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About Our Community

We're not your typical hostel – we're a community space where socializing isn't just encouraged, it's the whole point. Come for the free stay, discover meaningful connections with people from around the world.

Discover our story and mission →

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Everyone is Welcome

Everyone is welcome here—but if you're part of a group that's often underrepresented in shared spaces, you are especially welcome. That includes families, couples, localsℹ️Yes we host
locals as well!, younger travelers (under 20), older travelers (over 45), people of color, all women in general, anyone who is not a cis manℹ️Someone who does
not necessarily
need to identify
as a man, lgbtq+ and anyone who feels lonely 😊.

We aim to keep a good balance so that these groups feel comfortable and safe. If you're not part of one of these groups, just check in with us before coming to make sure the mix is right. Thanks for helping us keep the space welcoming for all.

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Come and stay with us!!

Coordinate your arrival: Make sure you confirm that someone will be there when you arrive, you can do that in the welcome center WhatsApp group. Be sure that there will be someone to open the door before you come.

Don't just wait at the front door!!

Please share these links with anyone who wants to join our community! 🙃

Remember, our groups are here for you:

Feel free to ask any questions about your stay
Share your experiences or tips with others
Connect with fellow travelers

Any question is welcome, especially about staying here. Don't hesitate to reach out! 🙂

📍 Address Information

Please contact us on WhatsApp to confirm your stay. Once confirmed, someone will give you the password to access our address. This process helps us manage the number of travelers and ensures we can accommodate everyone comfortably.

Even if we told you that you can come, please have a backup plan in case we are too overwhelmed and we cannot host you (it's rare but it does happen). Why it is important to have a backup →

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Our Location

Gutenbergstrasse 27, 3011 Bern

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Disclaimer

We are not your typical hostel – we are a free, community-run space built on the values of global friendship, mutual support, and active participation. If you're only looking for a place to sleep, this may not be for you. But if you're excited to meet people from all over the world, live together in one big cozy space, and contribute to something beautiful, welcome home.

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Active Morning

In the mornings we all wake up around 7-9am pack up together and transform our 'sleeping space' to a communal shared space to socialise and get to know one another. But FIRST before all that fun stuff it is mandatory for everyone to help clean up and do some tasks around the house. eg. bathroom, kitchen, floors.

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Feel at Home

As soon as you arrive, please feel and act like you already live here for a long time. From the beginning, you're part of the group and not like a guest!

We like to be in bed by 10pm and get ready our beds around 9pm.

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Bedding

Take fresh sheets from the shelf when you arrive.
Use the same for the entirety of your stay.
When you're done with them, put them into the blue "dirty bag" - regardless of when you leave.
If you are leaving early in the morning make sure your best buddy takes care of this for you.
Do not use a mattress/pillow/blanket/duvet without a sheet/case/cover!

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Shared Responsibilities

We expect everyone to contribute to household tasks, which include:

Using the dishwasher, tidying up the clean things inside and refilling it with used items.
Cleaning the kitchen and bathroom, using the vacuum cleaner in all areas.
Doing laundry (washing, drying, folding)
Bringing out the trash

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Bathroom Etiquette

Please take your towels with you to the room and do not leave them in the bathroom to dry!
It would be amazing if you clean any hair from the shower after every single time, even if it's not your hair.
No one is to shower before 9am or after 9pm.

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Luggage Storage

Please always bring your luggage to the basement.
Only keep your daily needed items in the shared room.

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