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Centre of Bern's Old City, just steps away from the city's main attractions

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Exterior
Smart TV, books, stereo
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroom65 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Berne, BE
  • Bern Clock Tower
    1 min walk
  • Bread à porter AG
    1 min walk
  • Bern (ZDJ-Bern Railway Station)
    9 min walk
  • Bern (BRN-Belp)
    26 min drive

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About the area

Bern

A stay at this apartment places you in the heart of Bern, steps from Zahringerbrunnen and Bern Clock Tower. .This apartment is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Einstein Museum and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Federal Palace.
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What's nearby

  • Berner Munster - 4 min walk
  • Federal Palace - 4 min walk
  • Bern Rose Garden - 15 min walk
  • Wankdorf Stadium - 8 min drive
  • Bern Expo - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Bern (ZDJ-Bern Railway Station) - 9 min walk
  • Bern (BRN-Belp) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Adriano's Bar & Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Casino Bern - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The BEEF Steakhouse & Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪VERSA - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Centre of Bern's Old City, just steps away from the city's main attractions

• Prime Location: Nestled in the oldest part of Bern's historic city center.
• Proximity to Major Sites: Close to restaurants, cafés, shops, bars, and Bern's highlights.
• Transportation: Less than a minute from bus and tram lines.
• Stellar Reviews: Over 1400 positive reviews (incl. other platforms) vouching for the quality of our property.

Immerse yourself in the Bernese experience! Centrally located in the historic city center with prime convenience. Your perfect stay is just a click away – reserve your dates today!

Conveniences and comforts:
• Indulge in the luxury of a well-equipped eat-in kitchen with basic supplies like coffee, oil, salt, and pepper.
• Enjoy a private bathroom with a shower, soft towels, a hairdryer, shampoo, and hand and body soap.
• Your sleeping comfort is ensured with a queen-sized bed featuring a memory foam mattress. Bed linens provided.
• For added flexibility, there's also a sofa bed that can accommodate up to three guests.

Charmingly Unique Layout:
• Experience the unique charm of classic Bernese architecture.
• Access your kitchen and bathroom by strolling across a short landing through the house's delightful spiral stairwell.

Privacy:
• Despite sharing a stairwell with other apartments, your space is entirely private.
• Rest easy, knowing you won't be sharing your space with anyone else.
• Kindly acknowledge this unique feature before securing your booking.
• Encountering others in this pass through space is a rare occurrence.

Other details to note:

• Our well-lit, secure stairwell with a convenient handrail is shared but rarely occupied.
• For the comfort of certain guests, like the elderly and very young, we recommend assistance when navigating the stairs.
• We are not able to accommodate children under 3 years old.
• Price is quoted as double occupancy in one bed, when traveling as 2 people and i request the sofa bed as well, there is a one-time 25 Swiss Franc linen fee.

Group Getaways Made Easy:
• Travelling with a group? You can reserve multiple apartments.

The Bern Visitor Tax is NOT INCLUDED in your booking fees. Collected in Cash upon arrival 5.30 CHF/per person over 16 years/per night (reduced rate of 1.50 for ages 6-16, free under 6)..

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Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free apartment features a stereo, books, and snowboarding nearby. Recreational activities include ecotours nearby, sledding nearby, and rock climbing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property manager

Sara Greig

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Books

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lifts
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Snow sports gear
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Unit size: 700 sq ft (65 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children 3 and above are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Centre of Bern's Old City, just steps away from the city's main attractions Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 53 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B., Chapel Hill, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Apartment
A wonderful stay in a beautiful apartment in the heart of old town Bern!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
We enjoyed our time at Rob and Sarah’s apartment. Right off the Zytglogge tram stop in the heart of Bern. Apartment was spacious and clean. Note it is on the 2nd floor (3rd floor to Americans) up a spiral staircase- no elevator.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marianne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
better than the photos
We loved the accessibility to the historical center of the city, The accommodations were very clean and well-equipped. Our host was very helpful with providing information about taking local trains. We would have happily avoided calling her if this travel information had been available in a binder in the apartment. Overall, it was a unique kind of space that we would return to.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd S., Spokane, WA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Bern
We enjoyed our time in Bern-- and the location the apartment made our time even more enjoyable. The set up is a little different-- with the bedroom/living room on one side of the hall and bathroom/kitchen on the other side. The apartment was very comfortable, and being located in the Old Town-- provided easy access to the sites. Todd
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candace J., Cincinnati, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Charming apartment in the heart of the old tow. Restaurants and shopping steps away. A lovely, comfortable place to stay for a week.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Apartment
The apartment was clean, close to the old town section of Bern and the hostess was always available to answer any questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Historic property in the perfect locatio
It's really cool to stay in this 500 year old property in the middle of the medieval old town. Big windows let in light and the music from buskers. Step outside to the wonderful arcades filled with shops, restaurants, and artisans. One block to the clock. Walking distance to all the museums. Market right out the front door on Saturday. Great bakery next door. We used the modern kitchen a lot, and took advantage of the great neighborhood. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dannette C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot in Beautiful Bern
My daughter and I loved our apartment in Bern. It was very comfortable and had everything we needed. It is centrally located and easy to get everywhere, with shopping, coffee shops, trams outside the front door. You hear the famous clock at night! Rob and Sara were easily contacted but we didn’t really need anything. My daughter and I will miss the Sat/Tues farmers markets on the street below, and miss grocery shopping at COOP! The best fresh food in a grocery I have ever had. The apartment we stayed in had the bathroom and kitchen across the hall. It is NOT shared with any other visitors- there is only one apartment above the one we stayed in- and we never met anyone in the stairwell crossing the hallway. In truth, you are renting the whole floor, with a shared stairwell for a single apartment upstairs. I am looking forward to returning!!!!! Thank you Rob and Sara for a lovely stay. Oh- and I can’t forget the lovely smell of baking bread each morning from the bakery on the street level. I also loved staying in Bern bc it was a good home base for touring the area. We went to Aare Gorge/Grindelwald, Lucerne, Lausanne, And Geneva all by day trips on the train - easy! There is So Much to do on that side of the country.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot for exploring Bern and surrounding area
Family fit comfortably in this perfect apartment. Loved the details— coffee, dishwasher, washing machines, even the pasta and sauce that was left for us was eaten. Thanks for a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Apartment
A true gem - an historic home right in the city center. We felt like long time residents. Everything was close, market, restaurants, shops. Rob and Sara are wonderful, and very attentive to the details of our stay. We can't wait to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bern Getaway
The apartment was terrific and centrally located to all of the sites of Bern/train station. Rob and Sara were a pleasure to deal with. I would highly recommend renting this apartment!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Apartment
I stayed here for 5 nights in October and it is one of the best VRBOs I have ever stayed at. The apartment is spacious, immaculate and you can really stretch out and feel like you are living in Old Town Bern. The location is centrally located and spectacular. It's an easy 10 minute walk from the main train station. You are in the heart of Old Town and the church bells ringing are enchanting. Plus the farmers' market on Saturday was out front on the street and stretched for several blocks. Such fun! Rob and Sara are incredibly responsive to any questions. I think the longest it took to hear back from them was about 4 minutes once. They provide very clear instructions on how things work in the apartment. The kitchen is nicely stocked with some basic ingredients, like spices and oils and vinegar, etc which is a real plus if you want to do any cooking. And the coffee machine makes the perfect espresso! The set up of the apartment is different than North American style as the kitchen and bathroom are across the central staircase. At first I thought this would be awkward and that I might run into another guest but that doesn't happen because the other guests are on a different floor. You might hear them below you in the hallway but you don't see them. Honestly the set up is a big nothing burger. I would definitely stay here again if I am back to Bern and I will certainly recommend it to any friends who are travelling there.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Berne apartment
Lovely apartment! We had a wonderful stay in Berne! Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely apartment right in Old Town
This was the best VRBO we stayed in during our three weeks in Europe! It's absolutely stunning! Rob and Sara have put a lot of time and thought into making this a very comfortable and homey apartment while maintaining the feel of "old style" Europe. The kitchen has everything you need if you want to cook in--lots of dishes, silverware, pans, spices, a few staples, and even a dishwasher. There's a great coffee machine with complete instructions. The bed is very comfortable and there's plenty of closets and drawers. We like that it was right in the heart of Old Town, so we did a lot of walking and exploring Berne. On Saturday, there was a market in the street right below our windows so we felt just like a local when we wandered through it. When I say that Rob and Sara have thought of everything, I mean they truly have! They are also great communicators if you need anything. I would highly recommend their place and we will stay there again someday.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another great stay in Bern!
This is our second time staying at a Rob and Sarah property. It's so comfortable it feels like home. It's wonderful to have everything Bern has to offer right outside the door.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bern Townhouse
This was a great property. Very well located and the Host was very helpful and engaged.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place & location for our stay in Bern
Sara and Rob are spectacular as hosts! Could not have had a better experience staying in a 500 year old building right in the heart of Bern.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jody D.

Liked: Cleanliness
When in Berne....
Highly recommended location and property in Old Towne Berne. Just around the corner from the Zytglogge Clock and easily walkable from the train and bus transportation hub. One of the most charming cities to explore. The hosts provide a beautiful and spacious apartment and are readily available to answer your questions to make the most of your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Sid & Kathy M., Champaign, Illinois, USA

Great Bern Experience!
My wife and I had a wonderful immersion in Bern and the Aare River region as we based out of this centrally located and comfortably furnished historical apartment. We had easy access to the train station and local trams for daily excursions. Multiple restaurants, shops and museums were near by. The owners of the apartment were most welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

dennis d.

Historic yet comfortable
The hosts went out of their way and were THE best! Being in the center of town was convenient to everything and there are so many city sounds to soak in. Many churches and bells tolling-truly wonderful. Cannot day enough good about Rob and Sara-our hosts. Immeasurably kind and not intrusive. The beds were comfortable and the flat was cozy even during the cold nights. Loved it all!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

Great historic apartment in the best possible block in old medieval city of Bern
First, you won’t find a more conscientious landlord than Rob. He ensured all our needs were met throughout our 10 day stay. The apartment has everything you need including an excellent wi-fi setup and all the Swiss adapters for USA 110 electronics. The living room windows look across the street into the historic university library. An incomparable farmers market is setup right below you on your street (Sat, Tue mornings). You’re staying right near the city transportation hub for going anywhere. The full kitchen was wonderful. A supermarket is a 5 minute stroll away. We had a glorious stay and felt completely at home in this fascinating 400 year old apartment. Bed was perfect.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Donald C.

Atmospheric
Well equipped, spacious apartment in old Bern. Friendly welcome from Sara.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tania M., Brisbane

Location, Apartment, Hosts...Perfect
This apartment is perfectly located within the old town, close to historical and other attractions. Restaurants, cafes and shops, you’ll want for nothing, yet peaceful at night. Only a short stroll from the Hauptbahnhof. Comfortable bed, warm and very clean. The kitchen has everything you need if you wish to be self sufficient. Rob and Sara are wonderful hosts, from the initial communication right through our stay, they were there to answer questions and offer advice if you ask. Although the apartment is modern in furnishings and comfort, the bones are old (especially by Australian standards) and I felt it a privilege to stay in a place so full of character and history. Would definitely recommend this stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin W.

Great place to stay in Bern
Excellent location. Easy to get to the rail station and shopping as well as the sights of Bern. The hosts were very welcoming and made sure we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. When we are back in Bern we will definitely be staying there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Malia M.

AMAZING
Sara and Rob make it their mission to make sure you have an enjoyable stay in Bern. They blew us away with how Organised they are and how clean the flat was. We truly enjoyed our stay and will absolutely be back! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018