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 center 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 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
This property has 2 third-party sustainability certifications.
HI-Q&S Certified
Ibex Fairstay
Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
8.6
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Guests who stayed here loved
Sara
Egypt
“Everything was clean, the staff were helpful, and breakfast was delicious. Overall, I would give it 8/10.”
Yuri
Canada
“Amazing place with central location , friendliest employees, who went out of their way providing best advice on sightseeing, best breakfast fit for Royalty , incredibly clean .
Special thanks to Ukrainian staff member Anna , who took her...”
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Rana
United Arab Emirates
“Rooms are equipped with a wash basin and lockers, which can be accessed using your room key card. The breakfast was very good, and the location is beautiful — right next to the Aare River, offering a very peaceful atmosphere.””
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Iwan
Indonesia
“the rom was clean, breakfast very delicious, the receptionist high helpful and recommended for next trip”
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Amanda
United States
“Fantastic stay! Hostel has great common areas and two very well stocked kitchens, including spices and oils for cooking. Location is perfect as you’re directly across from the park + beach and the downtown area is easily accessible by bus (which...”
Diegooalmeida
Brazil
“Really close to aare river which was my main goal during the stay. Breakfast is good, it has variety! If you're coming to Bern for the swiming, no need to worry about the submersive bag, they sell on the reception!”
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Fabian
Puerto Rico
“The staff was really good, the breakfast was great.”
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Theerayut
Thailand
“I absolutely love this hostel. Every thing is perfect.
Good location & very friendly staff 🥰”
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Heather
Australia
“I really enjoyed my stay here, I had my own room and found it very cosy and spacious. It was easy to find from the Bern train station and easy to explore Bern by foot.
I liked the view of the river from the room. Overall I recommend this hostel”
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Carlo
Italy
“First of all the location, the great breakfast and the clean room with a big locker available were very much appreciated and the shower was also good! Thanks to the staff for all the support and information received. The building is interesting...”
Area info
Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
Open for
Dinner
Ambience
Family-friendly • Modern
Dietary options
Vegetarian
House rules
Bern Youth Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
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 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free
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.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property
Reservations of 10 people or more, kindly note that different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Please inform Bern Youth Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
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