Goldener Schlüssel
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About this property
Goldener Schlüssel is the oldest hotel in Berne’s Old Town; located just a few yards from the Zytglogge tower, it offers free Wi-Fi in all areas, a traditional restaurant and stylish rooms. The nonsmoking rooms at the Goldener Schlüssel feature cable TV, parquet floors, a desk and a bathroom with hairdryers. The hotel’s restaurant serves refined Swiss cuisine and offers a terrace on the street. Guests benefit from free public transport. Goldener Schlüssel is located in the famous Rathausgasse, a picturesque street in Bern’s Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Bern Main Train Station is 0.7 mi away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Cooper
Germany
“Great location in the middle of downtown Old Bern. Very friendly staff and good breakfast included. Traditional Swiss hotel.” - Li
United States
“The room is big enough for a family of 4 , like the location a lot” - Marlena
United States
“Right in center of old town. Also had a flat fee for public parking. Staff, especially man who greeted me were exceptionally nice.” - Inna
United States
“Location, friendly staff, having elevator in hotel” - Stephen
United States
“Perfect location, easily accessible by car with nearby parking garage. Excellent clean and modernized rooms and a wonderful restaurant. Elevator made baggage handling easy.” - Sherri
United States
“The hotel was nice and clean! But no air conditioning and no fan was offered when it was almost 90 degrees fahrenheit outside!” - Rasima
United States
“Location is very good. Breakfast is included and good” - Alejandrina
Argentina
“Great location, friendly and helpful staff Comfortable beds, very good breakfast and very nice people at the restraurant where we had breakfast! The bathroom is like an indoor not so big closet but comfortable” - Janet
Switzerland
“Great Location! The breakfast was good, nice variety. Bed comfortable. Clean. Friendly, helpful staff. Modern amenities.” - Mary
United States
“Location was great, right in the middle of everything.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant Goldener Schlüssel
- CuisineLocal
- Open forDinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.





The fine print
If you expect to arrive after 22:30, please inform the property in advance. Contact details are stated in the booking confirmation.
Please note that on the day of arrival, the booking confirmation is also valid as a public transport ticket (including the transfer from Bern Airport).
Please note that if you arrive by car, you can park in front of the hotel only for the duration of check-in. Afterwards, the closest parking is the paid public Rathaus parking garage, a 4-minute walk away.