Old City of Bern Travel Guide
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Federal Palace
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.
Berner Munster
Peruse centuries-old religious art, climb the tallest church tower in Switzerland and attend sacred music recitals when you visit Bern's Gothic cathedral.
Bern Art Museum
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.
Einstein-Haus
You can study the exhibits at Einstein-Haus, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Innere Stadt. Experience the museums and festivals in this walkable area.
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.
Bern Expo
After visiting Bern Expo, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bern. Experience the museums and festivals in this walkable area.
Activities
Lucerne: Guided Walking Tour with an Official Guide
Chocolate tour in Bern with chocolate tasting
Bern Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone
Discover Bern. Understand Switzerland
Bern: 90-Minute Stroll Through the Old Town
Our pick of the best Old City of Bern Hotel Deals
Stay KooooK Bern City – Online Check In
For a mostly automated hotel, I found it cozy and the skeleton crew staff to be super helpful. The room was larger than I expected (based on the website images) and everything was modern, clean, and in working order. Would definitely recommend!
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
Hotel was in great location, close to the train station. Reception staff were lovely and helpful. Everything was in walking distance
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
NH Bern The Bristol
This hotel definitely left something to be desired and I definitely don’t think it meets the mark for a 4 star hotel. My room shower looked nothing like the photos and was very outdated compared to what was advertised. The room was very minimalist with nothing offered there either. Half of the lights ...
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Hotel Savoy Bern
Room was clean and staff was very helpful!
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
Excellent, Location, very clean and well maintain.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
This is a very lovely hotel. It exceeded my expectations. Clean, comfortable, very hospitable staff. The only downside is the heat control. The lowest heat setting is 20 degrees which much too hot for sleeping. The staff were apologetic and brought us a fan but we needed to have the windows open ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old City of Bern
Gelbes Quartier
While visiting Gelbes Quartier, you might make a stop by sights like Prison Tower (Kafigturm) and Theater am Zytglogge.
Grünes Quartier
If you're spending some time in Grünes Quartier, Bern Clock Tower and Bern Town Hall are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Rotes Quartier
If you're spending some time in Rotes Quartier, Bern Art Museum and Wege zu Klee are top sights worth seeing.
Matte
If you're spending some time in Matte, Nydeggbrucke and Untertorbrucke are top sights worth seeing.
Monbijou
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Monbijou and surrounding area, you can visit Freibad Marzili and Federal Palace.
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