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
Bern

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

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eSIM: Airalo Europe Package

P171
per traveler
eSIM: Airalo Europe Package
Picture 1 for Activity Lucerne: Guided Walking Tour with an Official Guide

Lucerne: Guided Walking Tour with an Official Guide

P1,788
per adult
Lucerne: Guided Walking Tour with an Official Guide
Bern: Zytglogge - Tour through the Clock Tower

Bern: Zytglogge - Tour through the Clock Tower

P1,430
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bern: Zytglogge - Tour through the Clock Tower
Chocolate Fun in Bern

Bern: Chocolate Tasting Tour

P3,933
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Bern: Chocolate Tasting Tour
Story about today's chocolate.

Chocolate tour in Bern with chocolate tasting

P3,933
per adult
Chocolate tour in Bern with chocolate tasting
Jungfraujoch Top of Europe and Region Private Tour from Bern

Jungfraujoch Top of Europe and Region Private Tour from Bern

P94,752
per adult
Jungfraujoch Top of Europe and Region Private Tour from Bern
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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! (520 reviews)
Great hotel
"Great hotel with perfect location in Bern. Spacious rooms and rooftop with amazing views of city and Alps. Close to grocery, Coop food hall, and tons of restaurants. Common area with kitchen and complementary espresso machine. Host downstairs if needed."

Reviewed on Sep 12, 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P11,761 per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
P11,761
P13,026 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
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 and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (848 reviews)
"Very good"

Reviewed on Sep 10, 2025

Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
Hotel Savoy Bern

Hotel Savoy Bern

4 out of 5
Neuengasse 26, Bern
The price is P14,320 per night from Oct 10 to Oct 11
P14,320
P15,683 total
Oct 10 - Oct 11
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)
"Ideal for everything Bern has to offer including shopping, historical sights, dining, bus and train stations. Spacious rooms (we had the double comfort room), very clean, modern, comfy bed, great linens and pillow choices. Would definitely stay here again with pleasure. Also, TV stations were ..."

Reviewed on Sep 15, 2025

Hotel Savoy Bern
Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa

Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa

5 out of 5
Bahnhofplatz 11, Bern, BE
The price is P24,109 per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
P24,109
P25,844 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (660 reviews)
Great hotel!
"we had a great stay here. the location is perfect and the views and service at the rooftop bar were amazing. the room/bed were comfortable and the staff were super nice. would not hesitate to stay here again."

Reviewed on Sep 8, 2025

Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
NH Bern The Bristol

NH Bern The Bristol

4 out of 5
Schauplatzgasse 10, Bern
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P12,418 per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
P12,418
P13,708 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
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! (958 reviews)
"Central location in Bern. The staff was incredible and very friendly and helpful. Seems to be a hot spot for after work businesses. The breakfast was very good and the Brie and jam on their delicious bread is second to none. My girls ran in the morning down by the river and the city seems very safe. ..."

Reviewed on Sep 11, 2025

NH Bern The Bristol
Hotel Restaurant Goldener Schlüssel Bern

Hotel Restaurant Goldener Schlüssel Bern

3 out of 5
Rathausgasse 72, Bern, BE
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Bern. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free bicycles on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (617 reviews)
"Great location. Very comfortable bed. Odd washroom area. Ok breakfast. No hot food. Hard boiled eggs, cereal, bread, croissants, yogurt, fruit, etc etc. Ask to toast your bread as no toaster to use. No AC, so if hot out, will be a problem. It was very hot in our room upon arrival. They provide a ..."

Reviewed on Sep 9, 2025

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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, Theater am Zytglogge and Jackpot Spielcasino Bern 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 Town Hall and Berner Munster.

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 Untertorbrucke 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