Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern
Kochergasse 3-5, 3011 Bern, Switzerland – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.8/10! (score from 433 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Elegant, old fashioned luxury, beautiful decor and fantastic staff. Wonderful place to enjoy a European Christmas.
United Arab EmiratesAbsolutely great Hotel. It was perfekt. Entrancehall, Restaurant, Breakfast, Roomsize - everything was amazing.
SwitzerlandThe hotel is well located and the rooms are large and comfortable. Coffee machine in room and other nice amenities. The staff was helpful and professional. Tried the Noumi restaurant which was exceptional and the very pleasant Lobby Bar.
United States of AmericaIdeally located, very pleasant premises, delicious meals at the restaurant, very comfortable suite.
SwitzerlandThe location, the style, the view to the river, the friendliness of the staff and the room and the restaurant. All amazing
IsraelThe best and only place to stay in Bern. 10/10
SwitzerlandLocation Service Customer care Magnificence History Truly a grand hôtel
United States of AmericaJust a fantastic high quality genteel hotel with top notch service & products - always looked after
United KingdomFantastic facilities & service. Loved the huge bathroom & room itself. Loved the terrace. Service was amazing & staff brilliant. Now our go to hotel when in Bern.
United KingdomI’ve stayed in Europe traveling around for approximately 3 years. The Bellevue Palace stay was the best experience I’ve ever had, exceeding all past stays greatly. Great appreciations to Sarina Schnegg, Joana Heim, and Andreas Rüfenacht. The three ladies and gentleman showed great hospitality, communication and genuine care. Planning to return on November for an anniversary, hope to see you all soon!
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Michelle
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Wolfgang
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Lori
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Gilles
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Yair
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David
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Harris
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Shirley
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Stay in the heart of Bern – Excellent location – show map
This traditional 5-star palace hotel occupies an elegant Art Nouveau building dating from 1913, located in the heart of Bern next to the Federal Parliament. The Bellevue Palace with is amazing views to the Bernese Alps and the river Aare includes 2 bars, 2 restaurants, a sauna and fitness center.Free WiFi is available.
Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern is the official guest house of the Swiss government. Over the years, it has hosted famous guests such as Charlie Chaplin, the Queen of England, Jacques Chirac, Nelson Mandela, Sophia Loren, Bruce Springsteen, and Fidel Castro.
The spacious, luxuriously furnished rooms include controllable air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a mini-bar, and elegant parquet floors. Some offer views of Bern’s historical Old Town or the distant Alpine peaks, while others face the quiet inner courtyard or the Parliament.
The Brasserie VUE & terrace serves French and international cuisine (15 GaultMillau points) and the daily breakfast buffet is available every morning until 10:30. For late risers, a continental breakfast can be served in the room, and room service is available daily until midnight. The terrace offers panoramic views over the Aare River and the Alps.
Guests benefit from free public transport in Bern and the hotel is conveniently located for daytrips to Interlaken and Lake Thunersee, which is 35 mi from the property.
This is our guests' favorite part of Bern, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.
Most popular amenities
ATM & Currency Exchange: Need cash? There's an ATM and a currency exchange service at this property.
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See what guests loved the most:
Michelle
United Arab Emirates“Elegant, old fashioned luxury, beautiful decor and fantastic staff. Wonderful place to enjoy a European Christmas.”
Wolfgang
Switzerland“Absolutely great Hotel. It was perfekt. Entrancehall, Restaurant, Breakfast, Roomsize - everything was amazing.”- Lori
United States of America“The hotel is well located and the rooms are large and comfortable. Coffee machine in room and other nice amenities. The staff was helpful and professional. Tried the Noumi restaurant which was exceptional and the very pleasant Lobby Bar.” 
GillesSwitzerland“Ideally located, very pleasant premises, delicious meals at the restaurant, very comfortable suite.”
Yair
Israel“The location, the style, the view to the river, the friendliness of the staff and the room and the restaurant. All amazing”
DavidSwitzerland“The best and only place to stay in Bern. 10/10”
HarrisUnited States of America“Location Service Customer care Magnificence History Truly a grand hôtel”
Shirley
United Kingdom“Just a fantastic high quality genteel hotel with top notch service & products - always looked after”- ShirleyUnited Kingdom“Fantastic facilities & service. Loved the huge bathroom & room itself. Loved the terrace. Service was amazing & staff brilliant. Now our go to hotel when in Bern.”
KaSwitzerland“I’ve stayed in Europe traveling around for approximately 3 years. The Bellevue Palace stay was the best experience I’ve ever had, exceeding all past stays greatly. Great appreciations to Sarina Schnegg, Joana Heim, and Andreas Rüfenacht. The three...”
- Hi, does the superior room have a balcony? ThanksDear Sir or Madam Thank you very much for your question. Unfortunately our superior rooms do not have balconies. If you wish to have a room with a balcony we recommend you book a deluxe double room. Best regards, Your BELLEVUE PALACE TeamAnswered on February 23, 2022
- Do you have valet parking?Yes, we do. It costs CHF 28.-/night and car.Answered on October 17, 2021
- do you have parking on property?Yes, we have parking spaces for our guests. We charge CHF 28.00 per night and car.Answered on April 18, 2021
- Hello, We would like a room with breakfast, can we book with breakfast ? Also can you make the invoice only show room charge (including breakfast fee) without details?You can book the room and get the additional breakfast in our hotel for 40 CHF per day and person. After your stay we can make an invoice for you as you wish.Answered on October 5, 2022
- if I do a booking, how can I ensure I get a room with parquest (wood) floor and not carpet? A river view is also preferable.You can enter your reqeusts for a wooden floor in the booking remarks. If you would like the river view, you have to book a room in a Deluxe room category.Answered on October 17, 2021
VUE
Food: International, European
Noumi Bar & Grill
Food: International
Open for: Lunch, Dinner, Cocktail hour
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 3 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
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
The BelleVie gym and sauna is temporarily close from December 15, 2021 to January 31, 2022
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
Please inform Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern 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.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
FAQs about Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern
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Guests staying at Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Halal
- Gluten-free
- Kosher
- American
- Buffet
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The prices at Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Check-in at Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Fitness center
- Sauna
- Turkish/Steam Bath
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Skiing
- Bowling
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Casino
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Evening entertainment
- Fitness
- Movie nights
- Live music/Performance
- Locker rooms
- Steam room
- Bike tours
- Aerobics
- Temporary art galleries
- Nightclub/DJ
- Tour or class about local culture
- Bicycle rental
- Stand-up comedy
- Horseback riding
- Walking tours
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Themed dinners
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Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern is 650 feet from the center of Bern.
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Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern has 2 restaurants:
- Noumi Bar & Grill
- VUE
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern by:
- Taxi 20min
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Room options at Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern include:
- Single
- Double
- Suite
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Yes, Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern is popular with guests booking family stays.
