Reopening in April 2018 after extensive refurbishment and surrounded by a quiet garden with a terrace outdoor chess and morris, this youth hostel in the centre of Bern is just a 5-minute walk from the Swiss Parliament and the Aare River Free Wi-Fi is available Guests can chose between rooms with private or shared bathrooms A music box, a TV, table tennis and tabletop football can be enjoyed in the common area A washing machine and a dryer are also provided A varied breakfast buffet is served every morning Lunch and dinner buffets are available on request The Bern Youth Hostel is just a short walk from the popular Marzilli public swimming pool on the river, and the Oktogon hammam and spa is located across the street