La Cité Travel Guide

Lausanne

La Cite, the historic centre of Lausanne, Switzerland
View from the top of the Lausanne cathedral tower over the city center #urbanjungle
Cathédrale de Lausanne Attention tout le monde, ça grimpe Lausanne !
The Lausanne Cathedral was built over many years, starting in 1160. It is still today standing tall with a watchman up it's tower telling the passersby the time of night, and watching the city. You can even get a meeting with him if you want! The vista from the tower is amazing, at any time of day. And if you are lucky, you can even get a special evening when the Cathedral is lit up with thousands of candles... simply magical! #MyBackyard
Charming Lausanne. #architecture #trovember

Popular places to visit

View from the top of the Lausanne cathedral tower over the city center #urbanjungle

Lausanne Cathedral

4.5/5(25 reviews)

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.

Lausanne Cathedral
Olympic Museum showing a garden

Olympic Museum

4.5/5(20 reviews)

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.

Olympic Museum
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Ouchy Port

4/5(1 review)

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.

Ouchy Port
Amazing food at Berceau des Sens

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.

École hôtelière de Lausanne
Palais de Beaulieu exhibition center in Lausanne

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.

Palais de Beaulieu
Part of the Musee de l'Élysée is this garden with view over Lake Geneva and towards the French Alps. It's particularly impressive in spring during the cherry blossom season ! #ontheroad

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.

Musée de l’Elysée

Top hotels in La Cité

Mona Montreux

Mona Montreux

4.5 out of 5
Grand-Rue 81 Montreux VD
The price is ₹19,612 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
₹19,612
₹21,993 total
26 Mar - 27 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Montreux. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Location great, room spacious, great amenities but the bathroom needs renovating

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Mona Montreux
The Freddie Mercury Hotel

The Freddie Mercury Hotel

3 out of 5
7 Rue de la Rouvenettaz Montreux VD
The price is ₹13,012 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
₹13,012
₹14,908 total
7 Apr - 8 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Montreux. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Musée de Montreux and Place du Marche are ...
The Freddie Mercury Hotel
Hotel Continental

Hotel Continental

4 out of 5
Place de la Gare 2 Lausanne
The price is ₹14,893 per night from 10 Apr to 11 Apr
₹14,893
₹16,869 total
10 Apr - 11 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lausanne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Centrally located, surprisingly quiet for being so near the train station. Nice place to stay for a visit. Metro is just around the corner.

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Hotel Continental
Grand Hotel Suisse Majestic, Autograph Collection

Grand Hotel Suisse Majestic, Autograph Collection

4.5 out of 5
45 Avenue Des Alpes Montreux VD
The price is ₹25,224 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
₹25,224
₹27,818 total
26 Mar - 27 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Montreux. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Good location.

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Grand Hotel Suisse Majestic, Autograph Collection
De la Paix

De la Paix

4 out of 5
5 Av. Benjamin Constant Lausanne VD
The price is ₹17,259 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
₹17,259
₹19,317 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Lausanne. 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! (977 reviews)
Rooms are clean but the staff is subpar

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

De la Paix
Royal Plaza Montreux

Royal Plaza Montreux

5 out of 5
Avenue Claude Nobs 7 Montreux VD
The price is ₹21,836 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
₹21,836
₹24,535 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Montreux. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Room was perfect, it had an amazing view from the balcony. The staff were brilliant. Would definitely stay there again.

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Royal Plaza Montreux
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Other neighbourhoods around La Cité

„L‘arbre et des ravines“

Lausanne Center

4/5(40 area reviews)

Lausanne Center is known for its fantastic lake views, and you can make a stop by Bureau d'Information au Public and Hôtel de Ville while in the area.

Lausanne Center
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Vinet-Pontaise

Vinet-Pontaise might not have many top sights, but Palais de Beaulieu and Fondation de l’Hermitage are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Vinet-Pontaise
Cathedral of Notre Dame, Lausanne, Switzerland. Seen from Le Flon district

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.

Le Flon
Agora, the new cancer research center next to CHUV was finished in 2018. Designed by Behnisch Architekten, it displays an interesting modern #architecture, in particular its outer skin which has the purpose to enhance daylight use in the depth of the building

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.

Vallon-Béthusy
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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.

Borde-Bellevaux
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Florimont-Chissiez

When in Florimont-Chissiez, you can plan a visit to Olympic Museum and Ouchy Port, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Florimont-Chissiez

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