Bern Youth Hostel vs Best Western Hotel Bern
Both are in Bern, 350 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HostelStadtteil I
Bern Youth Hostel
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 9.6
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
Hotel★★★★Stadtteil I
Best Western Hotel Bern
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.2
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Pick Bern Youth Hostel
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 350 m apart.
Choose Best Western Hotel Bern if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 8.7)
Why is Bern Youth Hostel better than Best Western Hotel Bern?
- 1280 m closer to public transport−280 m
Why is Best Western Hotel Bern better than Bern Youth Hostel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.7)+0.3
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Bern Youth Hostel vs Best Western Hotel Bern: which hotel is better? | Bern Youth Hostel | Best Western Hotel Bern |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.0 +0.3 |
| Location | 9.6 +0.4 | 9.2 |
| Facilities | – | 2.5 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 9.9 +1.4 | 8.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 | 9.0 +0.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.0 +0.3 |
| Number of reviews | 329 | 433 +104 |
| Rank in Bern | bottom 48% | top 18% +34% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.6 +0.4 | 9.2 |
| Distance to Stadtteil I centre | 390 m | 110 m −280 m |
| To public transport | 160 m −280 m | 440 m |
| To the airport | 5.5 km | 5.7 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 230 m | 90 m −150 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 18 | 21 +3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 24 | 26 +2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 50 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2018 | – |
| Listed amenities | 6 | 12 +6 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | – |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | – |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Bern Youth HostelBest Western Hotel Bern
- Best Western Hotel Bern is cheaper in 8 of 12 months
- Bern Youth Hostel: €220 a night on average · Best Western Hotel Bern: €192 a night on average
Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.
All months
| Month | Bern Youth Hostel | Best Western Hotel Bern |
|---|---|---|
| December | €211 | €183 |
| January | €173 | €169 |
| February | €177 | €165 |
| March | €181 | €178 |
| April | €244 | €183 |
| May | €199 | €193 |
| June | €292 | €218 |
| July | €239 | €209 |
| August | €207 | €209 |
| September | €300 | €206 |
| October | €185 | €193 |
| November | €231 | €194 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 11 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Bern Youth Hostel prices by monthBest Western Hotel Bern prices by month
Location
350 m apart
Bern Youth Hostel: city centre: 400 m, nearest station Bern Marzili: 160 m, Bern Airport (BRN): 5.5 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 24 sights within 1 km.
Best Western Hotel Bern: city centre: 140 m, nearest station Bern (Marzilibahn): 440 m, Bern Airport (BRN): 5.7 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 26 sights within 1 km.
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Bern Youth Hostel or Best Western Hotel Bern: common questions
Which is better, Bern Youth Hostel or Best Western Hotel Bern?
Bern Youth Hostel leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport. Best Western Hotel Bern is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Bern Youth Hostel or Best Western Hotel Bern?
Over the year Best Western Hotel Bern costs about €192 a night on average against €220 at Bern Youth Hostel, and it is cheaper in 8 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Best Western Hotel Bern is closer: 110 m from the centre, against 390 m for Bern Youth Hostel.
How far apart are Bern Youth Hostel and Best Western Hotel Bern?
The two hotels are 350 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score