Old City of Bern Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

Federal Palace
Federal Palace is just one of the places to see in Innere Stadt, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the museums and festivals in this walkable area.

Berner Munster
Find out about the history of Innere Stadt when you spend time at Berner Munster. Experience the museums and festivals in this walkable area.

Bern Art Museum
You can study the exhibits at Bern Art Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday 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)
You can find out about the history of Innere Stadt when you stop by Prison Tower (Kafigturm). Experience the museums and festivals in this walkable area.

Theater am Zytglogge
Enjoy a show at Theater am Zytglogge, a popular theatre in Innere Stadt. Experience the museums and festivals in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Old City of Bern

Stay KooooK Bern City – Online Check In
Staff was friendly and helpful. The common area was nice and accommodating. Luggage room had locks to secure your luggage in case you arrive early or need to depart later. The espresso machine was very very nice for us to get our drinks 24/7!! We were so happy that there's an elevator all the way ...
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
The location is superb, close to the Bahnhof and many other attractions. Very walkable surrounding area. Staff are also friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Hotel Savoy Bern
Excellent hotel, large rooms close to everything, clean, friendly staff, just perfect!
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
Fantastic luxury hotel. Pool and steam room perfect for children’s hour 16:00-17:00.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

NH Bern The Bristol
really great hotel
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Kreuz Bern Modern City Hotel
Great location - easy walking distance to most attractions. Room was clean, and good amount of space for 3 adults. Comfortable beds, and good shower pressure. Staff in the hotel were very helpful, and the included breakfast is handy to save on costs. Bern in general is a great central location to ...
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old City of Bern

Gelbes Quartier
While visiting Gelbes Quartier, you might make a stop by sights like Prison Tower (Kafigturm) and Theater am Zytglogge.

Grünes Quartier
If you're spending some time in Grünes Quartier, Bern Town Hall and Berner Munster are top sights worth seeing.

Weisses Quartier
Though Weisses Quartier may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bern Town Hall and Berner Munster.

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

Matte
If you're spending some time in Matte, Nydeggbrucke and Untertorbrucke are top sights worth seeing.

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