Gelbes Quartier Travel Guide
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Visit Gelbes Quartier
Popular places to visit

Federal Palace
Browse a market, play in the fountain or go ice-skating beside this iconic political hub, before taking a guided tour through its historic halls.

Prison Tower (Kafigturm)
Once used to confine felons and now a venue for exhibitions, this tall structure has served the city of Bern for nearly four centuries.

Berner Munster
Peruse centuries-old religious art, climb the tallest church tower in Switzerland and attend sacred music recitals when you visit Bern's Gothic cathedral.

Bern Expo
After visiting Bern Expo, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bern. Experience the museums and festivals in this walkable area.

Bern Rose Garden
See and smell beautiful roses at this dreamy park with hundreds of types of flowers. Appreciate the views from the garden’s position on a ridge.

Bern Art Museum
Inside one of the oldest art museums in Switzerland, view a vast treasure trove of art from the last 800 years, including works by renowned masters.
Things to do

Lucerne: Guided Walking Tour with an Official Guide

Chocolate tour in Bern with chocolate tasting

Bern Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone

Bern: 90-Minute Stroll Through the Old Town
Top hotels in Gelbes Quartier

Stay KooooK Bern City – Online Check In
The staff at this hotel are so nice and friendly. The kitchen/common area is very efficient and well decorated.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026

Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
Lovely hotel with a perfect location. Enjoyed an afternoon drink in the rooftop bar. Coffee machine and water supplied in the room. Lovely comfortable room. Very clean and well maintained. Air con which is lovely and quiet. I would recommend and would definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Kreuz Bern Modern City Hotel
The location was fantastic, if you have a car, the metro parking station is next door.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Bellevue Palace Hotel
Clean room, friendly staffs
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026

Prize by Radisson, Bern City
From the moment that we walked in the staff on the front was very welcoming, helpful and clear about the hotel. The room was clean and spacious and all areas were pleasant. Breakfast was very good, plenty items to select and delicious, the attendant was kind . The pass for public transportation save ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Hotel La Pergola
The surrounding area was very nice and the room, though somewhat small, was quiet for an urban area. The breakfast was outstanding. We would stay again if we revisited Bern.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gelbes Quartier

Old City of Bern
Unique features of Old City of Bern include the historical sites and museums. Make a stop by Bern Clock Tower or Einstein-Haus while you're exploring the area.

Grünes Quartier
If you're spending some time in Grünes Quartier, Bern Clock Tower and Bern Town Hall are top sights worth seeing.

Rotes Quartier
If you're spending some time in Rotes Quartier, Bern Art Museum and Wege zu Klee are top sights worth seeing.

Weisses Quartier
Though Weisses Quartier may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bern Town Hall and Berner Munster.

Matte
If you're spending some time in Matte, Nydeggbrucke and Untertorbrucke are top sights worth seeing.

Monbijou
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Monbijou and surrounding area, you can visit Freibad Marzili and Federal Palace.


