La Cité
Lausanne
Popular places to visit
MUDAC
You can browse the exhibits at MUDAC, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Lausanne. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Ouchy Port
Explore the waterfront in Lausanne with a trip to Ouchy Port. Amble around this romantic area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Olympic Museum
You may never stand on the winner’s podium at the Olympic Games, but exploring this beautiful museum in Lausanne is the next best thing.
AQUATIS Aquarium-Vivarium
Take the kids to visit the sea life you'll find at AQUATIS Aquarium-Vivarium during your visit to Lausanne.
Sauvabelin Tower
You can learn about the history of Lausanne with a trip to Sauvabelin Tower. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.
Lausanne Cathedral
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.
Things to do
Lausanne: The Olympic Museum Entry Ticket
Glacier 3000 & Montreux from Lausanne
Lausanne Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour
Top hotels in La Cité
Mona Montreux
Perfect!!!
Reviewed on Oct 29, 2025
Hotel Continental
Well equipped and very clean room
Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025
The Freddie Mercury Hotel
A pleasant surprise for our stay in Montreux. Could not be closer to the Bahnhof and dining options.
Reviewed on Oct 23, 2025
Grand Hotel Suisse Majestic, Autograph Collection
Awesome stay - wish we could have stayed longer! Room was clean and spacious!
Reviewed on Nov 1, 2025
Royal Plaza Montreux
Acceptable price for short stay. Majestic views, especially the lake view room. Nothing is close by, but the bus is right in front.
Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025
Hotel Lavaux
Beautiful view from the balcony of Lake Geneva and easy walks around the Lavaux vineyards.
Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around La Cité
Lausanne Center
Lausanne Center is known for its fantastic lake views, and you can make a stop by Place of Riponne and Esplanade de Montbenon while in the area.
Le Flon
When in Le Flon, you can plan a visit to Palais de Beaulieu and Olympic Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Vinet-Pontaise
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Vinet-Pontaise and surrounding area, you can visit Palais de Beaulieu and Place of Riponne.
Vallon-Béthusy
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Vallon-Béthusy and surrounding area, you can visit Palais de Beaulieu and Place of Riponne.
Borde-Bellevaux
While Borde-Bellevaux isn't home to many top sights, Palais de Beaulieu and Sauvabelin Tower are some notable places to visit nearby.
Florimont-Chissiez
While Florimont-Chissiez might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Olympic Museum and Ouchy Port.
