Lausanne Center Travel Guide
Lausanne
Visit Lausanne Center
Popular places to visit
Lausanne Cathedral
After visiting Lausanne Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lausanne. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Cathédrale de Notre Dame
Cathédrale de Notre Dame is just one of the places to see in Lausanne, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Place of Riponne
During your trip to Lausanne, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Place of Riponne. Stroll along the lakeside in this romantic area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Hôtel de Ville
You can find out about the history of Lausanne when you stop by Hôtel de Ville. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Esplanade de Montbenon
Enjoy a stop at Esplanade de Montbenon, an entertaining place to visit in Lausanne. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
MUDAC
You can browse the exhibits at MUDAC, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Lausanne. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Things to do
Lausanne: The Olympic Museum Entry Ticket
Lausanne Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour
Lausanne: Glass-Roof Bus Tour to Interlaken, Grindelwald & Lauterbrunnen
Lausanne Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone
Glacier 3000 & Montreux from Lausanne
Top hotels in Lausanne Center
Hotel Continental
"WAS ALRIGHT"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
De la Paix
"The room was nice... clean and quiet, but would benefit from blackout curtains as the room was very light as soon as the sun rose. Staff were quite rude, including at check-in and at the bar... I was ignored multiple times."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
ibis Lausanne Centre
"Tout a été beau, mais le petit déjeuner pour ce qui on donne est très cher. Pour le reste excellent"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Lausanne Palace
"We did not have breakfast at the hotel."
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Hotel Victoria
"Room was very nice with no perfume/ scent. Good for anyone with allergies"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Moxy Lausanne City
"Great place to stay, Fortunately came through for me when another hotel didn't honor my reservation !! Moxy is a 15 min walk from Gare du Lausanne and well within walking to a lot of great places within the city. The room was small but sufficient. Clean throughout, friendly & helpfull staff. Breakfast ..."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lausanne Center
Le Flon
Le Flon might not have many top sights, but Palais de Beaulieu and Olympic Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
La Cité
If you're spending some time in La Cité, St. James Way and Lausanne Historical Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Vinet-Pontaise
Vinet-Pontaise might not have many top sights, but Palais de Beaulieu and Place of Riponne are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Ouchy
If you're spending time in Ouchy, you might enjoy attractions like Ouchy Port and Alpine Panorama Path. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's fantastic lake views before hopping on the metro at Ouchy-Olympique Station to see more of the city.
Florimont-Chissiez
When in Florimont-Chissiez, you can plan a visit to Olympic Museum and Ouchy Port, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Vallon-Béthusy
While Vallon-Béthusy may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Palais de Beaulieu and MUDAC.
