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.
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.
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.
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 & Chocolate Small-Group tour from Geneva
Lausanne Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone
La Cité Hotel Deals
Mona Montreux
Location great, room spacious, great amenities but the bathroom needs renovating
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026
The Freddie Mercury Hotel
Hotel Continental
Centrally located, surprisingly quiet for being so near the train station. Nice place to stay for a visit. Metro is just around the corner.
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026
Grand Hotel Suisse Majestic, Autograph Collection
Good location.
Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026
De la Paix
Overall good place in a central location.
Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026
Royal Plaza Montreux
Room was perfect, it had an amazing view from the balcony. The staff were brilliant. Would definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on Feb 24, 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 Esplanade de Montbenon 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 Hôtel de Ville and Palais de Beaulieu.
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.
