Rotes Quartier Travel Guide
Bern
Visit Rotes Quartier
Popular places to visit
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.
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 Expo
After visiting Bern Expo, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bern. Experience the museums and festivals in this walkable area.
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 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.
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Top hotels in Rotes Quartier
Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
This is a legitimate 2-star hotel. Whoever qualified it for a 4-star hotel made a joke. To start with, there is no refrigerator in the room. Not even a tiny one. The bedding is another joke. A pillow is about 3 cm (a little over an inch) thick, with nothing but lumps inside. I had to ask for 2 more ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
NH Bern The Bristol
It was a quick check in and nice funky modern room for us. The bed was fantastically comfortable and that was the best feature we needed!
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Hotel Savoy Bern
Clean, quiet and great location in Old Town.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
Everything about our stay was as hoped, the only glitch was the pocket doors in our suite separating the additional bed/room our daughter was in wouldn’t close and needed repair. The hotel was very apologetic when we let them know. Staff and property were amazing and a great location.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Hotel City am Bahnhof
Great location near train and hotel provided local transportation voucher.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Akomo Bern
close to rail station, on busy street, but quiet. the entry code worked perfectly. good size bathroom, plenty of towels. kitchenette small but effective. plates, cups, bowls, pots and pans, fridge and microwave! close to shopping and sights. very walkable. would recommend!
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rotes Quartier
Gelbes Quartier
While visiting Gelbes Quartier, you might make a stop by sights like Jackpot Spielcasino Bern and Prison Tower (Kafigturm).
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.
Monbijou
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.
Grünes Quartier
If you're spending some time in Grünes Quartier, Bern Clock Tower and Bern Town Hall are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Sandrain
While there might not be top attractions in Sandrain, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bern Natural History Museum and Bern Historical Museum.
