Last Updated: September 21, 2022
Best Hotels In Bern
Visiting Bern, Switzerland, the surprising Swiss capital that is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site – one of the more interesting facts about Bern.
Bern was founded way back in the 1100s on a hill with stunning views of the Aare River. Over hundreds of years, this old city has evolved and today is brimming with historical sites, many restaurants with a Swiss and international cuisine scene, and it even has dashes of nature spread out around the city center too. Plus, Bern offers free public transport to all guests too.
Join me as we take a dive into the best hotels in Bern, Switzerland from the best luxury hotels with high room prices to more affordable options too.
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Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
(c) Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
The ​​Best Western Plus Hotel Bern is one of Bern’s top hotels and is a favorite amongst couples. The hotel features a very stylish interior and a very beautiful impressive Art Nouveau façade.
The hotel is located in Bern’s city centre just near to Bern’s main train station and just 6 km from the nearest airport – Bern Belp Airport – so it’s easy to get to.
The facilities in the hotel are excellent with Free Wifi, a 24 hr front desk, hotel restaurant Volkshaus 1914 which serves great Swiss traditional dishes and enjoying a few drinks on the Attika Bar terrace are a must during your stay.
The modern rooms feature a private bathroom with a hairdryer and offer free toiletries, a flat-screen TV, comfy anti-allergenic pillows and mattresses, an electronic safe, and a Nespresso coffee machine. These air-conditioned rooms also come with a complimentary bottle of mineral water too.
Just down the road from the hotel is the famous Zytgloggen Tower as well as the French Church, Münster Cathedral, House of Swiss Parliament Bern, and lots more attractions.
Swissotel Kursaal Bern
(c) Swissotel Kursaal Bern
The Swissotel Kursaal Bern features awesome views of Bern’s medieval Old Town that stretch way to the distant Alpine peaks. It’s centrally located in Bern city center and is just five minutes from the Bern main train station by tram, plus all guests in Bern get free public transport, so getting there is a piece of cake.
As one of the top Bern hotels, the Swissotel Kursaal Bern is home to everything you could need including a bar, garden, lounge, two restaurants, a casino, and a convention centre.
Your booking comes with free wifi and the newly renovated rooms feature a natural and sustainable atmosphere. The spacious rooms come with large bathrooms, a coffee machine, room service, and the hotel offers valet parking too.
The Kursaal bar and lounge area is a rooftop bar that makes delicious drinks and has wonderful views of the garden. The restaurants differ from Restaurant Yù specializing in Asian cuisine and a popular Asian dream buffet while Restaurant Giardino is all about delicious fine Italian cuisine.
Hotel Savoy Bern
(c) Hotel Savoy Bern
The elegant Hotel Savoy Bern is one of the top Bern Hotels for couples to stay in and it is conveniently located in Bern’s old town so the best of Bern is within walking distance. The Bern train station is also just down the road so travelers can get to the hotel with ease.
The Hotel Savoy Bern comes with free wifi, a rooftop restaurant, and the cozy rooms are to die for. Each of the spacious rooms features comfortable beds, memory foam pillows, modern decor, a work desk with HDMI connectivity panel, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a phone with voicemail, controllable air conditioning, IP phone, minibar, a safe for your laptop, Nespresso coffee maker, and tea making facilities.
The bathrooms are also fantastic and come with a bathtub, high-pressure rain shower, hairdryer, cosmetic mirror, and free toiletries.
The trendy rooftop terrace is a great place to try some tasty innovative modern cuisine as well as sip a delicious cocktail overlooking Bern’s old town.
The main sights of Bern are nearby including the Zytglogge Tower, famous arcade shopping streets, and other popular Bern landmarks.
Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern
(c) Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern
One of the best luxury hotels in Bern, the oldest hotel and probably the best luxury hotel in Bern is Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern.
This is a five-star luxury hotel that sits within an elegant Art Nouveau building that was built in the early 1900s and is located next to the Federal Palace in Bern city center. This hotel has hosted famous guests and famous musicians from Bruce Springsteen to Charlie Chaplin and is also the official hotel for the Swiss government.
The Bellevue Palace has an exceptional view that includes the impressive alps and the Aare river. Some of the elegant rooms even offer these great views too and the Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern isn’t lacking in cutting edge facilities either.
Inside the Bellevue Palace you’ll find two bars, two restaurants, a free access fitness centre, and a sauna which you can use to your heart’s content, plus free Wifi is available, of course.
The luxuriously furnished rooms are spacious, come with air conditioning, minibar, a flat-screen TV, elegant parquet floors, and lots more depending on the price you pay. You can get a suite with an average nightly price of $2000 USD per person or lower which has it all.
The Brasserie VUE & terrace restaurant serves up excellent French and international cuisine and the hotel also comes with a delicious daily breakfast buffet. You can also choose to have a continental breakfast brought to your room and room services are available until midnight every day.
Novotel Bern Expo
(c) Novotel Bern Expo
The Novotel Bern Expo is one of the more affordable hotels in Bern and is located just 300 meters from the Bern Expo Exhibition Centre in the city centre. It’s a great location if you’re doing business or want to spend lots of time at the Bern Expo.
This hotel features a 24-hour reception, fitness room, a bar, and a restaurant. The non-smoking rooms are nicely furnished and feature a private bathroom with a shower and hairdryer, desk, flat-screen cable TV, electric kettle, air-con, and a wardrobe to unpack all your belongings into.
The hotel also offers a continental breakfast and a business center and there are also snack machines available around the accommodation for drinks and snacks.
The hotel is also close to sights such as the Bern Cathedral, Wankdorfstadion, and the PostFinance Arena.
Unique Hotel Innere Enge
(c) Unique Hotel Innere Enge
The Unique Hotel Innere Enge is one of the most popular hotels in Bern for both tourists and locals. It has been running since the 1700s and is located in a private park only a single kilometer away from the main train station.
The hotel features a relaxing atmosphere and friendly service. You get a welcome drink on arrival, a breakfast buffet is served in the historic park pavilion, and the park has amazing views of the old town and the Alps.
What makes this hotel one of the most popular destinations for locals is its famous Marian’s Jazz Room, hailed as one of the best jazz clubs on the planet. It’s open from September to May and hosts 2 concerts a day from Tuesday to Saturday.
Guests benefit from free parking and free wifi and the luxurious rooms come with a bathroom, minibar, TV, and a coffee machine. You can also opt for individually furnished rooms that are decorated with the personal objects of well-known musicians.
Hotel Bären am Bundesplatz
(c) Hotel Bären am Bundesplatz
Hotel Bären am Bundesplatz sits in Bern city center and is just a few minutes away from the main train stations and the Casino public car park, making driving or connecting from the airport to Hotel Baren easy as pie.
The hotel comes with free WiFi throughout, a wellness centre provided free, 24-hour reception and a small Bernese breakfast buffet consisting of delicious local products is served each morning.
The lovely rooms have been newly renovated and come with all the things you need at your accommodation. The rooms have a comfy bed, Cable TV, desk for work, safe, hairdryer, private bathroom, plus a kettle for tea and a coffee machine.
The accommodation is also close to sights like Bern Minster and the Federal Palace.
Hotel Jardin Bern
(c) Hotel Jardin Bern
The Hotel Jardin Bern is one of your more affordable Bern hotel options and it sits just a 20-minute walk away from Bern’s historical sites in the Old Town.
You can also take advantage of Bern’s free public transport and use the tram line to get into the city centre in just a few minutes. There is also a tram stop right outside this Bern hotel. You’ll also find free underground parking available if you come via car.
The rooms at this Bern hotel come with a comfy bed, seating area, flat-screen, bathroom, and hairdryer, so enough to have a lovely stay. There are multiple restaurant options nearby and you can walk to the Stade de Suisse Wankdorf stadium or Bern Expo in minutes.
Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
(c) Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
The Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa is a stunning boutique luxury hotel that offers rooms littered with luxury and facilities beyond most others. This five-star hotel is located right opposite the Bern main station and offers valet parking, plus you can charge electric cars for free.
This hotel boasts a huge 500 m² wellness center that features a sauna, hot tub, fitness room, and hammam. You’ll also find Jack’s Brasserie, the hotel restaurant serving delicious cuisine, a lobby lounge bar, cigar lounge, and a sky terrace.
A rich Schweizerhof-Breakfast is served daily from 6:30 to 10:30 or it can be brought to your room all day long. It comes as a buffet as well as with an à la carte menu, all of which are freshly prepared.
The Schweizerhof Bern & Spa offers luxurious rooms that combine elegant interior design with modern additions. The bathrooms are huge and come with a rain shower and or bath plus a towel warmer, complimentary bathrobe, and slippers. The rooms also come with a minibar, state-of-the-art entertainment facilities, and a coffee machine.
Kreuz Bern Modern City Hotel
(c) Kreuz Bern Modern City Hotel
Sitting inside a lovely old townhouse, the Kreuz Bern Modern City Hotel is right near the Bundeshaus Houses of Parliament and is the perfect destination to explore Bern from.
It’s located near the Bern railway station for easy connections to the airport and comes with excellent rooms at affordable prices.
The rooms come with everything you’d expect including comfy beds, personal bathroom, coffee machines, and more. You’ll also find feature walls in the rooms that showcase line maps of the city.
Daily breakfast is included with your stay and the hotel restaurant has an all-day menu and serves swiss dishes.
Boutique Hotel Belle Epoque
(c) Boutique Hotel Belle Epoque
The Boutique Hotel Belle Epoque is the most charming Bern hotel and you’ll find it in a centuries-old building in the heart of the old town and right next to the Aare River.
The rooms are exquisitely individually decorated with a lot of space that also comes with free mineral water, free WiFi, satellite TV, a safe, and super spacious bathrooms.
The ground floor of the hotel is home to a lobby bar and cafe plus a stunning boulevard terrace. You’ll find coffee specialties, fine wines, and lots more being served.
The hotel’s location is excellent as you can access the stunning Bärengraben, Zytglogge Tower, Dählhölzli Animal Park, and Old Town Shopping in a matter of minutes on foot. The main station is also just 10 minutes away by free transport.
Hotel Sternen Muri
(c) Hotel Sternen Muri
The Hotel Sternen Muri is probably your most affordable option as it’s located in Muri, a suburb in the country 6 km from the city center. The hotel features an awesome restaurant with terrace views that serves up Swiss delicacies.
On arrival, you’ll be given complimentary chocolate, apple, and free mineral water and the rooms have super comfy beds, bathrobes, and slippers plus the usual amenities including TV, safe, kettle, minibar, and some even come with a balcony.
While this hotel is out of town, the Muri Tram Stop is outside it and gets you into town in a few minutes.
About the Author Roger Timbrook
Roger is a little obsessed with travel. He has been to over 40 countries, broken 3 suitcases and owned over 10 backpacks in 12 months. What he doesn't know about travel, ain't worth knowing!
