Bern Backpackers Hotel Glocke

It is in a great location, right in the middle of the "old city." It is less than 10 minute's walk from the station, even shorter if you use the tram. Take advantage of the inner city free transport ticket for visitors. Food outlets are downstairs and within walking distance. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was modern and very clean. We couldn't fault it.

perfect location, right in the middle of old Bern. Main Station and everything else close by. Great room (5th floor. We really enjoyed the view over the rooftops of the city!), functional, perfectly clean. Shared bathroom (large) and shared toilets spotless. great service, nice people. Nice communal area to cook, eat & chill.

Very friendly staff in a well equipped hostel. They provide a free basic cereal-breakfast but you need to pay for coffee/tea (which was just 2 CHF when we were there in June '25). Definitely recommend this hostel.

Great value, location, and staff. Clean, easy and convenient. Open to guests of all ages. We felt safe and had a great time. They rent bags to float down the Aaur, highly recommended this spot!

This is a really nice to stay. Superb location in a lovely town. The staff were very helpful and friendly. The communal area was lovely. The bedroom and bathroom facilities are really clean. One of the best places we've stayed. Dance.

Was all you needed as a backpacker. Good size locker and comfortable bed. Two power plugs and a shelf. For it's value it's as good as you'll get in Bern. Excellent location about a ten minute walk from the main station, and about two from the River Aare. Overall pleased

The rooms were small, dirty and smelly. The woman who said she was the owner of the hotel was not very friendly and had a surly face. The kitchen was small. It was difficult to cook in the kitchen because everyone was trying to cook at the same time. And things got messy. My friend came to me with her car and tried to get me out of the hotel because she parked in the official parking lot in front of the hotel. She was extremely rude. I think the woman at the Hasim bar downstairs was paranoid because she said my friend was secretly filming and the surly woman who owned the hotel cancelled my hotel reservation. But my friend was not filming, she was just trying to connect to the internet. They were extremely bad people. I definitely do not recommend it.

Perfect for Backpackers – Clean, Friendly, and Convenient! This guesthouse is a great choice for backpackers. The staff are very friendly, and the best part is how clean everything is. It’s located just about 10 minutes from the main station, and most tourist spots are easily reachable by bus or tram. What’s more, the guesthouse provides a free public transportation pass, which is sent via email after booking – valid for 48 hours from check-in. Just simply enter your booking number to receive the free pass. I chose the family room, which was very spacious—enough to keep two suitcases open throughout our stay. The view from the room was beautiful, and my child absolutely loved it. It felt like living in a fairy tale house. There’s a Korean supermarket just around the corner, and the shared kitchen next to the reception allowed us to enjoy a Korean meal with steamed rice, which the guesthouse offers for free. Honestly, I hadn’t expected to stay here, but due to the upcoming election in South Korea, my travel plans changed. After visiting Bern, I truly hope to come back again—maybe with another child next year. The city is highly advanced, clean, and incredibly beautiful. Danke schön!

The common area at this hostel is not tiny, but it's quite cosy, so you can interact with other guests if you want. They have free pasta & rice, as well as free cereal in the mornings (for a light breakfast). My room had a big table & an extension cord with many power points. The power outlets by the bed came with 2 power plugs - both European and Swiss style, which was considerate!

I can't say enough good things about this hostel. I stayed here on two separate occasions due to how nice it was. The staff was helpful and kept everything very clean. There is a large common area with kitchen and laundry facilities (1 washer and 1 dryer). Free tea is always available and there is a vending machine with snacks, drinks, and supplies such as laundry detergent. I stayed in different 6 bed mixed rooms during my stays. Rooms were clean and the storage lockers for guests were large and secure. The hostel occupies 5 floors of the building, note that there is a night club on the first floor. The desk has earlplugs for those who want them, however I never noticed any noise from the nightclub in either room I stayed in (3rd floor and 5th floor). The floor with the common area is directly above the club and the floors with rooms are above that. So if you're worried about potential noise, I would recommend requesting a higher floor and you should be fine. The front desk sells Swiss Army knives at a discount, hats, magnets, and some children's souvenirs. They also sell fondue kits that you can use to prep your own fondue for two in the kitchen, saving you from paying 25 francs or more at a restaurant. Note that during Covid times (November/December 2021) the front desk has shorter hours. Let them know if my you're checking in late and they can leave your key in a lockbox by the front door.

Pros: Clean, orderly, extremely well-located. Smart, friendly staff. Cons: EXPENSIVE *and* you have to make and strip your own beds. They're closed from noon until 3, so forget dropping your bags and taking advantage of the warm sunny Bern afternoon and instead sit with your bags for 2 hours and get in line to check in with everybody else at 3pm. NOT THE HOSTEL'S FAULT: the massive clock tower, located a picturesque forty feet away, tolls every hour. So expect a series of hour-long naps through the night :)

This place is pretty darn good. Location: Excellent. 10 minute walk to the train station (yeah, I timed it, because I'm "that person" who always seems to run late and I had an early train to catch in the morning). You're in old town located such that you're in the epicenter for all the cool things to see in Bern - the Rosengarten, the Bears, the Aare swimming, etc. Building: Old, but in very good shape. There's an elevator which was handy as I was staying on the 5th floor and my pack was heavy. Facilities: Common room is large, with comfy couches and SPEEDY wifi. There's a kitchen for cooking. I stayed in a single room and it was, in my opinion, comparable to a hotel room. Of course it was 75 CHF a night so it better be good... On my floor there was 1 shower and 1 bathroom per sex for about 5-6 single rooms, so plenty. Reception/customer service: Very helpful, not necessarily overly friendly but then I live in Texas where I'm used to people being over the top. They are great about giving tips for things to see in town, providing newsletters, etc. I had to do an early morning checkout and had no problems - I just had to drop my key in the dropbox.

#206 If you're visiting Bern and looking to avoid making a huge hole in your wallet, I highly recommend staying at the Bern Backpackers Hotel Glocke. One of the better European hostels I've stayed at. They're in the center of the city, centrally located to the major restaurants, cafes, and stores. Also right around the corner is a McDonald's (if you're looking for the cheapest meal in Switzerland). Wi-fi is provided free of charge and the coverage is extensive. Laundry facilities (3 washers and 3 dryers) charge 5 swiss francs to use each. Rooms are separated by gender, with dorm style rooms having 6 beds (bunk style). They provide clean bed and pillow sheets. Towels you must provide your own. Kitchen for cooking, a computer for accessing the internet, and a big screen tv. The girls that work the counter are friendly and fluent in English. Electrical outlets are provided in swiss and german configuration in commons room. About 37 swiss francs per night for dorm style. Train station is about 20 minute walk from the hostel.

The rooms and facilities were clean and there was no problem on getting a free shower or toilet. The staff was really friendly and helped out to plan the night. The rooms are equipped with rather big lockers for each bed. You don't even need to bring a lock. Location is great if you are there to visit the old town. I you arrive by car it's good to know that they have a special parking deal with the rathaus parking lot which costs 18 chf for 24h.