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NH Bern The Bristol

4.0 star property
Central Bern hotel with bar/lounge, connected to the convention centre

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In the heart of Bern's Old City, NH Bern The Bristol offers a blend of luxury and convenience. Unwind on the terrace, explore shopping on site, or get lost in a good book from the library. With high-speed WiFi, dry cleaning services, and helpful multilingual staff nearby hiking trails are just steps away.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Bar/lounge
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Library
  • Front desk safe
  • Water dispenser
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Lift
The current price is £164
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul

Why we love this property

Diverse dining options
A buffet breakfast with vegan and vegetarian options unfolds at this hotel's restaurant and bar. 80% of food is locally-sourced.
Sleep like royalty
Sink into hypo-allergenic and premium bedding with a personalised pillow menu. Refresh under rainfall showers, then raid the minibar.

Room options

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Showing 11 of 11 rooms

View all photos for Standard Single Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a red plaid headboard.

Standard Single Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a red plaid headboard.

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a chair, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Superior Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premium Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of buildings through large windows.

Premium Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premium Room (Extra Bed 2 Adults + 2 Children)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of buildings through large windows.

Premium Room (Extra Bed 2 Adults + 2 Children)

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premium Room (Extra Bed 3 Adults + 1 Child)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of buildings through large windows.

Premium Room (Extra Bed 3 Adults + 1 Child)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Room, Balcony

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Superior Room, Balcony

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Grand Premium Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a small table with a vase of flowers.

Grand Premium Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Map
Schauplatzgasse 10, Bern, 3011

What's nearby

  • Federal Palace - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bern Art Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Freibad Marzili - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bern Historical Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Berner Munster - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Bern (BRN-Belp) - 28 min drive
  • Bern (ZDJ-Bern Railway Station) - 3 min walk
  • Bern Station - 5 min walk
  • Koeniz Wabern bei Bern Station - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Energy Kitchen Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Atarashii - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Entrecôte Fédérale - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Molino, Thurm - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Confiserie Beeler - ‬1 min walk

About this property

NH Bern The Bristol

  • Located near a train station, NH Bern The Bristol is a great choice for a stay in Bern. You can visit the fitness centre for a workout or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 100 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 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 time is noon
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • Bar/lounge
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Shopping

Working away

  • Co-working spaces

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bike hire

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fitness centre
  • Locally sourced food is prioritised
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Some profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Waste recycling policy
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Water dispenser
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • IPad
  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Reusable coffee/tea filters

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Bioscore Sustainability – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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 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

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CHF 22 to 24.90 per person
  • Late check-in between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM can be arranged for an extra charge
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property class

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 4 stars.

Also known as

Bristol Hotel Bern
Bristol Bern
The Bristol
NH Bern The Bristol Bern
NH Bern The Bristol Hotel
NH Bern The Bristol Hotel Bern

Frequently asked questions

Does NH Bern The Bristol offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, NH Bern The Bristol 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 NH Bern The Bristol?

Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.

Is parking offered on site at NH Bern The Bristol?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at NH Bern The Bristol.

What are the check-in and check-out times at NH Bern The Bristol?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless social distancing is available.

Is there an on-site casino at NH Bern The Bristol?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Jackpot Spielcasino Bern (7-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at NH Bern The Bristol and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming. NH Bern The Bristol also has a fitness centre.

What's the area around NH Bern The Bristol like?

NH Bern The Bristol is in Old City of Bern, a short 3-minute walk from Bern (ZDJ-Bern Railway Station) and 2 minutes' walk from Federal Palace. Travellers say that the local area is good for shopping and very walkable.

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Reviews

NH Bern The Bristol Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as good, excellent, and abundant with a variety of choices. (35 reviews)
  • The hotel's restaurant offered a great breakfast buffet and had a lovely decor, with many nearby dining options available for guests. (18 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was centrally located and convenient for many activities. The area combined both historical activities as well as dining, commuter shopping like grocery stores and food stores. The staff at the hotel were helpful and knowledgeable of the area.
Marcella, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Pretty room, extraordinary friendly staff, great brekkie
Ben, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast was excellent with a variety of choices.
jodi, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I loved everything about this stay. Excellent location, super helpful and friendly staff, superbly clean and the room was a great size and peaceful.
Launa, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very nice and supportive staff. Rooms somehow small
Luis Manuel, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

It was a quick check in and nice funky modern room for us. The bed was fantastically comfortable and that was the best feature we needed!
Mary Ann, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Lovely staff, spotless, great breakfast, ideal location.
Jacqueline, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was clean and comfortable. The rooms had everything to make our stay beautiful. The hotel staff was helpful and friendly
Donald, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very convenient location few minutes walk from the Bern Train Hub. Room fixtures and carpet is outdated. Staff is very helpful. Recommend for family stay.
rajan, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very helpful staff, great breakfast and spacious rooms
Travis, 6-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Convenient location for walking around Bern and walking from train station. Small rooms!
Maggie, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Central location, friendly and helpful staff
Anthony, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location; Terrific restaurant, dinner and breakfast; friendly and helpful staff; good shower
Paul, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good location, very central. We had a big room with a balcony. Friendly staff and the lobby/bar area was nice. Recommended.
Steven, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay for 3 days! Amazing staff. Loved the many options for breakfast. Bed and work area were great. The closest hotel to Bern’s main train station was a very important part of my stay. Only 5 minutes or less to walk to the down escalator!
Mark, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was clean and a very cozy feeling. The staff were welcoming and very helpful. The location was great.
Jamie, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

very friendly and helpful staff.
Cathy, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Room was quite small, but pretty. Breakfast was really good. Cleaning wasn’t really good, we have also received dirty towels. Coffeemaker leaks a bit. 6/10 to summarise our experience
Maksim, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The staff were very attentive
Sue-Anne, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very good staff! Breakfast was adequate and fresh. I had single room. No luggage rack! Minibar with only two bottles. You can drink in the lobby bar even after it closes for the public at 11. Excellent location near the station and easy walking to restaurants and sights.
Hans, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location for train station and city centre.
Mary, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent staff and a very rare sight a cousy hotel bar, ed nimmo
ed, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was perfectly located and the staff was super helpful!
Melanie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Really well located hotel to experience the city of Bern. Extremely comfortable room, excellent breakfast and lovely helpful staff.
Lisa, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean central friendly
Cyril, 1-night trip