La Cité Travel Guide
Lausanne
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.
Ouchy Port
Explore the waterfront in Lausanne with a trip to Ouchy Port. Amble around this family-friendly 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.
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.
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.
Musée de l’Elysée
You can browse the exhibits at Musée de l’Elysée, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Lausanne. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Top hotels in La Cité
Hotel Continental
Clean room and great location
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Mona Montreux
Great stay. And great breakfast.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
The Freddie Mercury Hotel
Lovely and clean. Great location
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
De la Paix
Gorgeous view over lake geneva from the room - bed was comfortable, hotel was very central and hospitality was great. Looking forward to returning
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Royal Plaza Montreux
Nice hotel overall, stunning outlook on the lake but the hotel is very dated and needs a refurb to make it a true 5* hotel and experience. The staff are nice and overall we enjoyed our stay but the decor and facilities would need to be refurbished throughout to consider staying here again. Overall ...
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Grand Hotel Suisse Majestic, Autograph Collection
The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. It had magnificent views of the lake with a beautiful mountain backdrop. The breakfast was delicious - lots of options including made to order omelettes with a dining space with lake views. We received a warm welcome from the staff each time we ...
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around La Cité
Lausanne Center
Lausanne Center is known for its fantastic lake views, and you can make a stop by Hôtel de Ville and Place of Riponne while in the area.
Vinet-Pontaise
Vinet-Pontaise might not have many top sights, but Palais de Beaulieu and Hôtel de Ville are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Le Flon
Le Flon might not have many top sights, but Hôtel de Ville and Palais de Beaulieu are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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 Hôtel de Ville and Palais de Beaulieu.
Borde-Bellevaux
Though Borde-Bellevaux may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Palais de Beaulieu and Hôtel de Ville.
Florimont-Chissiez
When in Florimont-Chissiez, you can plan a visit to Olympic Museum and Hôtel de Ville, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
