Lausanne Center Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Lausanne Center
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.
Activities
Lausanne Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour
Zermatt, Matterhorn, Glacier Paradise by cable car from Lausanne
Glacier 3000 & Montreux from Lausanne
Lausanne Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone
Explore Lausanne in 60 minutes with a Local
Our pick of the best Lausanne Center Hotel Deals
Hotel Continental
"WAS ALRIGHT"
Reviewed on 18 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
ibis Lausanne Centre
"Tout a été beau, mais le petit déjeuner pour ce qui on donne est très cher. Pour le reste excellent"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Lausanne Palace
"We did not have breakfast at the hotel."
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Hotel Victoria
"Room was good. Hotel handy for the train and bus. Everything was very nice, great hotel."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Moxy Lausanne City
"Amenities in the room are very limited"
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lausanne Center
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.
La Cité
If you're spending some time in La Cité, MUDAC 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 of Riponne 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 MUDAC.
