Lyonis 50% cheaper — BDI "Good Deal" (56/10) vs Interlaken "Pricey" (37/10). Dorms avg $56/night vs $30/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇨🇭 Interlaken
🇫🇷 Lyon
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★
5 hostels, avg 9.2 rating
★★★★★
9 hostels, avg 8.5 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $157/night
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $82/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★
Coffee $5.80, dorms avg $56
★★★★★
Coffee $4.08, dorms avg $30
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★
Beer $8.70, 5 hostels
★★★★★
Beer $8.25, 9 hostels
First-time Europer
★★★★★
18 attractions
★★★★★
18 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇨🇭 Interlaken | 🇫🇷 Lyon | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $101 | $50 cheaper | $50/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $129 | $83 cheaper | $46/day |
flashpackr Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $169 | $129 cheaper | $41/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇨🇭 Interlaken | 🇫🇷 Lyon |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $39.97 | $17.68 56% less |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $51.57 | $35.37 31% less |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $8.70 | $8.25 5% less |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $5.80 | $4.08 30% less |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $4.38 | $2.48 43% less |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇨🇭▼
Interlaken
Switzerland
37
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $56/night). Plenty to see (18 attractions).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelInterlaken Youth Hostel (9.7)
Annual dorm avg$56/night
Total hostels5
🇫🇷▼
Lyon
France
56
BDI: Good Deal
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $30/night). Strong hostel scene (9 hostels). Plenty to see (18 attractions).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelMeininger Lyon Centre Berthelot (9.4)
Annual dorm avg$30/night
Total hostels9
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇨🇭 Interlaken
🇫🇷 Lyon
🇪🇺 EU / EEA
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
🇺🇸 US
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
🇬🇧 UK
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
🇦🇺 Australia
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
🇨🇦 Canada
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Interlaken & Lyon
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇨🇭 Interlaken
13°C
High
/
4°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 128mm/month
Best months: Apr
🇫🇷 Lyon
17°C
High
/
7°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 85mm/month
Best months: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇨🇭 Interlaken
1. Ruine Schadburg
2. Oberberghorn
3. Ruine Rotenfluh
4. Sigriswiler Rothorn
5. Adolf Guyer
🇫🇷 Lyon
1. Centre d'Histoire de la Résistance et de l…
2. Horloge monumentale
3. Musée urbain Tony Garnier
4. Statue équestre de Louis XIV
5. Veilleur de pierre
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