Old City of Bern Travel Guide

Bern

A large historic building with a green dome and classical architecture.
A historic square with a prominent clock tower, cobblestone streets, and traditional European architecture.
A grand neoclassical building with a green dome, ornate columns, and statues.
A historic building with ornate architecture, a large open square, and a pink sky.
A grand building with a dome and statues, surrounded by a reflective plaza and other classical architecture.

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

฿75
per traveller
Bern: Unlimited Switzerland Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Chocolate tour in Bern with chocolate tasting

Chocolate tour in Bern with chocolate tasting

฿2,256
per adult
Chocolate tour in Bern with chocolate tasting
Picture 1 for Activity Lucerne: Guided Walking Tour with an Official Guide

Lucerne: Guided Walking Tour with an Official Guide

฿1,025
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lucerne: Guided Walking Tour with an Official Guide
Wanderway Bern Scavenger Hunt

Bern Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone

฿339
per adult
Bern Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone
From Zurich: Private Aare River Rafting Day Trip to Bern

From Zurich: Private Aare River Rafting Day Trip to Bern

฿7,342
per adult
From Zurich: Private Aare River Rafting Day Trip to Bern
Picture 1 for Activity Lucerne: Photography Walking Tour

Lucerne: Photography Walking Tour

฿4,922
per adult
Lucerne: Photography Walking Tour
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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 ฿4,561 per night from 13 Dec to 14 Dec
฿4,561
฿5,197 total
13 Dec - 14 Dec
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! (766 reviews)
"Quirky hotel/services apartment. Great shared spaces and areas to work. Spotlessly clean and a very central location. It was a small bedroom, but for one night that didn't matter."

Reviewed on 10 Nov 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 ฿6,526 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
฿6,526
฿7,236 total
29 Nov - 30 Nov
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. ...
NH Bern The Bristol
Hotel Savoy Bern

Hotel Savoy Bern

4 out of 5
Neuengasse 26 Bern
The price is ฿6,877 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿6,877
฿7,601 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Un hôtel idéalement situé pour découvrir la ville à pied, à quelques pas seulement de la gare et des principales attractions. Les environs regorgent de restaurants pour tous les goûts. Nous avons particulièrement apprécié nos expériences au restaurant Aarbergerhof, où une réservation est recommandée, ..."

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2026

Hotel Savoy Bern
Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa

Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa

5 out of 5
Bahnhofplatz 11 Bern BE
The price is ฿15,630 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿15,630
฿16,687 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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! (766 reviews)
"Roof top"

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2026

Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
Best Western Plus Hotel Bern

Best Western Plus Hotel Bern

4 out of 5
Zeughausgasse 9 Bern BE
The price is ฿5,803 per night from 13 Dec to 14 Dec
฿5,803
฿6,486 total
13 Dec - 14 Dec
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! (741 reviews)
"Reception are very well and staff helped me to add one bed also good"

Reviewed on 8 Nov 2026

Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz

Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz

4 out of 5
Schauplatzgasse 4 Bern BE
The price is ฿7,376 per night from 21 Nov to 22 Nov
฿7,376
฿8,118 total
21 Nov - 22 Nov
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 ...
Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
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Where to stay in Old City of Bern

Find the best Old City of Bern areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about 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 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 Bern Town Hall and Berner Munster.

A historic building with ornate architecture, including domes and statues, under a clear blue sky.
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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 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.

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.

Old City of Bern Travel Guide