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Central Continental Hotel

3.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with free breakfast and bars

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Mystery Rooms provides a vibrant retreat near Central Continental Hotel. Guests enjoy a complimentary breakfast buffet and can experience the lively nightclub or relax on the sunny terrace. The property offers in-room WiFi, laundry services, and helpful multilingual staff.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Single Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Single Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Triple Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Quadruple Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 15 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Bahnhofstrasse 43, Unterseen, BE, 3800

What's nearby

  • Alpine Garden - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hoeheweg - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kunsthaus Interlaken - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mystery Rooms - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Interlaken Casino - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Interlaken West Station - 3 min walk
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 123 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Spatz - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Aarburg Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bebbis Restaurants - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪X-Port West - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Central Continental Hotel

Hotel near Mystery Rooms
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a nightclub, and a terrace at Central Continental Hotel. In addition to a hair salon and 3 bars, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), laundry services, and smoke-free premises
  • A vending machine, multilingual staff, and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a front-desk safe, and a billiards/pool table
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 68 individually furnished rooms include amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Covered self parking on site (CHF 12 per night)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Nightclub

Conveniences

  • Hair salon
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 10 per pet, per day
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 50.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for CHF 30.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, CHF 3.20 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 17 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, CHF 3.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 17 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 1.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: CHF 12 per night
  • Pet fee: CHF 10 per pet, per day
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: CHF 30.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 50.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and outdoor lighting

Property is also known as

Central Continental Hotel Unterseen
Central Continental Unterseen
Hotel Central Continental
Central Continental
Central Continental Hotel Hotel
Central Continental Hotel Unterseen
Central Continental Hotel Hotel Unterseen

Frequently asked questions

Is Central Continental Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CHF 10 per pet, per day.

How much is parking at Central Continental Hotel?

Self parking is available for CHF 12 per night.

What time is check-in at Central Continental Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Central Continental Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Central Continental Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Unterseen, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Alpine Garden and Mystery Rooms. Lake Brienz is 2 mi (3.2 km) away. Interlaken West Station and Interlaken West Ferry Terminal are within a 5-minute walk.

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Central Continental Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 150 out of 514 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 162 out of 514 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 514 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 514 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 514 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Aabha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Having breakfast included was great. Overall a good stay for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Niko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice view from the balcony
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast buffet stands out in the memory as being plentiful and extensive. The staff were attentive and friendly and constantly replenishing the items. The bedroom decor may be a little dated, but everything was clean and comfortable (the staff again being attentive and friendly) and the bathroom was spacious and modern. A convenient and well-kept hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jair

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has a great location, short distance from train station. Close to shopping, markets and restaurant. Breakgast has a wide selection of items, friendly staff. No AC in the rooms, but Interlaken is a cool breeze city.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Prasad

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to walk around The lady with squint eyes was mean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location very convenient. A little noisy and busy right by river and train station but quieted at night. Breakfast included was very good. Staff was very helpful. Rooms clean and had a great view of the river and could open the windows at night fit great mountain breeze.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Alex

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Apart from being close to train station the hiotel was not the best . Breakfasr poor , room average , internet poor and no tea or coffee making facilities in room
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Bathroom needs to be improved!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xintao

The hotel is very conveniently located near the train and bus stations. The room is very spacious by European standard, room is bright with multiple windows and doors, and has nice balconies. Bathroom is one of the few hotels we stayed that does not leak water bear it has a tub. The continental breakfast is good too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

???

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great but the ceiling of the shower looked like it’s about to collapse on me :(
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is close to everything. You can leave your luggages at the hotel even after checking out- superb!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Easy to tour around all attractions. Good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Riki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

April

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property has a great view and is very convenient. It’s a landmark hotel and is the first hotel in Interlaken. Take this at face value. There’s no a/c, I blew the circuit with a euro-friendly hairdryer, there were wires hanging out of the wall next to our room, and our bathroom ceiling started leaking around 11pm. We told reception and her response was “they must have flooded the bathroom upstairs.” She offered us different rooms but it was too late to switch. We had a nice balcony but it did not make up for the gross breakfast. It was really not good. A very stale hotel. Ants and flies were not helpful either.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Train station access is great!

This hotel's strongest asset is it is super close and easy to get to and from the train station with a short walk. The room is small but comfortable. The view from the balcony was wonderful. Breakfast was great as well. This hotel just needs a little update and it would be even better. That being said, it was still and good experience!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location. A little bit tired and out dated. A good stay overall. Breakfast included was fantastic

4/10 Poor

Susannah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is one of the old hotels of Switzerland. It is well located, looks impressive from the outside and the receptionist was friendly. Because of its location it has become an overnight stop for people from all over the world who are going to the 'honey pots' in the area. Clearly from the notices in my room there have been problems. Equally the hotel has descended in its offering to a rather 'don't care attitude'. Cleaners seemed to be rushed off their feet. I was nearly scalded by the hot water Lighting was poor, connections need checking. Bathroom mirror too high. Furnishings worn. Poor value for the price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice interlaken town

Spend 3 nights with a group of friends. All rooms have their own deco theme. Grateful they upgraded my room from a single room. Hence, was able to enjoy the bigger space. Very convenient aa it was near to the Interlaken West train station. Breakfast was included but it was the same variety for the 3 days. Simple breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arjun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from our hotel window, facing the Interlaken West station was just amazing, our room had a balcony and it was relaxing waking up every morning to sit & watch the sunrise, the view also used to show us skydiving chute floot from up the mountains to the fields landing area. The hotel is between 2 streams, which were used for fishing by the locals. 5 Star view will come back again to this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
From the outside and the lobby, the property looks magnificent...but look closer. Outside wood trim is rotting on several shutters. Awning covers beneath some of the balconies are weather-frayed and torn. Carpeting has been removed from steps, but the risers have not been painted. Look down the hallways: you can see where new, unmatched paint has been slapped on instead of painting the entire piece. Two members of the front desk staff were very nice and helpful. The third and fourth made us feel like we were impositions. Our room was large and had two walk-out windows that offered a good breeze, which was needed because the air conditioning was so weak. The hotel has apparently had past complaints, so they placed a 16 inch industrial Caterpillar fan in the closet for use. But, to use it, we had to unplug the little 19" TV in order to have an available wall outlet to use the fan. All of this for $269 a night. The location is excellent...literally a three minute walk from the SBB and bus stations. Very convenient to restaurants and shopping. Oh...bring your own umbrella. Unlike all six of the other hotels we stayed at which provide guest umbrellas, this hotel sells them instead. There is an old saying: "You may be able to buy it, but can you afford it?" In the case of The Continental owners, the answer appears to be "no." I
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Rishabh

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The receptionist was rude while I checked in. The breakfast was below average compared to other hotels in Switzerland. Overall this hotel is only good for its location as it’s near Interlaken West station and is adjacent to a river.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was very nice. Hotel staff were pleasant and very polite & helpful. A little construction was ongoing but not a negative factor at all. Close to trains.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here!! Make sure to request a room with a balcony & view of the water, absolutely stunning views of the mountains & city. Affordable and great location. The women at the front desk gave us great recommendations. Breakfast options were just ok & not super clean (ex: utensils could’ve been washed better, etc) but can’t complain. It had an espresso machine which was very nice. Definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JONATHAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Convenient Location next to Interlaken West Train Station. Great Variety at Breakfast! Room was perfect for my 5 night stay. Great view of the Alps from room and at breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

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