Hostels in Bern, Switzerland

4 hostels available. Prices start from $25.00 for a dorm bed.

Hostels in Bern

Hostel 77 Bern


Free Breakfast
Digital Nomads Party Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…You will start your day with a rich breakfast buffet with bread from the bakery next door, homemade Birchermüesli and Granola, organic milk, fine yogurt, cheese, fresh fruit and more. Vegan … More

Youth Hostel


Free Breakfast
Family-Friendly Hostel Solo Traveller
"…There is a central plug for all showers, which means the entire floor floods, inside and outside your shower, soaking your clothes because there are no hooks or stools or anything to hang your … More
Digital Nomads Family-Friendly Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…I would definitely recommend this hostel to backpackers, as it's nice to stay somewhere clean after staying in so many filthy prison-style hostels. While in Bern I suggest jumping into the river … More
Family-Friendly Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…- In keeping with the fact that Bern shines for its wealth than for the liveliness of its streets, Marthahaus isn't exactly the type of youth hostel where you'll randomly run into an improvised … More

Hotels in Bern

"…Breakfast not included - We do not have a breakfast buffet, we offer a breakfast box for additional 7 CHF per box which includes: croissant, apple & an orange juice.You can book it on spot. … More

Hotel Jardin


Free Breakfast
"…Berne is very central located in Switzerland and from here, you can easily reach all the most interesting points of the country by train or by car. We have private parking facilities, for our … More

Apartments in Bern

"…Taxes included. Breakfast not included. General: 24 hour Reception. No curfew." …"Location: 20 minutes by car from Bern and 20 minutes by car from Biel." …Hofacher 22 More

Hostels in Bern, Switzerland

4 hostels available. Prices start from $50.00 for a dorm bed.
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Get to know Bern (no more "I wish I knew this before")

This section is dedicated to take away all your "I wish someone had told me that before I went!" experiences. This way, you can spend less time settling in, and more time making new friends in your chosen hostel. We share our insider knowledge of tips, tricks and important things to look out for in Bern.

 Get to know Bern (no more

Bern receives very mixed reviews from its visitors; some find it intriguingly charming while others are put off by the overall grayishness of the old town (resulting from the gray stone used as a building material there). Whether the coloring appeals, it doesn't change anything about Bern being a very well-kept, historic town in a pristine location in a deep valley along a winding river. It is the capital of Switzerland, albeit not the biggest city in the country (that would be Zurich) and has more of a small-town flair than a cosmopolitan touch.

It is for the historical lovers and all the outdoor people, as the hinterland is fantastic for hiking, biking, and mountaineering with some of the best mountain climbing routes in spitting distance. In town itself there is decent shopping, good food, and some cultural institutions and events, but not much in terms of nightlife. Add the "capital"-factor to the already-high price level in Switzerland and Bern becomes a rather expensive place. The heraldic animal of Bern is the bear and -- to the dismay of animal rights activists -- they keep some in a ditch close to the river. Please do not climb down to the bears. They look cute from above but when up close they might well be the end of you -- which has sadly happened before to tourists trying to cuddle them!

Getting to and from town is possible by train and some long distance buses. The frequency is not quite as high as in other parts of Switzerland, so checking ahead is well worth it.

Hostels in Bern are few and far between, but those that exist are quite central and of very good standard. With a bit of enthusiasm, the Bern hostel of your choice is reached on foot from the major drop-off points. Otherwise, there is a notable network of city buses helping out. Those buses might become more important when you wish to leave the hostel zone (inner city) as the surrounding terrain is pretty hilly.

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Bern Hostel Cheatsheet

Above we list every single hostel there is in the city. Let us take a broader look at what you can expect - and what not. We created this cheatsheet for you to get a more complete picture of the hostel quality in Bern, average prices and types of hostels to choose from.
Total number of hostels 4
Average dorm price $60
Average private room price $205
Cheapest Hostel in Bern Bern Backpackers Hotel Glocke with $51.5
Party hostels in Bern Hostel 77 Bern (1 in total)
Average rating of all hostels 8.4

FAQ about Bern Hostels

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Other Nearby Cities

Burgdorf (18 Km / 11 mi.)
Muntelier (25 Km / 15 mi.)
Biel (26 Km / 16 mi.)
Langnau im Emmental (26 Km / 16 mi.)
Grenchen (27 Km / 17 mi.)
Solothurn (30 Km / 18 mi.)
Zuchwil (30 Km / 18 mi.)

Travel Tips for Bern - from the Community

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