Budget
Youth Hostel
187 beds in all, consisting of two, four, five and six-bed rooms and two group rooms, one with eighteen and one with 20 beds. Shower and WC on each floor, the security is lacking though, and theft is common in the dorms, given the area the hostel is located in.
Landhaus
A cute, friendly, and well-kept place with a good restaurant and bar downstairs. If they are fully booked ask to crash in the TV room, CHF 34
Berne backpackers - Hotel Glocke
A member of Swiss Backpackers Association, and Located in the center of the old town this highly favored backpacker's hotel is only a 10 or 15 min. walk from the central train station they have Internet, games and laundry facilities, solid security and no more than six beds in a room. There are also kitchen facilities, a big common room with TV, a pool table, games, movies at night, and gift shop.
Midrange
Metropole
Member of Swiss Quality Hotels International. Located 600m from the railway station directly in the city center. Single room from 132CHF, double room from 184CHF rates of 2009.
Kreuz
Member of Swiss Quality Hotels International. Located 500m from the railway station directly in the city center. Single room from 144CHF, double room from 208CHF rates from low season 2009.
Astoria Swiss Quality Hotel
Tastefully renovated 3*-hotel with a friendly and informal atmosphere, close to the city centre on the âEigerplatzâ motorway exit âBerne Forsthausâ. Awarded Swiss Tourismâs Quality Award I, the hotel has 62 spacious and comfortable rooms, a restaurant with bar, conference rooms, w-lan and parking for cars and coaches.
Bern Swiss Quality Hotel
Charming hotel in the city center of Bern, only 600m from the main station away and 10km from the airport Bern Belp. Single room from 245CHF, double room from 280CHF
Top end
Bellevue Palace
This five star hotel provides exquisite rooms and amazingly attentive service. It is situated right next to the Federal Council building, which is appropriate, as it belongs to the state and frequently houses visiting dignitaries and heads of state. The bathrooms alone make this place worth the price, if you can afford it. There is a public bar with tons of old world charm and a dress code - no shorts, no trainers on the ground floor, which is usually nice for a quiet drink.
Hotel Bern
A good value nearing the upper end the Hotel Bern has a great location, near perfect service and impeccable rooms for somewhat less money than the five star options. The hotel mainly caters to business travelers, which means that they are more likely to be booked up during the week, and more likely to give you a deal on the weekend. Ask for room 508, not just because it's named for the only Swiss astronaut to date, but also because it has a lovely bay window with a view of the cathedral and of course of neighboring rooftops, offering an especially nice view when it snows.
| This guide uses the following price ranges for a standard double room: | |
| Budget | Under CHF 150 |
| Mid-range | CHF 150 to CHF 300 |
| Splurge | Over CHF 300 |
The main train station has a tourist office on the west side on the ground floor. They'll try to help you find a hotel room, if you arrive without booking. However, it is better to book ahead if you can, as Berne is a capital city; the budget hotels do tend to fill up on the weekends.