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

฿107
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

฿1,018
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

฿1,949
per traveller
Bern: Unlimited 4G Internet in the EU with Pocket WiFi
Wanderway Bern Scavenger Hunt

Bern Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone

฿344
per adult
Bern Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone
Picture 1 for Activity Lucerne: Photography Walking Tour

Lucerne: Photography Walking Tour

฿4,889
per adult
Lucerne: Photography Walking Tour
Picture 3 for Activity Bern: 90-Minute Stroll Through the Old Town

Bern: 90-Minute Stroll Through the Old Town

฿1,059
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Bern: 90-Minute Stroll Through the Old Town
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Top hotels in Old City of Bern

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 ฿6,197 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿6,197
฿6,894 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (725 reviews)
"My favorite place to stay in Switzerland! The place was immaculate with so many amenities and the staff was so friendly! I wished I would’ve booked my whole stay here! This was my husband’s favorite place too, you won’t regret staying here. THANK YOU so much!"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

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 ฿7,182 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿7,182
฿7,917 total
11 Oct - 12 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 in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Very good location and a great stay!"

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

NH Bern The Bristol
Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa

Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa

5 out of 5
Bahnhofplatz 11 Bern BE
The price is ฿13,661 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿13,661
฿14,642 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (746 reviews)
"Great location for exploring Bern. Very helpful staff. Roof terrace and bar."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
Hotel Savoy Bern

Hotel Savoy Bern

4 out of 5
Neuengasse 26 Bern
The price is ฿6,909 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿6,909
฿7,633 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"This property is very nice! My only complaint was the AC didn’t keep the room cool so staff brought us a portable fan that worked perfectly. The property is hard to get to but once we got there, we were happy (except for lack of parking. The public garage was expensive). Location was perfect! Staff ..."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Hotel Savoy Bern
Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz

Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz

4 out of 5
Schauplatzgasse 4 Bern BE
The price is ฿7,416 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿7,416
฿8,160 total
11 Oct - 12 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! (960 reviews)
"Great location, friendly staff & clean/large rooms."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 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 ฿6,499 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿6,499
฿7,208 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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! (714 reviews)
"Excellent service and very clean hotel. I enjoyed my stay and will return."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 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 historic building with ornate architecture, including domes and statues, under a clear blue sky.
Photo by FromSwitzerlandToWorld
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 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 Berner Munster and Bern Art Museum.

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.

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.

Old City of Bern Travel Guide