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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.

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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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Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
  • Non-refundable
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Continental breakfast included
  • 4 bunk beds
US$1,029 for 3 nights
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Quadruple Room with Bathroom
  • Non-refundable
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Continental breakfast included
  • 4 bunk beds
US$1,191 for 3 nights
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Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
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Continental breakfast included
  • 1 bunk bed
US$223 for 3 nights
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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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Continental breakfast included
  • 1 bunk bed
US$241 for 3 nights
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Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
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Continental breakfast included
  • 1 single bed
US$241 for 3 nights
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Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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Continental breakfast included
  • 1 bunk bed
US$258 for 3 nights
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  • 4 bunk beds
Free WiFi

  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Shared bathroom
  • Heating
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Max persons: 4
US$342 per night
Price US$1,029
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
  • We have 2 left
  • 4 bunk beds
161 feet²
Private bathroom
Free WiFi
Max persons: 4
US$396 per night
Price US$1,191
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
  • We have 2 left
  • 1 bunk bed
323 feet²
Free WiFi
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$74 per night
Price US$223
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
  • We have 3 left
  • 1 bunk bed
248 feet²
Free WiFi
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$80 per night
Price US$241
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
  • We have 2 left
  • 1 single bed
248 feet²
Free WiFi
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$80 per night
Price US$241
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
  • We have 3 left
  • 1 bunk bed
Free WiFi
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$86 per night
Price US$258
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
  • You won't be charged yet

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Guests who stayed here loved

Sunshine
Malaysia Malaysia
Walking distance to main attractions and train station
Shiloh
South Africa South Africa
Location was excellent. It was easy to get around. Also breakfast, this was great with good choices. I recommended it 100%.
Sergio
Colombia Colombia
Good breakfast. Clean and organized rooms. Big lockers in each dormitory that opened with the same card as the room. And very close to the city center.
Kevin
Australia Australia
Clean and convenient. Gets to use the furnicular on the daily basis.
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.
Minh
Australia Australia
Great location. Clean. Excellent breakfast. Efficient, helpful and friendly staff. Good kitchen facilities for warming food for our dinner bought from outside. Free tickets for cable car, and public transport.
Rosalie
New Zealand New Zealand
Staff were great. Facilities were fine. We had dinner and breakfast & both meals were great. Lovely location by the river.
Lucas
Spain Spain
Amazing place to stay, close to river for ride and a few blocks walking to the center

Property surroundings

Restaurants

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

House rules

Bern Youth Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!
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 enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
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.