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.
Cathédrale de Notre Dame
Cath édrale de Notre Dame 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.
Ouchy Port
Explore the waterfront in Lausanne with a trip to Ouchy Port. Amble around this romantic 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
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of 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.
Things to do
Lausanne Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour
Glacier 3000 & Montreux from Lausanne
Gruyères Cheese and Chocolate tour from Geneva with local host
Zermatt, Matterhorn, Glacier Paradise by cable car from Lausanne
Lausanne Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone
La Cité Hotel Deals
Mona Montreux
"good"
Reviewed on Jun 3, 2026
Hotel Continental
"A functional hotel conveniently situated opposite Lausanne railway station and 40 yards from the metro entrance. The complimentary transport card that is provided allows easy access up to the old town (2 stops) and down to the lakeside (4 stops). My room facing the station (currently undergoing major ..."
Reviewed on May 31, 2026
The Freddie Mercury Hotel
"It is a very well located hotel, practically a few steps near the rail station, which makes the hotel confortable in that way. The staff is gently. My only regret, and is a big regret, is that I found a dirty women underwear in my hotel room, just the day of my arrival. I was looking for a plug to ..."
Reviewed on Jun 2, 2026
Royal Plaza Montreux
"One of the best hotels we stayed at during our journey through Switzerland. Fantastic breakfast and excellent location directly on Lake Geneva with a wonderful promende that we walked daily. The staff was friendly and always had a smile."
Reviewed on Jun 2, 2026
Hotel Eden Palace Au Lac
"Note Expedia defaults to rooms at back of property which when we stayed were very noisy late at night with people and cars until the early hours. Lakeside rooms were available but significantly more. Just remember to factor that in when making your choice."
Reviewed on May 31, 2026
De la Paix
"The location was excellent and the view of Lake Geneva. Close to good shopping and Train Station."
Reviewed on Jun 3, 2026
Other neighborhoods 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
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Vinet-Pontaise and surrounding area, you can visit Palais de Beaulieu and Place of Riponne.
Le Flon
When in Le Flon, you can plan a visit to Palais de Beaulieu and Olympic Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Vallon-Béthusy
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Vallon-Béthusy and surrounding area, you can visit Palais de Beaulieu and Place of Riponne.
Borde-Bellevaux
While Borde-Bellevaux isn't home to many top sights, Palais de Beaulieu and Place of Riponne are some notable places to visit nearby.
Florimont-Chissiez
While Florimont-Chissiez might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Olympic Museum and Ouchy Port.
