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Bern Youth Hostel

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Staff

9.3

Cheapest option at this property for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Quadruple Room with Bathroom
Price for:
Max adults: 4
Beds: 4 bunk beds x 4
Free cot available on request
Non-refundable
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Breakfast included
We have 1 left
US$402 per night
Price US$1,210
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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About this property

Reopened in April 2018 after extensive refurbishment and surrounded by a quiet garden with a terrace outdoor chess and morris, this youth hostel in the centre of Bern is just a 5-minute walk from the Swiss Parliament and the Aare River. Free Wi-Fi is available. Guests can chose between rooms with private or shared bathrooms. A music box, a TV, table tennis and tabletop football can be enjoyed in the common area. A varied breakfast buffet is served every morning. Lunch and dinner buffets are available on request. The Bern Youth Hostel is just a short walk from the popular Marzilli public swimming pool on the river, and the Oktogon hammam and spa is located across the street. When booking for more than 10 persons, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Free cot available on request

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Situated in the best rated area in Bern, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

  • Private parking available on-site

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Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Quadruple Room with Bathroom
Price for:
Max adults: 4
Beds: 4 bunk beds x 4
Free cot available on request
Non-refundable
Pay online
Breakfast included
We have 1 left
US$402 per night
Price US$1,210
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
Reserve
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Studio
  • Non-refundable
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Continental breakfast included
  • 2 single beds and
  • 2 bunk beds
US$1,400 for 3 nights
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Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room
  • Non-refundable
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Continental breakfast included
  • 1 bunk bed
US$234 for 3 nights
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Quadruple Room with Bathroom
Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child
  • 4 bunk beds
Free cot available on request
Room
161 feet²
Private bathroom
Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Heating
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Max adults: 4
US$402 per night
Price US$1,210
Included: CHF 0.4 Resort fee per person per night
Excluded: CHF 2.9 City tax per person per night, 3.8 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
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Studio
  • 2 single beds and
  • 2 bunk beds
Free cot available on request
Entire studio
323 feet²
Private kitchen
Private bathroom
Patio
Free WiFi
Max adults: 4
US$465 per night
Price US$1,400
Included: CHF 0.4 Resort fee per person per night
Excluded: CHF 2.9 City tax per person per night, 3.8 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
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Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room
  • 1 bunk bed
Free cot available on request
Bed in dormitory
323 feet²
Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$78 per night
Price US$234
Included: CHF 0.4 Resort fee per person per night
Excluded: CHF 2.9 City tax per person per night, 3.8 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
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Sustainability

This property has 2 third-party sustainability certifications.
  • HI-Q&S Certified
    HI-Q&S Certified
  • Ibex Fairstay
    Ibex Fairstay

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • David
    United States United States
    “Great breakfast with plenty of choices. Friendly staff. Nice shelves for spreading things out in the room.”
  • Hui
    Singapore Singapore
    “Like that everything is clean, simple and cosy. Staffs are all friendly and welcoming”
  • Caldwell
    India India
    “The hostel was centrally located, just below the parliament along the banks of the river. The place is calm and quite and has a lovely spot to sit outside. The rooms were clean and the staff were kind and helpful. The breakfast was really good.”
  • Lucas
    Spain Spain
    “Amazing place to stay, close to river for ride and a few blocks walking to the center”
  • Matthew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Evening meal was great value for money and plenty of it.”
  • Ying
    Luxembourg Luxembourg
    “You have your own locker in the shared room, and you can open/close it with your room key”
  • Beatrix
    Philippines Philippines
    “The staff was very accommodating! They mailed something i left in the hostel to me.”
  • Amalina
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “The place is amazing, it is very close to Aare River and to Bern Main Station. It serves the guests with very fulfilling breakfast (which is beyond my expectation!) and public transport ticket during our whole stay in Bern. I highly reccommens...”
  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The staff were very welcoming and efficient including breakfast staff receptionists morning and night, and cleaning staff. The showers were always hot. Breakfast was good. Location,by the beautiful river and a little climb to the station and old...”
  • Shi
    Singapore Singapore
    “Close enough to the Bern station by walking about 5-7mins and then take a furnicular down (free with Swiss travel pass). Breakfast was ok with bread, ham, jam, and coffee”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Reservations of 10 persons or more, kindly note that different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please inform Bern Youth Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.