La Cité Travel Guide
Lausanne
Popular places to visit
Lausanne Cathedral
After visiting Lausanne Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lausanne. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Cathédrale de Notre Dame
Cathédrale de Notre Dame is just one of the places to see in Lausanne, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Ouchy Port
Explore the waterfront in Lausanne with a trip to Ouchy Port. Amble around this romantic area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Olympic Museum
You may never stand on the winner’s podium at the Olympic Games, but exploring this beautiful museum in Lausanne is the next best thing.
École hôtelière de Lausanne
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit École hôtelière de Lausanne during your trip to Lausanne. Wander the lakeside in this trendy area.
Palais de Beaulieu
Palais de Beaulieu is just one of the places to see in Lausanne, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Things to do
Lausanne: The Olympic Museum Entry Ticket
Glacier 3000 & Montreux from Lausanne
Lausanne Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour
Swiss Vineyard Wine Tasting Tour in Vaud
Lausanne Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone
Top hotels in La Cité
Mona Montreux
"Amazing views over Lake Geneva. Great location."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Novotel Lausanne Bussigny
Hotel Continental
"WAS ALRIGHT"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
The Freddie Mercury Hotel
"Surprisingly central - right on the railway station but the quietest hotel we've ever stayed in! And the most comfortable bed. Great room, excellent staff. Walking distance to everything."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Grand Hotel Suisse Majestic, Autograph Collection
"Beautiful hotel in quiet location on banks of Lake Geneva. Make sure you get a lake view room, one of the most beautiful views of the lake and mountains in the world. Hotel restaurant also excellent."
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
De la Paix
"Great property by old town. I had a Lakeview room which was wonderful. I cut my foot on some broken glass in the room which was unfortunate but otherwise nice facility."
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around La Cité
Lausanne Center
Lausanne Center is known for its fantastic lake views, and you can make a stop by Hôtel de Ville and MUDAC while in the area.
Vinet-Pontaise
Vinet-Pontaise might not have many top sights, but Palais de Beaulieu and Place of Riponne are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Le Flon
Le Flon might not have many top sights, but Palais de Beaulieu and Olympic Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Vallon-Béthusy
While Vallon-Béthusy may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Palais de Beaulieu and MUDAC.
Borde-Bellevaux
Though Borde-Bellevaux may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Palais de Beaulieu and Place of Riponne.
Florimont-Chissiez
When in Florimont-Chissiez, you can plan a visit to Olympic Museum and Ouchy Port, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
