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Goldener Schlüssel is the oldest hotel in Berne’s Old Town; located just a few yards from the Zytglogge tower, it offers free Wi-Fi in all areas, a traditional restaurant and stylish rooms. The nonsmoking rooms at the Goldener Schlüssel feature cable TV, parquet floors, a desk and a bathroom with hairdryers. The hotel’s restaurant serves refined Swiss cuisine and offers a terrace on the street. Guests benefit from free public transport. Goldener Schlüssel is located in the famous Rathausgasse, a picturesque street in Bern’s Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Bern Main Train Station is 0.7 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the heart of Bern, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
4 twin beds
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
7.6
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.9
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Bibi
    United States of America United States of America
    Well located, amazing service. Historic building but renovated.
  • Narumol
    Thailand Thailand
    The hotel is located in the center of Bern with good breakfast. The staff were lovely and helpful. The room was very nice, cozy and well decorated. I really enjoyed staying here and definitely if there is a chance I will come back and stay here...
  • Leslie
    United States of America United States of America
    Located in heart of aldstadt. Easy, quick walk to all sites of interest, including the train station since that has been my primary mode of transportation. My room was very spacious and appears to have recently been remodeled. Like other Swiss...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant Goldener Schlüssel
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Amenities of Goldener Schlüssel

Most popular amenities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
    Off-site
  • Live music/Performance
    Off-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Racquetball
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and charges may apply.
  • Parking garage
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Packed lunches
  • Currency exchange
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Safe
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Italian
  • Portuguese

House rules

Goldener Schlüssel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Check-out

From 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
CHF 10 per child, per night

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive after 22:30, please inform the property in advance. Contact details are stated in the booking confirmation.

Please note that on the day of arrival, the booking confirmation is also valid as a public transport ticket (including the transfer from Bern Airport).

Please note that if you arrive by car, you can park in front of the hotel only for the duration of check-in. Afterwards, the closest parking is the paid public Rathaus parking garage, a 4-minute walk away.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

FAQs about Goldener Schlüssel

  • Goldener Schlüssel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Tennis court
    • Racquetball
    • Walking tours
    • Bar crawls
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Bicycle rental
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Bike tours
    • Movie nights
    • Live music/Performance

  • Guests staying at Goldener Schlüssel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet

  • Goldener Schlüssel is 500 feet from the center of Bern. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Goldener Schlüssel include:

    • Double
    • Triple
    • Single
    • Family

  • The prices at Goldener Schlüssel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Goldener Schlüssel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Goldener Schlüssel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant Goldener Schlüssel