Old City of Bern

Bern
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Popular places to visit

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Federal Palace

4.5/5(9 reviews)

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
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Berner Munster

4/5(13 reviews)

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
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Bern Art Museum

4.5/5(7 reviews)

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
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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
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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)
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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

Things to do

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Historic Bern: Exclusive Private Tour with a Local Expert

S$1,148
Per adult
Historic Bern: Exclusive Private Tour with a Local Expert
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Bern: Private Stockhorn Mountain Helicopter Flight

S$1,821
Per adult
Bern: Private Stockhorn Mountain Helicopter Flight
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Fribourg and Gruyeres Full–Day Trip

S$1,876
Per adult
Fribourg and Gruyeres Full–Day Trip
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Private Trip from Zurich to St. Gallen and Appenzell

S$1,784
Per adult
Private Trip from Zurich to St. Gallen and Appenzell
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Bern: Private 18-Minute Helicopter Flight

S$1,306
Per adult
Bern: Private 18-Minute Helicopter Flight
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Bern Old Town - Private Historic Walking Tour

S$723
Per adult
Bern Old Town - Private Historic Walking Tour
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Top hotels in Old City of Bern

Kreuz Bern Modern City Hotel
Kreuz Bern Modern City Hotel
3 out of 5
Zeughausgasse 41, Bern, BE
The price is S$255 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
S$255
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Book a stay at this 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! (748 reviews)
"Helpful and friendly staff. Modern room tho shower wouldn’t work for a larger person. Dining room lovely. Breakfast varied and very nice."

Reviewed on 27 May,2024

Kreuz Bern Modern City Hotel
Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
4 out of 5
Schauplatzgasse 4, Bern, BE
The price is S$296 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
S$296
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (602 reviews)
"Very nice small village ….quaint…..great location ….quite…beautiful view from hotel…nice staff….vert nice room"

Reviewed on 21 May,2024

Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
Hotel Savoy Bern
Hotel Savoy Bern
4 out of 5
Neuengasse 26, Bern
The price is S$283 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
S$283
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Bern. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Great stay at the hotel. The staff are really friendly and helpful. The location is superb. Very comfortable beds and a great nights sleep."

Reviewed on 23 May,2024

Hotel Savoy Bern
Stay KooooK Bern City - Online Check In
Stay KooooK Bern City - Online Check In
3 out of 5
Zeughausgasse 26, Bern, BE
The price is S$308 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
S$308
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Bern. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and rainfall showerheads. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (215 reviews)
"Interesting self check-in and door controls via app. Great for the tech savvy, but I can imagine some older folks might need some help. Our cozy room was compact but sufficiently spacious for 2 adults with a little creative arrangement of 2 large luggages. Only thing that it didn't have was a fridge ..."

Reviewed on 11 May,2024

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Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
4 out of 5
Zeughausgasse 9, Bern, BE
The price is S$287 per night from 24 Jun to 25 Jun
S$287
per night
24 Jun - 25 Jun
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! (349 reviews)
"Loved the rooftop bar!"

Reviewed on 15 May,2024

Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
NH Bern The Bristol
NH Bern The Bristol
4 out of 5
Schauplatzgasse 10, Bern
The price is S$277 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
S$277
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bern. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (767 reviews)
"So cute, staff and breakfast were great, and the location can’t be beat!!!"

Reviewed on 15 May,2024

NH Bern The Bristol
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Other neighbourhoods around Old City of Bern

Bundeshaus showing a square or plaza, heritage architecture and an administrative building

Gelbes Quartier

While visiting Gelbes Quartier, you might make a stop by sights like French Church and Prison Tower (Kafigturm).

Gelbes Quartier
Clock Tower which includes landscape views and a city

Grünes Quartier

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

Grünes Quartier
Berner Munster

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 Nydegg Church 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