5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
27 Oct 2019Loved the history and atmosphere.
Bern Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Where to stay in Bern
Old City of Bern
5/5(15 area reviews)
Unique features of Old City of Bern include the historical sites and museums. Make a stop by Einstein-Haus or Bern Town Hall while you're exploring the area.
Kirchenfeld-Schosshalde
If you're spending some time in Kirchenfeld-Schosshalde, Paul Klee Museum and Bern Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.
Breitenrain-Lorraine
4.5/5(6 area reviews)
While visiting Breitenrain-Lorraine, you might make a stop by sights like Wankdorf Stadium and Botanical Garden.
Langgasse-Felsenau
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Langgasse-Felsenau and surrounding area, you can visit Bern Art Museum and Theater am Zytglogge.
Monbijou
5/5(2 area reviews)
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Monbijou and surrounding area, you can visit Federal Palace and Bern Art Museum.
Rotes Quartier
If you're spending some time in Rotes Quartier, Bern Art Museum and Wege zu Klee are top sights worth seeing.
prizeotel Bern-City
VIKTORIASTRASSE 21, Bern
The price is NZ$199 per night from 19 May to 20 May
NZ$199
per night
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this hotel in Bern. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (188 reviews)
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Reviewed on 10 May 2024
Stay KooooK Bern City - Online Check In
Zeughausgasse 26, Bern, BE
The price is NZ$261 per night from 20 May to 21 May
NZ$261
per night
20 May - 21 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Bern. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and rainfall showerheads. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (202 reviews)
"Interesting self check-in and door controls via app. Great for the tech savvy, but I can imagine some older folks might need some help. Our cozy room was compact but sufficiently spacious for 2 adults with a little creative arrangement of 2 large luggages. Only thing that it didn't have was a fridge ..."
Reviewed on 11 May 2024
Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
Schauplatzgasse 4, Bern, BE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$322 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
NZ$322
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bern. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (596 reviews)
"Our stay at the Bären was fantastic. The staff is absolutely wonderful, friendly, accommodating. The Hotel and room is very clean. We were able to do early check in and our room had a little fridge and microwave, which was fantastic because we travelled with a toddler. They also put in a little bridge ..."
Reviewed on 7 May 2024
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Los Lorentes Residences
Murtenstrasse, 147, Bern, BE
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Bern. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (122 reviews)
"Was only there for one night but it’s a nice clean spot. The bus station is very close to get to Old Town and other spots."
Reviewed on 6 Feb. 2024
Stay KooooK Bern Wankdorf - Online Check In
Trüsselstrasse 4a, Bern
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Bern. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a fireplace in the lobby. Popular attractions Wankdorf Stadium and Bern Expo ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (150 reviews)
"Close to the station, easy access to Bern and therefore a lot of train routes for easy travel (if you have the Swiss travel pass). Apartment had utensils needed for cooking which helped save money as food can be expensive in Swizerlabd"
Reviewed on 24 Mar. 2024
Evi's Home Hotel & Apartments
Stauffacherstrasse 60, Bern
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Bern. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Wankdorf Stadium and Bern ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (76 reviews)
"You must have a phone or internet in order to check in. Very inconvenient for international travelers. There is no reception. No one physically present. Internet was an issue during the stay. On and off (mostly off) during the whole stay. Best bed ever. We had a twin and requested a change to king. ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jan. 2024
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Bern Rose Garden
4/5(5 reviews)
See and smell beautiful roses at this dreamy park with hundreds of types of flowers. Appreciate the views from the garden’s position on a ridge.
Paul Klee Museum
4.5/5(2 reviews)
Take a trip to futuristic warehouses in a rustic green setting to see the inspiring works of a modernist artist.
Federal Palace
4.5/5(7 reviews)
Browse a market, play in the fountain or go ice-skating beside this iconic political hub, before taking a guided tour through its historic halls.
Berner Munster
4.5/5(7 reviews)
Peruse centuries-old religious art, climb the tallest church tower in Switzerland and attend sacred music recitals when you visit Bern's Gothic cathedral.
Bern Art Museum
4/5(2 reviews)
Inside one of the oldest art museums in Switzerland, view a vast treasure trove of art from the last 800 years, including works by renowned masters.
Bern Historical Museum
4.5/5(4 reviews)
Browse this prominent Swiss museum to find local treasures from the Stone Age to the present day and get to know the man behind the genius in the Einstein Museum.
Activities
From Zurich: Private 4 Countries in 1 Full-Day Tour
NZ$2,309
Per adult
Bern: 90-Minute Stroll Through the Old Town
NZ$46
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bern Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour
NZ$14
Per adult
Historic Bern: Exclusive Private Tour with a Local Expert
NZ$1,392
Per adult
Bern Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Walking Tour
NZ$19
Per adult
Bern: Zytglogge - Tour through the Clock Tower
NZ$37
Per adult
Reviews of Bern
4.8
Top destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
22 Oct 2019Free walking tour excellent intro to city
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
8 Oct 2019An interesting city and easy to get around. As we found elsewhere in Switzerland, food and most things in fact, were expensive, and smoking is pervasive and intrusive. Bern is a great kick off point for train travel to the Alps and other cities.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
2 Aug 2019Most beautiful city with Best public transport
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
24 Jul 2019A beautiful city. Very enjoyable visit.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
7 Jul 2019Lovely lovely lovely. Relaxed, friendly and very easy to get around and see the sights. It is our pick for the Swiss cities visited. Tops!