Old City of Bern Travel Guide

Bern
Bundeshaus which includes an administrative building, heritage architecture and a square or plaza

Popular places to visit

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Federal Palace

4.5/5(9 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(13 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

4.5/5(7 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

Top hotels in Old City of Bern

Kreuz Bern Modern City Hotel
Kreuz Bern Modern City Hotel
3 out of 5
Zeughausgasse 41, Bern, BE
The price is ₹13,558 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
₹13,558
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bern. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (740 reviews)
"Awesome"

Reviewed on 18 May 2024

Kreuz Bern Modern City Hotel
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Stay KooooK Bern City - Online Check In
3 out of 5
Zeughausgasse 26, Bern, BE
The price is ₹14,966 per night from 26 May to 27 May
₹14,966
per night
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Bern. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and rainfall showerheads. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (213 reviews)
"Interesting self check-in and door controls via app. Great for the tech savvy, but I can imagine some older folks might need some help. Our cozy room was compact but sufficiently spacious for 2 adults with a little creative arrangement of 2 large luggages. Only thing that it didn't have was a fridge ..."

Reviewed on 11 May 2024

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Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
4 out of 5
Schauplatzgasse 4, Bern, BE
The price is ₹17,722 per night from 25 May to 26 May
₹17,722
per night
25 May - 26 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bern. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (601 reviews)
"Very nice small village ….quaint…..great location ….quite…beautiful view from hotel…nice staff….vert nice room"

Reviewed on 21 May 2024

Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
Hotel Savoy Bern
Hotel Savoy Bern
4 out of 5
Neuengasse 26, Bern
The price is ₹17,373 per night from 1 Jun to 2 Jun
₹17,373
per night
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Bern. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Great stay at the hotel. The staff are really friendly and helpful. The location is superb. Very comfortable beds and a great nights sleep."

Reviewed on 23 May 2024

Hotel Savoy Bern
Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
5 out of 5
Bahnhofplatz 11, Bern, BE
The price is ₹33,561 per night from 1 Jun to 2 Jun
₹33,561
per night
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bern. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (566 reviews)
"Was very nice, comforting, prime location. The main point disappointing me is there is no A/C."

Reviewed on 3 May 2024

Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
4 out of 5
Zeughausgasse 9, Bern, BE
The price is ₹16,035 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
₹16,035
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Bern. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (349 reviews)
"Loved the rooftop bar!"

Reviewed on 15 May 2024

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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

4/5(5 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

Old City of Bern Travel Guide