Hotel Baeren Am Bundesplatz - Bern

$$$$||View on mapBern, SwitzerlandSchauplatzgasse 4, Bern, Switzerland, 3011|
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Hotel Baeren Am Bundesplatz - Bern
Schauplatzgasse 4, Bern, Switzerland, 3011·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.8Great
Location9.8
Staff9.4
Comfort9.1
Cleanliness9.0
Free WiFi8.7
Who stays here
Couples37%
Families30%
Solo18%
Groups14%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.8Great
Location9.8
Staff9.4
Comfort9.1
Cleanliness9.0
Free WiFi8.7
Who stays here
Couples37%
Families30%
Solo18%
Groups14%

A central Bern hotel where the free transport card, library lobby, and locally sourced breakfast make the city effortless.

Explore Bern from a base that gives something extra: a free transport card, a library-style lobby, and a breakfast built on local harvests.

Two minutes on foot from Bern's main train station and one block from the Swiss Parliament-Hotel Baeren Am Bundesplatz drops guests into the heart of the old town. Every stay includes a complimentary public transport card, covering trams and buses across the city, a perk that turns sightseeing into a free-for-all. The property's library-style lobby reinforces the sense of place: a wood-paneled lounge lined with books, where local art and a wood-burning stove anchor the winter months. Beside it, the 24-hour front desk staff hand out maps, umbrellas, and the day's tram schedule without being asked. Breakfast at the Baeren am Bundesplatz is a spread of Bernese specialties sourced from regional farms: house-baked bread, mountain cheeses, smoked salmon, and fresh fruit. The dining room fills early; guests who linger over the buffet miss the morning's best light on the Zytglogge clock tower, a seven-minute walk away. Coffee and tea flow all day in the lobby, and a self-serve bar of local wines and beers appears each evening at five. Beyond location, this hotel in Bern delivers on practical comfort. All rooms feature air conditioning, electric kettles, coffee machines, and blackout curtains-two essentials in a 400-year-old building. The fitness center and steam room are open around the clock, and laundry facilities (including a washer and dryer on the second floor) come at no extra charge. For families, the hotel offers connecting rooms, a toy shelf, and a crib on request; for business travelers, the 24-hour reception, secure luggage storage, and a small meeting nook off the lobby cover the basics. What separates Hotel Bären am Bundesplatz from other central hotels is its quiet insistence on local, sustainable service. The minibar is stocked with Bernese beer and Rivella, the staff arranges free bike rentals in summer, and the pet-friendly policy extends to dog beds and bowls. Even the nightly turn-down leaves a jar of aromatic salt from a nearby farm. From this base, guests walk to the Bear Park in 12 minutes or take the free bus to the Rose Garden viewpoint-returning to a room with a view of the Parliament's floodlit dome.

A central Bern hotel where the free transport card, library lobby, and locally sourced breakfast make the city effortless.

Two minutes on foot from Bern's main train station and one block from the Swiss Parliament-Hotel Baeren Am Bundesplatz drops guests into the heart of the old town. Every stay includes a complimentary public transport card, covering trams and buses across the city, a perk that turns sightseeing into a free-for-all. The property's library-style lobby reinforces the sense of place: a wood-paneled lounge lined with books, where local art and a wood-burning stove anchor the winter months. Beside it, the 24-hour front desk staff hand out maps, umbrellas, and the day's tram schedule without being asked. Breakfast at the Baeren am Bundesplatz is a spread of Bernese specialties sourced from regional farms: house-baked bread, mountain cheeses, smoked salmon, and fresh fruit. The dining room fills early; guests who linger over the buffet miss the morning's best light on the Zytglogge clock tower, a seven-minute walk away. Coffee and tea flow all day in the lobby, and a self-serve bar of local wines and beers appears each evening at five. Beyond location, this hotel in Bern delivers on practical comfort. All rooms feature air conditioning, electric kettles, coffee machines, and blackout curtains-two essentials in a 400-year-old building. The fitness center and steam room are open around the clock, and laundry facilities (including a washer and dryer on the second floor) come at no extra charge. For families, the hotel offers connecting rooms, a toy shelf, and a crib on request; for business travelers, the 24-hour reception, secure luggage storage, and a small meeting nook off the lobby cover the basics. What separates Hotel Bären am Bundesplatz from other central hotels is its quiet insistence on local, sustainable service. The minibar is stocked with Bernese beer and Rivella, the staff arranges free bike rentals in summer, and the pet-friendly policy extends to dog beds and bowls. Even the nightly turn-down leaves a jar of aromatic salt from a nearby farm. From this base, guests walk to the Bear Park in 12 minutes or take the free bus to the Rose Garden viewpoint-returning to a room with a view of the Parliament's floodlit dome.

A central Bern hotel where the free transport card, library lobby, and locally sourced breakfast make the city effortless.

Two minutes on foot from Bern's main train station and one block from the Swiss Parliament-Hotel Baeren Am Bundesplatz drops guests into the heart of the old town. Every stay includes a complimentary public transport card, covering trams and buses across the city, a perk that turns sightseeing into a free-for-all. The property's library-style lobby reinforces the sense of place: a wood-paneled lounge lined with books, where local art and a wood-burning stove anchor the winter months. Beside it, the 24-hour front desk staff hand out maps, umbrellas, and the day's tram schedule without being asked. Breakfast at the Baeren am Bundesplatz is a spread of Bernese specialties sourced from regional farms: house-baked bread, mountain cheeses, smoked salmon, and fresh fruit. The dining room fills early; guests who linger over the buffet miss the morning's best light on the Zytglogge clock tower, a seven-minute walk away. Coffee and tea flow all day in the lobby, and a self-serve bar of local wines and beers appears each evening at five. Beyond location, this hotel in Bern delivers on practical comfort. All rooms feature air conditioning, electric kettles, coffee machines, and blackout curtains-two essentials in a 400-year-old building. The fitness center and steam room are open around the clock, and laundry facilities (including a washer and dryer on the second floor) come at no extra charge. For families, the hotel offers connecting rooms, a toy shelf, and a crib on request; for business travelers, the 24-hour reception, secure luggage storage, and a small meeting nook off the lobby cover the basics. What separates Hotel Bären am Bundesplatz from other central hotels is its quiet insistence on local, sustainable service. The minibar is stocked with Bernese beer and Rivella, the staff arranges free bike rentals in summer, and the pet-friendly policy extends to dog beds and bowls. Even the nightly turn-down leaves a jar of aromatic salt from a nearby farm. From this base, guests walk to the Bear Park in 12 minutes or take the free bus to the Rose Garden viewpoint-returning to a room with a view of the Parliament's floodlit dome.

A central Bern hotel where the free transport card, library lobby, and locally sourced breakfast make the city effortless.

Two minutes on foot from Bern's main train station and one block from the Swiss Parliament-Hotel Baeren Am Bundesplatz drops guests into the heart of the old town. Every stay includes a complimentary public transport card, covering trams and buses across the city, a perk that turns sightseeing into a free-for-all. The property's library-style lobby reinforces the sense of place: a wood-paneled lounge lined with books, where local art and a wood-burning stove anchor the winter months. Beside it, the 24-hour front desk staff hand out maps, umbrellas, and the day's tram schedule without being asked. Breakfast at the Baeren am Bundesplatz is a spread of Bernese specialties sourced from regional farms: house-baked bread, mountain cheeses, smoked salmon, and fresh fruit. The dining room fills early; guests who linger over the buffet miss the morning's best light on the Zytglogge clock tower, a seven-minute walk away. Coffee and tea flow all day in the lobby, and a self-serve bar of local wines and beers appears each evening at five. Beyond location, this hotel in Bern delivers on practical comfort. All rooms feature air conditioning, electric kettles, coffee machines, and blackout curtains-two essentials in a 400-year-old building. The fitness center and steam room are open around the clock, and laundry facilities (including a washer and dryer on the second floor) come at no extra charge. For families, the hotel offers connecting rooms, a toy shelf, and a crib on request; for business travelers, the 24-hour reception, secure luggage storage, and a small meeting nook off the lobby cover the basics. What separates Hotel Bären am Bundesplatz from other central hotels is its quiet insistence on local, sustainable service. The minibar is stocked with Bernese beer and Rivella, the staff arranges free bike rentals in summer, and the pet-friendly policy extends to dog beds and bowls. Even the nightly turn-down leaves a jar of aromatic salt from a nearby farm. From this base, guests walk to the Bear Park in 12 minutes or take the free bus to the Rose Garden viewpoint-returning to a room with a view of the Parliament's floodlit dome.

A central Bern hotel where the free transport card, library lobby, and locally sourced breakfast make the city effortless.

Two minutes on foot from Bern's main train station and one block from the Swiss Parliament-Hotel Baeren Am Bundesplatz drops guests into the heart of the old town. Every stay includes a complimentary public transport card, covering trams and buses across the city, a perk that turns sightseeing into a free-for-all. The property's library-style lobby reinforces the sense of place: a wood-paneled lounge lined with books, where local art and a wood-burning stove anchor the winter months. Beside it, the 24-hour front desk staff hand out maps, umbrellas, and the day's tram schedule without being asked. Breakfast at the Baeren am Bundesplatz is a spread of Bernese specialties sourced from regional farms: house-baked bread, mountain cheeses, smoked salmon, and fresh fruit. The dining room fills early; guests who linger over the buffet miss the morning's best light on the Zytglogge clock tower, a seven-minute walk away. Coffee and tea flow all day in the lobby, and a self-serve bar of local wines and beers appears each evening at five. Beyond location, this hotel in Bern delivers on practical comfort. All rooms feature air conditioning, electric kettles, coffee machines, and blackout curtains-two essentials in a 400-year-old building. The fitness center and steam room are open around the clock, and laundry facilities (including a washer and dryer on the second floor) come at no extra charge. For families, the hotel offers connecting rooms, a toy shelf, and a crib on request; for business travelers, the 24-hour reception, secure luggage storage, and a small meeting nook off the lobby cover the basics. What separates Hotel Bären am Bundesplatz from other central hotels is its quiet insistence on local, sustainable service. The minibar is stocked with Bernese beer and Rivella, the staff arranges free bike rentals in summer, and the pet-friendly policy extends to dog beds and bowls. Even the nightly turn-down leaves a jar of aromatic salt from a nearby farm. From this base, guests walk to the Bear Park in 12 minutes or take the free bus to the Rose Garden viewpoint-returning to a room with a view of the Parliament's floodlit dome.

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Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:30
from 06:00-11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
All visitors are offered a continental breakfast for a fee. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, German, Portuguese
Building
Year renovated:2012
Number of floors:5
Number of rooms:90
Former name
Best Western Hotel Baeren
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Rooms and availability

Classic Single Room
  • Max:
    1 person
  • Bed options:
    1 Single bed
Triple Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    Sleeping arrangements for 3 persons
Small Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Coffee machine
  • Heating
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Parking lot

Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Coffee shop

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center
  • Hiking

Services

  • Pet amenities available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Grocery shopping service
  • Stores/Commercial services
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Board games

Spa & Leisure

  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Heating
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Hotel Baeren Am Bundesplatz

💵 Lowest room price 220 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 5.8 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Belp, BRN

Location

Schauplatzgasse 4, Bern, Switzerland, 3011
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Schauplatzgasse 4, Bern, Switzerland, 3011
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Schauplatzgasse 4, Bern, Switzerland, 3011
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Bim Zytglogge 1
Clock Tower
100 yd
Church
The french Church
100 yd
Bundesgasse 7
Universal Post Monument
100 yd
Granary Place
Child Eater Fountain
100 yd
Marktgasse 67
Prison Tower
100 yd
Fountains
Pfeiferbrunnen
100 yd
Public Building
The Parliament Building
100 yd
Museums
Einstein House
100 yd
Munstergasse
Moses Fountain
100 yd
Church
Church of the Holy Ghost
100 yd
Hochschulstrasse 6
University of Bern
100 yd
Square
Bundesplatz
100 yd
Parks
Kleine Schanze
100 yd
Fountains
Ryfflibrunnen
100 yd
Restaurant
Le Mazot
100 yd
Restaurant
Restaurant Papa Joe's
100 yd
Restaurant
Brasserie Chez Edy
100 yd
Restaurant
Coffee Fellows
100 yd
Restaurant
Santa Lucia
100 yd
Restaurant
Way to India
100 yd
Restaurant
Restaurant Della Casa
100 yd
Restaurant
Da Vinci
100 yd
Restaurant
Luce
100 yd
Restaurant
La Passion du Vin
100 yd

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