Old City of Bern

Bern

A historic town with a prominent church spire, cobblestone streets, and surrounding greenery.
A large historic building with a green dome and classical architecture.
A historic building with ornate architecture, a large open square, and a pink sky.
A scenic view of a town with a river, surrounded by hills and greenery.
A cathedral interior with high vaulted ceilings, ornate pipe organs, and rows of pews.

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A grand building with a dome and statues, surrounded by a reflective plaza and other classical architecture.

Federal Palace

8.8/10 (334 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Picture 1 for Activity Lucerne: Guided Walking Tour with an Official Guide

Lucerne: Guided Walking Tour with an Official Guide

HK$239
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lucerne: Guided Walking Tour with an Official Guide
Panoramic view of the hills and forests of Bern

Small Group: Bern-Capital & Countryside Day Trip from Zurich

HK$1,878
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Small Group: Bern-Capital & Countryside Day Trip from Zurich
Bern: Chocolate Tasting Tour

Bern: Chocolate Tasting Tour

HK$526
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Bern: Chocolate Tasting Tour
From Bern: Swiss Alps, Lauterbrunnen, & Beatus Caves Tour

From Bern: Swiss Alps, Lauterbrunnen, & Beatus Caves Tour

HK$2,390
per adult
From Bern: Swiss Alps, Lauterbrunnen, & Beatus Caves Tour
Chocolate tour in Bern with chocolate tasting

Chocolate tour in Bern with chocolate tasting

HK$533
per adult
Chocolate tour in Bern with chocolate tasting
Gruyères Medieval Town, Cheese Factory and Maison Cailler Tour from Bern

Gruyères Village, Cheese & Chocolate Day Tour from Bern

HK$2,657
per adult
Gruyères Village, Cheese & Chocolate Day Tour from Bern
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Top hotels in Old City of Bern

Stay KooooK Bern City – Online Check In

Stay KooooK Bern City – Online Check In

3 out of 5
Zeughausgasse 26 Bern BE
The price is HK$1,500 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
HK$1,500
HK$1,665 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bern. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (745 reviews)
"Loved the location and comfortable sleeping."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Stay KooooK Bern City – Online Check In
Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa

Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa

5 out of 5
Bahnhofplatz 11 Bern BE
The price is HK$3,188 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
HK$3,188
HK$3,417 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Bern. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (754 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel in a great central location. Very convenient to all the shopping, sightseeing, and transportation! Train station is 100 years away . The hotel itself is beautiful, super clean, with excellent service from housekeeping and front desk . Would definitely return!"

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026

Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
NH Bern The Bristol

NH Bern The Bristol

4 out of 5
Schauplatzgasse 10 Bern
The price is HK$1,512 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
HK$1,512
HK$1,677 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bern. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"Centrally located. Couple small things need attention; fridge kept items warm, could use a little upkeep. Also free drink for green option; but…apparently one sparkling water for my wife was 12 francs, so about $20 Canadian. That seems utterly ridiculous."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2026

NH Bern The Bristol
Hotel Savoy Bern

Hotel Savoy Bern

4 out of 5
Neuengasse 26 Bern
The price is HK$1,567 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
HK$1,567
HK$1,734 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bern. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
"We booked 2 rooms both small for Europe standards. The one room smelled like sewage when you entered and we had to leave the window open all night. We arrived late and only had it for one night thankfully. The other room had no smell though. Location is good for restaurants, shopping, coffee, and ..."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Hotel Savoy Bern
Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz

Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz

4 out of 5
Schauplatzgasse 4 Bern BE
The price is HK$1,730 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
HK$1,730
HK$1,904 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bern. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (970 reviews)
"The property was described perfectly. Location was Ideal and an easy walk to/from the train station."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
Best Western Plus Hotel Bern

Best Western Plus Hotel Bern

4 out of 5
Zeughausgasse 9 Bern BE
The price is HK$1,353 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
HK$1,353
HK$1,512 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bern. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (731 reviews)
"Room was clean but there are really no views from the windows. Top floor bar offers great views and is very convenient. The service was excellent. The location of the hotel was perfect."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2026

Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
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Where to stay in Old City of Bern

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A river winding through a town with historic buildings and a prominent church spire.
Photo by Paczeal Zhao
Open Photo by Paczeal Zhao

Kirchenfeld-Schosshalde

If you're spending some time in Kirchenfeld-Schosshalde, Paul Klee Museum and Bern Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.

A grand building with a large dome and statues on the roof.

Innere Stadt

While visiting Innere Stadt, you might make a stop by sights like Bern Town Hall and Berner Munster.

A historic building with ornate architecture, including domes and statues, under a clear blue sky.
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Open Photo by FromSwitzerlandToWorld

Rotes Quartier

If you're spending some time in Rotes Quartier, Bern Art Museum and Wege zu Klee are top sights worth seeing.

A river with a bridge, a tower, and surrounding greenery.

Langgasse-Felsenau

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Langgasse-Felsenau and surrounding area, you can visit Bern Art Museum and Federal Palace.

A cityscape with a prominent church tower and a cathedral, surrounded by mountains in the background.
Photo by Yannik Adrion
Open Photo by Yannik Adrion

Breitenrain-Lorraine

While visiting Breitenrain-Lorraine, you might make a stop by sights like Wankdorf Stadium and Botanical Garden.

Old City of Bern

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