Old City of Bern
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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.
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 Art Museum
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.
Theater am Zytglogge
Get tickets for a show at Theater am Zytglogge, a storied theater in Innere Stadt. Experience the museums and festivals in this walkable area.
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.
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.
Old City of Bern Hotel Deals
Stay KooooK Bern City – Online Check In
Clean room
Reviewed on 2025/11/13
Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
Excellent location for shopping, restaurants, transportation, old town. Quiet and modern rooms. Excellent staff! Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 2025/10/18
Hotel Savoy Bern
Room was spotless and modern, blackout blinds, AC, amazing bedding and different firmness pillows, coffee and water. Rainfall shower. Really can't fault the room. Breakfast has everything you could want and was all fresh. Location was in the centre of everything and 5 mins from train station. Would ...
Reviewed on 2025/11/9
NH Bern The Bristol
We were fine!
Reviewed on 2025/11/3
Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room is clean. Shower water pressure is good. Great location to everything!
Reviewed on 2025/11/2
Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
perfect stay, the middle of the old city of bern. Very nice staff. Just be sure to know that while you can unload the bags in front of the hotel, the parking is a 5 min walk. The walk is easy and you walk in the most beautiful streets in the world- when we did day trips it was an amazing walk. The ...
Reviewed on 2025/11/6
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Other neighborhoods around Old City of Bern
Gelbes Quartier
If you're spending some time in Gelbes Quartier, Prison Tower (Kafigturm) and Theater am Zytglogge are top sights worth seeing.
Grünes Quartier
While visiting Grünes Quartier, you might make a stop by sights like Einstein-Haus and Bern Town Hall.
Weisses Quartier
While Weisses Quartier isn't home to many top sights, Bern Town Hall and Berner Munster are some notable places to visit nearby.
Rotes Quartier
While visiting Rotes Quartier, you might make a stop by sights like Bern Art Museum and Wege zu Klee.
Matte
If you're spending some time in Matte, Nydeggbrucke and Untertorbrucke are top sights worth seeing.
Monbijou
Monbijou might not have many top sights, but Federal Palace and Bern Art Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
