Lausanne Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Where to stay in Lausanne

Lausanne featuring a square or plaza and a pond as well as a large group of people

Lausanne Center

4/5(40 area reviews)

Lausanne Center is known for its fantastic lake views, and you can make a stop by Lausanne Cathedral and Hôtel de Ville while in the area.

Lausanne Center
Olympic Museum showing outdoor art and a statue or sculpture

Ouchy

If you're spending time in Ouchy, you might enjoy attractions like Ouchy Port and Olympic Museum. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's fantastic lake views before hopping on the metro at Ouchy-Olympique Station to see more of the city.

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Montoie-Bourdonnette

Montoie-Bourdonnette is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like International Olympic Committee and Espace des Inventions.

Montoie-Bourdonnette
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Montriond-Cour

Visitors to Montriond-Cour enjoy its lake views, and if you want to do some exploring, Theatre de Vidy is worth a stop.

Montriond-Cour
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Le Flon

Le Flon might not have many top sights, but Lausanne Cathedral and Palais de Beaulieu are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Le Flon
Hôtel des Patients
Hôtel des Patients
3 out of 5
Avenue de la Sallaz 8, Lausanne, Vaud
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 3.323.440 ₫ per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
3.323.440 ₫
per night
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Lausanne. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (870 reviews)
"The room was a family one. Top floor. Fabulous views over Lausanne and the lake. Very conveniently located. Large balcony with stunning views of the sunrise! Hairdryer and kettle in the room. Would come back again!"

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2024

Hôtel des Patients
Hotel Continental
Hotel Continental
4 out of 5
Place de la Gare 2, Lausanne
The price is 3.616.102 ₫ per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
3.616.102 ₫
per night
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Lausanne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (649 reviews)
"Great location, walkable from the train. Very nice check in staff. We had to take a twin room and the beds were not great, they are lower at the head of the bed than at the foot. They don’t have any extra pillows in the whole hotel. It was great to have a nice size shower and a portable fan for the ..."

Reviewed on 24 Sep 2024

Hotel Continental
Royal Savoy Hotel & Spa
Royal Savoy Hotel & Spa
5 out of 5
Avenue d'Ouchy 40, Lausanne, VD
The price is 9.655.979 ₫ per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
9.655.979 ₫
per night
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Lausanne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (506 reviews)
The best in Lausanne
"Excellent rooms, very helpful staff, fantastic food. Probably the best hotel I have ever stayed in. Well worth the price."

Reviewed on 16 Sep 2024

Royal Savoy Hotel & Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Garden & City Evian Lugrin
Garden & City Evian Lugrin
3 out of 5
Chemin de chez Tupin, Lugrin, Haute-Savoie
Stay at this 3-star residence in Lugrin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Plage De La Beunaz and Artisan Distillery of ...
7.6/10 Good! (493 reviews)
"It was good and got value for money. Surrounded by trees. Lovely little pool. Breakfast is available but need to be booked a day before."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2024

Garden & City Evian Lugrin
VISIONAPARTMENTS Lausanne Rue Caroline
VISIONAPARTMENTS Lausanne Rue Caroline
3.5 out of 5
Rue Caroline 23, Lausanne, VD
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Lausanne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, dry cleaning or laundry services and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Cave a Jazz Chorus ...
7.6/10 Good! (98 reviews)
"Overall, it’s a nice place to stay. The apartment is well-equipped, and an iron would be a small addition that makes a noticeable difference. I would appreciate having the option to stay on a higher floor with a balcony facing the street, as I had before. This would enhance the experience even more. ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2024

VISIONAPARTMENTS Lausanne Rue Caroline
Zenitude Hôtel - Résidences Les Terrasses du Lac
Zenitude Hôtel - Résidences Les Terrasses du Lac
3 out of 5
Route de l'Horloge, Evian-les-Bains, Haute-Savoie
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified aparthotel in Evian-les-Bains. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property ...
8/10 Very Good! (708 reviews)
Spacious room, a car is needed to move around.
"I liked the kitchenette in the suite"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2024

Zenitude Hôtel - Résidences Les Terrasses du Lac
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Lausanne

4.4
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Very hilly town if wanting to walk anywhere but excellent public transport, with free ticket from hotel for duration of stay.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Beautiful Lac Leman with mountains in background. Good to visit in summer

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Take the train to Montreux and walk along the beautiful promenade. Take the boat back to Lausanne.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Find parking locations which is cheaper and try to negotiate charges for total number of days rather paying each trip. Lausanne is lovely place to visit with lots of attractions

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Close to London so only short journey. Train journey efficient from airport to resort

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Nice compact town - very hilly but excellent metro system, free to visitors (pass given by the hotel).

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