La Cité
Lausanne
Popular places to visit
MUDAC
You can browse the exhibits at MUDAC, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to 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.
AQUATIS Aquarium-Vivarium
Take the children to visit the sea life you'll find at AQUATIS Aquarium-Vivarium during your holiday to Lausanne.
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.
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.
Things to do
Lausanne: The Olympic Museum Entry Ticket
Lausanne Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour
Glacier 3000 & Montreux from Lausanne
Zermatt, Matterhorn, Glacier Paradise by cable car from Lausanne
Gruyere Village Historic Full Day Tour
Top hotels in La Cité
Mona Montreux
Great location, nice view and tasty breakfast!
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
De la Paix
Clean, friendly staff, great location.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Royal Plaza Montreux
Room carpet was very dirty
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Grand Hotel Suisse Majestic, Autograph Collection
Everything top rated
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Hotel Continental
I didn't go for breakfast as I needed a very early start, but the hotel was very clean, very friendly and helpful staff and was in a good location for transport and the station
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
J5 Hotels Helvetie Montreux
Great hotel
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
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 Lausanne Historical Museum while in the area.
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.
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.
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 Lausanne Historical Museum.
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 Place of Riponne.
Florimont-Chissiez
When in Florimont-Chissiez, you can plan a visit to Olympic Museum and Ouchy Port, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
