Best Family Hotels in Interlaken 2026 – Areas, Tips & Budget

Interlaken sits between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, and is one of the most popular bases in Switzerland for families. From here, you can reach:

• Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe via Interlaken Ost and Lauterbrunnen/Grindelwald.
• Lake Brienz & Lake Thun cruises for relaxed days with kids.
• Scenic villages like Lauterbrunnen, Wengen, Mürren and Grindelwald.

This page focuses on Interlaken hotel areas and family tips. For a full list of what to see and do, keep the main Interlaken guide open in a separate tab while you read.

These Tripmoo guides give extra detail about Interlaken and the surrounding region:

• Interlaken guide »
• Lake Brienz boat trips »
• Lake Thun cruises »
• Giessbach Falls & hotel »
• Lauterbrunnen Valley »
• Staubbach Falls »
• Mürren village guide »
• Wengen village guide »
• Grindelwald guide »
• Grindelwald First cable car »
• Männlichen cable car »
• Höhematte Park »
• Swiss mountains guide »
• Swiss Travel Pass guide »

Most visitors choose between four main areas for their Interlaken hotel in 2026:

• Near Interlaken Ost station: very practical for mountain trains to Lauterbrunnen, Wengen, Mürren and Grindelwald. Ideal if you plan early departures to Jungfraujoch.
• Near Interlaken West station: closer to Lake Thun cruises and some shopping streets; a good all-round base.
• Unterseen & central Interlaken: slightly quieter streets just behind the centre, still walking distance to both stations and Höhematte Park.
• Nearby villages & lake hotels: places like Brienz, or hotels near Giessbach Falls, give more nature and fewer crowds – but you’ll rely on boats or trains.

For a first family trip to Interlaken in 2026, staying between Interlaken Ost and Interlaken West keeps everything simple with kids, strollers and luggage.

For families Hotels in Interlaken

• Look for family rooms or small apartments near either Interlaken Ost or West – walking distance to at least one station.
• Being close to Höhematte Park is great: kids can run around while adults enjoy the views.
• Avoid being too far up the hills if you expect to push strollers or walk back tired at night.

For couples Hotels in Interlaken

• Unterseen streets or small guesthouses with mountain views can feel more romantic and calm.
• You might also split your stay: 2–3 nights in Interlaken for activities, then 2 nights in Lauterbrunnen, Wengen or Mürren for quieter evenings.

Many couples doing a 2026 Switzerland itinerary combine Interlaken + a car-free village (like Wengen or Mürren) to experience both convenience and peace.

Prices depend on dates and exact location, but a rough guide for 2026 is:

• 3★ hotels / guesthouses: about 210 – 290 CHF per night (2–3 people).
• 4★ hotels: about 280 – 420 CHF per night (2–4 people).
• Lake view or spa hotels: can be higher, especially in July–August and during events.

📌 For a typical family of 4 staying 4 nights in Interlaken, you might expect a total hotel cost somewhere around 1100 – 1800 CHF, depending on category and views.

For most first-time Switzerland trips in 2026, Interlaken works well as:

• 3 nights: popular choice for families – one day for Jungfraujoch or Schilthorn, one for a lake cruise, and one flexible day (Lauterbrunnen, Grindelwald or Giessbach Falls).
• 4 nights: gives you a more relaxed pace and space for both mountains + lakes + village time.
• 5 nights: good if Interlaken is the main base of your 2026 itinerary and you want two big mountain days without rushing.

Many 9-day Switzerland itineraries follow a pattern like Zurich (1–2 nights) + Lucerne (3 nights) + Interlaken (3–4 nights).

• For July–August 2026, try to book 3–5 months in advance, especially for family rooms or triple/quadruple rooms.
• If you plan early morning mountain departures, staying closer to Interlaken Ost saves time.
• Check your Swiss Travel Pass or regional passes to see if mountain trips are discounted and adjust your hotel budget accordingly.
• Consider splitting your stay: Interlaken + one car-free village (like Wengen or Mürren) to reduce transport time on some days.

Build your full Switzerland 2026 itinerary around your Interlaken stay using these guides:

• 🇨🇭 Switzerland travel hub – main regions and city overviews.
• 🗺️ 9-day Switzerland itinerary – includes Interlaken as a core base.
• ✈️ Flights to Switzerland 2026 – arrival via Zurich or Geneva.
• 🚆 Trains in Switzerland – how to move between Interlaken, Lucerne and other cities.
• 🏔️ Swiss mountains guide – Jungfrau Region and beyond.
• 🎫 Swiss Travel Pass guide – when a pass makes sense for Interlaken and nearby trips.

This Interlaken family hotels guide 2026 gives you a simple structure: stay between Interlaken Ost and West for maximum convenience, pick Unterseen if you want quieter streets, or add a few nights in a mountain village for extra charm.

Use it as your base plan, then adjust the number of nights, hotel level and activities to match your family or couple style. With a bit of planning now, Interlaken can become the most memorable part of your 2026 Switzerland trip.