Old City of Bern
Bern
Visit Old City of Bern
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.
Einstein-Haus
You can study the exhibits at Einstein-Haus, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Innere Stadt. 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.
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.
Old City of Bern Hotel Deals
Stay KooooK Bern City – Online Check In
Wonderful place. Small room but perfectly equipped and well disposed. The staff were super friendly and the common kitchen was a must! Can only recommend this hotel!
Reviewed on 2026/4/20
NH Bern The Bristol
Great location check in process with great and the stack was very helpful when we checked out in the morning and needed to leave our bags. Coffee maker didn't work I called several times to the front desk with no answer. Next call they answered and said they would replace the coffee maker but they ...
Reviewed on 2026/4/25
Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
They need air conditioning. All five nights, we couldn’t sleep well because it’s too warm. If no blanket then it chill, with blanket it’s hot. Again no air conditioning.
Reviewed on 2026/4/25
Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
This property is exceptional. The hotel staff were friendly and attentive. The room was very clean and so was the entire hotel. I can't recommend it enough.
Reviewed on 2026/4/22
Hotel Savoy Bern
Great location.
Reviewed on 2026/4/27
Kreuz Bern Modern City Hotel
Breakfast was really good. Our room was quiet.
Reviewed on 2026/4/5
Other neighborhoods around Old City of Bern
Gelbes Quartier
If you're spending some time in Gelbes Quartier, Jackpot Spielcasino Bern and Prison Tower (Kafigturm) are top sights worth seeing.
Grünes Quartier
While visiting Grünes Quartier, you might make a stop by sights like Bern Clock Tower 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 Freibad Marzili and Federal Palace are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
