What's it like in La Cité?

Travellers to Lausanne's La Cité neighbourhood will be sure to enjoy a stay here. Make sure that you visit Lausanne Cathedral and St. James Way as part of your La Cité travel plans.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in La Cité, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available in La Cité.

What are the top things to see and do in La Cité?

Browse the collections at Lausanne Historical Museum, Musée Historique de Lausanne or MUDAC in La Cité. Lausanne Cathedral and St. James Way are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. Cathédrale de Notre Dame, Musée Cantonal des Beaux Arts and Musée de Design et d’Arts Appliqués Contemporains are just a few of the places to visit in and around La Cité. Bureau d'Information au Public and Place of Riponne are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Lausanne.

Top 10 La Cité Hotels of 2025

Top 10 Hotels in La Cité, Lausanne

"Great location, beautiful buildings and grounds, excellent staff."

RM1,237 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Aug - 22 Aug

"great location and great rooms . perfect stay for the festival"

RM782 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

1 bedroom, free cots/infant beds, bed sheets

"Very simple but good. Great view from good (not great) location. "

RM366 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

"Rooms were clean and as advertised."

RM756 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

"Best family rooms, staff and breakfast."

RM696 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

"Lovely hotel on the edge of Lake Geneva, staff were extremely helpful, room was clean with a lovely view of the lake"

RM851 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

"Great stay"

RM642 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

Daily buffet breakfast (CHF 22 per person)

"Perfect hotel in all aspects. "

RM533 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Aug - 23 Aug

"Thank you for the wonderful stay!"

RM794 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

"Amazing location and beautiful views. Super close to lakewalk trails and great atmosphere. I love that there is a restaurant on the ground floor and the room had an awesome theme of Switzerland farmlands that was comfortable and clean. Customer Service was outstanding and everyone was beyond helpful and nice."

RM740 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; French cuisine, garden views

"Smell of mold in the room. Hotel situated in the middle of a commercial centre, with ugly buildings and parking lots all around. Check street view to get a feeling... Only very few rooms with a view to the (distant) lake."

RM535 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; French cuisine

"This is a quiet location just outside the center, easily walkable. Quaint compact and beautiful xx"

RM656 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

"Excellent check-in. All dining options seem to be across the road and down steep steps (I am disabled so no use). Fortunately there are a few restaurants close to hotel. Accommodation excellent."

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

"On top of the hill over look lake view is a wonderful experience. "

RM694 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Aug - 20 Aug

"A very good old-fashioned Swiss hotel, with a notable restaurant as well. The staff are all charming, friendly, and helpful"

RM846 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

"Friendly staff. Great hotel"

RM944 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

"One the best place to be in Morges. The restaurant has one of the best and most tasty cuisine ever tried and certainly the best wine in town"

RM1,747 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

"Marketa and Anna were brilliant hosts. The accommodation is modern and tastefully decorated. The breakfast was the best ever and virtually all home made. Would love to return and spend some time relaxing in the lovely garden. "

"Really nice hotel"

RM585 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

"Fantastic location!"

RM1,052 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Aug - 22 Aug

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Where to stay in La Cité

Find the best La Cité areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Lausanne featuring a square or plaza and a pond as well as a large group of people

Lausanne Center

7 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

Lausanne Center is known for its fantastic lake views, and you can make a stop by Lausanne Cathedral and Place of Riponne while in the area.

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Olympic Museum which includes outdoor art and a statue or sculpture

Ouchy

If you're spending time in Ouchy, you might enjoy attractions like Ouchy Port and Alpine Panorama Path. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's fantastic lake views before hopping on the metro at Ouchy-Olympique Station to see more of the city.

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Montoie-Bourdonnette

Montoie-Bourdonnette is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like International Olympic Committee and Bois de Vaux Cemetery.

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