Bern: our three hotels side by side

Our three hotel picks in Bern side by side: guest score, reviews, stars, area and reference price per night.

	Budget ibis Styles Bern City	Best Value Swissôtel Kursaal Bern	Luxury Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
Guest score	8.5/10	8.8/10	9.0/10
Reviews	3,908	2,923	1,267
Stars	★★★	★★★★	★★★★★
Area	Mattenhof-Weissenbühl	Breitenrain-Lorraine	Old City of Bern
Reference price per night	€171	€219	€743
Guests like	Breakfast: Extensive buffet with a wide variety of high-quality options served until noon. Location: Quiet area near supermarkets and restaurants, within walking distance of the city center.	Location: A short walk across the bridge to the Old Town and city centre. Staff: Friendly, helpful, and professional team provide a warm welcome.	Location: Central setting in the Old Town, close to the university, shops, and restaurants. Staff: Friendly, professional team provide helpful service, including efficient valet and housekeeping.
Guests mention	Room Size: Functional layout, though frequently described as small and cramped for multiple guests.	Value For Money: Reasonable room rates for some, but high costs for parking and breakfast.	Spa Facilities: Relaxing pool and sauna, though frequently described as small and crowded.
Good for	pets, family, gym, ac, breakfast	pets, family, gym, ac, breakfast	pets, family, spa, gym, breakfast

Which one?

Choose ibis Styles Bern City if price matters most, Swissôtel Kursaal Bern for the best balance of score and price, and Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa if you want the best-reviewed upscale stay.

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Prices are reference rates for a 2-night stay for 2 adults (10 to 12 Nov 2026), not live quotes. Scores and review counts are Booking.com snapshots from September 2026. Always check the current price before quoting it as today's.