Bern Hotels

The most luxurious hotel in Bern and a marvel of art nouveau architecture, with tastefully decorated guest rooms and suites. The hotel has two top-notch restaurants and a bar, as well as a business centre and conference facilities. Located in the heart of the city, it offers magnificent views of the River Aare and the Alps.

Boasting more than 150 years of history – not to mention a guest book that features the likes of Peter Ustinov and Grace Kelly – the high-end Hotel Schweizerhof remains one of Bern's go-to luxury properties. It recently benefited from a two-year renovation. As well as some great restaurants and bars, it also has a spa.

This luxury hotel oozes personality and style, located in a park overlooking central Bern. Home to one of the country's best jazz clubs, Marians Jazzroom, it also has two excellent restaurants. All 26 rooms are individually decorated (some with a jazz theme) and each has Wi-Fi access. The hotel also has conference rooms.

A stylish four-star business hotel located near Bern's historic old town, the Hotel Allegro has four different room categories, some with great views of the Old Town and the (distant) Bernese Alps. It forms part of a larger complex, with congress facilities and a casino.

This friendly three-star family hotel, set in a quiet residential area, has 50 comfortable guest rooms. The hotel restaurant has a pleasant terrace for alfresco dining in summer, and an attractive winter garden. The city centre is within walking distance or easily reached on tram line 9.

A solid bet for a mid-range stay, with an Old Town location five minutes' walk from the train station. Its impressive art nouveau exterior hides a more modern interior, and there's a good restaurant on site – the Volkshaus 1914. The property sits adjacent to the medieval Zytglogge Tower.

A basic three-star hotel with a good location for the Old Town. The property has recently been refurbished, but don't expect too many frills. There are 34 rooms, and you'll also find a gym on site.

A family-run hotel built in 1908 and still offering bags of character, from its exposed room beams to its original fin-de-siècle lift. The location's good too, with the central train station just five minutes away. There's a free welcome drink for all weekday guests.

This friendly 2-star bed and breakfast hotel boasts a central yet quiet location at the heart of old Bern, near the BearPark, the river and the clock tower. The 12 simple rooms are basic but comfortable. There is also a popular café bar, pizzeria and summer pavement terrace.