Bellevue Palace Bern
Kochergasse 3-5, Bern, Switzerland, 3000
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About us
An iconic grand hotel in the heart of the Swiss capital. The hotel offers 126 rooms (26 suites), 11 function spaces for up to 700 guests, and a timeless promise: traditional elegance, modern comfort.
Venue Details
ChainIndependent / Other
BrandOther Affiliation
Built1865
Renovated2025
Total meeting space9,688 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms126
Venue typeLuxury hotel
Industry Ratings
Hotelleriesuisse
DEHOGA(Deutscher Hotel- und Gaststättenverband)
Hotelstars Union
Northstar
Awards
Industry awards
It is the place where West meets East in the heart of Switzerland’s capital. Nestled in vibrant Bern—Europe’s cultural and diplomatic crossroads—the Bellevue Palace Bern is a modern icon wrapped in Art Nouveau elegance. Overlooking the Alps and the River Aare, this legendary grand hotel features 126 rooms, including 26 suites and 11 versatile event spaces for up to 700 guests, seamlessly blending historic prestige with cutting-edge comfort.
A proud member of The Leading Hotels of the World and recipient of Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Award, the Bellevue Palace is also home to Brasserie VUE, distinguished with 2 Michelin Keys, celebrating contemporary Swiss gastronomy at its finest.
Where history meets innovation and Swiss precision meets global sophistication—Bellevue Palace Bern is the perfect stage for world-class meetings, visionary leadership retreats, and unforgettable stays.
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (mountain)
- View (ocean or water)
- View (urban)
Facilities
- Extended stay
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Pet friendly
- Rental car service
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
- VIP services
Recreational activities
- Health club
Transportation
- Airport shuttle
- Bus
- Taxi
- Train
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Piano
- Portable heaters
- Portable walls
- Staging area
AV capabilities
- AV equipment
- High speed internet (100 Mbps)
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (mountain)
- View (ocean or water)
- View (urban)
Facilities
- Extended stay
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Pet friendly
- Rental car service
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Need dates
Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events
Dec 6, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026
Seasonal Availability
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High season
May 01 - Jun 30Sep 01 - Dec 17
Shoulder season
Low season
Jul 01 - Aug 31Jan 01 - Apr 30
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
9,687.5 sq. ft.
Largest room
3,207.6 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
11
Second largest room
2,540.3 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
9,687.5 sq. ft.
Largest room
3,207.6 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
11
Second largest room
2,540.3 sq. ft.
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Meeting space
Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Maximum capacity | U-Shape | Banquet rounds | Cocktail rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom | Crescent rounds (Cabaret) | E-Shape |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3,207.6 sq. ft. 81.4 x 39.4 sq. ft. | 16.6 ft. | 320 | 60 | 220 | 350 | 363 | 200 | 72 | 110 | 80 | |
2,540.3 sq. ft. 66.6 x 38.1 sq. ft. | 16.6 ft. | 262 | 52 | 160 | 250 | 262 | 152 | 60 | - | - | |
1,205.6 sq. ft. 40.7 x 29.5 sq. ft. | 16.6 ft. | 100 | 32 | 80 | 80 | 100 | 60 | 26 | - | - | |
764.2 sq. ft. 41.7 x 18.4 sq. ft. | 16.6 ft. | 60 | 28 | 50 | 50 | 60 | 40 | 28 | - | - | |
409.0 sq. ft. 32.2 x 12.8 sq. ft. | 9.5 ft. | 12 | - | - | - | - | - | 12 | - | - | |
742.7 sq. ft. 40.7 x 18.4 sq. ft. | 9.5 ft. | 60 | 24 | 30 | 60 | 30 | 40 | 27 | - | - | |
204.5 sq. ft. 17.1 x 11.8 sq. ft. | 9.5 ft. | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | 8 | - | - | |
678.1 sq. ft. 34.4 x 19.7 sq. ft. | 9.5 ft. | 24 | - | - | - | - | - | 24 | - | - | |
1,173.3 sq. ft. 36.1 x 29.5 sq. ft. | 16.4 ft. | 80 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
126
Single (1 bed)
50
Single (1 bed) rate
CHF 299.00 - CHF 456.00
Double (2 beds)
50
Double (2 beds) rate
CHF 399.00 - CHF 569.00
Suites
26
Tax rate
8.1%
Total guest rooms
126
Single (1 bed)
50
Single (1 bed) rate
CHF 299.00 - CHF 456.00
Double (2 beds)
50
Double (2 beds) rate
CHF 399.00 - CHF 569.00
Suites
26
Tax rate
8.1%
Location
Getting Here
By car
Travelling by car and coming from Basel/Zurich, head for Interlaken/Thun and take the Bern Ostring exit. Follow signs for Zentrum, then Casino and turn into Jungfraustrasse. Cross the Kirchenfeldbrücke bridge towards Casinoplatz. Turn into Amthausgasse. Go around Bundesplatz into Kochergasse. You will come directly to the BELLEVUE PALACE hotel. The Hotel offers recharging points for electric vehicles.
By train
If you come by train, after arriving at Bern station, take a 5-minute walk or tram line 6, 7, 8 or 9 to Zytglogge. Alternatively, take a taxi straight to the hotel.
By plane
Bern-Belp Airport: 20 min
Zurich Airport: 1 h 30 min
Basel Airport: 1 h 30 min
Geneva Airport: 1 h 30 min
Distance from airport
6.21 mi
Distance from airport 6.21 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( CHF 35.00/day )
Valet parking
( CHF 35.00/day )
Bus parking
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Well over 100 fountains with drinkable water adorn Bern. In the old town eleven of these still bear the original statues with their eye-catching figures.
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The Zytglogge (clock tower)
Historical landmark
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Parliament Building
Historical landmark
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Seat of the Swiss government and the Parliament, featuring a water display with 26 fountains on Bundesplatz. Each water fountain represents one of the Swiss cantons.
Guided tours can be organized for groups.
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Facility Restrictions
Non-smoking rooms Dogs are not allowed in restaurants
Safety Information
Cancellation Policy
Flexible group& cancellation terms, to be defined upon request. Individual reservations: Your reservation will be considered as confirmed upon receipt of your deposit or credit card guarantee covering the appropriate amount. For guests resident in Switzerland, the receipt of your reservation form will also be considered as binding. Cancellation is free of charge only if notified up to 24 hours in advance of schedule date of arrival. In the event of cancellations not submitted within the deadlines, the Bellevue Palace will invoice for all reserved services, equal to a minimum of 1 night. The General Business Conditions of the Bellevue Palace apply.
Additional details
Bellevue Palace Bern – Switzerland’s official guest house and a jewel of Art Nouveau. Located next to the Federal Parliament with panoramic views of the Alps, it blends historic elegance with modern luxury. Tradition, prestige, and Swiss hospitality at its finest.
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Bellevue Palace Bern Frequently Asked Questions
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Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Bellevue Palace Bern's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
No response.
Does Bellevue Palace Bern have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, recycling based on Swiss law
Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Bellevue Palace Bern and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
Hotel not in the United States
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Bellevue Palace Bern's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.
Health and Safety
Were practices at Bellevue Palace Bern developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
No response.
Does Bellevue Palace Bern clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
No response.
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
u.buehrer@bellevue-palace.ch
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Yes, Recyling based on Swiss law
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
No
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
No
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
u.buehrer@bellevue-palace.ch
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