Hotel Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern
Kochergasse 3-5, 3011 Bern, Switzerland – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.8/10! (score from 472 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
The 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!
SwitzerlandWe loved one of the two suites we booked (family of 5), location and friendly staff. Food at the hotel restaurant was excellent.
United States of AmericaAmazing Lobby Amazing breakfast Great location Very friendly and well trained employees One of the best Hotels in Switzerland, just amazing
SwitzerlandProperty oozes with European styled decor with upstanding service.
SwitzerlandWe loved everything about our experience at Hotel Palace Bern. A beautiful view suite overlooking the river and bridge & gorgeous public areas. The hotel staff exhibited a wonderful combination of warmth, knowledge and helpfulness. Loved it there!
United States of AmericaLocation is perfect, staffs are nice. Breakfast with nice view is the best experience.
Taiwan
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David
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Harris
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Shirley
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Shirley
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Ka
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Kendra
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Roman
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Aung
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Leslie
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Sarah
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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 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.2 for two-person stays.
ATM & Currency Exchange: Need cash? There's an ATM and a currency exchange service at this property.
Located in the heart of Bern, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.8
Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast Info
Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Kosher, American, Buffet
Loyal Customers
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
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See what guests loved the most:
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David
Switzerland“The best and only place to stay in Bern. 10/10”
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Harris
United States of America“Location Service Customer care Magnificence History Truly a grand hôtel ”
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Shirley
United Kingdom“Just a fantastic high quality genteel hotel with top notch service & products - always looked after”
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Shirley
United 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.”
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Ka
Switzerland
“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 ladies and gentleman showed great hospitality, communication and genuine care. Planning to return on November for an anniversary, hope to see you all soon!” Read more
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Kendra
United States of America
“We loved one of the two suites we booked (family of 5), location and friendly staff. Food at the hotel restaurant was excellent. ”
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Roman
Switzerland
“Amazing Lobby Amazing breakfast Great location Very friendly and well trained employees One of the best Hotels in Switzerland, just amazing ”
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Aung
Switzerland
“Property oozes with European styled decor with upstanding service. ”
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Leslie
United States of America
“We loved everything about our experience at Hotel Palace Bern. A beautiful view suite overlooking the river and bridge & gorgeous public areas. The hotel staff exhibited a wonderful combination of warmth, knowledge and helpfulness. Loved it there!” Read more
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Sarah
Taiwan“Location is perfect, staffs are nice. Breakfast with nice view is the best experience.”
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About Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern
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House of Parliament Bern0.1 miles
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Bern Clock Tower0.1 miles
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Kornhaus0.1 miles
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French Church Bern0.2 miles
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Einsteinhaus0.2 miles
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Münster Cathedral0.2 miles
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University of Bern0.5 miles
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Untertorbrücke0.6 miles
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Bärengraben0.6 miles
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Cafe/Bar Einstein Cafe0.2 miles
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Inselspital1 miles
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Paul Klee Museum1.3 miles
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PostFinance Arena1.3 miles
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Wankdorf Stadium1.4 miles
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Stade de Suisse1.4 miles
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Rope Park Gantrisch11.7 miles
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Lake Thunersee18.6 miles
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River Aare0.2 miles
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Train Bern Train Station0.5 miles
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Bern-Belp Airport3.4 miles
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Basel-Mulhouse Airport45.4 miles
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EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg45.4 miles
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Food: International, European
Noumi Bar & Grill
Food: International
Open for: Lunch, Dinner, Cocktail hour
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Amenities of Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
Ski
- Ski storage
Services & Extras
- Tickets to shows/attractions Additional charge
Pets
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Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
- Aerobics Off-site Additional charge
- Live music/Performance
- Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
- Themed dinners Off-site Additional charge
- Bike tours Additional charge
- Walking tours Additional charge
- Movie nights Off-site Additional charge
- Stand-up comedy Off-site Additional charge
- Temporary art galleries Off-site
- Evening entertainment
- Nightclub/DJ
- Horseback riding Off-site Additional charge
- Bowling Off-site Additional charge
- Cycling Off-site
- Hiking Off-site
- Canoeing Off-site Additional charge
- Library
- Casino
- Skiing Off-site
- Fishing Off-site
- Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Food & Drink
- Chocolate/Cookies Additional charge
- Fruit Additional charge
- Bottle of water
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kids' meals Additional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Accessible parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Parking garage
- Street parking
- Secure parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs CHF 28 per day.
Transportation
- Airport drop-off Additional charge
- Airport pickup Additional charge
- Public transit tickets
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- ATM on site
- Baggage storage
- Ticket service
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Kids' TV channels
- Babysitting/Child services Additional charge
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit press Additional charge
- Shoeshine
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
- Business center
- Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Convenience store (on site)
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Shops (on site)
- Heating
- Car rental
- Packed lunches
- Soundproof rooms
- Gift shop
- Elevator
- VIP room facilities
- Family rooms
- Hair/Beauty salon
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers
- Room service
Accessibility
- Bathroom emergency cord
- Lowered sink
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
Health & Wellness Facilities
- Locker rooms
- Fitness
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Steam room
- Turkish/Steam Bath
- Fitness center
- Sauna
Languages Spoken
- Arabic
- Czech
- German
- Greek
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Croatian
- Hungarian
- Italian
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Albanian
- Serbian
- Tamil
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RetrySustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Option to opt out of daily room cleaning
- Option to reuse towels
- Key card or motion-controlled electricity
- Electric car charging station
- Bicycle rental
- Bicycle parking
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
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Extra bed by request
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CHF 70 per child, per night |
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Crib by request
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Free |
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Extra bed by request
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CHF 70 per child, per night |
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Extra bed by request
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CHF 70 per child, per night |
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Extra bed by request
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CHF 105 per person, per night |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
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
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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From the nearest airport, you can get to Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern by:
- Taxi 20min
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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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Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Fitness center
- Sauna
- Turkish/Steam Bath
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Skiing
- Bowling
- Library
- 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
- Horseback riding
- Stand-up comedy
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Walking tours
- Themed dinners
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Secure parking
- Street parking
- Parking garage
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
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Yes, Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern has 2 restaurants:
- Noumi Bar & Grill
- VUE
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Guests staying at Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Halal
- Gluten-free
- Kosher
- American
- Buffet
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Room options at Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern include:
- Single
- Double
- Suite
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Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern is 650 feet from the center of Bern.
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Check-in at Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
