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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 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 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Located in the top-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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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
4 bunk beds
2 twin beds
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2 bunk beds
4 bunk beds
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 twin bed
2 twin beds
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2 bunk beds
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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

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Fabian
    Puerto Rico Puerto Rico
    The staff was really good, the breakfast was great.
  • Theerayut
    Thailand Thailand
    I absolutely love this hostel. Every thing is perfect. Good location & very friendly staff 🥰
  • Heather
    Australia 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
  • Carlo
    Italy 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...
  • Jingxian
    China China
    There are enough bathrooms and toilets and they are also very clean. Besides, I love the game room where you can not only play games but also chill on the sofa.of course, it has a definite convenient location.
  • Marialejandra
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I like the location because it is very central, I also like the buffet breakfast, I like the service of the staff, they are kind and helpful. My room has the lockers separate from the beds which is good. They give you a city card so you can travel...
  • Lesly
    United States United States
    Amazing location right next to the river and the parliament building! The breakfast was great and the facilities were clean. The elevator was great especially if you have more than one suitcase.
  • Suren
    India India
    location location location so close to the river ....feel the breeze the cable car which takes you back and forth the hill helps .
  • David
    Mexico Mexico
    Well located. Staff is friendly. Complete breakfast. Scrambled eggs and sausage would have been nice.
  • Valerija
    Lithuania Lithuania
    The stuff was friendly. Hostel is so clean and comfortable. A large number of places where you can play with friends or spend time by yourself. It was my first time in such places and honestly I only have the best memories from there

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Amenities of Bern Youth Hostel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • 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

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Ping-pong
  • Game room

Food & Drink

  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is available 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)
  • Baggage storage
  • Packed lunches
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access

General

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 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.
Accepted payment methods
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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.

FAQs about Bern Youth Hostel