Old City of Bern Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Old City of Bern
Bundeshaus showing a square or plaza, heritage architecture and an administrative building
Bundeshaus showing a sunset, street scenes and heritage architecture
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Berner Munster

Popular places to visit

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Federal Palace

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Browse a market, play in the fountain or go ice-skating beside this iconic political hub, before taking a guided tour through its historic halls.

Federal Palace
Berner Munster

Berner Munster

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Peruse centuries-old religious art, climb the tallest church tower in Switzerland and attend sacred music recitals when you visit Bern's Gothic cathedral.

Berner Munster
Bern Art Museum

Bern Art Museum

4/5(2 reviews)

Inside one of the oldest art museums in Switzerland, view a vast treasure trove of art from the last 800 years, including works by renowned masters.

Bern Art Museum
Clock Tower

Theater am Zytglogge

Enjoy a show at Theater am Zytglogge, a popular theatre in Innere Stadt. Experience the museums and festivals in this walkable area.

Theater am Zytglogge
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Prison Tower (Kafigturm)

Once used to confine felons and now a venue for exhibitions, this tall structure has served the city of Bern for nearly four centuries.

Prison Tower (Kafigturm)
Nydeggbrucke

Nydeggbrucke

You can find out about the history of Innere Stadt with a visit to Nydeggbrucke. Experience the museums and festivals in this walkable area.

Nydeggbrucke

Activities

Highlights and Hidden Games Walking Tour in Bern

Bern Highlights and Hidden Gems Walking Tour With A Guide

AU$248
per adult
Bern Highlights and Hidden Gems Walking Tour With A Guide
Gruyères Medieval Town, Cheese Factory and Maison Cailler Tour from Bern

Gruyères Medieval Town, Cheese Factory and Maison Cailler Tour from Bern

AU$588
per adult
Gruyères Medieval Town, Cheese Factory and Maison Cailler Tour from Bern
Lucerne: Photography Walking Tour

Lucerne: Photography Walking Tour

AU$210
per adult
Lucerne: Photography Walking Tour
Chocolate Fun in Bern

Chocolate Fun in Bern

AU$96
per adult
Chocolate Fun in Bern
From Zurich: 8-Day Tour to Geneva with Tickets and Lodging

From Zurich: 7-Day Tour to Geneva with Tickets and Lodging

AU$2,597
per adult
From Zurich: 7-Day Tour to Geneva with Tickets and Lodging
From Zurich: Crash Landing On You Locations in Interlaken

From Zurich: Crash Landing On You Locations in Interlaken

AU$472
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
From Zurich: Crash Landing On You Locations in Interlaken
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Our pick of the best Old City of Bern Hotel Deals

Stay KooooK Bern City – Online Check In
Stay KooooK Bern City – Online Check In
3 out of 5
Zeughausgasse 26, Bern, BE
The price is AU$254 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$254
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Bern. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and rainfall showerheads. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (390 reviews)
"Very nice place!"

Reviewed on 1 Feb. 2025

Stay KooooK Bern City – Online Check In
Kreuz Bern Modern City Hotel
Kreuz Bern Modern City Hotel
3 out of 5
Zeughausgasse 41, Bern, BE
The price is AU$304 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$304
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bern. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (893 reviews)
"Modern property built into an old building. This gives it a unique charm"

Reviewed on 17 Feb. 2025

Kreuz Bern Modern City Hotel
Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
5 out of 5
Bahnhofplatz 11, Bern, BE
The price is AU$628 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
AU$628
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bern. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (625 reviews)
"This is a spectacular property. I highly recommend it."

Reviewed on 29 Jan. 2025

Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
NH Bern The Bristol
NH Bern The Bristol
4 out of 5
Schauplatzgasse 10, Bern
The price is AU$272 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$272
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bern. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (866 reviews)
"Its the staff who make this amazing hotel"

Reviewed on 4 Feb. 2025

NH Bern The Bristol
Hotel Savoy Bern
Hotel Savoy Bern
4 out of 5
Neuengasse 26, Bern
The price is AU$302 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$302
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Bern. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"This properly had the biggest suite I've ever stayed in, with a close distance to the train station and perform for those looking to walk around old Bern."

Reviewed on 11 Feb. 2025

Hotel Savoy Bern
Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
4 out of 5
Zeughausgasse 9, Bern, BE
The price is AU$293 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$293
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Bern. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (486 reviews)
"Great location and friendly service"

Reviewed on 5 Feb. 2025

Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
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Other neighbourhoods around Old City of Bern

Bundeshaus showing a square or plaza, heritage architecture and an administrative building

Gelbes Quartier

While visiting Gelbes Quartier, you might make a stop by sights like Theater am Zytglogge and Prison Tower (Kafigturm).

Gelbes Quartier
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Grünes Quartier

If you're spending some time in Grünes Quartier, Bern Town Hall and Berner Munster are top sights worth seeing.

Grünes Quartier
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Weisses Quartier

Though Weisses Quartier may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bern Town Hall and Berner Munster.

Weisses Quartier
Bern Art Museum

Rotes Quartier

If you're spending some time in Rotes Quartier, Bern Art Museum and Wege zu Klee are top sights worth seeing.

Rotes Quartier
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Matte

If you're spending some time in Matte, Nydeggbrucke and Nydegg Church are top sights worth seeing.

Matte
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Monbijou

5/5(2 area reviews)

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Monbijou and surrounding area, you can visit Federal Palace and Bern Art Museum.

Monbijou

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