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

9.0/10 (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

P1,522
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

P17,912
per adult
Gruyères Cheese and Chocolate tour from Geneva with local host
Glacier 3000 & Montreux from Lausanne

Glacier 3000 & Montreux from Lausanne

P7,990
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Glacier 3000 & Montreux from Lausanne
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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 P13,409 per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
P13,409
P14,976 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Very expensive hotel for a basic room with an incredible view. Was peak season when visited however"

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2026

Mona Montreux
Hotel Continental

Hotel Continental

4 out of 5
Place de la Gare 2 Lausanne
The price is P8,926 per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
P8,926
P10,168 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
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)
"The room was clean and comfortable. The staff were helpful and friendly. I appreciated the cool room during this heat wave and delicious coffee provided in the room. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay while exploring the Lausanne area."

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2026

Hotel Continental
Royal Savoy Hotel & Spa

Royal Savoy Hotel & Spa

5 out of 5
Avenue d'Ouchy 40 Lausanne VD
The price is P23,489 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
P23,489
P25,435 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Lausanne. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (652 reviews)
"Best hotel in Europe! The staff is so friendly and helpful! It was my birthday they sent a cake to my room! They let us do late check out! Modern elegant and the gardens and restaurant are beautiful! Fully recommended!"

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2026

Royal Savoy Hotel & Spa
Royal Plaza Montreux

Royal Plaza Montreux

5 out of 5
Avenue Claude Nobs 7 Montreux VD
The price is P12,756 per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
P12,756
P14,444 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
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 ...
Royal Plaza Montreux
The Freddie Mercury Hotel

The Freddie Mercury Hotel

3 out of 5
7 Rue de la Rouvenettaz Montreux VD
The price is P8,090 per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
P8,090
P9,301 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
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 ...
The Freddie Mercury Hotel
J5 Hotels Helvetie Montreux

J5 Hotels Helvetie Montreux

3 out of 5
Avenue Du Casino 32 Montreux VD
The price is P8,756 per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
P8,756
P9,992 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Montreux. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
J5 Hotels Helvetie Montreux
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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 Place of Riponne while in the area.

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

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 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.

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

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.

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