Popular places to visit
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.
Bern Rose Garden
See and smell beautiful roses at this dreamy park with hundreds of types of flowers. Appreciate the views from the garden’s position on a ridge.
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.
Paul Klee Museum
Take a trip to futuristic warehouses in a rustic green setting to see the inspiring works of a modernist artist.
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 Historical Museum
Browse this prominent Swiss museum to find local treasures from the Stone Age to the present day and get to know the man behind the genius in the Einstein Museum.
Things to do
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Top hotels in Monbijou
Sorell Business Hotel Ador Bern
Room was a good size for a single room. Bed was fine, a little uncomfortable. Plenty of choice for breakfast Fabulous location, 5 min walk to Bern main train station.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Hotel La Pergola
Did not include breakfast as part of the booking; given incorrect directions to get there (another tram route) was closer; the bed was a divan day bed on wheels and kept shifting
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Hotel National Bern
Clean room, nice size, windows that open!! Staff courteous, friendly
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Stay KooooK Bern City – Online Check In
Clean room
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Prize by Radisson, Bern City
Not much variety for breakfast. Mostly bread and pastry. The property could use some updating, especially in the halls on each floor. Also, bench by the elevator and some foyer furniture was stained. The staff were absolutely amazing and the location was ideal for walking to and from Old Town.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room is clean. Shower water pressure is good. Great location to everything!
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Monbijou
Mattenhof
Mattenhof might not have many top sights, but Federal Palace and Freibad Marzili are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Rotes Quartier
If you're spending some time in Rotes Quartier, Bern Art Museum and Wege zu Klee are top sights worth seeing.
Sandrain
While there might not be top attractions in Sandrain, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bern Historical Museum and Federal Palace.
Weissenbühl
Though Weissenbühl may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bern Natural History Museum and Federal Palace.
Gelbes Quartier
While visiting Gelbes Quartier, you might make a stop by sights like Prison Tower (Kafigturm) and Theater am Zytglogge.
Old City of Bern
Unique features of Old City of Bern include the historical sites and museums. Make a stop by Einstein-Haus or Bern Town Hall while you're exploring the area.
