Youth Hostel Bern

2.0 star property
Hostel near Federal Palace in Bern

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Free WiFi, wheelchair access
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Weihergasse 4, Bern, 3005
  • Federal Palace
    5 min walk
  • Freibad Marzili
    5 min walk
  • Bern Clock Tower
    7 min walk
  • Bern (BRN-Belp)
    24 min drive

Room options

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 4 bed dorm)

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Room, Shared Bathroom (Sextuple)

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 6 bed dorm (mixed))

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Single Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 6 bed room (female))

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the area

Bern

Sandrain stay.You'll be steps from Federal Palace and within a 10-minute walk of Bern Historical Museum with a stay at this Sandrain hostel. Berner Munster and Bern Natural History Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Federal Palace - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Berner Munster - 9 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bern Rose Garden - 7 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Paul Klee Museum - 7 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Wankdorf Stadium - 9 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Bern (ZDJ-Bern Railway Station) - 8 min walk
  • Bern (BRN-Belp) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casino Bern - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant VUE - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Santa Lucia - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Marzilibrücke - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Fellows - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Youth Hostel Bern

Hostel near Federal Palace in Bern
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, a vending machine, and an arcade/game room are also featured at Youth Hostel Bern. For a fee, parking is available.

This Bern hostel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Youth Hostel Bern offers 50 accommodations. This Bern hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, French, German

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (CHF 10 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of CHF 19.50

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Towels

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CHF 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. Exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 1.40 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 2.90 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: CHF 10 per night
  • Pet fee: CHF 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Hosted evening meal: CHF 19.50

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

This property's rates include a daily Youth Hostel Membership fee.
Children younger than age 7 may not stay in dormitories. Children age 2 and younger are included in private rooms when using existing bedding.

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 2 stars.

Property is also known as

Youth Bern
Jugendherberge Bern Hotel
Youth Hostel Bern Bern
Youth Hostel Bern Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Youth Hostel Bern Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Bern

Youth Hostel Bern Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 287 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 287 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 287 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 287 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 287 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The woman who worked at the front desk at this hotel was awful. She was so cold and standoffish and completely unhelpful, so we had a negative opinion of the place from the start. Positives: The hotel is in a nice area by the river, and the park across the street is extremely fun and lively with a nice cafe. We really enjoyed hanging out and eating there while we did some people watching. Negatives: Apart from the staff, the biggest issue with the hotel was the room we were given. It was very hot, no A/C, and our room didn't have a window. Unable to sleep without any air circulation, we had to pay another $75 to upgrade our room. The new room we were given had a window, but the toilet ran very loudly all night long. It sounded like someone was constantly taking a shower. The whole experience just felt like a bad joke, and we were so glad to move on after our 1-night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good breakfast, clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about this place. Great vibe- friendly- incredible location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very walkable location. Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annegret

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

JANIA VALERA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hostel is family-friendly and it felt safe as a solo female traveller. There is a continental breakfast that is free. The staff was responsive to questions and multilingual if you are traveling internationally. The only downside is that parking is sparse since it is in the city's center. Other than that, it's a fantastic base since one can walk to restaurants/bars, shops, historical sites, and supermarkets.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica, Compton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect! You can walk everywhere. Quiet area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was delicious! Room clean. Convenient location. Safe and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Srianjali

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value
Was pleasantly surprise, but like today at the youth hostel, considering that I’m 65! Comfortable, clean, friendly, efficient, and good value
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were friendly. Plenty of space to socialise. Decent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Youki

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ssaurabh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property and amazing location. Staff is great and understanding. For future travelers please remember the following, 1) Carry your own Soap else you have to buy it from the hotel. 2) Please remember to drop towels amd bed linen at checkout.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Anmol

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and great location. Breakfast also very nice.

10/10 Excellent

april

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Iyo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aytan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a double room on the corner. The view was breathe-taking. The staff was friendly. What would be nice to have a soap in the room. Other than that everything was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Leslie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent.. highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning location! For a first time in Bern, this is the spot to be. Felt very safe and secure as well as comfortable with their top notch facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ana, bronx

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, prime location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

José Rodrigo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Nice and well organized next to the river
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They gave me a transit pass. It was a nice touch.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020