Old City of Bern

Bern

Old City of Bern
Bundeshaus showing an administrative buidling, a square or plaza and heritage architecture
Bundeshaus showing heritage architecture, an administrative buidling and a sunset
Bundeshaus
Berner Munster

Popular places to visit

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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.

Federal Palace
Berner Munster

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.

Berner Munster
Bern Art Museum

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.

Bern Art Museum
Clock Tower

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
Nydeggbrucke

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
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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)

Things to do

Bern: Unlimited Switzerland Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

Bern: Unlimited Switzerland Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

RM12
per traveller
Bern: Unlimited Switzerland Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom

eSIM: Airalo Europe Package

RM13
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Europe Package
Zurich: Private eTukTuk City Tour

Zurich: Private eTukTuk City Tour

RM421
per traveller
Zurich: Private eTukTuk City Tour
Bern: Unlimited 4G Internet in the EU with Pocket WiFi

Bern: Unlimited 4G Internet in the EU with Pocket WiFi

RM227
per traveller
Bern: Unlimited 4G Internet in the EU with Pocket WiFi
Picture 1 for Activity Lucerne: Guided Walking Tour with an Official Guide

Lucerne: Guided Walking Tour with an Official Guide

RM133
per adult
Lucerne: Guided Walking Tour with an Official Guide
Story about today's chocolate.

Chocolate tour in Bern with chocolate tasting

RM292
per adult
Chocolate tour in Bern with chocolate tasting
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Top hotels in Old City of Bern

Stay KooooK Bern City – Online Check In

Stay KooooK Bern City – Online Check In

3 out of 5
Zeughausgasse 26, Bern, BE
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Bern. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and rainfall showerheads. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (537 reviews)
"Compact, but lots of charm! Great shower, separate toilet, with sink in the bedroom area. Also desk and seating area. Very comfortable, spotlessly clean and very comfortable - slept brilliantly well. Key on app or phone, but you can also get a key card if you prefer."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

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Hotel Savoy Bern

Hotel Savoy Bern

4 out of 5
Neuengasse 26, Bern
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM878 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
RM878
RM972 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Bern. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"Clean room"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Hotel Savoy Bern
NH Bern The Bristol

NH Bern The Bristol

4 out of 5
Schauplatzgasse 10, Bern
The price is RM801 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
RM801
RM892 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bern. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (969 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay"

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

NH Bern The Bristol
Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz

Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz

4 out of 5
Schauplatzgasse 4, Bern, BE
The price is RM872 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
RM872
RM966 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bern. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (859 reviews)
"Very nice little room which is all I needed just for me. The bed was very comfortable. It was right next to the federal palace and an easy walk to the cathedral and clock tower. Perfect for what I wanted to see and do while I was in Bern. Happy to return here if I go back!"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa

Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa

5 out of 5
Bahnhofplatz 11, Bern, BE
The price is RM1,683 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
RM1,683
RM1,808 total
10 Nov - 11 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bern. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (667 reviews)
"I would definitely stay here again. Room is very nice and spacious. View out of the window was great. Breakfast was very expensive but it was good and had a wide selection of food. Once you get up the escalator from the train station, the hotel is right there which was nice since it was raining the ..."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
Kreuz Bern Modern City Hotel

Kreuz Bern Modern City Hotel

3 out of 5
Zeughausgasse 41, Bern, BE
The price is RM1,026 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
RM1,026
RM1,126 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Bern. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (995 reviews)
"A good place to stay being only a 5 minute level walk from the rail station. Reception was first class throughout my stay. Breakfast offered the usual good choice of items. The room was clean, comfortable and for my stay on the 5th floor quiet. Hotel is well located for attractions of Bern. Yes, ..."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Kreuz Bern Modern City Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Old City of Bern

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Gelbes Quartier

While visiting Gelbes Quartier, you might make a stop by sights like Theater am Zytglogge and Jackpot Spielcasino Bern.

Gelbes Quartier
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Grünes Quartier

If you're spending some time in Grünes Quartier, Bern Town Hall and Berner Munster are top sights worth seeing.

Grünes Quartier
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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 Untertorbrucke 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