Featured Hotels Near Biel Zoo

Hotel Restaurant Zürcherhof is a top choice, just an 8-minute walk from Biel Zoo. Its rooms feature panoramic windows overlooking the lush greenery surrounding the zoo, while its garden breakfast area serves traditional Swiss pastries in a serene setting. The hotel provides family suites with kid-friendly amenities and offers complimentary guided nature walks for children. For exclusive rates and availability, book through the HopeGoo app.

Hotel Biel is located just 300 meters from Biel Zoo, a mere 5-minute walk away. This boutique hotel blends modern design with Bernese countryside charm, using locally sourced wood throughout its guest rooms. Some rooms offer views of the zoo’s open habitats. Guests enjoy free bike rentals to explore nearby forest trails and access to a dedicated kids’ playroom with educational activity packs. Check HopeGoo for real-time HopeGoo options and family packages.

Hotel Alpenblick features its signature "Night View Rooms" on higher floors, equipped with floor-to-ceiling windows offering unobstructed views of Biel Zoo illuminated at night. These rooms include soundproof glass and blackout curtains for optimal sleep quality. The hotel also partners with the zoo to offer "Night Observation Tours," including behind-the-scenes access led by veterinarians and exclusive merchandise. Guests receive a 10% discount on bookings via the HopeGoo platform.

Beyond the zoo itself, explore the hidden Löwenberg Forest Trail, a 1.2-kilometer nature path with interactive signage about local wildlife. Partner hotels like Hotel Restaurant Zürcherhof provide free nature explorer kits including magnifying glasses, bird call charts, and DIY labeling stickers. On Saturdays, guests can join the "Feeding Time Experience," where zookeepers share insights into animal care, all part of a hands-on learning adventure designed for young explorers.

Hotel Biel operates a daily shuttle bus to Biel Zoo, departing at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM, with a 3-minute ride. Located right next to Biel Train Station, the hotel provides easy access to regional trains heading to Bern (35 minutes), Zurich, and Basel. All rooms come with free Wi-Fi and smart voice assistants capable of checking public transit schedules. Use the HopeGoo app to reserve bundled packages with transport vouchers.

Tucked behind Biel Zoo lies the lesser-known Löwenberg Forest Trail, maintained by local conservation groups and accessible only to guests who book guided tours through partner hotels. The trail includes mini-monitoring stations to observe native species like squirrels, hedgehogs, and night herons. Hotel Alpenblick runs the "Forest Guardian Program," where children participate in tree-planting, wear GPS-tracked vests, and create handmade nature journals. Participants receive a limited-edition badge and learn about sustainable ecosystems—details available via the HopeGoo platform.