Lausanne Center Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Lausanne Center
Popular places to visit
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.
Hôtel de Ville
You can find out about the history of Lausanne when you stop by Hôtel de Ville. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Esplanade de Montbenon
Enjoy a stop at Esplanade de Montbenon, an entertaining place to visit in Lausanne. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Place of Riponne
During your trip to Lausanne, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Place of Riponne. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Lausanne Historical Museum
You can study the exhibits at Lausanne Historical Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Lausanne. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Cathédrale de Notre Dame
Cathédrale de Notre Dame is just one of the places to see in Lausanne, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Activities
Lausanne: The Olympic Museum Entry Ticket
Lausanne Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour
Glacier 3000 & Montreux from Lausanne
Zermatt, Matterhorn, Glacier Paradise by cable car from Lausanne
Lausanne Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone
Our pick of the best Lausanne Center Hotel Deals
Hotel Continental
No
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
De la Paix
Good location. Clean hotel. Room was tiny and oddly shaped.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Lausanne Palace
Views and service
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Moxy Lausanne City
room was clean, staff very good
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Hotel Mirabeau, BW Signature Collection
Clean room, helpful staff, great location
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
ibis Lausanne Centre
Staff was nice and while location was a bit far, it was very easy to get down the hill via bus quickly. Our room flooded however which was frustrating...staff did accommodate us by moving rooms.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Lausanne Center
Le Flon
Le Flon might not have many top sights, but Hôtel de Ville and Palais de Beaulieu are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
La Cité
If you're spending some time in La Cité, St. James Way and Lausanne Historical Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Vinet-Pontaise
Vinet-Pontaise might not have many top sights, but Palais de Beaulieu and Hôtel de Ville are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Ouchy
If you're spending time in Ouchy, you might enjoy attractions like Ouchy Port and Alpine Panorama Path. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's fantastic lake views before hopping on the metro at Ouchy-Olympique Station to see more of the city.
Florimont-Chissiez
When in Florimont-Chissiez, you can plan a visit to Olympic Museum and Hôtel de Ville, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 Hôtel de Ville and Palais de Beaulieu.
