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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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)
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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

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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Small Group: Bern-Capital & Countryside Day Trip from Lucerne

€122
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Small Group: Bern-Capital & Countryside Day Trip from Lucerne
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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 €133 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
€133
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
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! (740 reviews)
"Awesome"

Reviewed on 18 May 2024

Kreuz Bern Modern City Hotel
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Stay KooooK Bern City - Online Check In
3 out of 5
Zeughausgasse 26, Bern, BE
The price is €166 per night from 26 May to 27 May
€166
per night
26 May - 27 May
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (211 reviews)
"Interesting self check-in and door controls via app. Great for the tech savvy, but I can imagine some older folks might need some help. Our cozy room was compact but sufficiently spacious for 2 adults with a little creative arrangement of 2 large luggages. Only thing that it didn't have was a fridge ..."

Reviewed on 11 May 2024

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Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
4 out of 5
Schauplatzgasse 4, Bern, BE
The price is €181 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
€181
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
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! (600 reviews)
"Our stay at the Bären was fantastic. The staff is absolutely wonderful, friendly, accommodating. The Hotel and room is very clean. We were able to do early check in and our room had a little fridge and microwave, which was fantastic because we travelled with a toddler. They also put in a little bridge ..."

Reviewed on 7 May 2024

Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
Hotel Savoy Bern
Hotel Savoy Bern
4 out of 5
Neuengasse 26, Bern
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €218 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
€218
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Excellent Job! I had a very pleasant stay."

Reviewed on 20 May 2024

Hotel Savoy Bern
Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
5 out of 5
Bahnhofplatz 11, Bern, BE
The price is €387 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
€387
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
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! (566 reviews)
"Was very nice, comforting, prime location. The main point disappointing me is there is no A/C."

Reviewed on 3 May 2024

Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
4 out of 5
Zeughausgasse 9, Bern, BE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €187 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
€187
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
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! (348 reviews)
"Loved the rooftop bar!"

Reviewed on 15 May 2024

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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 Prison Tower (Kafigturm).

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 Federal Palace and Bern Art Museum.

Monbijou

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