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About this property

Goldener Schlüssel is the oldest hotel in Berne’s Old Town; located just a few metres from the Zytglogge tower, it offers free Wi-Fi in all areas, a traditional restaurant and stylish rooms. The non-smoking rooms at the Goldener Schlüssel feature cable TV, parquet floors, a desk and a bathroom with hairdryers. The hotel’s restaurant serves refined Swiss cuisine and offers a terrace on the street. Guests benefit from free public transport. Goldener Schlüssel is situated in the famous Rathausgasse, a picturesque street in Bern’s Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Bern Main Train Station is 1.2 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Situated in the real heart of Bern, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location in the centre of old Bern is perfect.
  • Raquel
    Portugal Portugal
    The stand very kind, and right in the City center. Ir hás been very easy for is to visit all the placas we wanted to
  • Francisco
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Super central location Friendly staff Value for money
  • Sarah
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Location was super, easy room, shower pressure fantastic
  • Ann
    Sweden Sweden
    The room and bathroom were bery good as was the food in the restaurant.
  • Jiri
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic location, decent breakfast, friendly and accommodating staff, pillow menu! Would recommend.
  • James
    Canada Canada
    Great place near the train station and to everything we wanted to see. Nice that it was in Alstadt Bern.
  • Veronique
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Excellent location, breakfast with excellent quality
  • Philip
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Excellent location in the old town, lots of restaurants close by. Friendly welcome. Comfortable room if rather small. Excellent breakfast.
  • Kari
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The location was excellent, the room comfortable for one night. The breakfast was a little skimpy.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant Goldener Schlüssel
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

House rules

Goldener Schlüssel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
CHF 10 per child, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive after 22:30, please inform the property in advance. Contact details are stated in the booking confirmation.

Please note that on the day of arrival, the booking confirmation is also valid as a public transport ticket (including the transfer from Bern Airport).

Please note that if you arrive by car, you can park in front of the hotel only for the duration of check-in. Afterwards, the closest parking is the paid public Rathaus parking garage, a 4-minute walk away.

Please inform Goldener Schlüssel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.