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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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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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)

Things to do

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From Zurich: Private 4 Countries in 1 Full-Day Tour

S$1,904
Per adult
From Zurich: Private 4 Countries in 1 Full-Day Tour
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Bern: 90-Minute Stroll Through the Old Town

S$38
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bern: 90-Minute Stroll Through the Old Town
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Bern Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour

S$12
Per adult
Bern Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour
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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 Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Walking Tour

S$16
Per adult
Bern Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Walking Tour
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Bern: Zytglogge - Tour through the Clock Tower

S$31
Per adult
Bern: Zytglogge - Tour through the Clock Tower
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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
Zeughausgasse 26, Bern, BE
The price is S$250 per night from 7 May to 8 May
S$250
per night
7 May - 8 May
Stay at this hotel in Bern. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and a rainfall showerhead. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (193 reviews)
"Absolutely amazing! What a great hotel full of amenities and excelente service. Extremely clean and comfortable."

Reviewed on 28 Apr,2024

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Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
4 out of 5
Schauplatzgasse 4, Bern, BE
The price is S$306 per night from 10 May to 11 May
S$306
per night
10 May - 11 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bern. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (588 reviews)
"This was a great hotel for getting to and from the train station as well as the main tourist sights. 2 days a week there is a farmer’s market right outside the hotel. There is a lot of morning traffic and noise, so if you’re a light sleeper, you might want to use the earplugs they provide. It is ..."

Reviewed on 17 Apr,2024

Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
Hotel Savoy Bern
Hotel Savoy Bern
4 out of 5
Neuengasse 26, Bern
The price is S$297 per night from 5 May to 6 May
S$297
per night
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Bern. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Great location. Near train station for an easy walk but away enough for quiet. Close to Old Town and local transportation. Room was beautifully designed and showed no wear. A great choice!"

Reviewed on 28 Apr,2024

Hotel Savoy Bern
Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
5 out of 5
Bahnhofplatz 11, Bern, BE
The price is S$511 per night from 10 May to 11 May
S$511
per night
10 May - 11 May
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (564 reviews)
"We had a great stay in Bern. The Hotel is excellent, great location, great service. The rooms are very elegant and well decorated, very spacious as well. Parking service is Aldo very good, a little expensive but very good."

Reviewed on 25 Apr,2024

Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
4 out of 5
Zeughausgasse 9, Bern, BE
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The price is S$292 per night from 12 May to 13 May
S$292
per night
12 May - 13 May
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Bern. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (338 reviews)
"Great location close to many locations."

Reviewed on 28 Apr,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$283 per night from 19 May to 20 May
S$283
per night
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bern. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (759 reviews)
Bristol CH
"The hotel is very nice but very small. When large groups are staying the common areas tend to be very crowded. Especially in the morning during breakfast and evenings. When it wasn’t crowded it was lovely though and location to transportation is great."

Reviewed on 23 Apr,2024

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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