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Bern Youth Hostel

Hostel

Weihergasse 4

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Why people book this hotel

Great location
12 mentions

Great location, kitchen food is good, clean

The location is great, the breakfast is really good, the staff is friendly, and …

Comfortable rooms
12 mentions

The rooms are big, with a separate area for lockers and handwashing

Room, outdoor dining area

Friendly staff
11 mentions

Staff is very friendly and distances are close, Bern is tiny

Staff excellent and very helpful

Breakfast available
7 mentions

The whole place with the garden, the river & the beautiful terrace where the sun…

Breakfast was super delicious

Clean rooms
4 mentions

It’s incredible located, the staff it’s so nice and it’s very clean

It’s also very clean — the level of cleanliness really stands out

Good value
3 mentions

Price is ok for Bern as Switzerland is no cheap travel destination

Also with the price it was included the transport and the breakfast perfect deal

Overview

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 centre 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 persons, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Traveller reviews

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Shruti

solo_traveller

May 30, 2026

7

Good good, location, clean - value for money

Great location, kitchen food is good, clean

C

Clara

solo_traveller

May 29, 2026

7

Basic hostel facilities available and CLEAN!

Simple essential

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Travel-Gringo

solo_traveller

May 28, 2026

9

good option for Berne

Nice stay close to Aare river. Staff is very friendly and distances are close, Bern is tiny. A big plus are the soundproof windows, as there can be party crowd on the Aare on weekends (I stay on a friday night). Price is ok for Bern as Switzerland is no cheap travel destination. Value for money is good :)

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antoun

solo_traveller

May 26, 2026

8

The rooms are big, with a separate area for lockers and handwashing. The location is great, the breakfast is really good, the staff is friendly, and they give you a local transportation pass for your stay.

A

Ayush

solo_traveller

May 24, 2026

9

Pleasent stay

Room, outdoor dining area

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Nicola

family_with_children

May 24, 2026

10

The location was excellent. Rooms and decor lovely. Staff excellent and very helpful.

J

Jasmeet

couple

May 23, 2026

8

Bonito hostal cerca del Río

Bonita ubicación. Lee and Flo were great

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Lison

solo_traveller

May 23, 2026

9

What a cool experience when it’s sunny !

The whole place with the garden, the river & the beautiful terrace where the sun comes on morning during breakfast! Also, the mood there is pretty cooool. Lights, bar, space to stay before going bed and everything …

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Юлия

family_with_children

May 3, 2026

10

Amazing people on the reception. Very polite, very professional. The rooms were clear. Breakfast was super delicious.The place where the hotel is situated, is great. Very beautiful place. Will return to You soon. Thank You, dear Youth hostel.

A

Antje

solo_traveller

May 2, 2026

7

A good solution for a short and non-fancy stay.

Quiet surroundings. Great location, very central. The front desk staff was helpful!

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Vítor Henrique

solo_traveller

April 26, 2026

10

Enchanting stay in Bern

The location is great, right behind the parliament building, which requires almost climbing a giant hill, but you get a card for free travel on public transport, which allows you to take the lovely cable car. The opposite building, where the rooms are located, is brand new, meaning marvellous acoustic isolation and a fantastic view of the park.

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Anna

solo_traveller

April 19, 2026

9

Incredible price with transport and breakfast included

It’s incredible located, the staff it’s so nice and it’s very clean. Also with the price it was included the transport and the breakfast perfect deal.

J

Juliette

solo_traveller

April 4, 2026

8

Great stay and night but not an hostel made to meet people

The location is exceptional! The bed and pillow were very comfy. The staff is nice and the breakfast was good.

J

Jens-Henning

solo_traveller

March 25, 2026

7

fantastic location, great receptiona and breakfast, beautiful architecture.

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KAROLINE

solo_traveller

March 18, 2026

6

What I liked the most was the location — right in front of the Aare River, in a really nice area near the park. It’s also very close to the Parliament and main government buildings, just a short walk uphill. The hostel has a bar with music and a great atmosphere, which I really enjoyed. It’s also very clean — the level of cleanliness really stands out. The internet is good and reliable. They also provided a free one-day public transport pass, which was very convenient. On top of that, I appreciated being allowed to check in early and access my room before the standard time.

V

Vicky

couple

February 26, 2026

10

Best place to stay in Bern

This place is fabulous. Location is amazing, right at the heart of the city so you can walk everywhere. Beautiful view, comfortable beds, great breakfast included in the price, super nice staff, and overall a great vibe.

M

Manuel

couple

February 20, 2026

10

Excellent place, 100% recommended8

The location is excellent, the staff amazing, the room perfect, the views unbeatable!

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Hon U

family_with_children

February 17, 2026

7

A decent stay at the heart of a historic city

The room is tidy and clean, with private bathroom and toilet. The staff are friendly.

H

Heidi

solo_traveller

February 15, 2026

9

Great for stay

Easy to walk to

H

Helen

solo_traveller

February 15, 2026

8

Perfect for a night as a travel stopover. It’s a pity I couldn’t stay longer as the hostel looked great and I’d like to

Well located, within walking distance of the station.

Facilities

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Activities

Games room, Table tennis, Hiking, Cycling

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles

Food & Drink

Breakfast options, Snack bar, Special diet menus (on request), Restaurant, Bar

Food & drink safety

Delivered food is securely covered, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized

General

WiFi available in all areas, Bicycle parking, Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Heating, Non-smoking throughout

Internet

WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services

Outdoors

Garden, Terrace, Sun terrace

Parking

Parking, Street parking, Accessible parking, Parking on site, Private parking

Physical distancing

Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Safety & security

Key card access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available

Services

Vending machine (drinks), Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Meeting/banquet facilities, 24-hour front desk, Packed lunches, Luggage storage

Family Room with Bathroom

The family room provides a wardrobe and heating, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by lift. The unit offers 4 beds.

Max 4 guests 16 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Double Room with Bathroom

The double room provides a wardrobe, heating, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by lift. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max 2 guests 19 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Quadruple Room with Bathroom

The quadruple room features a wardrobe and heating, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 4 beds.

Max 4 guests 15 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom

The quadruple room offers a wardrobe, heating, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by lift. The unit offers 4 beds.

Max 4 guests 14 1 bedroom0
Studio

The fully equipped kitchen features a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. This studio has a private bathroom, a private entrance, a seating area as well as a patio. The unit offers 4 beds.

Max 4 guests 30 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Single Room with Bathroom

The single room provides a wardrobe, heating, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by lift. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 1 guests 19 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 15:00 to 21:00
Check-outFrom 07:00 until 10:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printReservations of 10 persons or more, kindly note that different policies and additional supplements may apply.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Last updated: Apr 10, 2024, 1:59 AM

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