Bern Backpackers Hotel Glocke
About this property
Located in a historic building only 328 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.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Yu-jung
Germany
“The location is very nice. The check in and check out are well organized. The contact with the staffs is easy and smooth. The facilities are sufficient.” - Lynda
United States
“Staff were helpful and friendly, free breakfast of cereal/ granola with milk provided, good kitchen and convenient laundry facilities, comfortable common room, lots of real plants well tended.” - Jose
Brazil
“Love this hostel!!! The best location, clean , comfortable and friendly staff” - Benchawan
United Kingdom
“Very clean and the staff made sure it always stayed immaculate. The location is very good, close to the station so convenient for sightseeing.” - Devon
Switzerland
“As a family of four, we fit great in the family room! Bonus was seeing a bit of the giant iconic clock of Bern from our window. It was surprisingly quiet to open the window on the alley (not so much the window on the street).” - Yun-chih
Taiwan
“Shared kitchen Nice reception Convenient public transportation In the center of downtown Bern” - Luke
Singapore
“Incredible location in the heart of the city centre, and the private rooms are also pretty spacious. Toilets and showers were also pretty clean, but the big plus is the sink in the private room, allowing us to brush our teeth and get ready with...” - Ximena
Germany
“The location and prices were exceptional. The staff was really nice too.” - Diciane
Brazil
“The location was an amazing and the staff was really nice, kind and helpful.” - Doris
United States
“Excellent location. Receptionist friendly and helpful. Loved having laundry facilities”
Area info
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 2 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
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.




The fine print
Please note that children under the age of 16 are not allowed in the dormitories, only in the private rooms.
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).