La Cité
Lausanne
Popular places to visit
MUDAC
You can browse the exhibits at MUDAC, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Lausanne. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Ouchy Port
Explore the waterfront in Lausanne with a trip to Ouchy Port. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Olympic Museum
You may never stand on the winner’s podium at the Olympic Games, but exploring this beautiful museum in Lausanne is the next best thing.
AQUATIS Aquarium-Vivarium
Take the children to visit the sea life you'll find at AQUATIS Aquarium-Vivarium during your holiday to Lausanne.
Musée de l’Elysée
You can browse the exhibits at Musée de l’Elysée, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Lausanne. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Lausanne Cathedral
After visiting Lausanne Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lausanne. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Things to do
Lausanne: The Olympic Museum Entry Ticket
Glacier 3000 & Montreux from Lausanne
Lausanne Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour
Gruyere Village Historic Full Day Tour
Top hotels in La Cité
Mona Montreux
Everything was great. I requested a room with stall shower and twin beds and got neither. Dissatisfied
Reviewed on 14 Dec, 2025
De la Paix
Everything is so clean, the room is nice and the location is perfect.
Reviewed on 14 Dec, 2025
Royal Plaza Montreux
all Good
Reviewed on 15 Dec, 2025
Hotel Continental
Very convenient for the train station and central Lausanne, this hotel provided a large, comfortable, clean room with a fantastic view of the lake and mountains from the balcony. Breakfast was very good and plentyful. There was a coffee machine in the room. Some might find the decor and bathroom ...
Reviewed on 29 Nov, 2025
Grand Hotel Suisse Majestic, Autograph Collection
We were pleased with everything, check in, assistance throughout the stay, breakfast, rooms, views, location, everything was perfect
Reviewed on 12 Dec, 2025
The Freddie Mercury Hotel
Room was spacious and clean. Beds were comfortable. In a great location. The staff were all absolutely lovely and helpful.
Reviewed on 8 Dec, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around La Cité
Lausanne Center
Lausanne Center is known for its fantastic lake views, and you can make a stop by Hôtel de Ville and Place of Riponne while in the area.
Vinet-Pontaise
Vinet-Pontaise might not have many top sights, but Palais de Beaulieu and Place of Riponne are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Le Flon
Le Flon might not have many top sights, but Palais de Beaulieu and Olympic Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Vallon-Béthusy
While Vallon-Béthusy may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Palais de Beaulieu and Lausanne Historical Museum.
Borde-Bellevaux
Though Borde-Bellevaux may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Palais de Beaulieu and Place of Riponne.
Florimont-Chissiez
When in Florimont-Chissiez, you can plan a visit to Olympic Museum and Ouchy Port, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
