Hotels in Centre d'Interlaken, Interlaken

Centre d'Interlaken refers to the central strip of the city built on the flat land between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. Its backbone is the Höheweg, a broad promenade lined with hotels, gardens and shops. The area is bounded roughly by Interlaken West station at the western end and Interlaken Ost station at the eastern end, making it both the commercial and transport heart of the town.

The area offers a wide range of accommodation tiers. The Victoria Jungfrau Grand Hotel and Spa (5 stars, rated 4.8 out of 5) is the landmark luxury option at around 2,071 euros per night. Swiss Hotel Apartments-Interlaken (5 stars, rated 4.7 out of 5) offers apartment-style stays at approximately 1,273 euros per night. Mid-luxury choices include the Royal St. Georges Hotel Interlaken from the MGallery Collection (4.5 stars) at around 833 euros, the Grand Hotel Beau Rivage Interlaken (4.5 stars, rated 4.5 out of 5) at about 663 euros, and the Carlton-Europe Vintage Adults Hotel (4 stars, rated 4.6 out of 5) at roughly 493 euros. Hotel Du Nord (4 stars, rated 4.5 out of 5) sits at about 458 euros per night. The Hapimag Resort Interlaken (3.5 stars, rated 4.5 out of 5) also comes in at around 663 euros, while The Guesthouse (3 stars, rated 3.9 out of 5) is the most accessible option at approximately 261 euros per night.

Very easy. Both Interlaken West and Interlaken Ost train stations are within walking distance of most central hotels, and the Höheweg itself is flat and largely pedestrian-friendly. From Interlaken Ost you can board the Bernese Oberland Railway toward Grindelwald or the Wengernalp Railway toward Lauterbrunnen, both serving as gateways to the Jungfraujoch and the ski resorts. Regional buses connect the centre to surrounding villages, and boat services on Lake Brienz and Lake Thun depart from piers close to the respective stations. A car is not necessary for the main tourist routes.

It works well for both, but for different reasons. Couples, particularly those seeking a romantic or classic Swiss holiday, are well served by the Belle Époque hotels, fine-dining options and easy rail access to scenic routes. Families benefit from the flat, walkable layout, the open Höheweg park area, and the straightforward train connections to family-friendly destinations like the Schynige Platte alpine garden or boat trips on Lake Brienz. The main caution for families is the cost: central Interlaken hotels are priced at the premium end of the Swiss market, so budget-conscious families may find better value in nearby Matten, Unterseen or Wilderswil.