La Cité

Lausanne

A historic town with a prominent stone bridge, a large tree, and traditional buildings.
A densely packed urban area with historic architecture and a waterfront.
A historic building with a tower, surrounded by lush greenery and a staircase leading up to it.
A snow-covered landscape with a historic building featuring a prominent tower and red-roofed structures.
A cobblestone street, historic buildings, and a church tower.

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A densely packed urban area with historic architecture and a waterfront.
Photo by Dominik Gehl
Open Photo by Dominik Gehl

Lausanne Cathedral

9.0/5 (656 reviews)
After visiting Lausanne Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lausanne. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
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Things to do

Lausanne: The Olympic Museum Entry Ticket

Lausanne: The Olympic Museum Entry Ticket

P1,525
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lausanne: The Olympic Museum Entry Ticket
Gruyères Cheese and Chocolate tour from Geneva with local host

Gruyères Cheese and Chocolate tour from Geneva with local host

P17,934
per adult
Gruyères Cheese and Chocolate tour from Geneva with local host
Glacier 3000 & Montreux from Lausanne

Glacier 3000 & Montreux from Lausanne

P8,008
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Glacier 3000 & Montreux from Lausanne
Lausanne Scavenger Hunt and Landmarks

Lausanne Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour

P1,054
per adult
Lausanne Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour
Chaplin

Chaplin's World Entrance Ticket

P2,288
per adult
Chaplin's World Entrance Ticket
Swiss Vineyard Wine Tasting Tour in Vaud

Swiss Vineyard Wine Tasting Tour in Vaud

P15,635
per adult
Swiss Vineyard Wine Tasting Tour in Vaud
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Top hotels in La Cité

Mona Montreux

Mona Montreux

4.5 out of 5
Grand-Rue 81 Montreux VD
The price is P14,473 per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
P14,473
P16,083 total
Jun 30 - Jul 1
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Montreux. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
"Good location, nice breakfast, air conditioning works very well."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2026

Mona Montreux
Hotel Continental

Hotel Continental

4 out of 5
Place de la Gare 2 Lausanne
The price is P11,161 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
P11,161
P12,494 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lausanne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Breakfast was lacking in variety"

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026

Hotel Continental
De la Paix

De la Paix

4 out of 5
5 Av. Benjamin Constant Lausanne VD
The price is P11,362 per night from Jul 26 to Jul 27
P11,362
P12,702 total
Jul 26 - Jul 27
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Lausanne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"The breakfast was terrible. Worst breakfast I’ve seen in an EU hotel. There was blood on the sheets. There was a roach in the room."

Reviewed on Jun 18, 2026

De la Paix
The Freddie Mercury Hotel

The Freddie Mercury Hotel

3 out of 5
7 Rue de la Rouvenettaz Montreux VD
The price is P10,504 per night from Jul 22 to Jul 23
P10,504
P11,812 total
Jul 22 - Jul 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Montreux. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Musée de Montreux and Place du Marche are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (367 reviews)
"Great location next to train station"

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026

The Freddie Mercury Hotel
Royal Plaza Montreux

Royal Plaza Montreux

5 out of 5
Avenue Claude Nobs 7 Montreux VD
The price is P14,261 per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
P14,261
P16,014 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Montreux. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"The hotel was amazing right by the lake and we had the most fabulous views of the lake and mountains. The room was very spacious and the temperature was great lovely and cool when coming in from the heat of the day. Very clean and well kept. The bathroom was big with a powerful shower which we loved. ..."

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026

Royal Plaza Montreux
Hotel Eden Palace Au Lac

Hotel Eden Palace Au Lac

4 out of 5
11 Rue Du Theatre Montreux VD
The price is P15,690 per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
P15,690
P17,346 total
Jun 30 - Jul 1
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Montreux. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Pas de cafetière dans la chambre."

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2026

Hotel Eden Palace Au Lac
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Where to stay in La Cité

Find the best La Cité areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A cityscape with prominent church spires, a river, and distant mountains.

Lausanne Center

Lausanne Center is known for its fantastic lake views, and you can make a stop by Hôtel de Ville and Bureau d'Information au Public while in the area.

A park with a large white sculpture, a body of water, and a marina with boats.
Photo by Mike Eccles
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Ouchy

Visitors often come to Ouchy for its lake views, but many stay to explore sights like Ouchy Port and Alpine Panorama Path. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you catch a ride at Ouchy-Olympique Station.

A spacious, modern interior with a high arched skylight, a central staircase, and a minimalist design.
Photo by Dominik Gehl
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Sébeillon-Malley

While Sébeillon-Malley might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Palais de Beaulieu and Vaudoise Aréna.

A panoramic view of a city with red-roofed buildings, a river, and mountains in the background.

Montriond-Cour

While visiting Montriond-Cour, you might make a stop by sights like Theatre de Vidy and Jardin Botanique Lausanne.

A fountain with water jets, a sign for the Olympic Museum, and a landscaped area with trees and a hedge.

Montchoisi

While visiting Montchoisi, you might make a stop by sights like Olympic Museum and Musée de l’Elysée.

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