Old City of Bern

Bern
Old City of Bern

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Bundeshaus featuring heritage architecture, a sunset and an administrative buidling

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.

Federal Palace
Berner Munster

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.

Berner Munster
Bern Art Museum

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
Clock Tower

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)
Nydeggbrucke

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

Bern: Zytglogge - Tour through the Clock Tower

Bern: Zytglogge - Tour through the Clock Tower

P1,332
Per adult
Bern: Zytglogge - Tour through the Clock Tower
Bern: 90-Minute Stroll Through the Old Town

Bern: 90-Minute Stroll Through the Old Town

P1,664
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bern: 90-Minute Stroll Through the Old Town
From Zurich: Crash Landing On You Locations in Interlaken

From Zurich: Crash Landing On You Locations in Interlaken

P18,975
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
From Zurich: Crash Landing On You Locations in Interlaken
Lucerne: Photography Walking Tour

Lucerne: Photography Walking Tour

P7,989
Per adult
Lucerne: Photography Walking Tour
Interlaken: Highlights Tour with a Local by Private Car

Interlaken: Highlights Tour with a Local by Private Car

P56,591
Per adult
Interlaken: Highlights Tour with a Local by Private Car
Jungfraujoch: Private Day Trip to Jungfrau and Lauterbrunnen

Jungfraujoch: Private Day Trip to Jungfrau and Lauterbrunnen

P112,848
Per adult
Jungfraujoch: Private Day Trip to Jungfrau and Lauterbrunnen
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Top hotels in Old City of Bern

Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
4 out of 5
Schauplatzgasse 4, Bern, BE
The price is P11,763 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
P11,763
P12,962 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (728 reviews)
"Conveniently located close to train station. Everything was great!"

Reviewed on Nov 7, 2024

Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
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Stay KooooK Bern City - Online Check In
3 out of 5
Zeughausgasse 26, Bern, BE
The price is P10,042 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
P10,042
P11,176 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Bern. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and rainfall showerheads. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (343 reviews)
Fantastic stay
"Brilliant central location, for Bern’s historic centre. The room was modern and comfortable, the room was very quiet."

Reviewed on Nov 12, 2024

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Hotel Savoy Bern
Hotel Savoy Bern
4 out of 5
Neuengasse 26, Bern
The price is P10,300 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
P10,300
P11,444 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Bern. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Great location. Wonderful staff and nice rooms with great showers."

Reviewed on Nov 8, 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 P11,157 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
P11,157
P12,336 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
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! (455 reviews)
"The first thing we figured out when we got there was that we did not have the right electrical adapters. Management provided us with two and only asked that we turned them back in when we checked out. Who does that nowadays! The desk was helpful and friendly at every turn. The area was great as well. ..."

Reviewed on Nov 3, 2024

Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
NH Bern The Bristol
NH Bern The Bristol
4 out of 5
Schauplatzgasse 10, Bern
The price is P9,665 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
P9,665
P10,784 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
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 in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (826 reviews)
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Reviewed on Nov 11, 2024

NH Bern The Bristol
Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
5 out of 5
Bahnhofplatz 11, Bern, BE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P23,525 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
P23,525
P25,172 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26
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! (610 reviews)
"Great location friendly staff!"

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2024

Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
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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
Old City of Bern featuring 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
Very nice,nearly of the river Aare by Bern, Switzerland

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
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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

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

Monbijou

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