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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
Lobby lounge

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Weihergasse 4, Bern, 3005
  • Place, Federal Palace
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bern Historical Museum
    ‪6 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

Highlights

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

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Living area

Single Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/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

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 area

Bern

Youth Hostel Bern places you steps from Federal Palace and within a 10-minute stroll of Bern Historical Museum. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The hostel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this Sandrain hostel include Berner Munster and Bern Natural History Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Federal Palace - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bern Historical Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bern Art Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Berner Munster - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bern Rose Garden - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Youth Hostel Bern

Hostel with a restaurant, steps from Federal Palace
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, a vending machine, and an arcade/games room are also featured at Youth Hostel Bern. For a fee, parking is available.

This Bern hostel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Conference rooms
  • Deli
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Games room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Youth Hostel Bern offers 50 accommodations. This Bern hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

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

  • Pets: CHF 15 per pet, per day
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following 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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • 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 may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Youth Hostel Bern?

Youth Hostel Bern offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Youth Hostel Bern?

Yep, Youth Hostel Bern has a self car park for CHF 10 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Does Youth Hostel Bern serve breakfast?

Yep, free breakfast is offered daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Youth Hostel Bern?

No, Youth Hostel Bern does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Youth Hostel Bern?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Youth Hostel Bern?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Youth Hostel Bern Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 182 out of 315 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 315 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 315 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 315 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 315 reviews

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

8/10 Good

Jahleel

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

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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

Travelled 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