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
Bern Summer Walk: Medieval, Bear Park & Panoramic Picnic

Bern Summer Walk: Medieval, Bear Park & Panoramic Picnic

Rp1.585.882
per adult
Bern Summer Walk: Medieval, Bear Park & Panoramic Picnic
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
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 Rp3.207.445 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
Rp3.207.445
Rp3.578.618 total
6 Sept - 7 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! (710 reviews)
"Great staff and very clean."

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026

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

Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa

5 out of 5
Bahnhofplatz 11 Bern BE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp7.162.767 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
Rp7.162.767
Rp7.684.242 total
5 Sept - 6 Sept
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! (735 reviews)
"We had an excellent stay at the Hotel Schweizerhof Bern for our honeymoon trip. The staff were amazing and so very helpful, and even provided some special extras for our honeymoon, which really made us feel special. If we return to Bern, we will be absolutely staying again. Amazing hotel."

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
NH Bern The Bristol

NH Bern The Bristol

4 out of 5
Schauplatzgasse 10 Bern
The price is Rp3.876.321 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp3.876.321
Rp4.272.911 total
13 Sept - 14 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 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 Rp4.002.723 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
Rp4.002.723
Rp4.404.117 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! (948 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
Hotel Savoy Bern

Hotel Savoy Bern

4 out of 5
Neuengasse 26 Bern
The price is Rp4.192.326 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
Rp4.192.326
Rp4.600.925 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"3 minute walk to the train station. AC in the Rooms. Small Refrigerator in the room. Disposable sleepers provided. Hand and body lotion provided. Push buttons in shower to turn on the hand held and rain shower modes. 2 bottles of water provided every day. Coffee and Tea pot in room."

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026

Hotel Savoy Bern
Kreuz Bern Modern City Hotel

Kreuz Bern Modern City Hotel

3 out of 5
Zeughausgasse 41 Bern BE
The price is Rp4.265.913 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
Rp4.265.913
Rp4.677.241 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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
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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
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A river winding through a town with historic buildings and a prominent church spire.
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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.
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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 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 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 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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