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1 month stay recommendation in Bern? (family of 3)

Hi everyone!
My family (me, my husband and our 10 year old son) are going to be in Bern for 1 month from July - August. I'm curious to know where we can stay that is budget friendly (preferably less than 1,800 chf for the month)?

Thanks in advance!

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Switzerland is very expensive, and Bern is probably higher than average because it's the capital. I'm afraid a budget of CHF 60 per night is extremely low. You can take a look at booking.com, which has listings for apartments as well as hotels, to see some options, but I think they will all be way over your budget. If you use the Map view and zoom out, you'll see some less-expensive lodgings as you get farther from Bern.

I've never used Airbnb myself, but that would be another place to look.

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Thanks Laurel!
This is the most useful option - especially, again, because we plan to be staying long term (at least a month).
Much appreciated.

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if you will be in or near Bern with a 10 year old you may want to become familiar with the Gurten. https://www.gurtenpark.ch/en

It is Bern's own mountain, right in town, trans take you to the Gurtenbahn, a funicular, which run you up to the top. All included in your Bern Mobile ticket or pass. Up there are all sorts of fun things to do for kiddoes, including a ride on railway, a luge/toboggan (only CHF4) and good playground. Lots to do for adults too, including a restaurant, nice walks, bikes...

I love it up there.