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title: "NH Bern The Bristol vs Sorell Hotel Arabelle: which hotel is better?"
description: "NH Bern The Bristol or Sorell Hotel Arabelle in Bern? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# NH Bern The Bristol vs Sorell Hotel Arabelle

Both are in Bern, 1.0 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Stadtteil I
## [NH Bern The Bristol](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/nh-bern-the-bristol-bern/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 9.6

- **Score by category:** 3 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1894857/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Villette
## [Sorell Hotel Arabelle](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sorell-hotel-arabelle-bern/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.1 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.8

- **Score by category:** 1 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2117051/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick NH Bern The Bristol

It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 1.0 km apart.

### Choose NH Bern The Bristol if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 8.1)
-   to walk to the sights (450 m / 1.3 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (150 / 35)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 100 / 43)

### Choose Sorell Hotel Arabelle if you want

-   breakfast included
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 43 / 100)

### Why is NH Bern The Bristol better than Sorell Hotel Arabelle?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.1) (+0.8)
2.  840 m closer to the city centre (−840 m)
3.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
4.  480 m closer to public transport (−480 m)
5.  More guest reviews (237 vs 66), so the rating is more reliable (×3.6)
6.  115 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+115)
7.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 96 vs 66) (+30)

### Why is Sorell Hotel Arabelle better than NH Bern The Bristol?

1.  Has a swimming pool
2.  Includes free breakfast
3.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (43 vs 100 rooms) (−57)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | NH Bern The Bristol | Sorell Hotel Arabelle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.9  (+0.8) | 8.1 |
| Location | 9.6  (+2.8) | 6.8 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | 4.2  (+0.9) |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Public transport | 9.9  (+2.6) | 7.3 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.9  (+0.6) | 8.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.9  (+0.8) | 8.1 |
| Number of reviews | 237  (+171) | 66 |
| Rank in Bern | top 27%  (+64%) | bottom 9% |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.6  (+2.8) | 6.8 |
| Distance to the centre | 450 m  (−840 m) | 1.3 km |
| To public transport | 170 m  (−480 m) | 650 m |
| To the airport | 5.8 km  (−1.0 km) | 6.8 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150  (+115) | 35 |
| To the nearest food shop | 80 m | 30 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 23  (+17) | 6 |
| Sights within 1 km | 25  (+19) | 6 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 100 | 43 |
| Floors | 6 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2017  (+34y) | 1983 |
| Listed amenities | 12 | 15  (+3) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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[NH Bern The Bristol prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/nh-bern-the-bristol-bern/prices/)

## Location

1.0 km apart

NH Bern The Bristol: city centre: 450 m, nearest station Bern (Marzilibahn): 170 m, Bern Airport (BRN): 5.8 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 25 sights within 1 km.

Sorell Hotel Arabelle: city centre: 1.3 km, nearest station Bern Hauptbahnhof: 650 m, Bern Airport (BRN): 6.8 km, 35 places to eat within 500 m, 6 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Bern

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## NH Bern The Bristol or Sorell Hotel Arabelle: common questions

### Which is better, NH Bern The Bristol or Sorell Hotel Arabelle?

NH Bern The Bristol leads in 3 of 5 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport. Sorell Hotel Arabelle is stronger in facilities.

### Which is cheaper, NH Bern The Bristol or Sorell Hotel Arabelle?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

NH Bern The Bristol is closer: 450 m from the centre, against 1.3 km for Sorell Hotel Arabelle.

### How far apart are NH Bern The Bristol and Sorell Hotel Arabelle?

The two hotels are 1.0 km apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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