Essential by Dorint Interlaken
- Pet friendly
- Parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Bar
- 24/7 front desk
- Non-smoking
Essential by Dorint Interlaken is a 3-star hotel in the centre of Interlaken, at Rugenparkstrasse 8-10. It suits travellers who want an easy base near the station and the town's restaurants, bars and nightlife.
Essential by Dorint Interlaken is a 3-star hotel built in 2024. It offers a bar/lounge, a buffet breakfast available at extra cost from 06:30 to 10:30 on weekdays and until 11:00 at weekends, a 24-hour reception, a concierge service, luggage storage and staff who speak several languages, including English, German, French, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese. The building has a lift and hardwood floors in the common areas and in the rooms, and the hotel is smoke-free.
The location is central. Interlaken West station is a 2 min walk away, and Bruno's Pizza, West End and Per Bacco are each within 1 min. The HighLife nightclub is 1 min away, and Galway Quay's Irish Pub and Bounty Bar are 4 min away. The Mystery Rooms activity is 3 min away, and the Höhematte park is 8 min away.
Essential by Dorint Interlaken: who is it for?
This hotel suits travellers using Interlaken as a base for the regional rail network, since Interlaken West station is a 2 min walk away. It also suits those who want to eat and go out without a car, because several restaurants and nightclubs are within 1 to 4 min. Guests with reduced mobility will find a lift with a 91 cm door width and an accessible path to it. Families can consider the Family Room, which sleeps 4.
Is its price a good deal?
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Essential by Dorint Interlaken: which rooms?
Room prices checked on October 27, 2026 for the night of November 26, 2026, converted from US dollars to euros at the European Central Bank rate. The exact rate is shown by our partner when you book. Room types offered by the hotel on Hotels.com. Availability and rates when you book.
Where is Essential by Dorint Interlaken?
Distance from Essential by Dorint Interlaken to the centre of Interlaken: 5 min walk, as the crow flies.
Open in Google MapsEssential by Dorint Interlaken: what to do around it?
Landmarks
- Activité ludique Mystery Rooms3 min walk
- Heimwehfluhbahn6 min walk
- Höheweg6 min walk
- Berne (BRN-Belp)51 min drive
Where to eat nearby?
- Bruno's PizzaKebab1 min walk
- West EndItalian cuisine1 min walk
- Migros RestaurantRestaurant1 min walk
- Per BaccoCafé1 min walk
- Pasta StoreItalian cuisine1 min walk
- RunftCafé1 min walk
Where to go out at night?
- HighLifeNightclub1 min walk
- Galway Quay's Irish PubPub4 min walk
- Bounty BarBar4 min walk
- SpaceNightclub4 min walk
- Beizli Slovak PubPub5 min walk
What to see nearby?
- Cine RexCinema6 min walk
- KunsthausAttraction7 min walk
- ModelleisenbahnAttraction8 min walk
- HöhemattePark8 min walk
- HeimwehfluhViewpoint9 min walk
- permanente Jungfrau-Marathon StartlinieAttraction10 min walk
How to get around?
- Interlaken WestTrain station2 min walk
Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Straight-line distances from the hotel, estimated walking times. openstreetmap.org/copyright · Powered by Geoapify
Amenities, fees, rooms and landmarks: information provided by the hotel on Hotels.com.
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Essential by Dorint Interlaken: frequently asked questions
Essential by Dorint Interlaken: where is the hotel?+
Essential by Dorint Interlaken is in Interlaken, in the Centre d’Interlaken area. Address: 8-10 Rugenparkstrasse, 3800 Interlaken. Activité ludique Mystery Rooms is a 3 min walk away. Distance from Essential by Dorint Interlaken to the centre of Interlaken: 5 min walk, as the crow flies.
Essential by Dorint Interlaken: how much is a night?+
The latest recorded price is €257 for the night of November 26, 2026 (recorded on October 27, 2026).
Essential by Dorint Interlaken: what transport is nearby?+
Around the hotel: Interlaken West (Train station, 2 min walk).
Essential by Dorint Interlaken: where to eat nearby?+
Around the hotel: Bruno's Pizza (Restaurant, 1 min walk), West End (Restaurant, 1 min walk), and Migros Restaurant (Restaurant, 1 min walk).
Essential by Dorint Interlaken: where to go out at night?+
Around the hotel: HighLife (Nightclub, 1 min walk), Galway Quay's Irish Pub (Pub, 4 min walk), and Bounty Bar (Bar, 4 min walk).
Essential by Dorint Interlaken: what to see nearby?+
Around the hotel: Cine Rex (Cinema, 6 min walk), Kunsthaus (Attraction, 7 min walk), and Modelleisenbahn (Attraction, 8 min walk).
Essential by Dorint Interlaken: which room types?+
The hotel offers, among others: Essential Zimmer 14 m² (14 m², Sleeps 2), Superior Zimmer 14 m² (14 m², Sleeps 2), Family Room (22 m², Sleeps 4), Junior Suite, Patio (22 m², Sleeps 4), and Junior Suite with 2 Terraces (Sleeps 4).
Essential by Dorint Interlaken: is there parking?+
Yes, the hotel lists parking.
Essential by Dorint Interlaken: are pets allowed?+
Yes, the hotel accepts pets.
Essential by Dorint Interlaken: is the Wi-Fi free?+
Yes, the hotel lists free Wi-Fi.
Is breakfast included?+
Breakfast is a buffet offered at extra cost. It is served from 06:30 to 10:30 on weekdays and from 06:30 to 11:00 at weekends.
Is the hotel accessible for guests with reduced mobility?+
The hotel has a lift with doors 91 cm wide and an accessible path leading to it. The hardwood floors in the common areas and in the rooms are also listed as accessible features.
Is there a 24-hour reception and help with tours?+
Yes, the reception is open 24 hours a day. The hotel also offers concierge services and assistance with sightseeing tours or ticket purchases.
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