La Cité
Lausanne
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.
Ouchy Port
Explore the waterfront in Lausanne with a trip to Ouchy Port. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Olympic Museum
You may never stand on the winner’s podium at the Olympic Games, but exploring this beautiful museum in Lausanne is the next best thing.
École hôtelière de Lausanne
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit École hôtelière de Lausanne during your trip to Lausanne. Wander the lakeside in this trendy area.
Palais de Beaulieu
Palais de Beaulieu 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.
Musée de l’Elysée
You can browse the exhibits at Musée de l’Elysée, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Lausanne. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Things to do
Glacier 3000 & Montreux from Lausanne
Zermatt, Matterhorn, Glacier Paradise by cable car from Lausanne
Lausanne Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour
Lausanne Challenges EVG EVJF City Challenge team
Top hotels in La Cité
Mona Montreux
Amazing view with great location! Staff was very friendly and helpful as well
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Hotel Continental
Room was clean to a high standars howver can tell its an older hotel with cracks on door frames and bathroom
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
The Freddie Mercury Hotel
The room was utilitarian--and fine--but the standout was the breakfast. It ended up being the finest breakfast we had across 6 hotels in Switzerland, Italy and Monaco. Location was also perfect, just up the hill from the train station and the waterfront.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Grand Hotel Suisse Majestic, Autograph Collection
This is my second time staying here. The rooms are large and clean. The staff are polite and helpful.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
De la Paix
It is clean and we had a beautiful view of the lake.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Royal Plaza Montreux
Great location and view, very friendly staff. Free travel card very useful for exploring the area.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around La Cité
Lausanne Center
Lausanne Center is known for its fantastic lake views, and you can make a stop by Hôtel de Ville and Place of Riponne while in the area.
Vinet-Pontaise
Vinet-Pontaise might not have many top sights, but Palais de Beaulieu and Place de la Palud are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Le Flon
Le Flon might not have many top sights, but Palais de Beaulieu and Place de la Palud are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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 Palais de Beaulieu and Lausanne Historical Museum.
Borde-Bellevaux
Though Borde-Bellevaux may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Palais de Beaulieu and Place de la Palud.
Florimont-Chissiez
When in Florimont-Chissiez, you can plan a visit to Olympic Museum and Ouchy Port, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
