Old City of Bern Travel Guide

Bern
Bundeshaus which includes 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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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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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

฿50,158
Per adult
From Zurich: Private 4 Countries in 1 Full-Day Tour
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Bern: 90-Minute Stroll Through the Old Town

฿1,010
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

฿306
Per adult
Bern Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour
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Historic Bern: Exclusive Private Tour with a Local Expert

฿30,248
Per adult
Historic Bern: Exclusive Private Tour with a Local Expert
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Bern Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Walking Tour

฿420
Per adult
Bern Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Walking Tour
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Bern: Zytglogge - Tour through the Clock Tower

฿808
Per adult
Bern: Zytglogge - Tour through the Clock Tower
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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
The price is ฿6,250 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
฿6,250
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bern. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (751 reviews)
"Friendly staff, Clean, Safe area, Close to everything."

Reviewed on 30 May 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 ฿8,629 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
฿8,629
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bern. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (603 reviews)
"Was excellent staff"

Reviewed on 31 May 2024

Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
5 out of 5
Bahnhofplatz 11, Bern, BE
The price is ฿15,040 per night from 24 Jun to 25 Jun
฿15,040
per night
24 Jun - 25 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bern. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (556 reviews)
"Fantastic stay, amazing service!"

Reviewed on 1 Jun 2024

Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
Hotel Savoy Bern
Hotel Savoy Bern
4 out of 5
Neuengasse 26, Bern
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿8,257 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
฿8,257
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Bern. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Great stay at the hotel. The staff are really friendly and helpful. The location is superb. Very comfortable beds and a great nights sleep."

Reviewed on 23 May 2024

Hotel Savoy Bern
Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
4 out of 5
Zeughausgasse 9, Bern, BE
The price is ฿7,186 per night from 24 Jun to 25 Jun
฿7,186
per night
24 Jun - 25 Jun
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Bern. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (353 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, well appointed and easy, comfortable stay."

Reviewed on 1 Jun 2024

Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
NH Bern The Bristol
NH Bern The Bristol
4 out of 5
Schauplatzgasse 10, Bern
The price is ฿7,471 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
฿7,471
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bern. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (770 reviews)
"Very satisfied with my stay at the NH Bern. From the checkin to the checkout it was superb. Location couldn’t been better."

Reviewed on 2 Jun 2024

NH Bern The Bristol
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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

Old City of Bern Travel Guide