Lausanne Center Travel Guide

Lausanne

A cityscape with prominent church spires, a river, and distant mountains.
A modern architectural structure with a geometric design, set against a backdrop of a clear sky and urban buildings.
A historic stone castle with a prominent tower and arched windows, surrounded by a stone wall and a wooden fence.
A sailboat on calm waters with snow-capped mountains in the background.
A circular architectural structure with concentric rings of blue and yellow.

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A densely packed urban area with historic architecture and a waterfront.
Photo by Dominik Gehl
Open Photo by Dominik Gehl

Lausanne Cathedral

9.0/10 (656 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Lausanne: The Olympic Museum Entry Ticket

Lausanne: The Olympic Museum Entry Ticket

฿815
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lausanne: The Olympic Museum Entry Ticket
Lausanne: Glass-Roof Bus Tour to Interlaken, Grindelwald & Lauterbrunnen

Lausanne: Glass-Roof Bus Tour to Interlaken, Grindelwald & Lauterbrunnen

฿4,440
per adult
Lausanne: Glass-Roof Bus Tour to Interlaken, Grindelwald & Lauterbrunnen
Gruyères Cheese and Chocolate tour from Geneva with local host

Gruyères Cheese and Chocolate tour from Geneva with local host

฿9,747
per adult
Gruyères Cheese and Chocolate tour from Geneva with local host
Layers of Lausanne A Self Guided Tour

Layers of Lausanne: A Self-Guided Tour

฿492
per adult
Layers of Lausanne: A Self-Guided Tour
Sphinx Observatory on Aletsch Glacier

Interlaken Day trip from Lausanne

฿3,626
per adult
Interlaken Day trip from Lausanne
Lausanne Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone

Lausanne Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone

฿305
per adult
Lausanne Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone
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Top hotels in Lausanne Center

Hotel Continental

Hotel Continental

4 out of 5
Place de la Gare 2 Lausanne
The price is ฿5,366 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿5,366
per night
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Lausanne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Yeah, pretty good. Amazing location"

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

Hotel Continental
Lausanne Palace

Lausanne Palace

5 out of 5
Rue du Grand Chene 7-9 Lausanne VD
The price is ฿13,055 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
฿13,055
per night
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Stay at this luxury hotel in Lausanne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (712 reviews)
"Super !"

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Lausanne Palace
Hotel Victoria

Hotel Victoria

4 out of 5
46 Avenue De La Gare Lausanne VD
The price is ฿4,672 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿4,672
per night
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Stay at this hotel in Lausanne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (449 reviews)
"Good hotel near the train station with excellent amenities in the room. Welcome was indifferent at best on arrival, but it didn't affect our stay, the large room made up for it."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

Hotel Victoria
De la Paix

De la Paix

4 out of 5
5 Av. Benjamin Constant Lausanne VD
The price is ฿6,327 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿6,327
per night
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Stay at this luxury hotel in Lausanne. 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! (1,001 reviews)
"Very good hotel lovely staff"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

De la Paix
ibis Lausanne Centre

ibis Lausanne Centre

3 out of 5
20 Rue du Maupas Lausanne VD
The price is ฿3,936 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿3,936
per night
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Stay at this hotel in Lausanne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
ibis Lausanne Centre
Moxy Lausanne City

Moxy Lausanne City

3 out of 5
Rue de la Vigie 3 Lausanne
The price is ฿5,700 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿5,700
per night
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Lausanne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Musée de la Machine à Écrire and Esplanade ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (445 reviews)
"Location was perfect for what we needed, didn't realise we would be in such a night life part of town. There was no noise in room and the electronic outside shutter worked well. Air con was lacking, not any shelf space so lived out of suitcase. Shower was powerful, note breakfast is not refilled ..."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Moxy Lausanne City
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Where to stay in Lausanne Center

Find the best Lausanne Center areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A park with a large white sculpture, a body of water, and a marina with boats.
Photo by Mike Eccles
Open Photo by Mike Eccles

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.

An aerial view of a coastal city with a marina, a large body of water, and surrounding hills.

Montoie-Bourdonnette

Montoie-Bourdonnette is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like International Olympic Committee and Bois de Vaux Cemetery.

A spacious, modern interior with a high arched skylight, a central staircase, and a minimalist design.
Photo by Dominik Gehl
Open Photo by Dominik Gehl

Sébeillon-Malley

Sébeillon-Malley might not have many top sights, but Palais de Beaulieu and Vaudoise Aréna are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A fountain with water jets, a sign for the Olympic Museum, and a landscaped area with trees and a hedge.

Montchoisi

While visiting Montchoisi, you might make a stop by sights like Olympic Museum and Musée de l’Elysée.

A panoramic view of a city with red-roofed buildings, a river, and mountains in the background.

Montriond-Cour

If you're spending some time in Montriond-Cour, Theatre de Vidy and Jardin Botanique Lausanne are top sights worth seeing.

Lausanne Center Travel Guide