Old City of Bern Travel Guide

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

Popular places to visit

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Federal Palace

4.5/5(7 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

4.5/5(7 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(2 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

Activities

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Bern: 90-Minute Stroll Through the Old Town

NZ$46
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bern: 90-Minute Stroll Through the Old Town
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Historic Bern: Exclusive Private Tour with a Local Expert

NZ$1,394
Per adult
Historic Bern: Exclusive Private Tour with a Local Expert
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Discover Bern’s most Photogenic Spots with a Local

NZ$405
Per adult
Discover Bern’s most Photogenic Spots with a Local
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Insightful Bern Walking Tour for Couples

NZ$614
Per adult
Insightful Bern Walking Tour for Couples
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Bern Self Guided Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery Game

NZ$35
Per adult
Bern Self Guided Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery Game
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Bern Old City Walking Tour

NZ$781
Per adult
Bern Old City Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Old City of Bern Hotel Deals

Kreuz Bern Modern City Hotel
Kreuz Bern Modern City Hotel
3 out of 5
Zeughausgasse 41, Bern, BE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$313 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
NZ$313
per night
9 Jun - 10 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! (752 reviews)
"About a 10 minute walk from Bern Train Station. Located right next to clock tower and less than 5 minutes from historic old town. Coop full supermarket right next door. Lots of food options. Free buffet breakfast with fresh fruit, meats, cheese, scrambled eggs, hard boiled eggs, cereal, fresh croissants ..."

Reviewed on 5 Jun. 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 NZ$365 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
NZ$365
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 helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (606 reviews)
"Was excellent staff"

Reviewed on 31 May 2024

Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
Hotel Savoy Bern
Hotel Savoy Bern
4 out of 5
Neuengasse 26, Bern
The price is NZ$375 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
NZ$375
per night
16 Jun - 17 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! (1,006 reviews)
Friendly
"Conveniently situated very close to the railway station & yet very quiet. In the old town so all sights easily walkable. Free bus/tram pass but we didn’t use this. Very helpful & friendly reception staff. Great restaurant recommendations. Would certainly use this hotel again."

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2024

Hotel Savoy Bern
Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
4 out of 5
Zeughausgasse 9, Bern, BE
The price is NZ$336 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
NZ$336
per night
23 Jun - 24 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! (355 reviews)
Great hotel
"Nice hotel, good location in the centre, friendly staff, rooms on the small side but clean, car parking off site with a 5 minute walk away."

Reviewed on 6 Jun. 2024

Best Western Plus Hotel 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 NZ$389 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
NZ$389
per night
16 Jun - 17 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! (224 reviews)
Modern and fantastic hotel
"Wonderful, modern, and technologically reliant hotel in the center of Bern. Everything is within walking distance, friendly and helpful hosts. Great hotel and will definitely stay there again if we find ourselves in Bern."

Reviewed on 5 Jun. 2024

Stay KooooK Bern City - Online Check In
NH Bern The Bristol
NH Bern The Bristol
4 out of 5
Schauplatzgasse 10, Bern
The price is NZ$345 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
NZ$345
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! (771 reviews)
"Very satisfied with my stay at the NH Bern. From the checkin to the checkout it was superb. Location couldn’t been better."

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 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

5/5(2 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

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