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Reviews of Heart of Bern

Rathausgasse, 39, 3011 Bern, Switzerland

#18 of 43 vacation rentals in Bern

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Review Score

Based on 79 apartment reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free Wifi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: April 4, 2025

    10
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I liked everything

    Lovely cosy atmosphere in the heart of the city. Short walk to the station and main attractions.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 10, 2025

    9.0
    Awesome place to stay for a couple or alone.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Everything was great! Perhaps the access which is located in a small inner-cut of the facade between to buildings but it isn't really a problem once you find it!

    Definitely a place worth staying! A mono-ambient flat with a bed, kitchen, coffee machine, fridge, washing machine in the cellar, etc. located 2 minutes away from the Old-town clock (tourist attraction) and right in the center of the whole city. Bus service to the center and train station is a 3-minute walk from the apartment. It was clean, warm (we went during winter) and the host was very kind not only guiding us through the use of the apartment itself but she also gave us tickets to the bus station for free as added gift! We had to extend our stay one more night and the process was as easy as sending her a message! I will book this one again if we visit Bern next year!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 3, 2025

    9.0
    Great stay as usual. We wouldn’t choose to stay anywhere else in Bern
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was nothing to dislike

    Perfect location literally in the heart of Bern. Good to have all essentials supplied for the kitchenette and the bathroom

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: October 11, 2024

    10
    Perfect stay in heart of Bern!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No issues for us, but note apartment is on second floor with no elevator, if you have mobility issues or heavy luggage.

    Excellent location truly in ‘heart of Bern’! Valerie was very easy to communicate with, very responsive in lead up to and during stay. Studio apartment thoughtfully supplied with bathroom and kitchen essentials - very handy spices and oil for cooking in the apartment. Clean and comfortable stay.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: September 29, 2024

    10
    I am satisfied with this accommodation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This is the second time we have stayed here in 5 years. As before, the room was clean and easy to use. Valerie was sincere in her response to the malfunction of the vacuum cleaner.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 12, 2024

    10
    Great place to stay in the heart of Bern’s Old Town. Hosts provided everything you could ask for.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location Lots of space

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 2, 2024

    8.0
    Very nice place
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The church bells woke me up on the first day. The second day, we closed the windows, and the problem was solved: the apartment was well-insulated from noise.

    The location is excellent, especially for those who enjoy bars and nightlife. The kitchen is well-equipped for those who need/want to prepare meals. It is also close to the train station. We enjoyed our stay.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: July 3, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights

    After mountain tour we were tired and not in ‘pub’ mood every day. With closed window the flat was not noisy (on the street there was big life late night especially because of UEFA EURO 2024), but without fan / climate it was hot.

    Accessing of the apartment was very easy. 15 mins walk from train station and we easily found the key from lock box. Property located in a street full with pub and restaurants. It has a very good mood.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: May 28, 2024

    10
    Cute centric apartment
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A little noisy but that’s to be expected as we were on the first floor and there were earplugs provided so we slept very well nevertheless.

    Very nice apartment in the heart of Bern, kitchen stocked with spices to cook, and generous range of toiletries. Valerie was a nice host.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 17, 2024

    10
    The perfect place to stay in Bern
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Everything was perfect. There was nothing not to like

    The location couldn’t be better. It is in the centre of the city.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 30, 2024

    9.0
    Nice stay in central Bern
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shower curtain is a nuisance. Investing in à plexiglas door would be à great idea.

    Excellent location. Nice kitchen. Clear and sunny.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2024

    10
    Bern deserves a 2 or 3 day visit. It is ancient and very well preserved.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Only few pictures on the walls of the mini apartment, it looks a little bare. A very negative mark to the Zentrum Paul Klee. Renzo Piano planned this marvellous building, which contains thousands of paintings by one of my favourite artists, but the majority are not on show, only an extremely limited selection. Don't go!

    Exactly what was needed by us. The central position made it possible for us to visit the town in comfort, reach the restaurants nearby, of which there is ample choice. Also, we appreciated the kitchenette and the possibility of enjoying our breakfast in full relax

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Amazing accomodation in the centre of the city.Easily found and the instructions of getting the key were clear. It was clean,big enough for two people and really had everything we could need.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 23, 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful and cozy
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing to complain about. Maybe just as a suggestion, I would recommend the host to have a Schuko plug adapter in the room.

    Everything was great, the kitchen was complete and had spices as well so that we didn't have to buy them. Especially in Switzerland this has saved us some money! The place is perfectly located right in the centre and the evenings were always pretty quiet. Don't know if it's a feature of every B&B in Bern but we got a Bern Ticket for our entire stay that allowed us to move freely around the city using public transports :)

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: November 21, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I Like everything at the apartment!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 31, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The design of the apartment

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 29, 2023

    8.0
    Pleasant stay in a great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It could have been warmer

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 14, 2023

    9.0
    Small, well equipped suite in an excellent location. Great host!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The bathroom is well equipped but small - it might be something to mention. Getting past the sink and towel racks in the middle of the night could be challenging.

    Valeri's info manual is absolutely wonderful. It is such a treat to have immediate access to useful information. The location is truly perfect when the goal is to immerse yourself in Old Town Bern. Trams were close by, an easy walk to the train station. The space is small but Valeri has equipped it with storage for the guest as well as a small but well equipped kitchen. We were very happy to find that the street was quiet and nothing kept us awake after a hard day of exploring.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 6, 2023

    8.0
    Overall, it was a good stay with a very pleasant host (Valerie).
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We didn't like the very low bed. It was quite comfortable but just very low. This would probably not be an issue for a young couple but we are much older. The bathroom was also very small and awkward to use the small sink. There is also no lift in the building, which is a disadvantage if one has heavy cases.

    It's an apartment, so no breakfast. The location was excellent and the host, Valerie was extremely helpful. The main studio room was very pleasant, light & airy.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 25, 2023

    9.0
    Perfect location for our stay in Bern . .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A second floor apartment with access only by stairs could be challenging for some people

    Excellent location in Bern old town

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 12, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was nothing I didn't like

    Well managed and perfectly located in the center of Bern. Comfortable, clean and perfect for a long or short stay in beautiful Bern

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: July 16, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful! Would highly recommend
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights

    It was quite warm when we stayed so the aircon would have been excellent, but the host did add a fan and humidifier only they were a little noisy.

    There were many lovely, thoughtful extra touches, such as nice tea, earplugs and toothpaste. The kitchen had everything we needed and the bed was really comfortable. The location was perfect.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 14, 2023

    10
    Comfortable, convenient & full of pleasant surprises.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    This was the perfect stay in Bern. The location was ideal, the apartment was exceptionally clean and comfortable. There was also the bonus of several thoughtful amenities like a universal power plug, a welcome Swiss chocolate, coffee and basic toiletries. Every detail was well thought out from the instructions to use the washing machine to recommendations on places to visit in Bern. I would highly recommend the Heart of Bern!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 12, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Check-in was allowed earlier. The apartment was very clean and well located.

    Stayed in July 2023

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