Matte Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Federal Palace
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.
Bern Expo
After visiting Bern Expo, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bern. Experience the museums and festivals in this walkable area.
Berner Munster
Peruse centuries-old religious art, climb the tallest church tower in Switzerland and attend sacred music recitals when you visit Bern's Gothic cathedral.
Bern Rose Garden
See and smell beautiful roses at this dreamy park with hundreds of types of flowers. Appreciate the views from the garden’s position on a ridge.
Paul Klee Museum
Take a trip to futuristic warehouses in a rustic green setting to see the inspiring works of a modernist artist.
Bern Natural History Museum
Marvel at the shimmering quartz crystals and life-sized dioramas of animals in this large nature museum that traces the history of our planet.
Activities
Lucerne: Guided Walking Tour with an Official Guide
Chocolate tour in Bern with chocolate tasting
Bern Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone
From Zurich: 7-Day Tour to Geneva with Tickets and Lodging
Our pick of the best Matte Hotel Deals
Stay KooooK Bern City – Online Check In
We were knew to the online check in and self service common area but we liked it
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Prize by Radisson, Bern City
Comfortable good stuff good breakfast no toiletries no kettle no fridge
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Stay KooooK Bern Wankdorf – Online Check In
I love this hotel! It’s spacious and very clean! The host was quick and very responsive.
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
This is a legitimate 2-star hotel. Whoever qualified it for a 4-star hotel made a joke. To start with, there is no refrigerator in the room. Not even a tiny one. The bedding is another joke. A pillow is about 3 cm (a little over an inch) thick, with nothing but lumps inside. I had to ask for 2 more ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Hotel National Bern
Wonderful staff, unique hotel
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
ibis Styles Bern City
Small but very functional room and comfortable room. Excellent breakfast. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Matte
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.
Grünes Quartier
If you're spending some time in Grünes Quartier, Bern Clock Tower and Bern Town Hall are top sights worth seeing.
Old City of Bern
Unique features of Old City of Bern include the historical sites and museums. Make a stop by Bern Clock Tower or Einstein-Haus while you're exploring the area.
Gelbes Quartier
While visiting Gelbes Quartier, you might make a stop by sights like Prison Tower (Kafigturm) and Jackpot Spielcasino Bern.
Kirchenfeld-Schosshalde
If you're spending some time in Kirchenfeld-Schosshalde, Paul Klee Museum and Bern Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.
Rotes Quartier
If you're spending some time in Rotes Quartier, Bern Art Museum and Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
