Old City of Bern Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Old City of Bern
Bundeshaus showing a square or plaza, heritage architecture and an administrative building
Bundeshaus showing a sunset, street scenes and heritage architecture
Bundeshaus
Berner Munster

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
Berner Munster

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
Bern Art Museum

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
Clock Tower

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
Nydeggbrucke

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
Bern

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)

Activities

Picture 1 for Activity Lucerne: Guided Walking Tour with an Official Guide

Lucerne: Guided Walking Tour with an Official Guide

AU$48
per adult
Lucerne: Guided Walking Tour with an Official Guide
Chocolate Fun in Bern

Bern: Chocolate Tasting Tour

AU$104
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Bern: Chocolate Tasting Tour
Highlights and Hidden Games Walking Tour in Bern

Bern Highlights and Hidden Gems Walking Tour With A Guide

AU$268
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bern Highlights and Hidden Gems Walking Tour With A Guide
Bern: Zytglogge - Tour through the Clock Tower

Bern: Zytglogge - Tour through the Clock Tower

AU$38
per adult
Bern: Zytglogge - Tour through the Clock Tower
Bern: Highlights & Hidden Gems Guided Tour in a Small Group

Bern: Highlights & Hidden Gems Guided Tour in a Small Group

AU$177
per adult
Bern: Highlights & Hidden Gems Guided Tour in a Small Group
Lucerne: Photography Walking Tour

Lucerne: Photography Walking Tour

AU$227
per adult
Lucerne: Photography Walking Tour
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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
3 out of 5
Zeughausgasse 26, Bern, BE
The price is AU$294 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$294
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Bern. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and rainfall showerheads. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (471 reviews)
"Great Hotel. We enjoyed our stay and were impressed by the layout of the room. The location is perfect for seeing all the places of interest in Bern."

Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2025

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$300 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$300
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bern. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (799 reviews)
Great location
"Very nice, small hotel. Great location. The staff is wonderful. The breakfast was very so so."

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
Hotel Savoy Bern
Hotel Savoy Bern
4 out of 5
Neuengasse 26, Bern
The price is AU$343 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$343
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Bern. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"This hotel is located in a lovely area with easy access to tram lines, making it very convenient to explore the city. The neighborhood felt safe and had a nice atmosphere, with cafés, shops, and other amenities nearby. The room was clean, quiet, and very comfortable, and was everything we needed ..."

Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2025

Hotel Savoy Bern
NH Bern The Bristol
NH Bern The Bristol
4 out of 5
Schauplatzgasse 10, Bern
The price is AU$355 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$355
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bern. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (933 reviews)
"This hotel was perfect..no complaints. Great location and amenities. Was comfortable..really enjoyed staying here."

Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2025

NH Bern The Bristol
Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
5 out of 5
Bahnhofplatz 11, Bern, BE
The price is AU$553 per night from 24 July to 25 July
AU$553
24 July - 25 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bern. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (638 reviews)
"This is my second stay at this hotel and I will always stay here when I’m visiting Bern. It’s a lovely true 5 star property and the staff are always so welcoming. I would like to say a special thank you to Luca on reception for all his help yesterday and lovely conversation."

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
Bellevue Palace Hotel
Bellevue Palace Hotel
5 out of 5
Kochergasse 3-5, Bern, BE
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bern. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and an attached winery. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (471 reviews)
"Excellent location!"

Reviewed on 30 Jun. 2025

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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 Prison Tower (Kafigturm) and Theater am Zytglogge.

Gelbes Quartier
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Grünes Quartier

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

Grünes Quartier
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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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