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
Cathédrale 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

Zermatt, Matterhorn, Glacier Paradise by cable car from Lausanne

Gruyères Cheese and Chocolate tour from Geneva with local host

Lausanne Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone
La Cité Hotel Deals

Mona Montreux
"Amazing views over Lake Geneva. Great location."
Reviewed on May 17, 2026

Novotel Lausanne Bussigny

Hotel Continental
"WAS ALRIGHT"
Reviewed on May 18, 2026

The Freddie Mercury Hotel
"Surprisingly central - right on the railway station but the quietest hotel we've ever stayed in! And the most comfortable bed. Great room, excellent staff. Walking distance to everything."
Reviewed on May 18, 2026

Grand Hotel Suisse Majestic, Autograph Collection
"Beautiful hotel in quiet location on banks of Lake Geneva. Make sure you get a lake view room, one of the most beautiful views of the lake and mountains in the world. Hotel restaurant also excellent."
Reviewed on May 16, 2026

De la Paix
"Great property by old town. I had a Lakeview room which was wonderful. I cut my foot on some broken glass in the room which was unfortunate but otherwise nice facility."
Reviewed on May 9, 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 MUDAC 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 MUDAC.

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.

