NH Bern The Bristol

Hotels
NH Hotels
9 (4074 reviews)
Schauplatzgasse 10 , Bern , ch

Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Noise issues
Service delays

Categories

Cleanliness
8.75
General sentiment is positive, but there are complaints about room cleaning.
Service
8.25
Service staff was described as poor in one review.
Location
9.75
Many reviews praise the hotel's central and convenient location.
Room Quality
8.75
Generally well-rated, though one review mentions noise issues.
Amenities
9.25
Good amenities mentioned, though some minor complaints about breakfast.
Value for Money
8.75
Somewhat higher prices noted, but overall experience seems acceptable.
Food and Beverage
8.75
Breakfast options are good but could be improved, with mixed reviews.
Overall Experience
9.75
Overall positive experience, with multiple pros highlighted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 10:14

Property Description

Modern 4-Star Hotel in Bern's Old Town

Luxurious Amenities
Indulge in the hotel's fitness centre, daily breakfast buffet, and a stylish bar and lounge area. Enjoy complimentary WiFi throughout your stay. The elegant rooms are equipped with cable TV, tea/coffee facilities, and a modern bathroom.

Exploration Made Easy
Take advantage of the free bicycle hire to wander around Bern's charming Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site. With the Bärenplatz bus stop nearby and the train station just a short walk away, sightseeing is convenient for guests.

Convenient Location
Situated a stone's throw from the Swiss Parliament, NH Bern The Bristol offers a central location with easy access to transportation. Book now to experience comfort and convenience in Bern.

Important information:

Please note that guests arriving by car can use the parking at the casino.

For bookings of more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

We want your stay to feel just right. As a standard, your room will be cleaned after every fourth night. If you'd prefer it to be cleaned during a shorter stay, just let reception know by 9 pm, and we’ll gladly arrange it for the next day.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: BRN

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 4074 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.75
Service: 8.25
Location: 9.75
Room Quality: 8.75
Amenities: 9.25
Value for Money: 8.75
Food and Beverage: 8.75
Overall Experience: 9.75
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BETANIA solo_traveller br
9
Bem localizado mas com cama mole e sem frigobar
Pros:

Localização, atendimento funcionários, amenidades do quarto

Cons:

Cama muito mole, não consegui dormir a noite. Geladeira que não gela, parece uma caixa térmica.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Marco solo_traveller it
9
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Jennifer extended_group us
10
Excellent choice in Bern
Pros:

Excellent location, very clean, extremely helpful staff, great breakfast, A/C!, comfy bed

Cons:

Room was a little small, bathroom functionality was weird— strange layout, no real privacy with the sliding glass door and could hear everything

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Aditya extended_group it
9
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
Μαρία extended_group gr
8
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Explorer57107351941 Family Washington DC, District of Columbia
10
Definitely consider
Pros:

The hotel is very well located between the train station and the center of Bern, and the staff is genuinely kind and professional. The room was practical and clean; breakfast was very nice. I would definitely go back. Great value for the location and service !

2026-07-02 via Tripadvisor
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Nakagawa couple jp
5
思ったよりコスパが悪く、もう少しお金払って良いところ泊まれば良かったと思いました。
Pros:

エアコンがあるところとシャワーの水圧が強いことが良かった。朝食は比較的美味しいがスイスの水準では一般的だと思われる。

Cons:

コストパフォーマンスの一言に尽きる。スイスの物価が非常に高い為エアコンがあるだけで星4となってしまうが、サービスとして日本のビジネスホテル以下。あとドライヤーが重い。日本製やダイソンに変えると違う気がする。

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Albert couple ch
8
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Marta solo_traveller it
7
Cons:

Festival in corso, rumore insopportabile fino a tarda notte.

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Chris Zenger extended_group ch
10
2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Thomas couple ch
4
Pros:

Die Lage war wunderbar.

Cons:

Die Sauberkeit lässt zu wünschen übrig. Die Fenster und der Sims war voll mit Taubebdreck. Das Zimmer wurde im Internet viel schöner dargestellt, als es in der Realität war!!!!

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Kayla solo_traveller ca
10
A great place to stay in a central location. Friendly staff and comfortable rooms.
Pros:

Convenient to the old town and a great pubic square with restaurants all around. Clean, comfortable beds, friendly helpful staff, good variety of food for breakfast.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Npshaw Family
10
The Best Of The Best
Pros:

It was a lovely hotel in a great location - only 5 minutes walk to the main train station. We stayed 3 nights and included breakfast for each day. Breakfast was excellent.

The staff was very helpful too. Very prompt and helpful.

The room was very pleasant, as was the bathroom. It was an excellent experience. I would stay there again.

2026-06-29 via Tripadvisor
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alison couple gb
10
Efficient friendly and helpful staff
Pros:

Location
Friendly staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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catee161 Couples
10
Five stars, no question
Pros:

We stayed four nights during a serious heat wave, and I was pleasantly surprised by how consistently comfortable our room stayed — not blasting American-style icy A/C, but genuinely cool and easy to sleep even on a higher floor. We kept the shade closed during the day to help avoid the sun warming the room more, and a quick cool shower made us very comfortable. The balcony was a delight, too; once the evening cooled off, we'd set up a little cheese and wine situation out there and just take in the city.

Let's start with location, because it's exceptional: in the heart of everything, yet less than a five-minute walk from the train station, and easy access to public transportation that takes you anywhere in the region.

We used this hotel as a true base of operations — and we packed in a lot.

One day we ventured out to Gruyères for the castle and cheese, then continued on to Maison Cailler for chocolate. The next day brought us to Oberhofen Castle, then the St. Beatus Caves, a quick swim in Lake Thun, a boat ride into Interlaken where we wandered around before catching the train back to Bern. We also made time for the botanical garden. But the absolute highlight of the entire trip? Taking the bus up the river to Ka-We-De, walking along the riverbank to a camping area and beach where locals were slipping into the current and floating downstream, dry bags doubling as flotation devices for their belongings. We'd read about it in advance and came prepared with our own, though there were spots along the way to pick one up if you didn't. It was truly one of those experiences you can't manufacture — just joyful and real and completely unforgettable.

Back at the hotel, the staff made the stay. Every single morning, someone happily grabbed ice so I could make my latte iced — no eye rolls, no hesitation. I also made a cappuccino one day and it was also quite excellent. When we mentioned we had Maison Cailler chocolates we didn't want to melt on our train back to Zürich, the team offered to keep our ice pack in their freezer overnight without missing a beat. That's the kind of thoughtfulness that's hard to teach.

The hotel breakfast deserves its own paragraph. Eggs and sausages prepared in Le Creuset dishes, a gorgeous yogurt bar with muesli, an array of nuts, seeds, and dried fruit, and a bowl of berries sitting in their own juice — I drizzled honey over the whole thing and I'm not exaggerating when I say it was the best hotel breakfast I have ever had.

I also loved their housekeeping incentive: skip daily service, earn one complimentary drink per guest. No pressure, no guilt — just a clever, guest-friendly approach to sustainability.

On our last evening we turned in our drink cards and ended up in a long, wonderful conversation with Costa, Bastian, and Ivana at the front desk. We talked about world travel and languages, how each of them learned what they know, and they were kind enough to let me practice my Spanish. Ivana holds the record for most languages spoken among them — all while quietly managing closing tasks without missing a word of the conversation.

Bern is one of my favorite cities in Europe, and this hotel is a big part of why. We hope to be back.

2026-06-28 via Tripadvisor
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Kévin solo_traveller fr
10
2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Agostino solo_traveller ch
7
2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Eppe couple nl
9
2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Yassine couple fr
8
Pros:

Décoration
Emplacement
Gentillesse du personnel

Cons:

Être réveillé malgré la pancarte ne pas déranger

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Richard solo_traveller ch
8
2026-06-27 via Nuitee