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

฿1,025
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

฿1,950
per traveller
Bern: Unlimited 4G Internet in the EU with Pocket WiFi
Chocolate tour in Bern with chocolate tasting

Chocolate tour in Bern with chocolate tasting

฿2,255
per adult
Chocolate tour in Bern with chocolate tasting
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

฿4,921
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 ฿6,015 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿6,015
฿6,712 total
6 Sept - 7 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! (710 reviews)
"Great staff and very clean."

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026

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 ฿13,433 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿13,433
฿14,411 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
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! (735 reviews)
"We had an excellent stay at the Hotel Schweizerhof Bern for our honeymoon trip. The staff were amazing and so very helpful, and even provided some special extras for our honeymoon, which really made us feel special. If we return to Bern, we will be absolutely staying again. Amazing hotel."

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
NH Bern The Bristol

NH Bern The Bristol

4 out of 5
Schauplatzgasse 10 Bern
The price is ฿6,559 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿6,559
฿7,275 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Location, location, location! Loved how centrally located the hotel was. Parking was convenient and a short 5 minute walk to the parking garage. Hotel guests did not get a discount though, so figure in your parking costs. Rooms were clean and comfortable and breakfast was excellent. We did loose ..."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

NH Bern The Bristol
Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz

Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz

4 out of 5
Schauplatzgasse 4 Bern BE
The price is ฿7,507 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿7,507
฿8,260 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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! (951 reviews)
"Everything was great there was construction near that was happening but it was all very good. Super close to many of the attractions and the staff was very friendly and welcoming."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
Hotel Savoy Bern

Hotel Savoy Bern

4 out of 5
Neuengasse 26 Bern
The price is ฿7,586 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿7,586
฿8,342 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 ...
Hotel Savoy Bern
Kreuz Bern Modern City Hotel

Kreuz Bern Modern City Hotel

3 out of 5
Zeughausgasse 41 Bern BE
The price is ฿7,787 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿7,787
฿8,551 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bern. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
Kreuz Bern Modern City Hotel
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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 large, historic building with domed structures and columns.

Innere Stadt

While visiting Innere Stadt, you might make a stop by sights like Einstein-Haus and Bern Town Hall.

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 cityscape with a prominent church tower, dense urban buildings, and surrounding greenery.
Photo by Felix Brönnimann
Open Photo by Felix Brönnimann

Grünes Quartier

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

Old City of Bern Travel Guide