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Top tips for finding Bern hotel deals
If you’re looking for a cheap hotel in Bern, you should consider visiting during the low season. You'll find cheaper accommodations in Bern in November and February.
Hotel room prices vary depending on many factors but you’ll most likely find the best hotel deals in Bern if you stay on a Thursday. The opposite is true for, Friday, which is usually the most expensive day.
Book at least 19 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your Bern accommodation.
How long should you stay? KAYAK users usually book their accommodation in Bern for 2 days.
For a highly rated, luxury stay in the centre of the city, have a look at Bellevue Palace Hotel. On the waterfront and steps to Bern’s city centre, this beautiful hotel offers every comfort one could need.
Much of Bern can be explored on foot, but all hotels will issue you with a pass for free public transport. So while there are great value hotels both in the city and outside of it, sightseeing is simple, meaning you don’t need to limit your search to the city centre. Have a look at Hotel Baren am Bundesplatz, well priced and well located with access to everything in the city.
To make the most of a tight budget, consider booking highly rated hostels such as Bern Backpackers Hotel Glocke, with options for private rooms and full kitchen facilities. The city offers free transport and free walking tours, making your travel budget go even further.
If you’re visiting Bern more for its nature than its city, search for a tranquil stay such as Habsburg B&B, within walking distance of the lake, river and parks and still only a short trip into the city.
For a room with a stunning view just across the river from the city centre, consider booking your stay at Swissotel Kursaal Bern. Rooms here offer wonderful views of both Bern’s city and the alps and are still just a short trip from the centre.
FAQs when booking a hotel in Bern
Families with children may want to have a look at Calm Family Apartment or Stay Kooook Bern Wankdorf, both nestled just outside of Bern. Right by train stations, Bern is only a short ride away from either of these accommodations. There are plenty of activities for children and many facilities parents could need, making these unique stays so highly rated by families.
Backpackers and solo travellers looking for value in the city centre may want to have a look at either Bern Backpackers Hotel Glocke or Youth Hostel Bern. Both of these hotels have various accommodation options for dorms or more private rooms and provide free access to Bern’s public transport systems, making your sightseeing a breeze.
For a unique, private stay, have a look at Historical and Modern Flat by Zytglogge. Suitable for a romantic getaway in the centre of Bern, this accommodation is one bedroom with many comforts and facilities you could need, close to some of Bern’s main attractions while offering views of the city.
If you have a luxury budget and are looking for extra services and facilities, consider either Bellevue Palace Hotel or Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa. These 5-star hotels are highly rated for comfort, service and experience in Bern. Located in the centre of it all in buildings that are the typical beauty you would expect of historical Switzerland.
Transportation in Bern is very well connected and extensive; there are trams, buses and trains. Hotels in Bern should provide you with a Bern Ticket, giving you free transport in the public transport zones. For example, Novotel Bern Expo is nestled outside of the city but has a tram stop right outside, making the trip into the city simple.
Although the average price for a double room in Bern is R5 137, R3 416 is the lowest price found by KAYAK users in the last 3 days.
Hotels are safe environments for travellers as long as they properly implement sanitary measures in response to coronavirus (COVID-19). However, we recommend getting in touch with the local authorities regarding safety procedures for hotels in Bern. For more advice, please view our information page on what to know about coronavirus (COVID-19) and travel.
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