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Some of the best backpacker spots in Bern

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Reopened in April 2018 after extensive refurbishment and surrounded by a quiet garden with a terrace outdoor chess and morris, this youth hostel in the centre of Bern is just a 5-minute walk from the...

Very stylish and clean. The breakfast was DELICIOUS. I particularly liked how close it was to the water.
Review score
8.4
Very good
3,099 reviews
Price from
£114.09
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel 77 Bern features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Bern. The property is set 2.3 km from House of Parliament Bern, 2.7 km from Bern railway station and 2.9 km from Münster...

Everything was good, including the breakfast and the bathroom. I've stayed in many hostels in Europe but this was the most comfortable, so far. Thank you.
Review score
8.9
Fabulous
2,127 reviews
Price from
£125.77
1 night, 2 adults

Situated in a historic building only 100 metres from the famous Zytglogge Tower, the Bern Backpackers Hotel Glocke can be found right in the centre of the city.

Location absolutely perfect for everything in Bern. This is hostel accommodation, not a hotel or B&B. The accommodation is therefore basic and what you would expect for low cost accommodation…….BUT, everything is very well organized. The kitchen facility is extensive and spotlessly clean. The common room is spacious. The lady on reception was so friendly and helpful and seemed to us to love her job of helping people. A bonus that we didn’t expect was complimentary breakfast cereal and milk provided in the common room in the morning. Bearing in mind the nature of the accommodation, we could not fault it.
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8.5
Very good
3,202 reviews
Price from
£97
1 night, 2 adults

Schloss Burgdorf Youth Hostel features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Burgdorf. Offering a bar, the property is located within 24 km of Bernexpo.

It’s in a castle
Review score
8.9
Fabulous
374 reviews
Price from
£145.52
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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  • Avg. price/night: £175.96
    Review score
    8.4
    Very good · 3,099 reviews
    VERY high standard of furnishings, gorgeous grounds , very friendly staff, perfect location and best hostel breakfast I’ve ever had. Appreciated being able to leave our luggage there upon checkout too and the 24 hour reception was really useful as we arrived late
    Guest review by
    lucinda
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £175.96
    Review score
    8.4
    Very good · 3,099 reviews
    Great location, modern facilities and helpful staff. Breakfast is quite decent for a hostel.
    Guest review by
    Sérgio
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £119.96
    Review score
    8.5
    Very good · 3,202 reviews
    Bern backpackers is right in the centre of Bern and thus an excellent starting point for exploring the city. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The hostel is a very nice and clean - overall no complaints!
    Guest review by
    Matthias
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £119.96
    Review score
    8.5
    Very good · 3,202 reviews
    Great location. Clean facilities. Would recommend for budget travellers.
    Guest review by
    Kathleen
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £194.90
    Review score
    8.9
    Fabulous · 4,023 reviews
    Great concept, with a friendly communal area/kitchen and a really comfortable bedroom. A bit like a youth hostel for grown ups! And a great city centre location.
    Guest review by
    Laura
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £175.96
    Review score
    8.4
    Very good · 3,099 reviews
    The breakfast was amazing with lots of options, and I really liked the location and it felt very safe. The hostel was also very clean.
    Guest review by
    Elsa
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £119.96
    Review score
    8.5
    Very good · 3,202 reviews
    The staff was very friendly and helpfull. The accomodations were roomy and the open kitchen very well organised. Cereals, milk and tea were for free and there was a small coffeemachine. All the rooms and shared spaces were really clean. This hostel deserves a spot in my top 3 of best hostels I visited.
    Guest review by
    Bruno
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £175.96
    Review score
    8.4
    Very good · 3,099 reviews
    Great location, delicious breakfast & handy to have the travel card issued by hostel.
    Guest review by
    Zoe
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £119.96
    Review score
    8.5
    Very good · 3,202 reviews
    In an expensive country like Switzerland, finding a nice and cheap place where to stay is absolutely great. And this is Bern Backpackers. Nice rooms, safe, clean, kind staff and perfect location.
    Guest review by
    Juan Pablo
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £130.90
    Review score
    8.9
    Fabulous · 2,127 reviews
    Honestly one of the best hostels i ve stayed. They provided a code to have free transport to the center and center zone in general, they had cheap options for food compared to the rest of the city and the breakfast was great. Plus the staff was friendly and very helpful with everything
    Guest review by
    Nancy
    Solo traveller

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