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A powerful force since medieval times, the thriving Swiss capital is an appealing city of museums and collections. Bernmobil is the capital's transit service. A BernCard is valid on trams and buses that serve the city. A free bike service is also an option for getting around. The Historical Museum and the Collection of the Bern Museum of Fine Arts house the art and architecture of millennia. The Einstein House and the Paul Klee Center showcase the work of two of Bern's famous former inhabitants.
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“Good food, good prices and friendly staff”

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5 of 5 stars
copyguy205
Ohio
Nov 23, 2009

This is a self service restaurant. Choose from the wide variety of vegetables and some exotic meats-at least to this American. Seafood included squid, octopus and a variety of fish, and the meat...more

“Just OK”

Kreuz Swiss Q Hotel

3 of 5 stars
ItchyFeetBTS
Chicago, IL
Nov 22, 2009

The Kreuz is in a great location for sightseeing in the city. We had requested a fan in our room (no A/C), and it was there when we arrived. However, it was so dusty and dirty we hated to turn it...more

“Typical Chain Hotel with "it's not my fault" service attitude”

Holiday Inn Bern-Westside

2 of 5 stars
MichaelDrake
UK
Nov 22, 2009

I guess I didn't make a breakfast booking at the time of my internet booking so now they want to charge me double (US$18 per person). I asked what they could do especially as I am a Priority Club...more

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