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
Explore Swiss Timekeeping Omega and Swatch Museum Tour from Bern
Discover Bern. Understand Switzerland
Top hotels in Old City of Bern
Stay KooooK Bern City – Online Check In
The hosts were wonderful as was the location of the hotel.
Reviewed on May 6, 2026
NH Bern The Bristol
Staff was very helpful and the hotel was nice and comfortable and good location.
Reviewed on May 1, 2026
Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
This property is exceptional. The hotel staff were friendly and attentive. The room was very clean and so was the entire hotel. I can't recommend it enough.
Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026
Hotel Savoy Bern
The staffs are very friendly and helpful. Our rooms were very clean during our stay. When we asked for changing rooms because we prefer two twin beds, the staff in the front desk said there was a room available the next day without extra charge. The location of the hotel is close to the train station, ...
Reviewed on May 3, 2026
Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
Clean room great location.,great guest lounge.
Reviewed on May 5, 2026
Kreuz Bern Modern City Hotel
Excelente ubicación, súper limpio y cómodo. Personal muy atento. Buen desayuno
Reviewed on May 6, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old City of Bern
Gelbes Quartier
If you're spending some time in Gelbes Quartier, Jackpot Spielcasino Bern and Prison Tower (Kafigturm) 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 Freibad Marzili and Federal Palace are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
