Old City of Bern Travel Guide

Bern

A historic town with a prominent church spire, cobblestone streets, and surrounding greenery.
A large historic building with a green dome and classical architecture.
A historic building with ornate architecture, a large open square, and a pink sky.
A scenic view of a town with a river, surrounded by hills and greenery.
A cathedral interior with high vaulted ceilings, ornate pipe organs, and rows of pews.

Stay near popular Old City of Bern attractions

A grand building with a dome and statues, surrounded by a reflective plaza and other classical architecture.

Federal Palace

8.8/10 (334 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.
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Things to do

Bern: Chocolate Tasting Tour

Bern: Chocolate Tasting Tour

Rp1.211.438
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Bern: Chocolate Tasting Tour
Picture 1 for Activity Lucerne: Guided Walking Tour with an Official Guide

Lucerne: Guided Walking Tour with an Official Guide

Rp550.654
per adult
Lucerne: Guided Walking Tour with an Official Guide
Walking Tour Bern

Bern Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems

Rp750.162
per adult
Bern Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems
Picture 1 for Activity Lucerne: Photography Walking Tour

Lucerne: Photography Walking Tour

Rp2.630.046
per adult
Lucerne: Photography Walking Tour
Chocolate tour in Bern with chocolate tasting

Chocolate tour in Bern with chocolate tasting

Rp1.211.438
per adult
Chocolate tour in Bern with chocolate tasting
Bern Self-Guided Audio Experience

Bern Self-Guided Audio Experience

Rp107.166
per adult
Bern Self-Guided Audio Experience
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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
The price is Rp2.848.797 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
Rp2.848.797
Rp3.203.067 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bern. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (719 reviews)
"Loved the rooftop patio and the kitchen available. It was so nice to cook a meal ourselves as we were away for 3 weeks. It was also great to be able to take leftovers home from restaurants! Laundry and dry bags for floating the river were other highlights of the stay"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Stay KooooK Bern City – Online Check In
Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa

Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa

5 out of 5
Bahnhofplatz 11 Bern BE
The price is Rp7.276.618 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
Rp7.276.618
Rp7.799.145 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (740 reviews)
"Nice and convenient stay with very helpful staff."

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
NH Bern The Bristol

NH Bern The Bristol

4 out of 5
Schauplatzgasse 10 Bern
The price is Rp3.534.358 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
Rp3.534.358
Rp3.914.680 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bern. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
NH Bern The Bristol
Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz

Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz

4 out of 5
Schauplatzgasse 4 Bern BE
The price is Rp3.950.164 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
Rp3.950.164
Rp4.346.286 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bern. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (955 reviews)
"The space in the room is too small and tight hardly any space to move to the other side of the bed too tight between the end of the bed and the wall"

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
Hotel Savoy Bern

Hotel Savoy Bern

4 out of 5
Neuengasse 26 Bern
The price is Rp3.679.890 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
Rp3.679.890
Rp4.065.742 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 attractions ...
Hotel Savoy Bern
Best Western Plus Hotel Bern

Best Western Plus Hotel Bern

4 out of 5
Zeughausgasse 9 Bern BE
The price is Rp3.477.184 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
Rp3.477.184
Rp3.855.333 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bern. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
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Where to stay in Old City of Bern

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A river winding through a town with historic buildings and a prominent church spire.
Photo by Paczeal Zhao
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Kirchenfeld-Schosshalde

If you're spending some time in Kirchenfeld-Schosshalde, Paul Klee Museum and Bern Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.

A historic building with ornate architecture, including domes and statues, under a clear blue sky.
Photo by FromSwitzerlandToWorld
Open Photo by FromSwitzerlandToWorld

Rotes Quartier

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

A large, historic building with domed structures and columns.

Innere Stadt

While visiting Innere Stadt, you might make a stop by sights like Bern Town Hall and Berner Munster.

A cityscape with a prominent church tower and a cathedral, surrounded by mountains in the background.
Photo by Yannik Adrion
Open Photo by Yannik Adrion

Breitenrain-Lorraine

While visiting Breitenrain-Lorraine, you might make a stop by sights like Wankdorf Stadium and Botanical Garden.

A river with a bridge, a tower, and surrounding greenery.

Langgasse-Felsenau

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

Old City of Bern Travel Guide

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