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.

Stay near popular Old City of Bern attractions

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

฿106
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

฿1,008
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

฿1,940
per traveller
Bern: Unlimited 4G Internet in the EU with Pocket WiFi
Chocolate tour in Bern with chocolate tasting

Chocolate tour in Bern with chocolate tasting

฿2,241
per adult
Chocolate tour in Bern with chocolate tasting
Wanderway Bern Scavenger Hunt

Bern Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone

฿342
per adult
Bern Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone
Picture 1 for Activity Lucerne: Photography Walking Tour

Lucerne: Photography Walking Tour

฿4,837
per adult
Lucerne: Photography Walking Tour
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Top hotels in Old City of Bern

Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa

Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa

5 out of 5
Bahnhofplatz 11 Bern BE
The price is ฿13,677 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿13,677
฿14,660 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 ...
Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
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 ฿5,263 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿5,263
฿5,925 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 ...
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 ฿6,487 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿6,487
฿7,196 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! (1,004 reviews)
"Very conveniently located to train station to get you anywhere in Switzerland and reasonably priced compared to Zurich, Lucerne or Interlaken areas."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026

NH Bern The Bristol
Hotel Savoy Bern

Hotel Savoy Bern

4 out of 5
Neuengasse 26 Bern
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿7,112 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
฿7,112
฿7,845 total
31 Oct - 1 Nov
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 ...
Hotel Savoy Bern
Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz

Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz

4 out of 5
Schauplatzgasse 4 Bern BE
The price is ฿7,425 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿7,425
฿8,169 total
25 Oct - 26 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! (971 reviews)
"The property was described perfectly. Location was Ideal and an easy walk to/from the train station."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 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 ฿5,803 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿5,803
฿6,486 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (733 reviews)
"Room was clean but there are really no views from the windows. Top floor bar offers great views and is very convenient. The service was excellent. The location of the hotel was perfect."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2026

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 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 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.

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 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.

Old City of Bern Travel Guide