Old City of Bern
Bern
Visit Old City of Bern
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.
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.
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.
Einstein-Haus
You can study the exhibits at Einstein-Haus, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Innere Stadt. Experience the museums and festivals in this walkable area.
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.
Bern Town Hall
After visiting Bern Town Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Innere Stadt. Experience the museums and festivals in this walkable area.
Things to do
Lucerne: Guided Walking Tour with an Official Guide
Chocolate tour in Bern with chocolate tasting
Gruyères, Cheese Factory & Maison Cailler Day Trip from Bern
Top hotels in Old City of Bern
Stay KooooK Bern City – Online Check In
Strange room, shower was very weird. Overall good location and clean.
Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026
Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
This is a legitimate 2-star hotel. Whoever qualified it for a 4-star hotel made a joke. To start with, there is no refrigerator in the room. Not even a tiny one. The bedding is another joke. A pillow is about 3 cm (a little over an inch) thick, with nothing but lumps inside. I had to ask for 2 more ...
Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026
Hotel Savoy Bern
My husband and I had the pleasure of staying at Savoy hotel for a week and enjoyed every moment of our visit. What made our stay especially memorable was the outstanding staff—everyone was warm, professional, and genuinely attentive. Every request we made was handled promptly, efficiently, and always ...
Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026
Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
Clean room, polite and professional service, comfortable beds and good sized/clean bathrooms. Also, the hotel location is impeccable. I'm only giving 4 stars because: 1) the pillows were somewhat thin and not very easy to sleep on, and 2) there was an unpleasant odour at the front entrance to the ...
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026
Kreuz Bern Modern City Hotel
Clean room. Nice breakfast.
Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026
Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
Other neighbourhoods around Old City of Bern
Gelbes Quartier
If you're spending some time in Gelbes Quartier, Prison Tower (Kafigturm) and Theater am Zytglogge are top sights worth seeing.
Grünes Quartier
While visiting Grünes Quartier, you might make a stop by sights like Bern Clock Tower and Bern Town Hall.
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.
Rotes Quartier
While visiting Rotes Quartier, you might make a stop by sights like Bern Art Museum and Wege zu Klee.
Matte
If you're spending some time in Matte, Nydeggbrucke and Untertorbrucke are top sights worth seeing.
Monbijou
Monbijou might not have many top sights, but Federal Palace and Bern Art Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
