We have created a list with the best luxury hotels in Bern, Switzerland. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Sara Lind & Adam Larsen. Updated March 2024.
Delightful property. Highly elegant. Great views. This traditional 5-star palace hotel occupies an elegant Art Nouveau building dating from 1913, located in the heart of Bern next to the Federal Parliament. The Bellevue Palace with is amazing views to the Bernese Alps and the river Aare includes 2 bars, 2 restaurants, a sauna and fitness centre.Free WiFi is available. The spacious, luxuriously furnished rooms include controllable air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a minibar, and elegant parquet floors. Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern is the official guesthouse of the Swiss government. Over the years, it has hosted famous guests such as Charlie Chaplin, the Queen of England, Jacques Chirac, Nelson Mandela, Sophia Loren, Bruce Springsteen, and Fidel Castro. Some offer views of Bern’s historical Old Town or the distant Alpine peaks, while others face the quiet inner courtyard or the Parliament. The Brasserie VUE & terrace serves French and international cuisine (15 GaultMillau points) and the daily breakfast buffet is available every morning until 10:30. For late risers, a continental breakfast can be served in the room, and room service is available daily until midnight. The terrace offers panoramic views over the Aare River or the Alps. Guests benefit from free public transport in Bern and the hotel is conveniently located for daytrips to Interlaken and Lake Thunersee, which is 56 km from the property.Show full description
This might be the most beautiful, unique and authentic luxury hotel in Bern. WOW!
Luxury Hotel.Lovely property. Elegant. Centrally located in Bern, the long-established Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa offers luxurious rooms that combine elegant interior design with cutting-edge facilities. It features a wellness centre and a trendy rooftop terrace. This 5-star-hotel provides in all rooms a minibar. Large bathrooms include a rain shower and/or bathtub, towel warmer, complimentary bathrobe and slippers. Every room comes with a Nespresso coffee machine and includes state-of-the-art entertainment facilities, including an IP phone. Schweizerhof Bern & THE SPA boasts a 500 m² wellness centre with a relaxation hot tub, a sauna, a hammam and a fitness room. The fitness room is available 24 hours a day. Available for dining, Jack’s Brasserie offers a combination of innovative modern cuisine and traditional dishes. Guests can also enjoy a delicious cocktail at the lobby lounge bar, the cigar lounge or on the Sky terrace. Breakfast is served in the Jack's Brasserie from 6:30 till 10:30 or to the room all day long. The rich Schweizerhof-Breakfast includes a buffet that can be complimented with the à la carte menu. All dishes are included in the Schweizerhof-Breakfast and are freshly prepared. The hotel also offers a surcharged early bird offer from 5:00 till 7:30 in the lobby bar. The hotel offers valet parking at a surcharge with the possibility to charge electric cars for free. Bern Railway Station is across the street and the main sights are easily reachable on foot. The Belp Airport can be reached in a 20 minutes' drive. Guests benefit from free public transport in Bern.Show full description
Charming. Relaxing atmosphere. Popular among couples. Popular with the people of Bern since the early 18th century as a destination for excursions, Unique Hotel Innere Enge is set in a private park only 1 km away from Bern Main Train Station. Free WiFi is available. The spacious rooms feature a TV, a coffee maker, a minibar, and a bathroom Some rooms are dedicated to famous musicians and are decorated with their personal objects. A welcome drink is served upon arrival. The historic park pavilion is the setting for the breakfast buffet. From the park, guests can enjoy views of the Old Town and the Alps. Marian’s Jazz Room is the heart of the Innere Enge Hotel and is known as one of the best jazz clubs in the world. 2 concerts are given daily, Tuesdays to Saturdays from September to May. Free parking is available on site, and the Innere Enge Bus Stop is right in front of the hotel.Show full description
I think this is one of the most CHARMING AND STYLISH hotels in Bern.
Hip. Nice style. Lovely interior design.Opened March 2022. Situated in Bern, within 1.5 km of Bernexpo and 2.8 km of Bärengraben, harry's home Bern-Expo features accommodation with a bar. Featuring a shared lounge, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Private parking is available on site. All rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a wardrobe. Some rooms also boast a kitchenette with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. At the hotel the rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. Harry's home Bern-Expo offers a buffet or continental breakfast. Bern Clock Tower is 3.8 km from the accommodation, while Bern railway station is 4.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is EuroAirport Mulhouse Airport, 102 km from harry's home Bern-Expo.Show full description
Based on my research this is the coolest luxury hotel in Bern.
Relaxing atmosphere. Rooftop bar. Located in the city centre, with an exceptional view of the medieval Old Town and the impressive Alps, Swissôtel Kursaal Bern features a casino, 2 restaurants, 1 bar, a garden lounge and a convention centre. Free WiFi is available. Restaurant Yù serves over 30 asian gourmet specialities at the popular Asian Dream Buffet. Giardino Restaurant & Bar offers a fine mediterranean cuisine with local ingredients. Delicious drinks can also be ordered at the stylish lounge with koi fish pond views. Guests have free access to the 24-hour fitness centre with cardio machines. Underground parking is available for a surcharge. The Bern-Wankdorf motorway exit is 2 km away, and the main train station is 5 minutes away on tram line 9, stopping directly in front of the hotel. Guests benefit from free public transport in Bern.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Rooftop restaurant. The modern and elegant Hotel Savoy is located in the old town of Bern, within walking distance of the main station and the famous arcade shopping streets. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. All of the non-smoking rooms are furnished in a modern design and feature comfortable beds with memory foam pillows, a desk with an HDMI connectivity panel, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a laptop safe, a telephone with voice mail, air conditioning, a minibar, a Nespresso coffee machine and tea making facilities. The bathrooms come with a rain shower or a bathtub and offer free toiletries, a cosmetic mirror and a hairdryer. The main sights of Bern, as well as many restaurants are reachable on foot and Bern Belp airport is a 20-minute drive away.Show full description
Great location. Great breakfast. Located in the centre of Bern, Hotel Bären am Bundesplatz is only a 2-minute walk from the Federal Palace and a 5-minute walk from the main train station. Free WiFi is available, and the fitness centre can be used free of charge. The hotel provides a 24-hour reception and lobby. A small Bernese breakfast buffet made with local products is available every morning. The modern rooms have an electric kettle for tea, a coffee machine, a work desk, an electronic safe, cable TV, and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. All new renovated rooms are equipped with air condition. Bern Minster is a 7-minute walk away. The Casino public car park (at a surcharge) is only 200 metres from the hotel.Show full description
Trendy. Superb interior design. Located in the heart of Bern’s Old Town, this modern 4-star hotel is just a 2-minute walk from the Swiss Parliament. It features a fitness centre, a daily breakfast buffet, a bar and lounge area and free WiFi. The elegant rooms at NH Bern The Bristol offer cable TV, tea and coffee-making facilities, and a bathroom with hairdryer. All rooms are non-smoking. Guests of the NH Bern The Bristol can hire bicycles free of charge to explore Bern’s World Heritage-listed Old Town. The Bärenplatz bus stop is just 50 metres away, and Bern Main Train Station can be reached in a 5-minute walk. Belp Airport is 8 km from NH Bern The Bristol.Show full description
Historic property. Superb breakfast. Comfortable beds. Hotel Sternen Muri is located in the suburb of Muri, 6 km from the centre of Bern. The restaurant has a terrace and serves Swiss and international cuisine and fine wines. The rooms feature a flat-screen cable TV, a laptop-size safe, an electric kettle and a minibar. Some rooms have a balcony. Bathrobes and slippers can be provided free of charge. Guests receive a free mineral water, apple and chocolate on arrival. The Muri Tram Stop is right outside the Sternen Muri Hotel. Guests also benefit from free public transport in Bern.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the most HISTORIC hotels in Bern.
Charming. Historic. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Just a 5-minute walk from Bern Main Station, Best Western Plus Hotel Bern is situated in the centre of the Swiss capital, between the French Church and the Zytglogge Tower. Behind an impressive Art Nouveau façade, it offers a bar, a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The air-conditioned rooms feature anti-allergenic pillows and mattresses, a flat-screen TV, a safe and a Nespresso coffee machine. A complimentary bottle of mineral water is provided. The private bathroom is fitted with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Traditional dishes are offered at the hotel restaurant Volkshaus 1914 and a selection of drinks can be enjoyed at the Attika Bar or on the terrace. Guests benefit from free public transport in Bern. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include House of Parliament Bern, Münster Cathedral and University of Bern. The nearest airport is Belp Airport, 6 km from Best Western Plus Hotel Bern.Show full description
Great value. The Holiday Inn Bern-Westside is located in the new district of Bern-Brünnen, just an 8-minute train ride from the Bern Main Station. All rooms are air-conditioned and offer free WiFi. The hotel is part of of the Westside Shopping Centre including a food court, a cinema and sports facilities. A lounge bar and a restaurant with a terrace are available, where guests can enjoy local cuisine, as well as assorted Toblerone desserts.Show full description
This hotel is located 300 metres from Bern Expo. Novotel Bern Expo offers a restaurant, bar, fitness room and a 24-hour reception. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a desk. At the hotel every room is fitted with a wardrobe and a private bathroom. Guests at Novotel Bern Expo can enjoy a continental breakfast. Popular points of interest near Novotel Bern Expo include the Wankdorfstadion, PostFinance Arena and Bern Cathedral. The nearest airport is Belp Airport, 6 km from the hotel.Show full description
Great value. Offering free underground parking and free spa facilities, the Hotel Ambassador was renovated by star architect Ali Tayar in 2013, and is situated in a quiet area, 7 minutes by public transport from Bern’s city centre. The public transport links are right in front of the hotel, and WiFi is free. Guests can use the public transports in Bern for free. All rooms at Hotel Ambassador are air-conditioned. They either offer views of the countryside and the Gurten Mountain or Bern's Old Town, with the Federal House of Parliament and the Bern Minster in the background. An American breakfast buffet is served daily and a quick breakfast is possible as well. There are 2 different restaurants: Taishi, which is a Japanese Teppan-Yaki restaurant, and the panoramic Le Pavillon Restaurant, which serves seasonal international cuisine. A hotel bar with a bistro and 8 meeting rooms for up to 250 people are also available. Hotel Ambassador's friendly staff creates an inviting atmosphere for guests and can offer tips on what to do and see during your stay.Show full description
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