Lausanne Center Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Lausanne Center
Popular places to visit
MUDAC
You can browse the exhibits at MUDAC, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Lausanne. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
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.
Place of Riponne
During your trip to Lausanne, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Place of Riponne. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Hôtel de Ville
You can find out about the history of Lausanne when you stop by Hôtel de Ville. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Lausanne Historical Museum
You can study the exhibits at Lausanne Historical Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to 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.
Activities
Lausanne Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour
Zermatt, Matterhorn, Glacier Paradise by cable car from Lausanne
Glacier 3000 & Montreux from Lausanne
Lausanne Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone
Escape Game Theme Team Magic in the streets of Lausanne
Our pick of the best Lausanne Center Hotel Deals
Hotel Continental
The room was fantastic. The gentleman at the counter when we checked in whose name starts with a Ugur was unbelievable helpful with our stay, attractions and public transportation. The bed was the best we have had in Switzerland.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
De la Paix
Clean, spacious room with a view of the lake and mountains.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Lausanne Palace
Classic Swiss 5 star. As expected. Rooms are a bit dated. Shower is terrible. Would definitely stay again but room is underwhelming
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
ibis Lausanne Centre
Staff was nice and while location was a bit far, it was very easy to get down the hill via bus quickly. Our room flooded however which was frustrating...staff did accommodate us by moving rooms.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Moxy Lausanne City
The staff was adorable kind and caring. Always a smile and willing to help. I was coming from a business trip in Zurich. I felt home and happy right from check in.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Hotel Mirabeau, BW Signature Collection
Very nice stay. Hotel Mirabeau is only an eight minute walk from the main train station -- most importantly, it is a relatively flat eight minute walk in steeply hilly Lausanne, so it is easy to get to and from the station. Given that Lausanne is an excellent base for lots of wonderful day trips ...
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Lausanne Center
Le Flon
Le Flon might not have many top sights, but Palais de Beaulieu and Place de la Palud are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
La Cité
If you're spending some time in La Cité, Lausanne Historical Museum and St. James Way are top sights worth seeing.
Vinet-Pontaise
Vinet-Pontaise might not have many top sights, but Palais de Beaulieu and Place de la Palud are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Ouchy
If you're spending time in Ouchy, you might enjoy attractions like Ouchy Port and Alpine Panorama Path. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's fantastic lake views before hopping on the metro at Ouchy-Olympique Station to see more of the city.
Florimont-Chissiez
When in Florimont-Chissiez, you can plan a visit to Olympic Museum and Ouchy Port, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 Fondation de l’Hermitage.
