Popular places to visit
Federal Palace
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.
Bern Rose Garden
See and smell beautiful roses at this dreamy park with hundreds of types of flowers. Appreciate the views from the garden’s position on a ridge.
Berner Munster
Peruse centuries-old religious art, climb the tallest church tower in Switzerland and attend sacred music recitals when you visit Bern's Gothic cathedral.
Paul Klee Museum
Take a trip to futuristic warehouses in a rustic green setting to see the inspiring works of a modernist artist.
Bern Art Museum
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 Historical Museum
Browse this prominent Swiss museum to find local treasures from the Stone Age to the present day and get to know the man behind the genius in the Einstein Museum.
Things to do
Lucerne: Guided Walking Tour with an Official Guide
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Top hotels in Monbijou
Hotel National Bern
Clean room, nice size, windows that open!! Staff courteous, friendly
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025
Hotel La Pergola
Excellent breakfast, cozy hotel with welcoming reception/lounge. Room was good size for two, third floor. Near to stops for 10 bus or 9 tram for quick access into the hostoric centre, which is walkable in 20 minutes as well.
Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025
Sorell Business Hotel Ador Bern
Room was a good size for a single room. Bed was fine, a little uncomfortable. Plenty of choice for breakfast Fabulous location, 5 min walk to Bern main train station.
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
Stay KooooK Bern City – Online Check In
Clean room
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025
Prize by Radisson, Bern City
Not much variety for breakfast. Mostly bread and pastry. The property could use some updating, especially in the halls on each floor. Also, bench by the elevator and some foyer furniture was stained. The staff were absolutely amazing and the location was ideal for walking to and from Old Town.
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025
Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
Excellent location for shopping, restaurants, transportation, old town. Quiet and modern rooms. Excellent staff! Highly recommend!
Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Monbijou
Mattenhof
Mattenhof might not have many top sights, but Federal Palace and Freibad Marzili are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Rotes Quartier
While visiting Rotes Quartier, you might make a stop by sights like Bern Art Museum and Wege zu Klee.
Sandrain
Sandrain might not have many top sights, but Bern Historical Museum and Federal Palace are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Weissenbühl
Weissenbühl might not have many top sights, but Bern Natural History Museum and Federal Palace are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Gelbes Quartier
If you're spending some time in Gelbes Quartier, Prison Tower (Kafigturm) and Theater am Zytglogge are top sights worth seeing.
Old City of Bern
Unique features of Old City of Bern include the historic sites and museums. Make a stop by Einstein-Haus or Bern Town Hall while you're exploring the area.
