About Hotel The Lazy Falken
Hotel The Lazy Falken is a hostel and backpackers accommodation which features an outdoor terrace bar, a complimentary buffet breakfast, and free Wi-Fi. The hostel is situated on the riverside in the centre of Interlaken, three minutes’ walk from Interlaken-West Station.
Rooms at this hostel range from private doubles to dorms to backpacker flats with an extreme sports theme prevalent through all. Linen is included and all rooms except the backpacker flats are complete with an en suite.
Hotel The Lazy Falken also features a communal lounge area with a TV, an indoor climbing room, free use of local buses and a complimentary welcome shot on arrival.
The hostel serves an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet daily and there is a shared kitchen in which guests may prepare their own meals.
Interlaken is a relatively small town, easy to explore on foot from the hostel. Many tour and adventure providers pick up guests directly from the accommodation.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Great location in centre of Interlaken
Previous guests agree that the location of this hostel is its biggest drawcard as it is easy to explore Interlaken on foot and conveniently placed to access Interlaken-West Station, only a few minutes' walk away. The centre of Interlaken is approximately 10 minutes from the hostel on foot.
positive:
A good value option for Switzerland
While the reviews of this hostel are mixed, many agree it is relatively good value for money - particularly for Switzerland where everything, including accommodation, is notoriously expensive.
positive:
Strong Wi-Fi and internet corner
Most past guests report that the Wi-Fi at this hostel is strong and reliable, while those who travelled without their own devices found the internet corner a handy inclusion.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Limited facilities
According to previous guests the kitchen facilities and other features of the hostel are a little oversold on the website. Reviewers say they only had access to basic kitchen amenities that meant they could not cook properly, while others say there is no real communal area and therefore meeting others is difficult.
negative:
Some negative comments regarding service
A surprising number of reviewers had negative experiences with staff at this hostel, saying they found the service quite rude at times, though some acknowledge they received useful information on the city and area from those on reception.
negative:
Rooms could be better
Some guests felt the state of the rooms was below where they should be, outlining details such as a limited number of electric sockets or uncomfortable mattresses that meant they did not enjoy the best nights' sleep while at the hostel.