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Hostel Bern

Bern

Weihergasse 4
3005 Bern
Switzerland

Tel. +41 31 3261111
Fax. +41 31 3261112

Customer Rating

Total:	84%	84% 100 82
Friendliness of Staff:	88%	88%
Efficiency of Service:	87%	87%
Comfort:	77%	77%
Cleanliness:	80%	80%
Security:	84%	84%
Location:	85%	85%

Green Rating:	89%	89%

Situated about 1km from the central station of Switzerland's capital, the hostel is near the river Aare public beach and Bern's medieval old town. The historic center of Bern has been featured in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 1983. Bars, cafes, theatres and museums are within easy reach. In the hostel there is capacity for 150 - max. 190 guests and facilities include Internet corner, TV, patio garden and restaurant.

Hostel bed capacity

Beds per room:					Total beds
Number of rooms:	9	9	5	11	177

Opening times

Opening times (daily/weekly):	Reception open: 07.00-12.00 hrs, 14.00-24.00 hrs; 24-hour access once you're checked in.
Opening times (over the year):	open all year

Street Map and Route Planning

Directions

Bus:	Take the Marzili cable car from Bundesterrasse to Marzili or walk along Bundesrain. From Marzili valley station turn left into Weihergasse. The youth hostel is the last house on the left in Weihergasse. After 9pm Bus #30 from Bahnhofplatz (station square) direction Marzili, stop "Dalmaziquai".
Parking:	The youth hostel has a limited number of chargeable car parking spaces as well as a chargeable, wheelchair-accessible car parking space, for which advance reservation is recommended.
Location:	Walk from train station: past church and department store LOEB, then you reach 'Christoffelgasse', 'Bundesgasse', 'Bundesterrasse' (at the Parliament). Follow the signs down the hill or take the Marzili cable car. From the cable car terminus the hostel is approx. 200m to the left. By car: motorway direction ‘Interlaken’, Exit ‘Bern Ostring’, direction ‘Zentrum’ (city centre), then at ‘Thunplatz’ you will see the hostel sign.
Rail:	1km central station
Airport:	120km Zurich, 150km Geneva

Attractions

	Cultural centre nearby		Museums/art galleries nearby
	City centre location		Historical sites nearby
	River/harbour/lake nearby		Main attractions nearby
	Swimming pool at or near hostel		Nightlife nearby
	Restaurants nearby		Shopping centre/market nearby
	Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in Bern

Facilities

	Discounts and concessions available		Family rooms available
	Suitable for wheelchair users		Breakfast in price
	Hostel open 24h		TV room
	Groups welcome		Common room(s)
	Sheets in price		Travel/Tour bureau
	Laundry facilities		Internet access
	Credit card accepted		Meals available
	Individual traveller welcome		Non smoking room/area
	Basic store available at or near the hostel		Garden
	Playground		Sports
	Cycle store at Hostel		BBQ

Customer Reviews Bern

17 Apr 2013 Sonia, Australia	100%	100%
The staff member who checked us in was flexible and concerned about maximum comfort for us. Thank you to her.
22 Mar 2013 Palisara, Thailand	73%	73%
The room is relatively small compare to other YHA we went during the trip (Interlaken and Zermatt)
16 Sep 2012 Long, USA	93%	93%
It's a great place to stay. Not too expensive, nice location, the staff is really nice and friendly. Highly recommended!
27 Aug 2012 Ben, Scotland	100%	100%
Very friendly and welcoming atmosphere
22 Aug 2012 Jacob, England & Wales	77%	77%
Nice location by the River Aare.
13 Aug 2012 Madeleine, USA	80%	80%
Try to have a euro on hand or some CHF to take the funicular down the hill to your bags; otherwise, it's horrible trying to bring suitcases up and down the steep hill!
12 Aug 2012 Philip, Hong Kong	70%	70%
The hygiene of toilet and washroom should be improved. Men can always go in and out in female bath room and toilet.
29 Jul 2012 Meghalaya, Germany	83%	83%
It was a pleasant stay in Bern. Good Breakfast and clean rooms.
29 Jul 2012 Pere, Spain	100%	100%
Really very good place.
28 Jul 2012 Heidi, England & Wales	90%	90%
Great location. Easy access to city by funicular. Facilities reasonable and clean. However, we had to climb LOTS of stairs to our room and it was very hot in the room. Had to keep the window wide open which didn't help much and meant it was very noisy. Also no place to charge any electronic equipment. Long way to toilets/showers compared to some. Breakfast good quality but not much choice compared to some. Coffee terrible. Biggest problem was parking--not enough in hostel car park and none available on the street while we were there. THANK YOU THANK YOU to the wonderful woman at reception who arranged for us to put the car in the staff parking space which wasn't being used. She went beyond the call of duty and took away a lot of stress for us.