Monbijou Travel Guide
Bern
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.
Bern Rose Garden
See and smell beautiful roses at this dreamy park with hundreds of types of flowers. Appreciate the views from the garden’s position on a ridge.
Paul Klee Museum
Take a trip to futuristic warehouses in a rustic green setting to see the inspiring works of a modernist artist.
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 Historical Museum
Browse this prominent Swiss museum to find local treasures from the Stone Age to the present day and get to know the man behind the genius in the Einstein Museum.
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.
Things to do
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Top hotels in Monbijou
Hotel National Bern
The most fantastic staff ever, so welcoming and warm, and gave great advice for visiting the city! Lovely clean room, great amenities, basic but decent breakfast, and ideal location!
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Hotel La Pergola
Smelt nice and was clean
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Sorell Business Hotel Ador Bern
Room was a good size for a single room. Bed was fine, a little uncomfortable. Plenty of choice for breakfast Fabulous location, 5 min walk to Bern main train station.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Stay KooooK Bern City – Online Check In
Clean room, staff were lovely, it was quirky, unique and fun. Great value for money, central for shops and food/bars etc... Would definately stay again! The public area inside is a huge bonus with a game room for all to use and lounge area, loved it!
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
Very good stay. Very nice and helpful service
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Los Lorentes Residences
Good place and good kitchen
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Monbijou
Mattenhof
Mattenhof might not have many top sights, but Federal Palace and Prison Tower (Kafigturm) are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Rotes Quartier
If you're spending some time in Rotes Quartier, Bern Art Museum and Wege zu Klee are top sights worth seeing.
Sandrain
While there might not be top attractions in Sandrain, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bern Historical Museum and Federal Palace.
Weissenbühl
Though Weissenbühl may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Federal Palace and Bern Historical Museum.
Gelbes Quartier
While visiting Gelbes Quartier, you might make a stop by sights like Prison Tower (Kafigturm) and Theater am Zytglogge.
Old City of Bern
Unique features of Old City of Bern include the historical sites and museums. Make a stop by Bern Clock Tower or Bern Town Hall while you're exploring the area.
