Old City of Bern

Bern

Old City of Bern
Bundeshaus which includes a square or plaza, heritage architecture and an administrative buidling
Bundeshaus which includes a sunset, heritage architecture and an administrative buidling
Bundeshaus
Berner Munster

Popular places to visit

Bundeshaus featuring heritage architecture, a sunset and an administrative buidling

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.

Federal Palace
Berner Munster

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.

Berner Munster
Bern Art Museum

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 Art Museum
Clock Tower

Theater am Zytglogge

Get tickets for a show at Theater am Zytglogge, a storied theater in Innere Stadt. Experience the museums and festivals in this walkable area.

Theater am Zytglogge
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
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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)

Things to do

Picture 1 for Activity Lucerne: Guided Walking Tour with an Official Guide

Lucerne: Guided Walking Tour with an Official Guide

P1,780
per adult
Lucerne: Guided Walking Tour with an Official Guide
Chocolate Fun in Bern

Bern: Chocolate Tasting Tour

P3,916
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Bern: Chocolate Tasting Tour
Highlights and Hidden Games Walking Tour in Bern

Bern Highlights and Hidden Gems Walking Tour With A Guide

P9,977
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bern Highlights and Hidden Gems Walking Tour With A Guide
Bern: Zytglogge - Tour through the Clock Tower

Bern: Zytglogge - Tour through the Clock Tower

P1,424
per adult
Bern: Zytglogge - Tour through the Clock Tower
Bern: Highlights & Hidden Gems Guided Tour in a Small Group

Bern: Highlights & Hidden Gems Guided Tour in a Small Group

P6,585
per adult
Bern: Highlights & Hidden Gems Guided Tour in a Small Group
Lucerne: Photography Walking Tour

Lucerne: Photography Walking Tour

P8,543
per adult
Lucerne: Photography Walking Tour
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Top hotels in Old City of Bern

Stay KooooK Bern City – Online Check In

Stay KooooK Bern City – Online Check In

3 out of 5
Zeughausgasse 26, Bern, BE
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! (472 reviews)
"Great Hotel. We enjoyed our stay and were impressed by the layout of the room. The location is perfect for seeing all the places of interest in Bern."

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

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Stay KooooK Bern City – Online Check In
Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz

Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz

4 out of 5
Schauplatzgasse 4, Bern, BE
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 and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (803 reviews)
"Great stay, and recommend highly."

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2025

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Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
Hotel Savoy Bern

Hotel Savoy Bern

4 out of 5
Neuengasse 26, Bern
The price is P13,065 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
P13,065
P14,375 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,004 reviews)
Great choice, minor setbacks
"Incredibly convenient location, clean, and modern rooms. Only two issues: air conditioning barely cooled the room and the desk agent charged me twice for the city hotel tax. Otherwise, would certainly return."

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025

Hotel Savoy Bern
NH Bern The Bristol

NH Bern The Bristol

4 out of 5
Schauplatzgasse 10, Bern
The price is P12,024 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
P12,024
P13,294 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
includes taxes & fees
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! (935 reviews)
Loving Bern!
"Had a wonderful time. Everyone there was incredibly helpful with our all our concerns I.e. where to go, how to get there and dining options."

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2025

NH Bern The Bristol
Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa

Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa

5 out of 5
Bahnhofplatz 11, Bern, BE
The price is P23,944 per night from Jul 24 to Jul 25
P23,944
P25,667 total
Jul 24 - Jul 25
includes taxes & fees
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! (639 reviews)
"This is my second stay at this hotel and I will always stay here when I’m visiting Bern. It’s a lovely true 5 star property and the staff are always so welcoming. I would like to say a special thank you to Luca on reception for all his help yesterday and lovely conversation."

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
Bellevue Palace Hotel

Bellevue Palace Hotel

5 out of 5
Kochergasse 3-5, Bern, BE
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bern. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and an attached winery. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (472 reviews)
"A beautiful hotel!"

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2025

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Bellevue Palace Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Old City of Bern

Bundeshaus featuring heritage architecture, a sunset and an administrative buidling

Gelbes Quartier

If you're spending some time in Gelbes Quartier, Prison Tower (Kafigturm) and Theater am Zytglogge are top sights worth seeing.

Gelbes Quartier
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Grünes Quartier

While visiting Grünes Quartier, you might make a stop by sights like Bern Clock Tower and Bern Town Hall.

Grünes Quartier
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Weisses Quartier

While Weisses Quartier isn't home to many top sights, Bern Town Hall and Berner Munster are some notable places to visit nearby.

Weisses Quartier
Bern Art Museum

Rotes Quartier

While visiting Rotes Quartier, you might make a stop by sights like Bern Art Museum and Wege zu Klee.

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

Monbijou might not have many top sights, but Federal Palace and Bern Art Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Monbijou

Old City of Bern