La Cité
Lausanne
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Palais de Beaulieu
Palais de Beaulieu is just one of the places to see in Lausanne, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
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.
École hôtelière de Lausanne
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit École hôtelière de Lausanne during your trip to Lausanne. Wander the lakeside in this trendy area.
Musée de l’Elysée
You can browse the exhibits at Musée de l’Elysée, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Lausanne. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Things to do
Lausanne: The Olympic Museum Entry Ticket
Lausanne Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour
Glacier 3000 & Montreux from Lausanne
Lausanne Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone
Top hotels in La Cité
Mona Montreux
nice hotel with friendly helpful staff, and free bits and pieces gorgeous breakfast but, WORST SHOWER EVER - reported and was attended to, but still no pressure AND still cold!
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Grand Hotel Suisse Majestic, Autograph Collection
The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. It had magnificent views of the lake with a beautiful mountain backdrop. The breakfast was delicious - lots of options including made to order omelettes with a dining space with lake views. We received a warm welcome from the staff each time we ...
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
The Freddie Mercury Hotel
Hotel Continental
No
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
De la Paix
Good location. Clean hotel. Room was tiny and oddly shaped.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Royal Plaza Montreux
Overall it is a good hotel with good location. Swimming pool is a bit small though. I went twice, in the evening and the morning, never see any staff there, no water refill nor any safe gard, which is a bit surprising.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around La Cité
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.
Vinet-Pontaise
Vinet-Pontaise might not have many top sights, but Palais de Beaulieu and Hôtel de Ville are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Le Flon
Le Flon might not have many top sights, but Hôtel de Ville and Palais de Beaulieu are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Vallon-Béthusy
While Vallon-Béthusy may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hôtel de Ville and Palais de Beaulieu.
Borde-Bellevaux
Though Borde-Bellevaux may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Palais de Beaulieu and Hôtel de Ville.
Florimont-Chissiez
When in Florimont-Chissiez, you can plan a visit to Olympic Museum and Hôtel de Ville, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
