Neighborhood guide
Where to Stay in Bern
The 3 areas worth basing yourself in Bern, Switzerland — ranked by our editors, with walking distances from the center. First-timers: start with Altstadt.
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Top pick
Altstadt
UNESCO-listed old town — six kilometres of arcades, the Zytglogge clock, the Münster.
5 min walk from center
#2
Mattequartier
Riverside quarter below the cliffs — quieter, traditional bars, the Aare access.
6 min walk from center
#3
Kirchenfeld
Embassy and museum side over the river — Einstein Museum, the Historical Museum.
13 min walk from center
Getting around
Trams and buses cover the city; the old town is walkable end to end.
Get a Bern Ticket (free transit) from your hotel; the city tram pass is included with any overnight stay.