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Youth Hostel Bern

2.0 star property
Hostel with a restaurant, steps from Federal Palace

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Breakfast area
Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom | Bathroom | Towels
Meeting facility
Lobby lounge
Youth Hostel Bern sits in the city center, offering travelers a welcoming base with morning breakfast options and a coffee shop to start the day right. Visitors can challenge friends in the arcade room, connect via WiFi, or simply relax in the peaceful garden setting.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Room, Shared Bathroom (Sextuple)

Highlights

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

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Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 4 bed dorm) | Living area

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

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

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

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Living area

Single Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Living area

Double Room, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

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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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Quadruple Room with Shared BathRoom

  • Sleeps 4

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Bed In 6 Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Bed In 4 Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 6

Double Room With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Twin Room with Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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Towels

Bed In Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

Bed in Male Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

Quadruple Room with Private BathRoom

  • Sleeps 4

Single Room Private BathRoom

  • Sleeps 1

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Bed In 6 Beds Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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About the neighborhood

Map
Weihergasse 4, Bern, 3005

What's nearby

  • Federal Palace - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bern Art Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Berner Munster - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bern Rose Garden - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Wankdorf Stadium - 6 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Bern (ZDJ-Bern Railway Station) - 8 min walk
  • Bern (BRN-Belp) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Adriano's Bar & Café - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Casino Bern - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Fellows - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant VUE - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Entrecôte Fédérale - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Youth Hostel Bern

Hostel near Federal Palace
Located close to Bern Historical Museum and Bern Natural History Museum, Youth Hostel Bern provides free breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. In addition to a garden and an arcade/game room, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), multilingual staff, and free newspapers
  • A vending machine, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage, an elevator, and meeting rooms
Room features
All 50 rooms include amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (CHF 10 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of CHF 19.50; reservation required
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: CHF 10 per night
  • Pet fee: CHF 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Hosted evening meal: CHF 19.50

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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.

Property is 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

Is Youth Hostel Bern pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CHF 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Youth Hostel Bern?

Self parking is available for CHF 10 per night.

What time is check-in at Youth Hostel Bern?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Youth Hostel Bern?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Youth Hostel Bern located?

Located in Sandrain, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Federal Palace, Bern Historical Museum, and Berner Munster. Bern Natural History Museum and Bern Art Museum are also within 15 minutes. Bern (ZDJ-Bern Railway Station) is 8 minutes by foot and Bern Station is 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Youth Hostel Bern Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 180 out of 311 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 103 out of 311 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 311 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 311 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 311 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jahleel

Liked: Cleanliness
Very beautiful city.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about this place. Great vibe- friendly- incredible location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Anmol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and great location. Breakfast also very nice.

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, prime location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything you want as a solo traveler, great location friendly staff and nice facilities. Best restaurant in Bern (Marzilibrücke) is only steps away.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Éloïse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect! You can walk everywhere. Quiet area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorotka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JANIA VALERA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

francois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zentrale Lage, Personal zuvorkommend, Frühstück gut
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sunjeev

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close to town centre. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hifumi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
スタッフの方が親切に対応してくださりとてもよかったです。施設も綺麗で、とてもかっこいい空間でした。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir brauchten mit einem Rollstuhlfahrer Unterstützung, das Personal war sehr hilfsbereit und zuvorkommend. Sehr gerne wieder!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

PATRICIA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me encantó la ubicación del hotel , a lado del río , de balnearios y todo está en acceso peatonal .
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Für Bern gut und erschwinglich

Frühstück sehr gut, Zimmer zweckmäßig. Personal sehr freundlich.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me encantó la propiedad y el trato del personal, lo único malo es que me tocó con personas que no dejaban dormir…
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Séverine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Très bonne auberge de jeunesse, parfaite pour passer un petit séjour à Berne, pour le travail ou une visite.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Oase

Unser Zimmer war genial. Ruhig und mit wunderbarer Aussicht auf Aare.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Alles suuuper ausser das das Zimmer für den Winter zu kalt war mit Baby. Als ich es gemeldet habe, haben sie sehr höflich entschuldigt und direkt dem Hausdienst gemeldet.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Vistas increíbles!!

El hotel está muy bien ubicado. Tiene unas vistas increíbles y además el desayuno y actividades son geniales!! Todo muy limpio.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

costa troppo

bellissima location ma 200€ per una stanza di cemento senza asciugamani e in cui devi disfare il letto alla fine del soggiorno sono troppi
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wande

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a lovely stay at the Jugenherberg in Bern. It was clean, quiet, and conveniently located. The staff were professional and very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liliana Beatriz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Impecable Hostel!! Excelente atención en recepción
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Addison

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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