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Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz

4.0 star property
Upscale comfort meets personalized service in this elegant retreat where guests can enjoy a sophisticated bar with daily newspapers and expert concierge assistance

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Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz, in Bern's Old City, combines luxury with practical amenities. Guests can visit the on-site hair salon or browse the internet in the library with free WiFi. The property is praised for its attentive staff and well-maintained facilities.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is ฿6,727
฿7,451 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Mar - 15 Mar

Room options

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Classic Double Room, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Classic Double Room, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(45 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Classic Single Room, 1 Large Single Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Triple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Quadruple / Family Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Quadruple / Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Double Room (XS)

Double Room (XS) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Double Room (XS)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Located in Old City of Bern, a neighbourhood in Bern, Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz is in a shopping district and near the airport. Einstein Museum and Swiss Alpine Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Bundeshäuser and Church of the Holy Ghost. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Wankdorf Stadium or PostFinance Arena. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Bern travel guide
Map
Schauplatzgasse 4, Bern, BE, 3011

What's nearby

  • Bundeshaus showing a square or plaza, heritage architecture and an administrative building
    Federal Palace
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bern Art Museum
    Bern Art Museum
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Berner Munster
    Berner Munster
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bern Clock Tower
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bern Town Hall
    9 min walk - 0.8 km

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
  • Da Vinci
    2 min walk
  • Coffee Fellows
    1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz

Upscale hotel located in Old City of Bern
Take advantage of a library, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar at Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz. In addition to a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free property and concierge services
  • Coffee/tea in reception, a lift and multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage, a front desk safe and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and first-rate property condition
Room features
All 69 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Children's books, electric kettles and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 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.
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lift (100 centimetre wide door)
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (120 centimetre high)

More

  • 5 floors
  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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 are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 0.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on 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.

Payment types at the property

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: from approximately CHF 22 per person
  • Pet fee: CHF 0.00 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

National rating

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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Baeren Bern
Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz Bern
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Bären Am Bundesplatz
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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CHF 0.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz?

As of 10 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz on 14 Mar 2026 start from ฿6,727, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz located?

Located in Old City of Bern, this hotel is steps away from Federal Palace, Prison Tower (Kafigturm) and Church of the Holy Ghost. Gardens and Wege zu Klee are also within 5 minutes. Bern (ZDJ-Bern Railway Station) is only a 4-minute walk and Bern Station is 6 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 566 out of 888 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 888 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 888 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 888 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 888 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

John

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

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

10/10 Excellent

nigel

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Stephen P

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

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location but room was a bit too small if you have lots of luggage
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sze

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room is clean. Shower water pressure is good. Great location to everything!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

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

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a perfect place to explore Bern from. The only regret was not staying longer! Staff was helpful and friendly and the hotel was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Great location and nice service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

More than the bear necessities at the Hotel Baren

clean room - breakfast looked great but I had plans. The staff was incredible. Very nice, helpful, attentive.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Staff was very accommodating and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff , busy area , nice breakfast , a bit expensive
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Excellent staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Fion

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy to get to from the station, in the heart of the city and close to all the activities, helpful staff and clean comfortable beds! Would come again!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. The staff was very helpful and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly Place was very clean Sparkling & still water avaliable
Stayed 1 night in May 2025