Old City of Bern Travel Guide

Bern

A historic town with a prominent church spire, cobblestone streets, and surrounding greenery.
A large historic building with a green dome and classical architecture.
A historic building with ornate architecture, a large open square, and a pink sky.
A scenic view of a town with a river, surrounded by hills and greenery.
A cathedral interior with high vaulted ceilings, ornate pipe organs, and rows of pews.

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A grand building with a dome and statues, surrounded by a reflective plaza and other classical architecture.

Federal Palace

8.8/10 (334 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.
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Things to do

Bern: Unlimited Switzerland Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

Bern: Unlimited Switzerland Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

฿107
per traveller
Bern: Unlimited Switzerland Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Picture 1 for Activity Lucerne: Guided Walking Tour with an Official Guide

Lucerne: Guided Walking Tour with an Official Guide

฿1,018
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lucerne: Guided Walking Tour with an Official Guide
Bern: Unlimited 4G Internet in the EU with Pocket WiFi

Bern: Unlimited 4G Internet in the EU with Pocket WiFi

฿1,949
per traveller
Bern: Unlimited 4G Internet in the EU with Pocket WiFi
Wanderway Bern Scavenger Hunt

Bern Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone

฿344
per adult
Bern Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone
Picture 1 for Activity Lucerne: Photography Walking Tour

Lucerne: Photography Walking Tour

฿4,889
per adult
Lucerne: Photography Walking Tour
Picture 3 for Activity Bern: 90-Minute Stroll Through the Old Town

Bern: 90-Minute Stroll Through the Old Town

฿1,059
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Bern: 90-Minute Stroll Through the Old Town
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Top hotels in Old City of 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 ฿5,318 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿5,318
฿5,979 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bern. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (732 reviews)
"Clean, convenient and quiet. Cute area for coffee and relaxing on the second floor. Definitely would recommend!!"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

Stay KooooK Bern City – Online Check In
NH Bern The Bristol

NH Bern The Bristol

4 out of 5
Schauplatzgasse 10 Bern
The price is ฿6,549 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿6,549
฿7,256 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bern. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Very clean, and in a great location! Bed was comfy, and also the best smelling bed sheets I’ve ever slept in on the road. I do not know what they launder their blankets in, but I would like to know. Staff was friendly and helpful, would stay again."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

NH Bern The Bristol
Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa

Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa

5 out of 5
Bahnhofplatz 11 Bern BE
The price is ฿13,563 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿13,563
฿14,536 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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! (748 reviews)
"Staff very helpful and friendly"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
Hotel Savoy Bern

Hotel Savoy Bern

4 out of 5
Neuengasse 26 Bern
The price is ฿6,707 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿6,707
฿7,421 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bern. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Great location, excellent breakfast, near key historical sites, many many shopping places for clothes, chocolates, watches, food markets and train station within one block. Somewhat crowded in the area because of train station and quite a few beggars but seems safe area. Room was partially below ..."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

Hotel Savoy Bern
Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz

Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz

4 out of 5
Schauplatzgasse 4 Bern BE
The price is ฿7,363 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿7,363
฿8,101 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bern. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (965 reviews)
"Central connectivity to public transport. Great location from which to explore."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
Best Western Plus Hotel Bern

Best Western Plus Hotel Bern

4 out of 5
Zeughausgasse 9 Bern BE
The price is ฿5,755 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿5,755
฿6,432 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bern. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
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Where to stay in Old City of Bern

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A river winding through a town with historic buildings and a prominent church spire.
Photo by Paczeal Zhao
Open Photo by Paczeal Zhao

Kirchenfeld-Schosshalde

If you're spending some time in Kirchenfeld-Schosshalde, Paul Klee Museum and Bern Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.

A historic building with ornate architecture, including domes and statues, under a clear blue sky.
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Open Photo by FromSwitzerlandToWorld

Rotes Quartier

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

A grand building with a large dome and statues on the roof.

Innere Stadt

While visiting Innere Stadt, you might make a stop by sights like Bern Town Hall and Berner Munster.

A river with a bridge, a tower, and surrounding greenery.

Langgasse-Felsenau

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Langgasse-Felsenau and surrounding area, you can visit Bern Art Museum and Federal Palace.

A cityscape with a prominent church tower and a cathedral, surrounded by mountains in the background.
Photo by Yannik Adrion
Open Photo by Yannik Adrion

Breitenrain-Lorraine

While visiting Breitenrain-Lorraine, you might make a stop by sights like Wankdorf Stadium and Botanical Garden.

Old City of Bern Travel Guide