La Cité Travel Guide
Lausanne
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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.
Cathédrale de Notre Dame
Cathédrale de Notre Dame 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.
Ouchy Port
Explore the waterfront in Lausanne with a trip to Ouchy Port. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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.
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.
Things to do
Lausanne: The Olympic Museum Entry Ticket
Lausanne Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour
Lausanne: Glass-Roof Bus Tour to Interlaken, Grindelwald & Lauterbrunnen
Lausanne Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone
Glacier 3000 & Montreux from Lausanne
Top hotels in La Cité
Hotel Continental
"Next to the train station and metro station so it’s very convenient to go everywhere. Very clean room. Comfortable bed. Friendly staff."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Mona Montreux
"Good breakfast!"
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
The Freddie Mercury Hotel
"Very convenient location. The breakfast is wonderful. We enjoyed our stay."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Royal Plaza Montreux
"This hotel room was magical! Loved the double doors going to the balcony that overlooked Lake Geneva! Spacious, clean, comfortable, well thought out room that just couldn’t be better! The decor was beautiful and the lobby is just breathtaking! Staff were amazing and treated us very well! The food ..."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Hotel Eden Palace Au Lac
"Note Expedia defaults to rooms at back of property which when we stayed were very noisy late at night with people and cars until the early hours. Lakeside rooms were available but significantly more. Just remember to factor that in when making your choice."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Grand Hotel Suisse Majestic, Autograph Collection
"Nice hotel and very close to train station"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Where to stay in 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.
Ouchy
If you're spending time in Ouchy, you might enjoy attractions like Ouchy Port and Alpine Panorama Path. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's fantastic lake views before hopping on the metro at Ouchy-Olympique Station to see more of the city.
Montriond-Cour
If you're spending some time in Montriond-Cour, Theatre de Vidy and Jardin Botanique Lausanne are top sights worth seeing.
Sébeillon-Malley
Sébeillon-Malley might not have many top sights, but Palais de Beaulieu and Vaudoise Aréna are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Le Flon
Le Flon might not have many top sights, but Palais de Beaulieu and Olympic Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
