Hotel Swissôtel Kursaal Bern

Kornhausstrasse 3, Breitenrain-Lorraine, 3000 Bern, Switzerland – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.3/10! (score from 1790 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.7
Excellent
1,790 reviews

The hotel is well located. Facilities are completed based on hotel stars.

Natthiphon Thailand

Breakfast was amazing. Lots of options. Room was super big and wifi worked very fast!

Jara United States of America

Location was perfect. Very well located to visit the city. Nice garden and fantastic view from the room.Breakfast was great. we liked the Yu restaurant and the choice of restaurants within the hotel. Perfect stay.

Deborah Switzerland

Great location with very welcoming and helpful staff

Alisha United States of America

everything was nice, close walking distance to city center

Aireem United Arab Emirates

The room was clean, spacious with high-quality mattress/pillows/duvet. Large desk to work from and very good lighting

Michails Cyprus

Staff service was excellent Very good breakfast Quiet location Garden bar/restaurant

Markus France

Wonderful location to the old town and river. Delicious extensive breakfast buffet Very helpful receptionist telling us about places to visit.

Helen Switzerland

The suite in the Penthouse was excellent value for the money. Probably the best view over Bern and the moutains behind.

Roger Switzerland

A nice hotel if you ever come for a conference in the Kursal. Way too expensive for any other use.

Offir Israel
8.7
Excellent
1,790 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The hotel is well located. Facilities are completed based on hotel stars.”
    Natthiphon Natthiphon Thailand Thailand
  • “Breakfast was amazing. Lots of options. Room was super big and wifi worked very fast!”
    Jara Jara United States of America United States of America
  • “Location was perfect. Very well located to visit the city. Nice garden and fantastic view from the room.Breakfast was great. we liked the Yu restaurant and the choice of restaurants within the hotel.”
    Deborah Deborah Switzerland Switzerland
  • “Great location with very welcoming and helpful staff”
    Alisha Alisha United States of America United States of America
  • “everything was nice, close walking distance to city center”
    Aireem Aireem United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
  • “The room was clean, spacious with high-quality mattress/pillows/duvet. Large desk to work from and very good lighting”
    Michails Michails Cyprus Cyprus
  • “Staff service was excellent Very good breakfast Quiet location Garden bar/restaurant”
    Markus Markus France France
  • “Wonderful location to the old town and river. Delicious extensive breakfast buffet Very helpful receptionist telling us about places to visit.”
    Helen Helen Switzerland Switzerland
  • “The suite in the Penthouse was excellent value for the money. Probably the best view over Bern and the moutains behind.”
    Roger Roger Switzerland Switzerland
  • “A nice hotel if you ever come for a conference in the Kursal. Way too expensive for any other use.”
    Offir Offir Israel Israel

Categories:

  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities8.8
  • Cleanliness9.2
  • Comfort9.0
  • Value for money8.0
  • Location9.3
  • Free WiFi8.9

Located in the city center, with an exceptional view of the medieval Old Town and the impressive Alps, Swissôtel Kursaal Bern features a casino, 2 restaurants, 1 bar, garden lounge and a convention center. Free WiFi is available.

Renovated in 2020, all rooms at Swissôtel Kursaal Bern are of natural and sustainable atmosphere and decor.

At the Restaurant Yù you will get over 30 Asian gourmet specialties at the popular Asian Dream Buffet, while the Restaurant Giardino offers fine Italian cuisine.

The Kursaal bar offers fine drinks and, in summer, a stylish lounge area with views of the pond.

Guests have free access to the 24-hour fitness center with cardio machines. Underground parking is available for a surcharge.

The Bern-Wankdorf motorway exit is 1.2 mi away, and the main train station is 5 minutes away on tram line 9, stopping directly in front of the hotel. Guests benefit from free public transport in Bern.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Swissôtel Kursaal Bern has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Dec 22, 2000
 Hotel chain/brand: Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts

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Most popular amenities

Parking
Free WiFi
Pet friendly
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Restaurant
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar

ATM & Currency Exchange: Need cash? There's an ATM and a currency exchange service at this property.

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

Buffet

Private parking at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Guest reviews

8.7
Excellent · 1,790 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities8.8
  • Cleanliness9.2
  • Comfort9.0
  • Value for money8.0
  • Location9.3
  • Free WiFi8.9

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Natthiphon Thailand

    “The hotel is well located. Facilities are completed based on hotel stars.”

  • Jara United States of America

    “Breakfast was amazing. Lots of options. Room was super big and wifi worked very fast!”

  • Deborah Switzerland

    “Location was perfect. Very well located to visit the city. Nice garden and fantastic view from the room.Breakfast was great. we liked the Yu restaurant and the choice of restaurants within the hotel. Perfect stay.”

  • Alisha United States of America

    “Great location with very welcoming and helpful staff”

  • Aireem United Arab Emirates

    “everything was nice, close walking distance to city center”

  • Michails Cyprus

    “The room was clean, spacious with high-quality mattress/pillows/duvet. Large desk to work from and very good lighting”

  • Markus France

    “Staff service was excellent Very good breakfast Quiet location Garden bar/restaurant”

  • Helen Switzerland

    “Wonderful location to the old town and river. Delicious extensive breakfast buffet Very helpful receptionist telling us about places to visit.”

  • Roger Switzerland

    “The suite in the Penthouse was excellent value for the money. Probably the best view over Bern and the moutains behind.”

  • Offir Israel

    “A nice hotel if you ever come for a conference in the Kursal. Way too expensive for any other use.”

Property questions and answers
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  • Do we get free Bern transport card when booking this hotel?
    Yes, you get a free transport card with your booking at check in. If you arrive with the public transport you can use the confirmation as a ticket from the station of Bern to the Kursaal
    Answered on February 1, 2021
  • Do you allow small dogs? If so, what is the nightly charge please? Thank you.
    Dear Guest We do allow dogs and we charge CHF 25.00 per night. Have a nice day Kind regards Barbara Pfister
    Answered on January 18, 2021
  • Dear my kids is 6 years old can he stayed with me in the hotel. Thanks,
    Hello, thank you for your question. Yes, of course your child can stay with you in the hotel. Breakfast for your Child will be 13.00 Swiss Francs and if you want extra bed for your child it will be complimentary Best Regards
    Answered on October 6, 2021
  • Can you provide a cot/crib for a baby and if so, is there an extra charge?
    Dear Sir or Madam If you wish, we can provide a baby bed. There is no extra charge. Kind regards, Reservations Team
    Answered on May 4, 2021
  • Do you have indoor swimming pool
    Hello Thank you for your interesst in our hotel. We do not have a swimming pool but a fitness room. We would be pleased to welcoming you in ou hotel. Kind regards Nathalie Kocher Reservation
    Answered on March 10, 2022

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Kornhaus
    0.3 miles
  • French Church Bern
    0.3 miles
  • Bern Clock Tower
    0.3 miles
  • Einsteinhaus
    0.4 miles
  • Münster Cathedral
    0.4 miles
  • House of Parliament Bern
    0.5 miles
  • Untertorbrücke
    0.5 miles
  • University of Bern
    0.5 miles
  • Bärengraben
    0.6 miles
Top attractions
  • PostFinance Arena
    1 miles
  • Wankdorf Stadium
    1 miles
  • Stade de Suisse
    1.1 miles
  • Inselspital
    1.2 miles
  • Paul Klee Museum
    1.2 miles
  • Rope Park Gantrisch
    12.2 miles
Natural Beauty
  • River Aare
    0.6 miles
  • Mountain Gurten
    3.1 miles
  • Lake Thun
    19.3 miles
Public transit
  • Train Bern Train Station
    0.7 miles
Closest Airports
  • Bern-Belp Airport
    3.7 miles
  • Basel-Mulhouse Airport
    44.9 miles
  • EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg
    44.9 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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2 Restaurants On Site

    Restaurant Giardino

    Food: Mediterranean

    Menu: À la carte

    Restaurant Yù

    Food: Asian

    Menu: Buffet

Amenities of Swissôtel Kursaal Bern

Most popular amenities

Parking
Free WiFi
Pet friendly
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Restaurant
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Casino
Food & Drink
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs CHF 26 per day.
  • Accessible parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Parking garage
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
Front Desk Services
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Business center Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Health & Wellness Facilities
  • Fitness
  • Massage Additional charge
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French
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Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules Swissôtel Kursaal Bern takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

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.

Children 17 and above are considered adults at this property.

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

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Visa Diners Club American Express Swissôtel Kursaal Bern accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

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

Please note that from January until December 2020 the hotel rooms will be refurbished, one by one. This might lead to noise disturbances from Monday until Friday between 08:00 and 18:00.
During this period the bar, the restaurant, the meeting rooms and the casino will be open as usual.

FAQs about Swissôtel Kursaal Bern

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Swissôtel Kursaal Bern (subject to availability):

    • Parking on site
    • Private Parking
    • Parking
    • Parking garage
    • Electric vehicle charging station
    • Accessible parking

  • Swissôtel Kursaal Bern offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Massage
    • Casino
    • Fitness

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

  • Check-in at Swissôtel Kursaal Bern is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Swissôtel Kursaal Bern by:

    • Train 45min

  • Guests staying at Swissôtel Kursaal Bern can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet

  • Room options at Swissôtel Kursaal Bern include:

    • Double
    • Twin

  • Swissôtel Kursaal Bern has 2 restaurants:

    • Restaurant Giardino
    • Restaurant Yù

  • Swissôtel Kursaal Bern is 1,950 feet from the center of Bern.