Must-knows about hotels in Bern

  • You’ll receive a free Bern Ticket for local public transport.
  • We recommend booking a hotel in the western part of the old town. You’ll be right within the historic district, and you can reach the rail station in minutes.
  • Consider Thun as a mid-sized alternative with equally good train connections.

Find your hotel in Bern

Bern Backpackers Hotel&Hostel Glocke
Bern Backpackers Hotel&Hostel Glocke
BernGuest reviews 9.1/10Very low price
Our location is unbeatable! Bern Backpackers is the most centrally located hostel in Bern. The historic building is part of the city’s Unesco world heritage area. Close to restaurants, bars, clubs museums and theatres. Our hostel is clean, safe, comfortable and well equipped which ensures your stay is …

Offered by Hostelworld: www.hostelworld.com

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Bern Youth Hostel
Bern Youth Hostel
BernGuest reviews 9.4/10Low price
Bern Youth Hostel is worthy of a capital city. Situated in a listed building and with a view of the Aare loop, the ultra-modern redesign brought a bright extension with seminar rooms and a garden seating area. As before, you are able to plan activities over lunch or under the …

Offered by Hostelworld: www.hostelworld.com

  • Booking Guarantee: if any issues arise, you’ll get a full refund plus $50 extra.
  • Hostel specialist since 1999
  • Climate Neutral verified company
Hostel 77 Bern
Hostel 77 Bern
BernGuest reviews 9.2/10Low price
We are located at the foot of Bern’s local mountain the Gurten, only seven minutes from the main station. In the staff house of a former Hospital we have created a cozy hostel for guests from all over the world. You will start your day with a rich breakfast buffet …

Offered by Hostelworld: www.hostelworld.com

  • Booking Guarantee: if any issues arise, you’ll get a full refund plus $50 extra.
  • Hostel specialist since 1999
  • Climate Neutral verified company
The Bristol
The Bristol
BernNear train station4-starsGuest reviews 8.8/10Medium price
The Hotel Bristol is a hotel with all the comforts. The hotel is located downtown in the heart of the Swiss Capital, near the station, the Houses of Parliament and the shopping area. Start your day with a complimentary full breakfast and complimentary newspaper. We offer complimentary city bikes. The …

Offered by Klook: www.klook.com

  • Best price guarantee: Klook will refund double the difference if you find a lower price.
  • Extra Support: if you book here, MySwissAlps can also assist if you have questions about your order.
Youth Hostel Bern
Youth Hostel Bern
Bern2-starsGuest reviews 8.8/10Medium price
This simple hotel is located in Berna. Those who stay at this establishment may take advantage of the Wi-Fi connection on public areas. All guests staying at this property are welcomed in a lobby with 24-hour reception.

Offered by Klook: www.klook.com

  • Best price guarantee: Klook will refund double the difference if you find a lower price.
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Hotel Savoy
Hotel Savoy
BernNear train station4-starsGuest reviews 9.2/10Medium-high price
A traditional Bernese hotel redefines itself: the completely renovated Savoy is a successful blend of design and function. All the new features complement each other harmoniously: renovated rooms and plenty of modernity throughout the hotel. The ideal location in the old town and the proximity to Bern station have not …

Offered by Klook: www.klook.com

  • Best price guarantee: Klook will refund double the difference if you find a lower price.
  • Extra Support: if you book here, MySwissAlps can also assist if you have questions about your order.
Holiday Inn Bern Westside
Holiday Inn Bern Westside, an Ihg Hotel
Bern4-starsGuest reviews 8.6/10Medium price
This 4 star hotel is located in the suburbs of Berne and was established in 2008. It is close to the Westside Shopping Mall and the nearest station is Bus 14. The Hotel has a restaurant, a bar, a conference room, a coffee shop. All 144 rooms are equipped with …

Offered by Klook: www.klook.com

  • Best price guarantee: Klook will refund double the difference if you find a lower price.
  • Extra Support: if you book here, MySwissAlps can also assist if you have questions about your order.
Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
BernNear train station5-starsGuest reviews 9.6/10High price
A stay at Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa places you in the heart of Bern, steps from Wege zu Klee and Church of the Holy Ghost. This luxury hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Helvetiaplatz Museums and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Gardens.

Offered by Klook: www.klook.com

  • Best price guarantee: Klook will refund double the difference if you find a lower price.
  • Extra Support: if you book here, MySwissAlps can also assist if you have questions about your order.
Hotel Bären am Bundesplatz
Hotel Bären am Bundesplatz
BernNear train station4-starsGuest reviews 8.6/10Medium price
The Hotel Bären am Bundesplatz is in the city centre, just five minutes walking distance from the main railway station and 200 metres from the public car park Casino. It is situated next to the Bundeshaus and nearby other famous attractions like the Berner Münster or the “Zytglogge”-Tower. The Hotel …

Offered by Klook: www.klook.com

  • Best price guarantee: Klook will refund double the difference if you find a lower price.
  • Extra Support: if you book here, MySwissAlps can also assist if you have questions about your order.
Bellevue Palace Hotel
Bellevue Palace Hotel
Bern5-starsGuest reviews 9.6/10High price
With a stay at Bellevue Palace Hotel, you’ll be centrally located in Bern, steps from Federal Palace and within a 10-minute walk of Berner Munster. This luxury hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Bern Natural History Museum and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Paul Klee Museum.

Offered by Klook: www.klook.com

  • Best price guarantee: Klook will refund double the difference if you find a lower price.
  • Extra Support: if you book here, MySwissAlps can also assist if you have questions about your order.
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Traveling to and from your hotel in Bern

Many of the hotels in Bern are located in the old town center, and at walking distance from the central railway station. It is easy to explore Bern on foot this way, but there are plenty of trams and buses as well to get around.

The hotels will issue a free Bern Ticket when you check in, allowing you to use local public transport for free.

Learn more about traveling in Bern here.

Where to stay in Bern

Near the train station, in the “Obere Altstadt”

The main rail station of Bern is located in the western part of the old town center, also called “Obere Altstadt”. Many hotels in this district can be reached on foot in less than 10 minutes. They’re located in vibrant and charming old streets.

Examples of streets in this district are the Bahnhofplatz, Neuengasse, Zeughausgasse, Markstrasse, and their side streets.

Near the Bear Park, in the “Untere Altstadt”

The eastern part of the town center is also called “Untere Altstadt”. It’s surrounded by the river Aare, and close to the Nydegg Bridge, the Bear Park, and the Rose Garden. This part of town too is historic and attractive.

Some of the main streets here are the Rathausgasse, Kramgasse, Münstergasse, and Gerechtigkeitsstrasse.

Count on 12 to 17 minutes to reach the rail station of Bern, either on foot or by bus/tram.

South of the station

A few hotels are located south of the main station, but still in, or very close to, the town center. This is where the famous Bundeshaus (the federal government building) and its park with views over the city can be found.

Examples are the eastern part of the Laupenstrasse, Hirschengraben, and the Kapellenstrasse. The train station is within walking distance.

Mid-sized alternatives to Bern

Bern is located centrally and offers quick train connections to many parts of Switzerland. If you value such a location but prefer a mid-size town, we recommend looking into Thun.

If you focus on western Switzerland, consider basing yourself in Fribourg, Murten, Biel/Bienne, or Neuchâtel.

Our insider info about Bern

The Parliament Building in Bern, seen from the Kirchfeld Bridge

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