Essential by Dorint Interlaken
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Worth booking if you want a central, quiet base in Interlaken with a strong breakfast and a score clearly above our Budget pick. If spotless housekeeping every day is your top priority, read recent reviews first, because some guests report lapses.
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This three-star hotel sits in central Interlaken. It suits couples, families and anyone with dietary needs: the breakfast is listed as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and buffet. Family rooms are available, and facilities for disabled guests are listed by the property.
It is less suited to travellers who want hotel extras. Our data lists free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk, but no spa, pool or restaurant is confirmed. Guests who are strict about cleanliness should also note the mixed housekeeping reports.
Location and getting around
The address is Rugenparkstrasse 8 - 10. Guests describe a central setting near shops, supermarkets and restaurants, with mountain views and a quiet atmosphere. The location score is 9.4 out of 10.
Interlaken Monastery is about 1.1 km away, around 14 minutes on foot. Unspunnen Castle is about 1.5 km, roughly 19 minutes. Jungfrau Park is 2.8 km, about 35 minutes on foot, which is a long walk: many visitors will prefer public transport or a taxi for that one. All times are straight-line estimates.
Parking is not confirmed in our data. If you are driving, ask the hotel about spaces and cost.
What guests say
The score is 8.7 out of 10 from 1,855 reviews, second of the 3 eligible hotels in our sample.
Two themes stand out in the praise. The location, close to shops and food yet calm. And the breakfast, an extensive buffet with hot and cold dishes, fresh fruit and breads.
The main complaint is cleanliness. Many guests find rooms spotless, but some report dust, rubbish left behind and uneven housekeeping. If something is wrong on arrival, raise it with the front desk straight away.
Price and how it compares with our other Interlaken picks
The reference price was €205.82 per night. This is a reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults, not a live quote. Check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, The HEY HOTEL, was €182.10 per night with a score of 8.0. The gap is only about €24 a night, and for that you get a noticeably higher guest score here. Our Luxury pick, Victoria Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa, was €1,035.20 per night with a 9.3 score, five times the cost of this hotel.
Interlaken is not cheap. In this sample, even the Budget option was above €180 a night, so set expectations accordingly. Breakfast inclusion is not confirmed, so check it on your rate.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 3 eligible hotels in Interlaken. Essential by Dorint Interlaken is our Best Value choice because it balances the guest score, the number of reviews and the reference price. It is not the cheapest of the three.
With nearly 1,900 reviews behind an 8.7 score and a 9.4 location score, it gives a reliable middle ground between a lower-rated budget stay and a luxury price tag.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Read the rate rules before you pay.
The data tags the hotel as pet friendly, but the policy and fees are not confirmed, so ask first. If you need accessible facilities, confirm the details for your room type.
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Is Essential by Dorint Interlaken central?
Yes, guests describe it as central, near shops, supermarkets and restaurants. Interlaken Monastery is about 14 minutes on foot.
Can I walk to Jungfrau Park?
It is 2.8 km, about 35 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. That is a long walk, so public transport or a taxi is the easier choice.
Does the breakfast cater for special diets?
The breakfast is listed as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and buffet. Check whether it is included in your rate.
Is the hotel clean?
Most guests say yes, but some report dust and inconsistent housekeeping. Report any issue to the 24-hour front desk.
How much does it cost?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €205.82 per night. Check today's price for your dates.