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Bern – Old town & heritage

Old town & heritage · No. 17 in Switzerland

Boutique hotels in Bern

Bern's arcaded old town above the Aare River is a UNESCO site with a few historic and design hotels.

Handpicked boutique hotels

Where to stay in Bern

Switzerland's federal city has a medieval center of sandstone arcades, clock towers and fountains. The Aare River loops around the old town, and residents swim in it each summer.

Where to stay

The old town is the most atmospheric, with the Kramgasse and Zytglogge at its heart. The Kirchenfeld district has quieter hotels near the museums.

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Bern is compact and easy to explore on foot. It's about an hour from Zurich and Geneva by train.

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Questions about Bern

How many boutique hotels are there in Bern?

We list 3 boutique hotels in Bern, including Hotel Belle Epoque, Hotel Bellevue Palace and Hotel Innere Enge.