Old City of Bern

Bern

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

Popular places to visit

Bundeshaus showing an administrative building, a square or plaza and a sunset

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
Berner Munster

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
Bern Art Museum

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
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
Bern

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

Picture 1 for Activity Lucerne: Guided Walking Tour with an Official Guide

Lucerne: Guided Walking Tour with an Official Guide

S$40
per adult
Lucerne: Guided Walking Tour with an Official Guide
Chocolate Fun in Bern

Bern: Chocolate Tasting Tour

S$89
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Bern: Chocolate Tasting Tour
Highlights and Hidden Games Walking Tour in Bern

Bern Highlights and Hidden Gems Walking Tour With A Guide

S$226
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bern Highlights and Hidden Gems Walking Tour With A Guide
Lucerne: Photography Walking Tour

Lucerne: Photography Walking Tour

S$193
per adult
Lucerne: Photography Walking Tour
Wanderway Bern Scavenger Hunt

Bern Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone

S$14
per adult
Bern Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone
James Bond's Schilthorn and Lauterbrunnen Private Tour From Bern

James Bond's Schilthorn and Lauterbrunnen Private Tour From Bern

S$1,700
per adult
James Bond's Schilthorn and Lauterbrunnen Private Tour From Bern
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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! (495 reviews)
Great location
"Great location and excellent staff. The reception staff were super friendly and kind . Breakfast was amazing with great service and wide variety of options .mist attractions were within a 15 min walking radius. Room was relatively expensive but it is a boutique hotel ."

Reviewed on 10 Aug, 2025

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Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz

Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz

4 out of 5
Schauplatzgasse 4, Bern, BE
The price is S$304 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
S$304
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (818 reviews)
"Very cozy and clean with a lot of shops, transportation, food, and tourist attractions around. This is the very centre of Bern! Beautiful and Cozy. Loved every minute there!"

Reviewed on 7 Aug, 2025

Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa

Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa

5 out of 5
Bahnhofplatz 11, Bern, BE
The price is S$518 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
S$518
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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! (651 reviews)
"Services was excellent and convinien transportation is just across the Street of the Main train Station"

Reviewed on 10 Aug, 2025

Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
Hotel Savoy Bern

Hotel Savoy Bern

4 out of 5
Neuengasse 26, Bern
The price is S$322 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
S$322
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (1,000 reviews)
Fantastic Hotel
"Wonderful staff, amazing breakfast, fantastic location and super comfortable bed and room. Highly recommended."

Reviewed on 8 Aug, 2025

Hotel Savoy Bern
NH Bern The Bristol

NH Bern The Bristol

4 out of 5
Schauplatzgasse 10, Bern
Fully refundable
The price is S$341 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
S$341
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (943 reviews)
"The hotel and accommodations were great. Unfortunately we were here during a heat wave and the A/C was not working. Staff did make efforts to repair and even offered to switch rooms. The eventual solution was staff providing a fan and that made it comfortable."

Reviewed on 14 Aug, 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 S$328 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
S$328
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (573 reviews)
"Great location. We had a large room for three people. Nice room amenities."

Reviewed on 8 Aug, 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Old City of Bern

Bundeshaus showing an administrative building, a square or plaza and a sunset

Gelbes Quartier

While visiting Gelbes Quartier, you might make a stop by sights like French Church and Theater am Zytglogge.

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 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