Old City of Bern Travel Guide

Bern

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

Popular places to visit

Bundeshaus showing a square or plaza, heritage architecture and an administrative building

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

Enjoy a show at Theater am Zytglogge, a popular theatre in Innere Stadt. Experience the museums and festivals in this walkable area.

Theater am Zytglogge
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
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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)

Things to do

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

Lucerne: Guided Walking Tour with an Official Guide

Rp513.464
per adult
Lucerne: Guided Walking Tour with an Official Guide
Chocolate Fun in Bern

Bern: Chocolate Tasting Tour

Rp1.129.621
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Bern: Chocolate Tasting Tour
Bern: Zytglogge - Tour through the Clock Tower

Bern: Zytglogge - Tour through the Clock Tower

Rp410.771
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bern: Zytglogge - Tour through the Clock Tower
Highlights and Hidden Games Walking Tour in Bern

Bern Highlights and Hidden Gems Walking Tour With A Guide

Rp2.869.830
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bern Highlights and Hidden Gems Walking Tour With A Guide
Lucerne: Photography Walking Tour

Lucerne: Photography Walking Tour

Rp2.464.627
per adult
Lucerne: Photography Walking Tour
Wanderway Bern Scavenger Hunt

Bern Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone

Rp171.998
per adult
Bern Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone
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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 Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and rainfall showerheads. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (498 reviews)
"The perfect hotel on a budget! This place has hostel vibes in the best possible way. The rooms are small but incredibly clean, modern, and pretty. The bedding was fluffy and so comfortable, and the shower was hands down my favorite of our entire Europe trip. While there isn’t a fridge in the room, ..."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

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Stay KooooK Bern City – Online Check In
Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz

Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz

4 out of 5
Schauplatzgasse 4, Bern, BE
The price is Rp3.509.620 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp3.509.620
Rp3.873.708 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bern. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (822 reviews)
"By far the best hotel we've stayed at so far! The location couldn't be better the staff was excellent and the amenities superb. Steps from the train station and right in the heart of the bustling city. Just wonderful."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
Hotel Savoy Bern

Hotel Savoy Bern

4 out of 5
Neuengasse 26, Bern
The price is Rp3.997.067 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp3.997.067
Rp4.379.678 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Bern. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Great location, staff was really helpful!"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Hotel Savoy Bern
Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa

Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa

5 out of 5
Bahnhofplatz 11, Bern, BE
The price is Rp6.795.013 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
Rp6.795.013
Rp7.283.945 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bern. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (652 reviews)
"Great Location. We used it as a central spot to take trains to the scenic sites. Did a few day trips. Spent one day exploring Bern. Easy accessible, bus, tram, train and lots of food options around. Breakfast staff and front desk staff were excellent."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
NH Bern The Bristol

NH Bern The Bristol

4 out of 5
Schauplatzgasse 10, Bern
Fully refundable
The price is Rp3.628.927 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp3.628.927
Rp3.996.461 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bern. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (945 reviews)
"The staff was extremely helpful."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

NH Bern The Bristol
Hotel Restaurant Goldener Schlüssel Bern

Hotel Restaurant Goldener Schlüssel Bern

3 out of 5
Rathausgasse 72, Bern, BE
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Bern. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free bicycles on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (610 reviews)
"Amazing! So central to everything in Bern. Staff were very helpful with all our requests and were happy to assist. Thanks for a great stay!"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Old City of Bern

Bundeshaus showing a square or plaza, heritage architecture and an administrative building

Gelbes Quartier

While visiting Gelbes Quartier, you might make a stop by sights like French Church and Theater am Zytglogge.

Gelbes Quartier
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Grünes Quartier

If you're spending some time in Grünes Quartier, Bern Town Hall and Berner Munster are top sights worth seeing.

Grünes Quartier
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Weisses Quartier

Though Weisses Quartier may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bern Town Hall and Berner Munster.

Weisses Quartier
Bern Art Museum

Rotes Quartier

If you're spending some time in Rotes Quartier, Bern Art Museum and Wege zu Klee are top sights worth seeing.

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
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Monbijou

4/5(5 area reviews)

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Monbijou and surrounding area, you can visit Federal Palace and Bern Art Museum.

Monbijou

Old City of Bern Travel Guide