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.
Ouchy Port
Explore the waterfront in Lausanne with a trip to Ouchy Port. Amble around this family-friendly 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.
Musée de l’Elysée
You can browse the exhibits at Musée de l’Elysée, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Lausanne. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Things to do
Glacier 3000 & Montreux from Lausanne
Lausanne Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour
Zermatt, Matterhorn, Glacier Paradise by cable car from Lausanne
Gruyères Cheese and Chocolate Small-Group tour from Geneva
Lausanne Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone
La Cité Hotel Deals
Mona Montreux
Lovely location!!! Very nice hotel! Rooms very nice, clean and we had a beautiful view! Reception staff were very friendly and very helpful!
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026
Hotel Continental
Room was clean to a high standars howver can tell its an older hotel with cracks on door frames and bathroom
Reviewed on Apr 1, 2026
The Freddie Mercury Hotel
The room was utilitarian--and fine--but the standout was the breakfast. It ended up being the finest breakfast we had across 6 hotels in Switzerland, Italy and Monaco. Location was also perfect, just up the hill from the train station and the waterfront.
Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026
Grand Hotel Suisse Majestic, Autograph Collection
Staff was amazing. Everything was top notch. Great views and location
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026
De la Paix
It is clean and we had a beautiful view of the lake.
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026
Royal Plaza Montreux
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 de la Palud.
Le Flon
When in Le Flon, you can plan a visit to Palais de Beaulieu and Place de la Palud, 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 Lausanne Historical Museum.
Borde-Bellevaux
While Borde-Bellevaux isn't home to many top sights, Palais de Beaulieu and Place de la Palud 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.
