Old City of Bern Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit

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Federal Palace

4.5/5(7 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.

Federal Palace
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Berner Munster

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Peruse centuries-old religious art, climb the tallest church tower in Switzerland and attend sacred music recitals when you visit Bern's Gothic cathedral.

Berner Munster
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Bern Art Museum

4/5(2 reviews)

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 Art Museum
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Prison Tower (Kafigturm)

Once used to confine felons and now a venue for exhibitions, this tall structure has served the city of Bern for nearly four centuries.

Prison Tower (Kafigturm)
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Theater am Zytglogge

Enjoy a show at Theater am Zytglogge, a popular theatre in Innere Stadt. Experience the museums and festivals in this walkable area.

Theater am Zytglogge
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Nydeggbrucke

You can find out about the history of Innere Stadt with a visit to Nydeggbrucke. Experience the museums and festivals in this walkable area.

Nydeggbrucke

Activities

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Bern: 90-Minute Stroll Through the Old Town

AU$43
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bern: 90-Minute Stroll Through the Old Town
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Bern: Zytglogge - Tour through the Clock Tower

AU$35
Per adult
Bern: Zytglogge - Tour through the Clock Tower
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Geneva: United Nations, Old Town and Lake E-Bike Tour

AU$118
Per adult
Geneva: United Nations, Old Town and Lake E-Bike Tour
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Architectural Bern: Private Tour with a Local Expert

AU$1,297
Per adult
Architectural Bern: Private Tour with a Local Expert
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10-Hour Private Tour in Bern from Zurich

AU$1,554
Per adult
10-Hour Private Tour in Bern from Zurich
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Discover Bern’s most Photogenic Spots with a Local

AU$378
Per adult
Discover Bern’s most Photogenic Spots with a Local
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Our pick of the best Old City of Bern Hotel Deals

Stay KooooK Bern City - Online Check In
Stay KooooK Bern City - Online Check In
Zeughausgasse 26, Bern, BE
The price is AU$205 per night from 7 May to 8 May
AU$205
per night
7 May - 8 May
Stay at this hotel in Bern. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and a rainfall showerhead. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (189 reviews)
Simply amazing
"What a cool place! The interior design here exceeded my wildest expectations. Both eye capturing and functional. At first glance the room seems small and lackluster in the functional area. But after some examination you discover you have everything you need in a very organized and compact formation. ..."

Reviewed on 21 Apr. 2024

Stay KooooK Bern City - Online Check In
Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
4 out of 5
Schauplatzgasse 4, Bern, BE
The price is AU$325 per night from 3 May to 4 May
AU$325
per night
3 May - 4 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bern. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (586 reviews)
"This was a great hotel for getting to and from the train station as well as the main tourist sights. 2 days a week there is a farmer’s market right outside the hotel. There is a lot of morning traffic and noise, so if you’re a light sleeper, you might want to use the earplugs they provide. It is ..."

Reviewed on 17 Apr. 2024

Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
Hotel Savoy Bern
Hotel Savoy Bern
4 out of 5
Neuengasse 26, Bern
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$318 per night from 11 May to 12 May
AU$318
per night
11 May - 12 May
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Bern. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Helpful and friendly staff"

Reviewed on 14 Apr. 2024

Hotel Savoy Bern
Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
4 out of 5
Zeughausgasse 9, Bern, BE
The price is AU$309 per night from 19 May to 20 May
AU$309
per night
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Bern. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (337 reviews)
Great staff and location
"Warm, friendly, and very helpful staff, a modern hotel with clean, comfortable rooms, and in a great, central location. The hotel is easy walking distance from many sites you'll want to see, and also has easy access to public transportation. Highly recommended for a stay in Bern."

Reviewed on 21 Apr. 2024

Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
NH Bern The Bristol
NH Bern The Bristol
4 out of 5
Schauplatzgasse 10, Bern
The price is AU$301 per night from 19 May to 20 May
AU$301
per night
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bern. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (758 reviews)
Bristol CH
"The hotel is very nice but very small. When large groups are staying the common areas tend to be very crowded. Especially in the morning during breakfast and evenings. When it wasn’t crowded it was lovely though and location to transportation is great."

Reviewed on 23 Apr. 2024

NH Bern The Bristol
Kreuz Bern Modern City Hotel
Kreuz Bern Modern City Hotel
3 out of 5
Zeughausgasse 41, Bern, BE
The price is AU$262 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
AU$262
per night
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bern. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (731 reviews)
"Todo estuvo excelente"

Reviewed on 22 Apr. 2024

Kreuz Bern Modern City Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Old City of Bern

Bundeshaus showing a square or plaza, heritage architecture and an administrative building

Gelbes Quartier

While visiting Gelbes Quartier, you might make a stop by sights like French Church and Prison Tower (Kafigturm).

Gelbes Quartier
Clock Tower which includes landscape views and a city

Grünes Quartier

If you're spending some time in Grünes Quartier, Einstein-Haus and Bern Town Hall are top sights worth seeing.

Grünes Quartier
Berner Munster

Weisses Quartier

Though Weisses Quartier may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bern Town Hall and Berner Munster.

Weisses Quartier
Bern Art Museum

Rotes Quartier

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

Rotes Quartier
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Matte

If you're spending some time in Matte, Nydeggbrucke and Nydegg Church are top sights worth seeing.

Matte
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Monbijou

5/5(2 area reviews)

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

Monbijou

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