The hotel is in front of a tram stop for 4 trains that go all through the city. The new app for all visitors to Bern means that all trams and trains in Bern are free during your stay. SO, this hotel is 5 minutes from the banhoff and 5 minute tram ride from everyplace in old historic Bern. The hotel is old, but the bathrooms are new. It is a simple hotel, no staff after 9 PM, no refrigerators or AC in rooms, but a nice breakfast is included and the staff is warm, friendly and helpful. I stayed for 2 full weeks and loved my stay. If you do get very hot weather and are a light sleeper (not me), be aware that some rooms face the tram stop and they are pretty loud. Didn't bother me. Also, everyone in my group wants to live in Bern now! DO a river float if you visit in summer. trip highlight!