Hostel Bern Backpackers Hotel Glocke
Rathausgasse 75, 3011 Bern, Switzerland – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.5/10! (score from 2120 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
The location is great, especially for a swim in the lake. We found it very easy to find and the facilities are very clean
United KingdomGreat location. It was clean and the staff was super friendly.
SwitzerlandNice place with excellent location and very friendly staff.
Germany10 mins walk from the station. Locker facilities available also.
United Arab EmiratesStayed in large double bed. It was clean, had a great view, and staff was friendly.
Switzerlandreally great location. lounge and kitchen were very nice
United States of AmericaThis hostel is perfect by every way. Staffs are so nice and helpful. Hostel is quite clean, kitchen and common area are useful. I feel very comfortable. And also location is heart of the Bern. You can put your baggage after the checkout. They give cereals every morning for free. Please don’t hesitate about the booking. Thank you for perfect hospitality!
GermanyLocation was great! approx 10-15 mins from Central station. Just walk all the way straight down on your left the shop ONLY, cross the traffic and turn left Walk down approx 100m and turn right again and look up for the backpackers signboard. It is beside a cafe. Recep was friendly and informative :) Showers and toilets were clean and simple. Locker was of good size. Room not super spacious but got space for luggage packing.
SingaporeThe facility, rooms, and showers were very comfortable. The front desk person was really nice and willing to resolve some doubts. I would go again! They also provided a free ticket for any public transportation for the whole day, which is great!
ChileVery good location, extremely convenient to the old town and interesting to just walk around
Switzerland
Bern Backpackers Hotel Glocke
- What guests loved the most:
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Lorraine
United Kingdom
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Albert
Switzerland
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Cinthya
Germany
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Yousuf
United Arab Emirates
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Anthony
Switzerland
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Sally
United States of America
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Seçil
Germany
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Ho
Singapore
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Cristobal
Chile
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Dru
Switzerland
Stay in the heart of Bern – Excellent location – show map
Located in a historic building only 350 feet from the famous Zytglogge Tower, the Bern Backpackers Hotel Glocke can be found right in the center of the city. It offers free WiFi in public areas and all rooms, 2 internet stations and a fully equipped kitchen for self catering use.
You can choose from rooms with attached bathroom, rooms with shared bathrooms or a single bed in a dormitory. The entire hostel is nonsmoking.
There is a big shared living room with kitchen and laundry facilities, a TV where films in English are shown every night, and a football table. Tea is available free of charge and kitchen facilities are provided.
The Backpackers Glocke is a 10-minute walk away from the Bern Railway Station. Guests benefit from free public transport in Bern.
This is our guests' favorite part of Bern, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.2 for two-person stays.
Located in the real heart of Bern, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5!
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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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| Max adults: 4. Max children: 1 |
Family Room with Private Bathroom
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| Max adults: 4 |
Economy Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
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| Max adults: 2 |
Double Room with Private Bathroom
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| Max adults: 2 |
Small Double Room with Shared Bathroom
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| Max adults: 2 |
Economy Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
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| Max adults: 2 |
Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
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| Max adults: 1 |
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
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See what guests loved the most:
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Lorraine
United Kingdom“The location is great, especially for a swim in the lake. We found it very easy to find and the facilities are very clean”
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Albert
Switzerland“Great location. It was clean and the staff was super friendly. ”
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Cinthya
Germany“Nice place with excellent location and very friendly staff.”
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Yousuf
United Arab Emirates“10 mins walk from the station. Locker facilities available also.”
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Anthony
Switzerland
“Stayed in large double bed. It was clean, had a great view, and staff was friendly.”
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Sally
United States of America“really great location. lounge and kitchen were very nice”
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Seçil
Germany
“This hostel is perfect by every way. Staffs are so nice and helpful. Hostel is quite clean, kitchen and common area are useful. I feel very comfortable. And also location is heart of the Bern. You can put your baggage after the checkout. They give cereals every morning for free. Please don’t hesitate about the booking. Thank you for perfect hospitality! ” Read more
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Ho
Singapore“Location was great! approx 10-15 mins from Central station. Just walk all the way straight down on your left the shop ONLY, cross the traffic and turn left Walk down approx 100m and turn right again and look up for the backpackers signboard. It is beside a cafe. Recep was friendly and informative :) Showers and toilets were clean and simple. Locker was of good size. Room not super spacious but got space for luggage packing.” Read more
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Cristobal
Chile“The facility, rooms, and showers were very comfortable. The front desk person was really nice and willing to resolve some doubts. I would go again! They also provided a free ticket for any public transportation for the whole day, which is great! ”
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Dru
Switzerland
“Very good location, extremely convenient to the old town and interesting to just walk around”
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About Bern Backpackers Hotel Glocke
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Bern Backpackers is the most centrally located hostel in Bern!
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Bern Clock Tower0 miles
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Kornhaus0 miles
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Einsteinhaus0.1 miles
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French Church Bern0.1 miles
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Münster Cathedral0.2 miles
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House of Parliament Bern0.2 miles
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University of Bern0.5 miles
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Untertorbrücke0.5 miles
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Bärengraben0.5 miles
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Cafe/Bar Colonial Bar0 miles
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Inselspital1.1 miles
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PostFinance Arena1.2 miles
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Paul Klee Museum1.2 miles
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Wankdorf Stadium1.3 miles
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Stade de Suisse1.3 miles
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Rope Park Gantrisch11.9 miles
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Train Bern Train Station0.5 miles
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Bern-Belp Airport3.5 miles
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Basel-Mulhouse Airport45.2 miles
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EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg45.2 miles
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The staff speaks English
Booking is safe
Amenities of Bern Backpackers Hotel Glocke
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Picnic area
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Library
Food & Drink
- Chocolate/Cookies Additional charge
- Bottle of water Additional charge
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Transportation
- Public transit tickets
Services
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Lockers
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Baggage storage
- Gift shop
- Laundry Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
- Books, DVDs & music for kids
- Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
General
- Convenience store (on site)
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
- German
- English
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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 reuse towels
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 2 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 not allowed.
Groups
When booking for more than 6 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Bern Backpackers Hotel Glocke accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Reception hours: 08:00 - 11:00 and 16:00-20:00. A check in after 20:00 is not possible.
Please note that on the day of arrival, the booking confirmation is also valid as a public transport ticket (including transfer from Bern Airport).
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.
FAQs about Bern Backpackers Hotel Glocke
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Check-in at Bern Backpackers Hotel Glocke is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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The prices at Bern Backpackers Hotel Glocke may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Bern Backpackers Hotel Glocke is 1,000 feet from the center of Bern.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Bern Backpackers Hotel Glocke by:
- Airport shuttle (public) 30min
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Bern Backpackers Hotel Glocke offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Library
