New in Bern

In the past months, several new hotels and other carefully renovated ones have opened their doors to visitors in the beautiful travel destination Bern, and further Bernese lighthouse projects are being discussed or planned for the near future. We are happy to share an overview.

Newly Opened

Prizeotel Bern-City – Switzerland’s first Prizeotel

At the beginning of 2020, a former post office in Bern turned into Switzerland’s first Prizeotel and the city’s largest hotel. Prizeotel is a young, rapidly growing German two-star design hotel chain that welcomes its guests into a unique world of futuristic design and lifestyle and a fantastic rooftop bar and guarantees unforgettable moments.

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    • Opening Opening : February 15, 2020
    • Hotel rooms Hotel rooms : 188

Stay KooooK – micro apartments

Want to feel at home while abroad, be completely yourself, and connect with your new surroundings? It’s possible thanks to the new Stay KooooK with its 62 micro apartments for guests who are planning more expansive business stays. The new hotel concept cleverly combines the best parts of Airbnb, hostels, hotels and micro living in a new and innovative way.

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    • Opening Opening : September 11, 2020
    • Hotel rooms Hotel rooms : 62 micro apartments

Moxy by Marriott: New in Bern

In September 2020, SV Hotel opened Switzerland’s second Moxy hotel. Moxy – Marriott’s youngest brand – speaks to a new generation of travellers and the young at heart looking for a combination of lively design, cosy atmosphere and cost effectiveness. The 130-room hotel is located in up-and-coming and easily reachable WankdorfCity.

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    • Opening Opening : September 25, 2020
    • Hotel rooms Hotel rooms : 130

Burgdorf Castle – discover, work, dine, sleep

The historic castle that sits high above the city of Burgdorf has been turned into a unique venue perfect for fleeing the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Thanks to the new conference and banquet venues, panoramic restaurant, history museum, and modern youth hostel, nothing will stand in the way of your productivity.

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    • Opening Opening : June 13, 2020
    • Hotel rooms Hotel rooms : 31 (115 beds)
    • Conference Conference : 80 people / 5 rooms

Reopened after Remodelling

Hotel Allegro Kursaal Bern becomes Swissôtel Kursaal Bern

16 million Francs were invested in the total renovation of the Allegro hotel, which was turned into Swissôtel Kursaal Bern by the end of 2020. Guests can look forward to clever design solutions, high-quality features and a carefully planned sustainability concept as well as traditional Swiss hospitality in one of the country's most historic cities – in keeping with the brand’s motto “Life is a journey. Live it well”.

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    • Renovation Renovation : January 2020 to December 2020
    • Hotel rooms Hotel rooms : 171
    • Conference Conference : 30 rooms, 1,500 people

Remodelling of the Best Western Plus Hotel Bern****

The Best Western Hotel Bern has a new look! The modernization expanded across all 99 hotel rooms (and 17 new rooms were added), the exterior facade, the lobby and reception area, the kitchen and the entire seminar floor. The star of the show is the hotel’s new rooftop bar and terrace that is open year-round. Since its complete renovation, the hotel has been operated as a Best Western Plus Hotel.

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    • Opening Opening : March 6, 2020
    • Hotel rooms Hotel rooms : 116, 3 of which are barrier-free
    • Conference Conference : 8 rooms, 260 people

Coming Up

Hotel harry's home Bern

The Austrian hotel group "harry's home hotels & apartments" currently operates six hotels. It is expected that another hotel will be added in Bern towards the end of 2022. The hotel with 117 rooms will be located in the newly built, 100-meter-high "BäreTower" at Bern's tallest building. According to the motto "for nomads of our time", the hotel chain is pursuing an innovative concept that enables an individually designable living experience while traveling. The offer is extended by "longstay" possibilities, an in-house restaurant as well as a flex space for banquets and seminars. The city center can be reached by suburban train and bus within a few minutes.

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The Neue Festhalle Bern – a project with national appeal

As a replacement for the Festhalle (festival hall) built on the BERNEXPO site in 1948, a modern, multi-functional venue for events, concerts, congresses and sporting events with up to 9,000 people is now being planned (opening in 2024). The Neue Festhalle is divided into three functional areas: multi-functional hall, large hall in the Live Center with meeting and hospitality spaces, and a shared foyer. Built in compliance with the Minergie-P standards, it will be operated without the use of fossil fuels, which will enhance the ecological value of the entire site and reduce motorized individual traffic to a minimum. The Neue Festhalle will be a dynamic space for meetings that have not been possible in the city and region of Bern up until now. Versatile, modular and sustainable.

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    • Construction phase Construction phase : Summer 2021 till spring 2024
    • Conference Conference : 4'000 people
    • Concert Concert : 8'500 people

StayKooook Bern City

The former Hotel Metropole in the center of the city of Bern is being converted into a new hotel concept by means of a sophisticated total reconstruction under preservation order. It provides a lean operating concept with self-check-in and offers temporary living space in 85 smart studios with the quality of a boutique hotel. In addition, an exclusive roof terrace and a hall for banquets and seminars for up to 60 people are planned.

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    • Renovation Renovation : January 2021 to Summer 2022
    • Hotel rooms Hotel rooms : 85 studios

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