Old City of Bern Travel Guide
Bern
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Old City of Bern
Stay KooooK Bern City – Online Check In
The Host was wonderful and the location is PERFECT. We look forward to staying here again!
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
Excellent location but room was a bit too small if you have lots of luggage
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Hotel Savoy Bern
Clean room
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
NH Bern The Bristol
We enjoyed our stay
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
Excellent location for shopping, restaurants, transportation, old town. Quiet and modern rooms. Excellent staff! Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
The hotel is conveniently located near attractions and within walking distance of the train station. We used the hotel as a base to go visit other towns via train- Gruyeres and Thun. Then came back to see the sites and eat in Bern. I would recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old City of Bern
Gelbes Quartier
While visiting Gelbes Quartier, you might make a stop by sights like Theater am Zytglogge and Jackpot Spielcasino Bern.
Grünes Quartier
If you're spending some time in Grünes Quartier, Bern Town Hall and Berner Munster 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 Federal Palace and Bern Art Museum.
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