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 or 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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Feb 3, 2010

Property Highlights

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

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
1 queen bed
1 king bed
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Travel Sustainable Level 1
This property is taking steps towards becoming more sustainable. We’ve worked with experts such as Travalyst and Sustainalize to create the Travel Sustainable program – making it easier for you to experience the world more sustainably.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Bern
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  • Martin
    SwitzerlandSwitzerland
    Central location, easy to get anywhere on foot. Excellent room service, even drinks brought up to our room. Pet friendly hotel, close by to a park for morning/evening relief. Friendly staff (especially Aristotelis, who is the nicest person we...
  • Fatma
    QatarQatar
    Luxurious hotel with exceptional service that you won’t find elsewhere. From the moment we arrived at the hotel until the checkout time, the entire staff was extremely professional and friendly. The rooms are spacious and very classic, beautiful...
  • Michelle
    United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates
    Elegant, old fashioned luxury, beautiful decor and fantastic staff. Wonderful place to enjoy a European Christmas.
  • Wolfgang
    SwitzerlandSwitzerland
    Absolutely great Hotel. It was perfekt. Entrancehall, Restaurant, Breakfast, Roomsize - everything was amazing.
  • Lori
    United States of AmericaUnited 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.
  • Gilles
    SwitzerlandSwitzerland
    Ideally located, very pleasant premises, delicious meals at the restaurant, very comfortable suite.
  • Yair
    IsraelIsrael
    The location, the style, the view to the river, the friendliness of the staff and the room and the restaurant. All amazing
  • David
    SwitzerlandSwitzerland
    The best and only place to stay in Bern. 10/10
  • Harris
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Location Service Customer care Magnificence History Truly a grand hôtel
  • Shirley
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    Just a fantastic high quality genteel hotel with top notch service & products - always looked after

Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days

  • Hi, does the superior room have a balcony? Thanks

    Dear 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 Team
    Answered on 23 February 2022
  • Do you have valet parking?

    Yes, we do. It costs CHF 28.-/night and car.
    Answered on 17 October 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 18 April 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 5 October 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 17 October 2021

Hotel area info *

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • VUE
    • Cuisine
      International • European
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Noumi Bar & Grill
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • 2 restaurants
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Ski
  • Ski storage
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Aerobics
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live music/Performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Stand-up comedy
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Evening entertainment
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Casino
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Video
  • Radio
  • Fax
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs CHF 35 per day.
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • 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
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Convenience store on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Interconnecting room(s) available
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Suit press
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Lowered sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Spa
  • 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

House rules

Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

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 3 and above will be charged as 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

2 years old
Extra bed upon request
CHF 70 per child, per night
3 years old
Extra bed upon request
CHF 70 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
4 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 70 per child, per night
16+ years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 105 per person, per night

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.

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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).

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

  • Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern is 650 feet from the center of Bern. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern has 2 restaurants:

    • VUE
    • Noumi Bar & Grill

  • 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

  • Room options at Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Suite

  • Yes, Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Guests staying at Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Halal
    • Gluten-free
    • Kosher
    • American

  • Check-in at Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • 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.