Old City of Bern

Bern

Old City of Bern
Bundeshaus which includes a square or plaza, heritage architecture and an administrative buidling
Bundeshaus which includes a sunset, heritage architecture and an administrative buidling
Bundeshaus
Berner Munster

Popular places to visit

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
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
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
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
Bern

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)

Things to do

Picture 1 for Activity Lucerne: Guided Walking Tour with an Official Guide

Lucerne: Guided Walking Tour with an Official Guide

P1,731
per adult
Lucerne: Guided Walking Tour with an Official Guide
Highlights and Hidden Games Walking Tour in Bern

Bern Highlights and Hidden Gems Walking Tour With A Guide

P9,732
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bern Highlights and Hidden Gems Walking Tour With A Guide
Chocolate Fun in Bern

Bern: Chocolate Tasting Tour

P3,808
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Bern: Chocolate Tasting Tour
Bern: Highlights & Hidden Gems Guided Tour in a Small Group

Bern: Highlights & Hidden Gems Guided Tour in a Small Group

P6,423
per adult
Bern: Highlights & Hidden Gems Guided Tour in a Small Group
Lucerne: Photography Walking Tour

Lucerne: Photography Walking Tour

P8,309
per adult
Lucerne: Photography Walking Tour
Bern: Zytglogge - Tour through the Clock Tower

Bern: Zytglogge - Tour through the Clock Tower

P1,385
per adult
Bern: Zytglogge - Tour through the Clock Tower
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Top hotels in Old City of Bern

Stay KooooK Bern City – Online Check In
Stay KooooK Bern City – Online Check In
3 out of 5
Zeughausgasse 26, Bern, BE
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! (467 reviews)
"Everything was nice and clean. The community area and kitchen was perfect for us. Was also really close by to the train station which was convenient for us. I would definitely stay again if I ever came back to visit ."

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2025

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Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
4 out of 5
Schauplatzgasse 4, Bern, BE
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! (787 reviews)
"Great service great location"

Reviewed on Jun 16, 2025

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NH Bern The Bristol
NH Bern The Bristol
4 out of 5
Schauplatzgasse 10, Bern
The price is P12,997 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
P12,997
P14,303 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
includes taxes & fees
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! (928 reviews)
"This hotel was perfect..no complaints. Great location and amenities. Was comfortable..really enjoyed staying here."

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025

NH Bern The Bristol
Hotel Savoy Bern
Hotel Savoy Bern
4 out of 5
Neuengasse 26, Bern
The price is P13,100 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
P13,100
P14,410 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,000 reviews)
"The property, the people, the entire staff did a wonderful job. The Swiss people are testament of What good looks like. We never saw a single staff reading their cell phone at any time. The hotel is impeccable. The Swiss much like the Germans and the Austrians should be deployed to Latin America, ..."

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2025

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Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
5 out of 5
Bahnhofplatz 11, Bern, BE
The price is P22,497 per night from Jul 24 to Jul 25
P22,497
P24,163 total
Jul 24 - Jul 25
includes taxes & fees
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! (635 reviews)
"People are so kind especially Jaqueline."

Reviewed on Jun 10, 2025

Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
4 out of 5
Zeughausgasse 9, Bern, BE
The price is P11,471 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
P11,471
P12,719 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
includes taxes & fees
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! (543 reviews)
"We stayed in this hotel for two nights. It is close to everything. The most important thing was the room has AC which is not every hotel has in Bern."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

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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 Bern Clock Tower 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
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

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

Monbijou

Old City of Bern