Old City of Bern

Bern
Bundeshaus featuring an administrative building, heritage architecture and a square or plaza

Popular places to visit

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Federal Palace

4.5/5(9 reviews)

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.

Federal Palace
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Berner Munster

4/5(13 reviews)

Peruse centuries-old religious art, climb the tallest church tower in Switzerland and attend sacred music recitals when you visit Bern's Gothic cathedral.

Berner Munster
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Bern Art Museum

4.5/5(7 reviews)

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.

Bern Art Museum
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Theater am Zytglogge

Enjoy a show at Theater am Zytglogge, a popular theatre in Innere Stadt. Experience the museums and festivals in this walkable area.

Theater am Zytglogge
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Nydeggbrucke

You can find out about the history of Innere Stadt with a visit to Nydeggbrucke. Experience the museums and festivals in this walkable area.

Nydeggbrucke
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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.

Prison Tower (Kafigturm)

Things to do

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From Zurich: Private 4 Countries in 1 Full-Day Tour

€1,313
Per adult
From Zurich: Private 4 Countries in 1 Full-Day Tour
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Bern: 90-Minute Stroll Through the Old Town

€26
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bern: 90-Minute Stroll Through the Old Town
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Bern Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour

€8
Per adult
Bern Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour
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Bern Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Walking Tour

€11
Per adult
Bern Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Walking Tour
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Bern: Zytglogge - Tour through the Clock Tower

€21
Per adult
Bern: Zytglogge - Tour through the Clock Tower
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Bern: Private 75-Minute Matterhorn Helicopter Flight

€6,027
Per adult
Bern: Private 75-Minute Matterhorn Helicopter Flight
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Top hotels in Old City of Bern

Kreuz Bern Modern City Hotel
Kreuz Bern Modern City Hotel
3 out of 5
Zeughausgasse 41, Bern, BE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €152 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
€152
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bern. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (761 reviews)
"The Kreuz Bern is a short, five minute walk from the SBB Station and two minutes from Bern's main street tram network. Our room was very clean, a good size, well-lit, andthe bedding was very comfortable. There is a connected restaurant which is open late and there is an authentic Italian restaurant ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2024

Kreuz Bern Modern City Hotel
Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
4 out of 5
Schauplatzgasse 4, Bern, BE
The price is €208 per night from 4 Jul to 5 Jul
€208
per night
4 Jul - 5 Jul
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bern. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (619 reviews)
"Convenient location"

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2024

Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
5 out of 5
Bahnhofplatz 11, Bern, BE
The price is €418 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
€418
per night
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bern. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (573 reviews)
Nice property but a little loud
"Very nice property and staff. Roof deck is also very nice. A little disappointed there was no iron in the room nor air conditioning. Don't really need AC but the hotel is located across from the main square / train station and the noise from the street was very loud with the window open."

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2024

Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
4 out of 5
Zeughausgasse 9, Bern, BE
The price is €173 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
€173
per night
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Bern. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (364 reviews)
"Stayed for an emergency trip to embassy. Very nice hotel"

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2024

Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
Hotel Savoy Bern
Hotel Savoy Bern
4 out of 5
Neuengasse 26, Bern
The price is €207 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
€207
per night
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Bern. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Rooms are very well set up including electrical connections on the desk. We got the slightly larger rooms for slightly more, so rooms were comfy, not too crowded, including the bathroom. Great location for a well kept small, boutique hotel"

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2024

Hotel Savoy Bern
Stay KooooK Bern City - Online Check In
Stay KooooK Bern City - Online Check In
3 out of 5
Zeughausgasse 26, Bern, BE
The price is €155 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
€155
per night
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Bern. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and rainfall showerheads. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (233 reviews)
Amazing. Value for money.
"Amazing. Very comfortable space for public working area. Friendly staff. Good location."

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2024

Stay KooooK Bern City - Online Check In
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Other neighbourhoods around Old City of Bern

Bundeshaus showing a square or plaza, heritage architecture and an administrative building

Gelbes Quartier

While visiting Gelbes Quartier, you might make a stop by sights like French Church and Theater am Zytglogge.

Gelbes Quartier
Clock Tower which includes landscape views and a city

Grünes Quartier

If you're spending some time in Grünes Quartier, Einstein-Haus and Bern Town Hall are top sights worth seeing.

Grünes Quartier
Berner Munster

Weisses Quartier

Though Weisses Quartier may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bern Town Hall and Berner Munster.

Weisses Quartier
Bern Art Museum

Rotes Quartier

If you're spending some time in Rotes Quartier, Bern Art Museum and Wege zu Klee are top sights worth seeing.

Rotes Quartier
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Matte

If you're spending some time in Matte, Nydeggbrucke and Nydegg Church are top sights worth seeing.

Matte
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Monbijou

4/5(5 area reviews)

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Monbijou and surrounding area, you can visit Freibad Marzili and Federal Palace.

Monbijou

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