible balcony with chairs and table and unreal view. Also the cheapest place in town but you feel like you’re at a 5 star hotel because the dorms are inside an actual hotel....
  • Emmanuel
    Canada Canada
    The view is the highlight of the stay! It’s beautiful
  • Khusboo
    Qatar Qatar
    The beautiful Garden and the room with Balcony. Cherry on the cake was it’s pet friendly.
  • Yelena
    United States United States
    Gorgeous view of the Alps from the room. Easy to walk from hostel to anywhere in town. Downstairs bar/restaurant area is a nice place to sit. Seemed relatively clean.
  • L
    United States United States
    The property itself was very unique and fun. We loved the animals there and the general vibe of the hostel. People were friendly and we made friends during our stay. Staff was kind attentive and fun to be with.

Area info

Amenities of Funny Farm Backpackers

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Ski

  • Ski school
  • Ski storage

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool table
    Additional charge
  • Skiing
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Transportation

  • Public transit tickets

Services

  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Currency exchange
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages Spoken

  • German
  • English
  • French

House rules

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Check-in
From 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
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