Old City of Bern Travel Guide

Bern

Old City of Bern
Bundeshaus which includes an administrative building, heritage architecture and a square or plaza
Bundeshaus which includes heritage architecture, street scenes and a sunset
Bundeshaus
Berner Munster

Popular places to visit

Bundeshaus showing a square or plaza, heritage architecture and an administrative building

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.

Federal Palace
Berner Munster

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.

Berner Munster
Bern Art 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.

Bern Art Museum
Clock Tower

Theater am Zytglogge

Enjoy a show at Theater am Zytglogge, a popular theatre in Innere Stadt. Experience the museums and festivals in this walkable area.

Theater am Zytglogge
Nydeggbrucke

Nydeggbrucke

You can find out about the history of Innere Stadt with a visit to Nydeggbrucke. Experience the museums and festivals in this walkable area.

Nydeggbrucke
Bern

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.

Prison Tower (Kafigturm)

Things to do

Bern: Unlimited Switzerland Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

Bern: Unlimited Switzerland Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

฿106
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
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

฿1,934
per traveller
Bern: Unlimited 4G Internet in the EU with Pocket WiFi
Story about today's chocolate.

Chocolate tour in Bern with chocolate tasting

฿2,240
per adult
Chocolate tour in Bern with chocolate tasting
Guided City Walking Tour in Bern

Historical & Cultural Walking Tour in Bern

฿1,135
per adult
Historical & Cultural Walking Tour in Bern
Chocolate Fun in Bern

Bern: Chocolate Tasting Tour

฿2,240
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Bern: Chocolate Tasting Tour
See all activities in Bern

Top hotels in Old City of Bern

Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz

Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz

4 out of 5
Schauplatzgasse 4, Bern, BE
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bern. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (813 reviews)
"Excellent stay. Fantastic location - close to all the main things to see and do in Bern. Staff really friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Get rates
Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
Stay KooooK Bern City – Online Check In

Stay KooooK Bern City – Online Check In

3 out of 5
Zeughausgasse 26, Bern, BE
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Bern. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and rainfall showerheads. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (485 reviews)
"Great place. Quirky yet comfortable rooms in a central location. I liked the the serviced communal areas on the first floor for preparing own food, gave it a youth hostel type feel. The presence of the helpful friendly hosts added to the charm of the place. The roof terrace with views of the mountains ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Get rates
Stay KooooK Bern City – Online Check In
Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa

Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa

5 out of 5
Bahnhofplatz 11, Bern, BE
The price is ฿13,575 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
฿13,575
฿14,551 total
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (648 reviews)
"Bedroom was nice"

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
Hotel Savoy Bern

Hotel Savoy Bern

4 out of 5
Neuengasse 26, Bern
The price is ฿7,011 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿7,011
฿7,739 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Very close to the train station which was amazing but also very close to the Altstadt. Rooms were very nice and clean. Breakfast that was included was fine. Would stay here again."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Hotel Savoy Bern
NH Bern The Bristol

NH Bern The Bristol

4 out of 5
Schauplatzgasse 10, Bern
The price is ฿7,449 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿7,449
฿8,193 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bern. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (939 reviews)
"Great place to land for exploration in Bern."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

NH Bern The Bristol
Best Western Plus Hotel Bern

Best Western Plus Hotel Bern

4 out of 5
Zeughausgasse 9, Bern, BE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿7,177 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿7,177
฿7,910 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Bern. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (564 reviews)
"Great central location in city of Bern. Wonderful hotel"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
See all 338 properties in Old City of Bern
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Old City of Bern

Bundeshaus showing a square or plaza, heritage architecture and an administrative building

Gelbes Quartier

While visiting Gelbes Quartier, you might make a stop by sights like French Church and Theater am Zytglogge.

Gelbes Quartier
Default Image

Grünes Quartier

If you're spending some time in Grünes Quartier, Bern Town Hall and Berner Munster are top sights worth seeing.

Grünes Quartier
Default Image

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.

Weisses Quartier
Bern Art Museum

Rotes Quartier

If you're spending some time in Rotes Quartier, Bern Art Museum and Wege zu Klee are top sights worth seeing.

Rotes Quartier
Default Image

Matte

If you're spending some time in Matte, Nydeggbrucke and Nydegg Church are top sights worth seeing.

Matte
Default Image

Monbijou

4/5(5 area reviews)

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.

Monbijou

Old City of Bern Travel Guide