Old City of Bern

Bern
Bundeshaus which includes a square or plaza, heritage architecture and an administrative building

Popular places to visit

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Federal Palace

4.5/5(9 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.

Federal Palace
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Berner Munster

4.5/5(9 reviews)

Peruse centuries-old religious art, climb the tallest church tower in Switzerland and attend sacred music recitals when you visit Bern's Gothic cathedral.

Berner Munster
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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.

Bern Art Museum
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Theater am Zytglogge

Get tickets for a show at Theater am Zytglogge, a storied theater in Innere Stadt. Experience the museums and festivals in this walkable area.

Theater am Zytglogge
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Prison Tower (Kafigturm)

Once used to confine felons and now a venue for exhibitions, this tall structure has served the city of Bern for nearly four centuries.

Prison Tower (Kafigturm)
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Nydeggbrucke

You can find out about the history of Innere Stadt with a visit to Nydeggbrucke. Experience the museums and festivals in this walkable area.

Nydeggbrucke

Things to do

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Bern: 90-Minute Stroll Through the Old Town

CA $39
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bern: 90-Minute Stroll Through the Old Town
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Discover Bern’s most Photogenic Spots with a Local

CA $338
Per adult
Discover Bern’s most Photogenic Spots with a Local
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Bern’s Timeless Treasures: A Family Walking Adventure

CA $652
Per adult
Bern’s Timeless Treasures: A Family Walking Adventure
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Insightful Bern Walking Tour for Couples

CA $512
Per adult
Insightful Bern Walking Tour for Couples
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Bern Self Guided Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery Game

CA $29
Per adult
Bern Self Guided Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery Game
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Bern Old City Walking Tour

CA $652
Per adult
Bern Old City Walking Tour
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Old City of Bern Hotel Deals

Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
4 out of 5
Schauplatzgasse 4, Bern, BE
The price is CA $298 per night from Jun. 16 to Jun. 17
CA $298
CA $327 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 16 - Jun 17
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bern. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (605 reviews)
"Was excellent staff"

Reviewed on May 31, 2024

Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
5 out of 5
Bahnhofplatz 11, Bern, BE
The price is CA $557 per night from Jun. 23 to Jun. 24
CA $557
CA $595 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bern. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (569 reviews)
"Fantastic stay, amazing service!"

Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2024

Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
Hotel Savoy Bern
Hotel Savoy Bern
4 out of 5
Neuengasse 26, Bern
The price is CA $308 per night from Jun. 9 to Jun. 10
CA $308
CA $337 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 9 - Jun 10
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Bern. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
Friendly
"Conveniently situated very close to the railway station & yet very quiet. In the old town so all sights easily walkable. Free bus/tram pass but we didn’t use this. Very helpful & friendly reception staff. Great restaurant recommendations. Would certainly use this hotel again."

Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2024

Hotel Savoy Bern
Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
4 out of 5
Zeughausgasse 9, Bern, BE
The price is CA $270 per night from Jun. 23 to Jun. 24
CA $270
CA $297 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Bern. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (353 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, well appointed and easy, comfortable stay."

Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2024

Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
Kreuz Bern Modern City Hotel
Kreuz Bern Modern City Hotel
3 out of 5
Zeughausgasse 41, Bern, BE
The price is CA $257 per night from Jun. 9 to Jun. 10
CA $257
CA $284 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 9 - Jun 10
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bern. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (750 reviews)
"Friendly staff, Clean, Safe area, Close to everything."

Reviewed on May 30, 2024

Kreuz Bern Modern City Hotel
NH Bern The Bristol
NH Bern The Bristol
4 out of 5
Schauplatzgasse 10, Bern
The price is CA $279 per night from Jun. 16 to Jun. 17
CA $279
CA $307 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 16 - Jun 17
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bern. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (771 reviews)
"Very satisfied with my stay at the NH Bern. From the checkin to the checkout it was superb. Location couldn’t been better."

Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2024

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Other neighbourhoods around Old City of Bern

Bundeshaus which includes a square or plaza, an administrative buidling and heritage architecture

Gelbes Quartier

If you're spending some time in Gelbes Quartier, French Church and Prison Tower (Kafigturm) are top sights worth seeing.

Gelbes Quartier
Clock Tower showing landscape views and a city

Grünes Quartier

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

Grünes Quartier
Berner Munster

Weisses Quartier

While Weisses Quartier isn't home to many top sights, Bern Town Hall and Berner Munster are some notable places to visit nearby.

Weisses Quartier
Bern Art Museum

Rotes Quartier

While visiting Rotes Quartier, you might make a stop by sights like Bern Art Museum and Wege zu Klee.

Rotes Quartier
Bern

Matte

If you're spending some time in Matte, Nydeggbrucke and Nydegg Church are top sights worth seeing.

Matte
Fantastische Blumen & Sträussen :) http://schweiblumen.ch

Monbijou

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Monbijou might not have many top sights, but Federal Palace and Bern Art Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Monbijou

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