Youth Hostel Bern

2.0 star property
Hostel with restaurant, near Federal Palace

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Free WiFi, wheelchair access
Lobby lounge
Point of interest
Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom | Bathroom | Towels
Free WiFi, wheelchair access

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Self parking
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Arcade/game room
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Vending machine
  • Multilingual staff

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • Arcade/game room
  • Self parking (surcharge)
The price is $211
includes taxes & fees
$194 per night
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2025

Room options

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

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Room, Shared Bathroom (Sextuple)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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

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Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Single Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

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Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Weihergasse 4, Bern, 3005

What's nearby

  • Federal Palace - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bern Historical Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Berner Munster - 9 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bern Rose Garden - 7 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Wankdorf Stadium - 9 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Bern (BRN-Belp) - 24 min drive
  • Bern (ZDJ-Bern Railway Station) - 8 min walk
  • Bern Station - 10 min walk
  • Koeniz Wabern bei Bern Station - 27 min walk

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

Located near a train station, Youth Hostel Bern is a great choice for a stay in Bern. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the coffee shop/cafe, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. A snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden are other highlights.

Languages

English, French, German

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 50 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets allowed*
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Onsite self parking (CHF 10 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Hosted evening meals daily for a surcharge (reservations required)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Arcade/game room

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Freshen up

  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • 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

Optional extras

  • Hosted evening meal costs CHF 19.50

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 15 per pet, per day

Parking

  • Self parking costs CHF 10 per night

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
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.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Youth Hostel Bern offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Youth Hostel Bern does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Youth Hostel Bern?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of CHF 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Youth Hostel Bern?
Yes. Self parking costs CHF 10 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Youth Hostel Bern?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Youth Hostel Bern?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Jackpot Spielcasino Bern (9-min walk) is nearby.
What is there to do at Youth Hostel Bern and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Enjoy amenities like an arcade and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Youth Hostel Bern?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Youth Hostel Bern like?
Youth Hostel Bern is a short 8-minute walk from Bern (ZDJ-Bern Railway Station) and 5 minutes' walk from Federal Palace.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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 Fair

Overpriced and Disorganized
It wasn't worth the price and I wouldn't stay here again. Check in and check out were easy, but the beds in the dorms are first-come first-served and are not assigned, so it's difficult to accommodate disabilities. There is no privacy curtain, and the room lights are quite bright. You have to make your bed yourself, and the bathrooms are at the opposite end of the building. The bathrooms were absolutely filthy and the toilets full every time I went in. The lockers were nice because they were activated by your key card, but with the large windows, no bed curtains, and so many people in a room, there's no privacy to change unless you use the bathrooms, (which were not a good option). The mattresses are nothing more than a few inches of memory foam and you can feel the wood frame underneath. The staff did not mention that dinner in the cafeteria/restaurant has to be reserved in advance (they apparently don't have enough meals for the whole hotel), which was really upsetting to discover at dinnertime when it was pouring rain outside. The only saving grace is that breakfast is included and it's a full buffet, which is nice, but it's not worth the rest of the stay. I wouldn't recommend.
Addison, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic place
Wonderful place right by the river. Friendly and helpful staff. Comfy beds. Close to town. Very clean. Nice breakfast. Great space I was welcomed by facility member outside late at night which was super helpful.
Dorotka, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Young Boys v Villa
Stayed here on my recent football trip. Great location, nice friendly staff, very very clean. Lovely place.
Aftab, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Stephanie, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

good breakfast, clean
Ye, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Loved everything about this place. Great vibe- friendly- incredible location.
melinda, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very walkable location. Great stay!
Sarah, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Annegret, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
JANIA VALERA, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The location is perfect! You can walk everywhere. Quiet area.
Veronica, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast was delicious! Room clean. Convenient location. Safe and quiet.
Karen, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Srianjali, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great value
Was pleasantly surprise, but like today at the youth hostel, considering that I’m 65! Comfortable, clean, friendly, efficient, and good value
Peter, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were friendly. Plenty of space to socialise. Decent breakfast.
1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Ashleigh, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place to stay!
Ana, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Youki, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Ssaurabh, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Lovely staff and great location. Breakfast also very nice.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

april, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Iyo, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
Aytan, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Excellent.. highly recommended!
Leslie, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Harry, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, prime location.
Ana, 1-night family trip
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