Lausanne Center Travel Guide
Lausanne
Visit Lausanne Center
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.
Hôtel de Ville
You can find out about the history of Lausanne when you stop by Hôtel de Ville. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Place of Riponne
During your trip to Lausanne, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Place of Riponne. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
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.
Lausanne Historical Museum
You can study the exhibits at Lausanne Historical Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Lausanne. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Cave a Jazz Chorus
Enjoy a show at Cave a Jazz Chorus, a theatre with a story to tell in Lausanne. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Things to do
Lausanne: The Olympic Museum Entry Ticket
Lausanne Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour
Lausanne Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone
Glacier 3000 & Montreux from Lausanne
Escape Game Outdoor The Walking Dead in Lausanne
Top hotels in Lausanne Center
Hotel Continental
Clean room and great location
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
De la Paix
Clean, spacious room with a view of the lake and mountains.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Lausanne Palace
Classic Swiss 5 star. As expected. Rooms are a bit dated. Shower is terrible. Would definitely stay again but room is underwhelming
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
ibis Lausanne Centre
Staff was nice and while location was a bit far, it was very easy to get down the hill via bus quickly. Our room flooded however which was frustrating...staff did accommodate us by moving rooms.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Hotel Mirabeau, BW Signature Collection
Very nice stay. Hotel Mirabeau is only an eight minute walk from the main train station -- most importantly, it is a relatively flat eight minute walk in steeply hilly Lausanne, so it is easy to get to and from the station. Given that Lausanne is an excellent base for lots of wonderful day trips ...
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Moxy Lausanne City
room was clean, staff very good
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lausanne Center
Le Flon
Le Flon might not have many top sights, but Palais de Beaulieu and Jardin Botanique Lausanne are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
La Cité
If you're spending some time in La Cité, Lausanne Historical Museum and St. James Way are top sights worth seeing.
Vinet-Pontaise
Vinet-Pontaise might not have many top sights, but Palais de Beaulieu and Place de la Palud are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Florimont-Chissiez
When in Florimont-Chissiez, you can plan a visit to Olympic Museum and Ouchy Port, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Vallon-Béthusy
While Vallon-Béthusy may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Palais de Beaulieu and Fondation de l’Hermitage.
