Lausanne Center Travel Guide

Lausanne
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Popular places to visit

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MUDAC

You can browse the exhibits at MUDAC, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Lausanne. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

MUDAC
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Lausanne Cathedral

4.5/5(25 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Lausanne with a stop at Lausanne Cathedral. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Lausanne Cathedral
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Place of Riponne

During your trip to Lausanne, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Place of Riponne. Stroll along the lakeside in this romantic area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Place of Riponne
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Hôtel de Ville

You can find out about the history of Lausanne when you stop by Hôtel de Ville. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Hôtel de Ville
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Esplanade de Montbenon

Enjoy a stop at Esplanade de Montbenon, an entertaining place to visit in Lausanne. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Esplanade de Montbenon
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Musée Cantonal des Beaux Arts

You can browse the exhibits at Musée Cantonal des Beaux Arts, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Lausanne. Visit the area's shops or amble around its lakeside.

Musée Cantonal des Beaux Arts

Things to do

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Explore Lausanne’s Art and Culture with a Local

£198
Per adult
Explore Lausanne’s Art and Culture with a Local
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Discover Lausanne’s most Photogenic Spots with a Local

£198
Per adult
Discover Lausanne’s most Photogenic Spots with a Local
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Historic Lausanne: Exclusive Private Tour with a Local Expert

£679
Per adult
Historic Lausanne: Exclusive Private Tour with a Local Expert
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Explore Gems of Lausanne with Family

£594
Per adult
Explore Gems of Lausanne with Family
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Lausanne Private Guided Walking Tour

£281
Per adult
Lausanne Private Guided Walking Tour
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Lausanne: Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide

£154
Per adult
Lausanne: Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide
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Top hotels in Lausanne Center

Hotel Continental
Hotel Continental
4 out of 5
Place de la Gare 2, Lausanne
The price is £124 per night from 7 Jun to 8 Jun
£124
per night
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Lausanne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (552 reviews)
"If arriving by car, beware. Two lanes of taxi rank in front of hotel. No where for us to park. Had to find a public car park, then walk to hotel to check in. Staff advised us to park just off footpath then unload bags from car. Then given instructions of hotel accredited car park which is a 8 minute ..."

Reviewed on 15 Apr 2024

Hotel Continental
Hotel Mirabeau, BW Signature Collection
Hotel Mirabeau, BW Signature Collection
4 out of 5
Avenue de la Gare 31, Lausanne, VD
The price is £154 per night from 26 May to 27 May
£154
per night
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Lausanne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (371 reviews)
Comfortable stay with great staff
"Very comfortable stay with excellent staff, 10/10 all around with the exception og style, which is a little outdated - still nice all the same"

Reviewed on 17 May 2024

Hotel Mirabeau, BW Signature Collection
De la Paix
De la Paix
4 out of 5
5 Av. Benjamin Constant, Lausanne, VD
The price is £200 per night from 26 May to 27 May
£200
per night
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Lausanne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (682 reviews)
"Great location and comfortable room. They allowed us to check-in an hour or so early. Did not have the bath we expected but the early check-in and valet parking made up for that. The Lausanne travel pass was a plus given the hilly location of the city."

Reviewed on 8 May 2024

De la Paix
Lausanne Palace
Lausanne Palace
5 out of 5
Rue du Grand Chene 7-9, Lausanne, VD
The price is £325 per night from 1 Jun to 2 Jun
£325
per night
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Lausanne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (518 reviews)
"The service was superb and above all the great stuff stood Pier the concierge So knowledgeable and patient The room was excellent beautiful view of the lake and all new species furniture made our stay enjoyable Food was delicious and plenty I wish for myself to come back to this hote"

Reviewed on 28 Apr 2024

Lausanne Palace
Alpha Palmiers by Fassbind
Alpha Palmiers by Fassbind
4 out of 5
Rue du Petit-Chene 34, Lausanne, VD
The price is £127 per night from 26 May to 27 May
£127
per night
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Lausanne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Esplanade de Montbenon ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (983 reviews)
An Olympic stay
"Experience was beautiful and interesting. The only thing l would advice someone traveling to Lausanne by train and getting this hotel ya to travel light. The steepest hill you can find in the beautifully adorned city."

Reviewed on 12 May 2024

Alpha Palmiers by Fassbind
Hotel Victoria
Hotel Victoria
4 out of 5
46 Avenue De La Gare, Lausanne, VD
The price is £167 per night from 1 Jun to 2 Jun
£167
per night
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Lausanne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (277 reviews)
"Property was close to the train station, which was important. It was also close to the subway system. The staff was friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 4 May 2024

Hotel Victoria
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Other neighbourhoods around Lausanne Center

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Le Flon

Le Flon might not have many top sights, but Lausanne Cathedral and Palais de Beaulieu are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Le Flon
Olympic Museum showing outdoor art and a statue or sculpture

Ouchy

If you're spending time in Ouchy, you might enjoy attractions like Ouchy Port and Olympic Museum. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's fantastic lake views before hopping on the metro at Lausanne Ouchy Station to see more of the city.

Ouchy
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Montriond-Cour

Visitors to Montriond-Cour enjoy its lake views, and if you want to do some exploring, Theatre de Vidy is worth a stop.

Montriond-Cour
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Montoie-Bourdonnette

Montoie-Bourdonnette is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like International Olympic Committee and Espace des Inventions.

Montoie-Bourdonnette

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