Old City of Bern Travel Guide
Bern
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Popular places to visit
Federal Palace
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.
Berner Munster
Peruse centuries-old religious art, climb the tallest church tower in Switzerland and attend sacred music recitals when you visit Bern's Gothic cathedral.
Bern Art Museum
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.
Einstein-Haus
You can study the exhibits at Einstein-Haus, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Innere Stadt. Experience the museums and festivals in this walkable area.
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.
Bern Town Hall
After visiting Bern Town Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Innere Stadt. Experience the museums and festivals in this walkable area.
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Top hotels in Old City of Bern
Stay KooooK Bern City – Online Check In
Strange room, shower was very weird. Overall good location and clean.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
This is a legitimate 2-star hotel. Whoever qualified it for a 4-star hotel made a joke. To start with, there is no refrigerator in the room. Not even a tiny one. The bedding is another joke. A pillow is about 3 cm (a little over an inch) thick, with nothing but lumps inside. I had to ask for 2 more ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Hotel Savoy Bern
My husband and I had the pleasure of staying at Savoy hotel for a week and enjoyed every moment of our visit. What made our stay especially memorable was the outstanding staff—everyone was warm, professional, and genuinely attentive. Every request we made was handled promptly, efficiently, and always ...
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
Clean room, polite and professional service, comfortable beds and good sized/clean bathrooms. Also, the hotel location is impeccable. I'm only giving 4 stars because: 1) the pillows were somewhat thin and not very easy to sleep on, and 2) there was an unpleasant odour at the front entrance to the ...
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Kreuz Bern Modern City Hotel
Clean room. Nice breakfast.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Old City of Bern
Gelbes Quartier
While visiting Gelbes Quartier, you might make a stop by sights like Prison Tower (Kafigturm) and Theater am Zytglogge.
Grünes Quartier
If you're spending some time in Grünes Quartier, Bern Clock Tower and Bern Town Hall are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Rotes Quartier
If you're spending some time in Rotes Quartier, Bern Art Museum and Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
Matte
If you're spending some time in Matte, Nydeggbrucke and Untertorbrucke are top sights worth seeing.
Monbijou
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.