Bern Youth Hostel
Bern Youth Hostel
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Reopened in April 2018 after extensive refurbishment and surrounded by a quiet garden with a terrace outdoor chess and morris, this youth hostel in the center of Bern is just a 5-minute walk from the Swiss Parliament and the Aare River. Free Wi-Fi is available. Guests can chose between rooms with private or shared bathrooms. A music box, a TV, table tennis and tabletop football can be enjoyed in the common area. A varied breakfast buffet is served every morning. Lunch and dinner buffets are available on request. The Bern Youth Hostel is just a short walk from the popular Marzilli public swimming pool on the river, and the Oktogon hammam and spa is located across the street. When booking for more than 10 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Private Parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Marialejandra
United Kingdom“I like the location because it is very central, I also like the buffet breakfast, I like the service of the staff, they are kind and helpful. My room has the lockers separate from the beds which is good. They give you a city card so you can travel...” 
Lesly
United States of America“Amazing location right next to the river and the parliament building! The breakfast was great and the facilities were clean. The elevator was great especially if you have more than one suitcase.”
Suren
India“location location location so close to the river ....feel the breeze the cable car which takes you back and forth the hill helps .”
David
Mexico“Well located. Staff is friendly. Complete breakfast. Scrambled eggs and sausage would have been nice.”- Valerija
Lithuania“The stuff was friendly. Hostel is so clean and comfortable. A large number of places where you can play with friends or spend time by yourself. It was my first time in such places and honestly I only have the best memories from there” - Kelly
Australia“It was so close to the river, the staff were friendly and gave great adventure advice. They did the laundry and folded it too.” 
Rosananj
Switzerland“Location, great view of the river and green square in front of the hostel.”- Mauzzz India“Good place to stay and specially I liked the lakeside area.”
Julia United States of America“Really lovely staff, they were extremely helpful and knowledgeable. The dorm and bathrooms were very nice and clean, and the location was very peaceful but still very close to the city center”
Ive
Germany“Really clean hostel in a great location. Nice common area and public transport and breakfast included. Female dorm was very spacious and had it‘s own bathroom sink and mirror. It has a nice common area. The staff was really helpful. Great...”
Area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Restaurant #1
- Open forDinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
Amenities of Bern Youth HostelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.3
Most popular amenities
- Private Parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Toilet
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
PetsPets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Ping-pong
- Game room
Food & Drink
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Restaurant
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingPrivate parking is available on site (reservation is needed) and costs CHF 10 per day.
- Street parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
Services
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Lockers
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Baggage storage
- Packed lunches
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
General
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
- German
- English
- French
House rulesBern Youth Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 13 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
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 printMust-know information for guests at this property
Reservations of 10 people or more, kindly note that different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Please inform Bern Youth Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
FAQs about Bern Youth Hostel
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Bern Youth Hostel has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant #1
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Bern Youth Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Game room
- Ping-pong
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The prices at Bern Youth Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Guests staying at Bern Youth Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Buffet
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Check-in at Bern Youth Hostel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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Bern Youth Hostel is 1,150 feet from the center of Bern. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
