Enjoy your visit to Bern with a stay at Hotel National Bern. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. A snack bar/deli, a terrace and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast.
Languages
English, French, German, Italian, Polish
At a glance
Hotel size
45 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets allowed*
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
On-site parking is limited
Off-site parking nearby (CHF 28 per day)
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Shared microwave
Snack bar/deli
Working away
Computer station
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Hair salon
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Built in 1908
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Library
Lockers available
Accessibility
Lift
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Free cot/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Freshen up
Shower only
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. 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 1.40 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.
Tourism fee: CHF 4.30 per person, per night
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for CHF 25.0 per night
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 10.00 per pet, per day
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs CHF 28 per day
Policies
Construction is underway at a neighbouring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
National Bern
Hotel National Bern Bern
Hotel National Bern Hotel
Hotel National Bern Hotel Bern
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel National Bern offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel National Bern does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel National Bern?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of CHF 10.00 per pet, per day.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel National Bern?
Yes. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel National Bern?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at Hotel National Bern?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Jackpot Spielcasino Bern (12-min walk) is nearby.
What is there to do at Hotel National Bern and nearby?
Hotel National Bern has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel National Bern?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Hotel National Bern like?
Hotel National Bern is a short 5-minute walk from Bern (ZDJ-Bern Railway Station) and 7 minutes' walk from Federal Palace. Travellers love the hotel's prime location.
Hotel National Bern Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
12 Dec 2024
Will stay there again.
Awesome friendly, delightful front desk staff. Very good restaurant on premises, which was packed.
Johanan
Johanan, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
9 Dec 2024
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
21 Nov 2024
Great stay -- highly recommend
Stayed for one night when visting Bern. Great hotel. Super clean, helpful staff and the continental breakfast was terrific. It totally exceeded my expecations and I'd stay there again. Very close to the train station which is convenient. Highly recommend!
Karl
Karl, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
28 Oct 2024
Good Hotel, Great Staff and Good Breakfast.
No Parking on site but nearby garage @ 5 min walking distance. Noisy area due to tram running all the time but we were able to sleep without any issue. Easily Walkable to old town :-)
Louis
Louis, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
16 Oct 2024
Really enjoyed our stay here. It was an ideal location. Our room faced the street but we couldn’t hear anything with the window closed. The breakfast was great with many options. Our mistake as we didn’t look to see if there was a mini fridge in the room (there wasn’t) but they were able to store a few things we had already bought for my cousin who is gluten free (thanks again Emma!).
Terri
Terri, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
10 Oct 2024
Comfortable Stay
It's more of a boutique style hotel rather than a full-service hotel, but the location was great, the service excellent, and the provided breakfast was substantial. Cool 125+-year-old elevator.
Dale
Dale, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
8 Oct 2024
cindy
cindy, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
7 Oct 2024
The location of this hotel is close to the train station. Overall, it was alright. The room was on smaller side but had a balcony that you could stand on. The trams had stops right outside the hotel so if you had the windows open, you can hear the very loud squealing of the trams turning on the track. The window did stop almost all of the noise though. The bed is on the harder side and the pillow very soft. The breakfast was good and free. I stayed for 2 nights and I don’t think it’s one I’d want to stay in for a longer period of time. Overall, it was a room to spend the night in and it did its job
Alaina
Alaina, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
6 Oct 2024
Nice/Convenient Hotel in Bern
Very convenient hotel in Bern. The staff was wonderful. The breakfast was nice. I would stay here again.
Michele
Michele, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
25 Sep 2024
High Standard of Customer Service
We are seniors in our 70s and 60s visiting Switzerland for the 1st time. We reserved 1-night stay in Hotel National Bern thru Hotel.com then decided to use Bern as base to do day trips, but at last minute no more room available thru Hotel.com. We reserved additional 3 nights thru Hotel National’s web site. During checking-in, Lady Tanja at reception desk looked at our physical conditions and offered possibility of 4-night stay without changing room. There were difficulties of two reservations in different room categories. With the help of her colleague Lady Malwina, Tanja patiently spent time to comb thru options and later informed us that the difficulty was resolved and we would not need to change room during our stay. The two lady’s warm help to seniors represents the high standard of customer service of Hotel National’s Bern. We have also experienced great service in breakfast room and daily room cleaning.
Thank you.
RONG
RONG, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
15 Sep 2024
Perfect location, wonderful staff and comfortable beds. The place is also very clean! No complaints at all. Thank you!
Andrea
Andrea, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 Sep 2024
This city was so enchanting! One of my top 3 I visited. Traveling by train and bus I try to avoid Taxis. This hotel is located within close proximity to those. The staff was very accommodating and helped me more than once with the map and directions. They were gracious to hold my bags past check out until my train was ready to leave which gave me more time to site see without lugging my suitcases around. Very good English speakers so I was very comfortable,!
Donna
Donna, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
12 Sep 2024
Broken table
Broken sink
Bed has No headboard
No coffee
No luggage rack
Minimal furniture (one small wooden chair and one leather chair in a junior suite!)
No shower cap, conditioner, lotion, and the only supply in the bathroom is a wall mounted body wash and shampoo (same bottle). That same wall mounted unit is also on the sink for hand soap.
Club nearby with loud music
Elevator only fits 2 people and doesn’t go to ground level without reception pressing something.
It is a hostel not a hotel
Hala
Hala, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
7 Sep 2024
Mei Ying
Mei Ying, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
30 Aug 2024
Nice old world feel with modern conveniences
Convenient location in the center of Bern. Historic hotel with old world feel.
Christopher
Christopher, 5-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
24 Aug 2024
Free breakfast was nicer than expected. Room was basic and small but clean and cozy. Location is great, close to train and old town.
Barry
Barry, 1-night romance trip
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6/10 Good
23 Aug 2024
expensive but in a good area
Maria
Maria, 6-night business trip
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8/10 Very good
23 Aug 2024
Very courteous staff. Front desk lady, Ana, was very nice. Hotel is dated but very clean. Recommend to stay. Breakfast is average
Mansoor
Mansoor, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
23 Aug 2024
Property had unique feeling of past and present. The front desk lady, Ana, was amazing. She helped us in all possible ways. Awesome customer service by her. Other staff was also very polite.
Great place to stay close to station
Mansoor
Mansoor, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
21 Aug 2024
No AC , you got to keep window open if hot . Reception girls were nice , breakfast hostess was typical unfriendly swiss as if do you favor, there yogurts didn’t have label blow it when I ask she rude point me some label on top somewhere. This Swiss needed to get train to treat guest as customer
mohammad
mohammad, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good
21 Aug 2024
This property has no AC , you have to keep window open when hot . But there is a busy street, below so hard to sleep with loud tram noise. They did move was to 4th floor from 2nd and away from street. But it was facing courtyard so no wind . Pretty uncomfortable in late July . Breakfast was ok . Lady who was host for breakfast was typical unfriendly Swiss . Reception girls speaks good English and were friendly. They do have portable AC but it was already booked . Location was very close to train station and they gave city transportation pass .
mohammad
mohammad, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
18 Aug 2024
Donna
Donna, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good
18 Aug 2024
Courteous staff and nice breakfast, but no air conditioning and parking was 3 blocks away and cost 35 sw. fr. Very old property with clean rooms
James
James, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
14 Aug 2024
Lovely old building. Lots of character.
Significant public infrastructure construction in front prohibited me from parking to drop off bags, etc., but not the hotel's fault.
Stephen
Stephen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
14 Aug 2024
Very convenient location, the room is very clean and cute