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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
Meeting facility
Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom | Bathroom | Towels
Lobby lounge

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Weihergasse 4, Bern, 3005
  • Place, Federal Palace
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bern Art Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Berner Munster
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bern (BRN-Belp)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Room, Shared Bathroom (Sextuple)

  • 161 sq ft
  • 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)

  • 108 sq ft
  • 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))

  • 161 sq ft
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Living area

Single Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Living area

Double Room, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

  • 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)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Bed In Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

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

Bern

Located in Sandrain, Youth Hostel Bern is adjacent to Federal Palace and within a 10-minute walk of other popular attractions like Bern Historical Museum. This 50-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • Federal Palace - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bern Historical Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 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

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 with a restaurant, steps from Federal Palace
Guests of Youth Hostel Bern enjoy free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and an arcade/game room. Self parking is available for CHF 10 per night. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to help with luggage storage, and answer any questions about the area. Additional amenities include free newspapers, a terrace, and a garden.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for CHF 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • 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 2.80 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 1.50 per person, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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 free cancellation available at Youth Hostel Bern?

Youth Hostel Bern offers free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do close to Youth Hostel Bern?

This hostel is situated in Sandrain within a 10-minute walk of Bern Historical Museum, Berner Munster, and Swiss Alpine Museum. You'll also find Bern Town Hall and Bern Art Museum less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Youth Hostel Bern?

Yes, parking is offered for CHF 10 per night. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Youth Hostel Bern include a casino?

No, Youth Hostel Bern doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Youth Hostel Bern?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Is Youth Hostel Bern a good place to stay for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a bar, a restaurant, and a terrace at this hostel.

Does Youth Hostel Bern have a hot tub?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Youth Hostel Bern have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Youth Hostel Bern serves free breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Will Youth Hostel Bern allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Youth Hostel Bern for a fee of CHF 15 per pet, per day.

Does Youth Hostel Bern have connecting rooms?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Youth Hostel Bern?

The closest major airport to Youth Hostel Bern is Bern (BRN-Belp), which is 5.3 mi away (24 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Youth Hostel Bern?

No, at Youth Hostel Bern, there aren't any rooms that list a balcony.

Reviews

Youth Hostel Bern 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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 182 out of 314 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 314 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 314 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 314 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 314 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dahai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel boasts an excellent location right by the Aare River and adjacent to Bern’s Old Town, making it incredibly convenient for sightseeing or riverside strolls. As a youth hostel, the rooms are simply furnished but clean and functional. The front desk staff were friendly and helpful, and they offered the option to reserve a parking space in advance. Since we were on a self-driving trip, parking had been a major concern, so having a reserved spot made our stay much more relaxed and enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

Crystal

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

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

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

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

Aftab

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

Young Boys v Villa

Stayed here on my recent football trip. Great location, nice friendly staff, very very clean. Lovely place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Stephanie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good breakfast, clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very walkable location. Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annegret

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

Veronica, Compton

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

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was delicious! Room clean. Convenient location. Safe and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Srianjali

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

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

Great value

Was pleasantly surprise, but like today at the youth hostel, considering that I’m 65! Comfortable, clean, friendly, efficient, and good value
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were friendly. Plenty of space to socialise. Decent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Youki

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ssaurabh

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Anmol

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

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