About this property
Situated in a historic building only 100 metres from the famous Zytglogge Tower, the Bern Backpackers Hotel Glocke can be found right in the centre of the city. It offers free WiFi in public areas and all rooms, 2 internet stations and a fully equipped kitchen for self catering use. You can choose from en-suite rooms, rooms with shared bathrooms or a single bed in a dormitory. The entire hostel is non-smoking. There is a big shared living room with kitchen and laundry facilities, a TV where films in English are shown every night, and a football table. Tea is available free of charge and kitchen facilities are provided. The Backpackers Glocke is a 10-minute walk away from the Bern Railway Station. Guests benefit from free public transport in Bern.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Great for your stay
- Family rooms
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Shower
- Luggage storage
- Lockers
- Laundry
- Picnic area
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Yvonne
Switzerland“Excellent location, great space to sit and relax or eat, well-equipped kitchen, outstanding cleanliness, great showers, large lockers in room, homely.” - Kristjan
Slovenia“Comfortable beds, clean rooms, well equipped kitchen, they even have jars with free pasta and rice. Staff was also friendly.” - Izei Switzerland“Good location, nice kitchen and common room. Helpful staff.”
- Edmund
Malaysia“Location is perfect and comfortable room. It exceeded my expectation as everything is perfect.” - Hannah
Australia“Really nice, especially the bathrooms- the cleanest hostel I’ve stayed at, would recommend!!” - Sally
United Kingdom“Perfect location right in the centre. Room was comfortable and the bathrooms were very clean. The common area was nice and kitchen facilities were good. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Would recommend!” 
Gray
New Zealand“Great stay. Staff were friendly and helpful and the location of the hostel is right in the old town. We had good views from our room overlooking the city streets. The hostel was clean and the free pasta/rice/cereal was much appreciated. Would...”- Jane Australia“Staff were super friendly and helpful. Location is *chefs kiss*.”
- John
Hungary“I love Everything here in the hotel. It's recommended. And affordable.” 
Mahesh
India“Well maintained, spotless Cordial staff, good common area and well equipped kitchen Common toilets and bathrooms are very well maintained Perfect location”
Property surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 2 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Please note that children under the age of 16 are not allowed in the dormitories, only in the private rooms.
Reception hours: 08:00 - 11:00 and 16:00-20:00. A check in after 20:00 is not possible.
Please note that on the day of arrival, the booking confirmation is also valid as a public transport ticket (including transfer from Bern Airport).
