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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

Property highlights

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

Private parking available on-site


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
and
2 bunk beds
2 single beds
and
2 bunk beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they 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
9.2
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.7
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Amanda
    Finland Finland
    Very friendly staff, good breakfast and affordable and good dinner. Rooms hade large lockers working with the room keycard and there was a sink in the room. Location is great.
  • Bruna
    Spain Spain
    Everything was great, room very spacious, nice location and good breakfast
  • É
    Éloi
    Belgium Belgium
    Amazing location, big and clean building. Everything working. Nice staff at the reception.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Facilities of Bern Youth Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Table tennis
  • Games room
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs CHF 10 per day.
  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Luggage storage
  • Packed lunches
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French

House rules

Bern Youth Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 21:00

Check-out

From 07:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 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

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.

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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.

FAQs about Bern Youth Hostel

  • Bern Youth Hostel is 400 yards from the centre of Bern. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Bern Youth Hostel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Bern Youth Hostel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • Bern Youth Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Games room
    • Table tennis

  • The prices at Bern Youth Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.