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! (529 reviews)
"Convenient location and easy self-check in."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

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Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz

Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz

4 out of 5
Schauplatzgasse 4, Bern, BE
The price is RM866 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
RM866
RM959 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (853 reviews)
"Great hotel! Friendly staff and wonderful location. So close to the train station."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
Hotel Savoy Bern

Hotel Savoy Bern

4 out of 5
Neuengasse 26, Bern
The price is RM871 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
RM871
RM965 total
2 Nov - 3 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! (1,002 reviews)
"Nice location, clean, very nice staff"

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Hotel Savoy Bern
Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa

Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa

5 out of 5
Bahnhofplatz 11, Bern, BE
The price is RM1,671 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
RM1,671
RM1,795 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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! (665 reviews)
"The hotel was fabulous and conveniently located for the old town and train station"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
NH Bern The Bristol

NH Bern The Bristol

4 out of 5
Schauplatzgasse 10, Bern
The price is RM803 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
RM803
RM893 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 in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (963 reviews)
"Loved this property for our first trip to Bern! The staff was very friendly, and the decor was super adorable. Very easy walking distance to everything in the old town, safe, clean, and the beds were very comfortable too. The showerhead was the most massive showerhead I’ve ever seen in a bathroom ..."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

NH Bern The Bristol
Best Western Plus Hotel Bern

Best Western Plus Hotel Bern

4 out of 5
Zeughausgasse 9, Bern, BE
The price is RM852 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
RM852
RM945 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Bern. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (597 reviews)
"Hotel seems centrally located to shopping and places of interest. The check in was easy, staff was friendly. The rooms were very nice and clean. The bed was comfortable."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

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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