10 Best Hotels
Interlaken sits between Lakes Thun and Brienz, with railway routes reaching deep into the Jungfrau region. A clear day can take you from the town’s broad Höheweg to glaciers and high mountain viewpoints; another might be spent on a lake boat or among Unterseen’s old streets. Nearby Spiez, Merligen and Giessbach offer quieter waterside bases. Summer brings gardens, walking trails and more boat connections, while winter requires closer attention to mountain railway and restaurant opening dates.
Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa
Interlaken, Switzerland
Facing the Höheweg, Victoria-Jungfrau combines nineteenth-century grandeur with a modern spa and a broad choice of restaurants. Rooms favour polished comfort over rustic chalet styling, while Spa Nescens gives a wet-weather afternoon a purpose of its own. The central position works well for exploring Interlaken on foot before heading into the mountains. Choose it for a full-service stay with enough dining and wellness options to spend a whole day at the hotel.
A grand hotel with a substantial spa
BEATUS Wellness- & Spa-Hotel
Merligen, Lake Thun, Switzerland
BEATUS sits directly beside Lake Thun in Merligen, with a large park and private beach extending the hotel outdoors. The warm outdoor saltwater pool and extensive sauna facilities make water the focus of a stay, even when swimming in the lake is less appealing. This is a resort base for unhurried days, with restaurants and wellness close at hand. Interlaken excursions require a transfer along the lake rather than a walk from the lobby.
Lakeside wellness
Hotel Eden Spiez
Spiez, Lake Thun, Switzerland
Eden occupies a garden setting above Spiez, with views that take in the castle, lake or village depending on the room. Its 45 rooms and junior suites have balconies, real wood floors and air conditioning. The spa combines an indoor pool with an outdoor saltwater bath, saunas and quiet resting areas. Dinner at Belle Epoque completes the appeal for travellers who want a restful hotel base with the lake and railway connections within reach.
A compact spa retreat above the bay
Belvedere Strandhotel Spiez
Spiez, Lake Thun, Switzerland
Set on a hillside above Spiez Bay, the Belvedere brings together a historic hotel wing and more modern terraced accommodation. The infinity pool makes the most of the setting, with the castle and harbour below, while indoor wellness facilities provide a quieter alternative. Its private beach is a separate summer attraction downhill from the hotel. Choose this address for the outlook and generous leisure facilities, allowing time to enjoy Spiez as well as excursions from Interlaken.
Poolside views of Spiez Bay
Grandhotel Giessbach
Giessbach, near Brienz, Switzerland
Grandhotel Giessbach stands above Lake Brienz beside the waterfalls that gave it its name. Opened in 1875, it retains the atmosphere of a historic excursion hotel, with wooded grounds and water views providing much of the pleasure. Forest walks begin close by, and the seasonal funicular connects the lakeside landing with the hotel. It suits travellers who value the setting and heritage over a central Interlaken address, especially when there is time to linger by the falls.
Historic rooms beside the waterfalls
Schloss Schadau
Thun, Lake Thun, Switzerland
Schloss Schadau offers just nine rooms in a nineteenth-century castle beside Lake Thun. Restored decorative details, parquet floors and individual room shapes preserve the character of the building, while modern bathrooms make it a comfortable place to stay. The surrounding park and lakeside terrace are central to its appeal. This is the western end of the lake, so choose it for Thun and the water as much as for excursions towards Interlaken and the Jungfrau region.
An intimate lakeside castle stay
SALZANO Hotel - Spa - Restaurant
Unterseen, Switzerland
SALZANO is a family-run retreat in Unterseen, with chalet-style architecture, warm wood interiors and mountain views. Its spa includes saunas, a steam room and an outdoor whirlpool, giving the hotel an appeal beyond a night between excursions. The restaurant adds a second reason to stay, particularly for its nature-inspired Alpine menus. Choose it for a smaller, more personal setting outside Interlaken’s main promenade, with time for both the wellness facilities and dinner.
Alpine interiors and imaginative regional dining
Grand Beau-Rivage
Interlaken, Switzerland
Grand Beau-Rivage occupies a grand riverside building near Interlaken Ost, a useful position for railway excursions into the Jungfrau region. The atmosphere is traditional, with formal public rooms and accommodation that favours classic hotel styling. La Vallée Spa offers an indoor pool, sauna, steam room and fitness facilities. The river setting is the main distinction: it provides a calmer outlook while keeping the town and transport connections close enough for a practical sightseeing base.
Traditional rooms beside the Aare
Hotel Jnterlaken
Interlaken, Switzerland
Hotel Jnterlaken stands on the Höheweg beside the Japanese Garden, with origins as a monastery guesthouse recorded in 1323. Today the Beutler family runs a four-star hotel with contemporary rooms in several sizes, including family accommodation. The old spelling with a J is part of its identity. Choose it for a central, characterful base and straightforward access to Interlaken Ost, leaving the grand resort facilities to other hotels and spending more of the day exploring.
A historic address near Interlaken Ost
Hotel Beausite
Unterseen, Switzerland
The family-run Beausite offers a smaller-scale alternative to the grand hotels, with a garden and easy access to Unterseen’s old town. Its 50 individually decorated rooms have garden or mountain outlooks, and the atmosphere is traditional and informal. The attraction is a settled local hotel with personal hospitality and a useful base for walking, railway outings and lake trips. Choose a room with the facilities and outlook you want rather than expecting every category to be identical.
Traditional hospitality near the old town