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.
See properties

Things to do

Bern: Chocolate Tasting Tour

Bern: Chocolate Tasting Tour

Rp1.228.760
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

Rp558.527
per adult
Lucerne: Guided Walking Tour with an Official Guide
Chocolate tour in Bern with chocolate tasting

Chocolate tour in Bern with chocolate tasting

Rp1.228.760
per adult
Chocolate tour in Bern with chocolate tasting
Walking Tour Bern

Bern Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems

Rp758.730
per adult
Bern Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems
Lucerne: Photography Walking Tour

Lucerne: Photography Walking Tour

Rp2.680.930
per adult
Lucerne: Photography Walking Tour
Bern Summer Walk: Medieval, Bear Park & Panoramic Picnic

Bern Summer Walk: Medieval, Bear Park & Panoramic Picnic

Rp2.345.814
per adult
Bern Summer Walk: Medieval, Bear Park & Panoramic Picnic
See all activities in Bern

Top hotels in Old City of Bern

Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa

Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa

5 out of 5
Bahnhofplatz 11 Bern BE
The price is Rp7.227.133 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp7.227.133
Rp7.752.060 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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 ...
Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
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 Rp2.576.139 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
Rp2.576.139
Rp2.924.311 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bern. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and rainfall showerheads. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (689 reviews)
"This hotel is right in the centre of Bern and in a refurbished old building. Its very clean and new inside. The rooms are small but are as advertised (Cozy) and have plenty of nice touches to make them functionable. We only stayed one night. The 'common areas' offer a social space with tea making ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Stay KooooK Bern City – Online Check In
NH Bern The Bristol

NH Bern The Bristol

4 out of 5
Schauplatzgasse 10 Bern
The price is Rp4.357.017 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
Rp4.357.017
Rp4.772.863 total
14 Aug - 15 Aug
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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Great location. Close to station in Bern is completely safe."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

NH Bern The Bristol
Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz

Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz

4 out of 5
Schauplatzgasse 4 Bern BE
The price is Rp4.018.608 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp4.018.608
Rp4.421.594 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (933 reviews)
"Great location! Very nice staff"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026

Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
Hotel Savoy Bern

Hotel Savoy Bern

4 out of 5
Neuengasse 26 Bern
The price is Rp4.378.124 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
Rp4.378.124
Rp4.794.817 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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
Kreuz Bern Modern City Hotel

Kreuz Bern Modern City Hotel

3 out of 5
Zeughausgasse 41 Bern BE
The price is Rp4.023.968 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
Rp4.023.968
Rp4.427.158 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bern. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
Kreuz Bern Modern City Hotel
See all 399 properties in Old City of Bern
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Where to stay in Old City of Bern

Find the best Old City of Bern areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Old City of Bern
Learn more about Old City of Bern
A river winding through a town with historic buildings and a prominent church spire.
Photo by Paczeal Zhao
Open Photo by Paczeal Zhao

Kirchenfeld-Schosshalde

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

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 Botanical Garden and Bern Art Museum.

Old City of Bern Travel Guide

Explore a world of travel with Expedia