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Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz

4.0 star property

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A hotel facade with multiple storefronts, outdoor seating, and flags.
A modern lobby with a seating area, potted plants, and a bicycle rack.
A reception area with potted plants and a red carpet leading to the entrance.
A breakfast buffet with various food items and beverages.
A hotel room with a bed, a wooden floor, a standing easel, a mirror, and a television.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is $234
$212 nightly
$234 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10

Explore the area

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Schauplatzgasse 4, Bern, BE, 3011
  • Place, Federal Palace
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bern Art Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Berner Munster
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bern (BRN-Belp)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Double Room, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

Classic Double Room, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(48 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Single Room, 1 Large Twin Bed, Non Smoking

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.

Classic Single Room, 1 Large Twin Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a glass table, a lamp, and curtains.

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Triple Room

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a glass table, a lamp, and curtains.

Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 290 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Quadruple / Family Room

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

Quadruple / Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 473 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room (XS)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small ottoman, a painting on the wall, a window with curtains, and a television mounted on the wall.

Double Room (XS)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Bern

A stay at Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz places you in the heart of Bern, steps from Federal Palace and Prison Tower (Kafigturm). .This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Einstein Museum and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Swiss Alpine Museum.

What's nearby

  • Federal Palace - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bern Art Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Freibad Marzili - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bern Historical Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Berner Munster - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Bern (ZDJ-Bern Railway Station) - 4 min walk
  • Bern (BRN-Belp) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Energy Kitchen Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Atarashii - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Entrecôte Fédérale - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Molino, Thurm - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz

Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz offers 69 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

This Bern hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 69 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CHF 22 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (47 inches high)

More

  • 5 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 3:30 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 20.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 4.20 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 22 per person
  • A pet fee will be charged per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 20.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property does not provide air conditioning for guestrooms not facing street side.

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property class

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 4 stars.

Property is also known as

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Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 597 out of 935 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 255 out of 935 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 935 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 935 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 935 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay here, nice location in old town, friendly helpful staff, our room for 3 adults was perfect and breakfast every morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fine set of books in the breakfast/bar area!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay. Staff super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joël

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay for one night. Very centrally located
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, and recommend highly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good location and facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Annalyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
close to train station, walkable to tourist spots, very nice hotel and staffs.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shuxuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is superb, close to the Bahnhof and many other attractions. Very walkable surrounding area. Staff are also friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pieter le

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Rooms good, albeit not luxurious.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Yoko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Excellent and walkable location to th train station and attractions
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location, quiet, great value
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Friendly staff and wonderful location. So close to the train station.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Great location, super friendly and helpful staff. The bed was also super comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable rooms, convenient location, helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic stay! Happy hour every day, free coffee always and very helpful staff. We would highly recommend staying here 💯
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location & in the heart of Bern.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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6/10 Okay

Stephen P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Drink options were terrific
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. Fantastic location - close to all the main things to see and do in Bern. Staff really friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

Phong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They need air conditioning. All five nights, we couldn’t sleep well because it’s too warm. If no blanket then it chill, with blanket it’s hot. Again no air conditioning.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great location, clean, lovely decor, very friendly staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with friendly helpful staff in a great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great locale.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Haig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, cool room decor and amenities, delicious breakfast, cozy vibe, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024