Title: La Cité Travel Guide: Best of La Cité, Lausanne Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in La Cité](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Cite-Hotels.d944354983975981056.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Lausanne](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Lausanne.d4474.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Lausanne](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Lausanne.d4474.Travel-Guide-Activities)[La Cité Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-La-Cite.d944354983975981056.Car-Hire-Guide)[La Cité Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Cite.d944354983975981056.Holidays-City-Breaks) # La Cité Travel Guide ## Lausanne ![La Cite, the historic centre of Lausanne, Switzerland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/944354983975981056/a3814345-11a3-441e-a4dd-af7dafe8d8ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![La Cite, the historic centre of Lausanne, Switzerland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/944354983975981056/a3814345-11a3-441e-a4dd-af7dafe8d8ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![View from the top of the Lausanne cathedral tower over the city center #urbanjungle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4474/d9dc9454-e086-45fc-963c-7badf1161321.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cathédrale de Lausanne Attention tout le monde, ça grimpe Lausanne ! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4474/5784a4ae-a20e-44a0-bcb6-96a9a40bba60.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Lausanne Cathedral was built over many years, starting in 1160. It is still today standing tall with a watchman up it's tower telling the passersby the time of night, and watching the city. You can even get a meeting with him if you want! The vista from the tower is amazing, at any time of day. And if you are lucky, you can even get a special evening when the Cathedral is lit up with thousands of candles... simply magical! #MyBackyard](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4474/d825fd88-d359-4c49-93fc-10d483411dde.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit La Cité Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Lausanne travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Lausanne.dx4474) --- ### Popular places to visit ![View from the top of the Lausanne cathedral tower over the city center #urbanjungle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4474/d9dc9454-e086-45fc-963c-7badf1161321.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lausanne-Cathedral-Lausanne-Center.d6067739.Attraction) ![Aerial view of Ouchy waterfront in Lausanne, Switzerland, Shutterstock ID 1191094564, SF SSA Case with Manager Approval: Case 07151371, Job: Prepay credit, Client/Licensee: , Other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562513394/7f57dc81-2211-4c8e-8170-4e5051170cbd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ouchy-Port-Ouchy.d553248621562513394.Attraction) ![Olympic Museum showing a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6067741/372a1648-11de-4764-9107-dd3ef635a8ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Olympic-Museum-Ouchy.d6067741.Attraction) ![Palais de Beaulieu exhibition center in Lausanne](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6152093/668c3be4-513d-4b52-a6ca-68a651afcb5b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Palais-De-Beaulieu-Lausanne.d6152093.Attraction) ![Amazing food at Berceau des Sens](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4474/1377ebce-2eda-4ed0-bb6b-7569df492826.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### École hôtelière de Lausanne Enjoy the student vibe when you visit École hôtelière de Lausanne during your trip to Lausanne. Wander the lakeside in this trendy area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ecole-Hoteliere-De-Lausanne-Lausanne.d553248635939591351.Attraction) ![Part of the Musee de l'Élysée is this garden with view over Lake Geneva and towards the French Alps. It's particularly impressive in spring during the cherry blossom season ! #ontheroad](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4474/e675d45e-075b-43e6-bad7-2a7da0649205.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Musee-De-LElysee-Ouchy.d553248621532505268.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Lausanne Scavenger Hunt and Landmarks](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48999318/0367728d-5825-4215-a8c0-26b182af1a15.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lausanne Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour £13 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lausanne-scavenger-hunt-and-highlights-self-guided-tour.a48999318.activity-details) ![Glacier 3000 & Montreux from Lausanne](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/562948/01572756-ad84-492e-8aa9-885591d0ebb2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Glacier 3000 & Montreux from Lausanne £89 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/glacier-3000-montreux-from-lausanne.a562948.activity-details) ![Chaplin](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/738574/3c9a29a1-66ae-4750-93c7-271f8f141156.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chaplin's World Entrance Ticket £28 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/chaplins-world-entrance-ticket.a738574.activity-details) ![Wanderway Lausanne](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49256476/0585df59-00b1-479b-a6e8-79092b6b728e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lausanne Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone £7 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lausanne-exploration-game-and-city-tour-on-your-phone.a49256476.activity-details) ![Swiss Vineyard Wine Tasting Tour in Vaud](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49244736/3842d165-07da-4958-bbfe-78c6aad7ca2e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Swiss Vineyard Wine Tasting Tour in Vaud £193 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/swiss-vineyard-wine-tasting-tour-in-vaud.a49244736.activity-details) ![The Walking Dead Lausanne escape game track game](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49643477/d885f3b6-122b-41cf-8d98-ff9cb85f874f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Escape Game Outdoor The Walking Dead in Lausanne £60 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/escape-game-outdoor-the-walking-dead-in-lausanne.a49643477.activity-details) [See all activities in Lausanne](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Lausanne.d4474.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in La Cité ![Hotel Continental](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3700/3610/7488bfde_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Continental Place de la Gare 2 Lausanne £110 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Lausanne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (996 reviews) Very good！ Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=3610&PinnedHotelID=3610&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944354983975981056) ![The Freddie Mercury Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101520000/101519300/101519223/4d9f30ad_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Freddie Mercury Hotel 7 Rue de la Rouvenettaz Montreux VD Stay at this hotel in Montreux. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Musée de Montreux and Montreux Ferry Terminal ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (303 reviews) Lovely and clean. Great location Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=101519223&PinnedHotelID=101519223&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944354983975981056) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=101519223&PinnedHotelID=101519223&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944354983975981056) ![Mona Montreux](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/27200/27135/48cc76cb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mona Montreux Grand-Rue 81 Montreux VD £178 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Montreux. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews) Excellent views of the lake. Staff were super friendly and helpful. Thank you! Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=27135&PinnedHotelID=27135&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944354983975981056) ![Grand Hotel Suisse Majestic, Autograph Collection](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10400/10381/40219a43_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Hotel Suisse Majestic, Autograph Collection 45 Avenue Des Alpes Montreux VD £217 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Montreux. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews) The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. It had magnificent views of the lake with a beautiful mountain backdrop. The breakfast was delicious - lots of options including made to order omelettes with a dining space with lake views. We received a warm welcome from the staff each time we ... Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=10381&PinnedHotelID=10381&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944354983975981056) ![De la Paix](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/17600/17555/8cf689a7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### De la Paix 5 Av. Benjamin Constant Lausanne VD £145 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Lausanne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (943 reviews) Very good! Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=17555&PinnedHotelID=17555&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944354983975981056) ![Royal Plaza Montreux ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/521200/521153/73c44e70_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Royal Plaza Montreux Avenue Claude Nobs 7 Montreux VD £185 18 Feb - 19 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Montreux. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews) Nice hotel overall, stunning outlook on the lake but the hotel is very dated and needs a refurb to make it a true 5\* hotel and experience. The staff are nice and overall we enjoyed our stay but the decor and facilities would need to be refurbished throughout to consider staying here again. Overall ... Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F02%2F2026&endDate=19%2F02%2F2026&selected=521153&PinnedHotelID=521153&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=944354983975981056) [See all 1,312 properties in La Cité](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=944354983975981056) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check La Cité hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=944354983975981056&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=944354983975981056&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=944354983975981056&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[9 Feb - 10 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=944354983975981056&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=944354983975981056&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=944354983975981056&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around La Cité ![„L‘arbre et des ravines“](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4474/5a30f950-520d-4395-84a5-3e09e9e8f2d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lausanne-Lausanne-Center.dx553248633981682132) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Vinet-Pontaise Vinet-Pontaise might not have many top sights, but Palais de Beaulieu and Hôtel de Ville are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lausanne-Vinet-Pontaise.dx919006906408943616) ![Cathedral of Notre Dame, Lausanne, Switzerland. Seen from Le Flon district](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/847201216466522112/ffbd0fc8-d3b7-45be-a130-65f8e989233c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Le Flon Le Flon might not have many top sights, but Palais de Beaulieu and Jardin Botanique Lausanne are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lausanne-Le-Flon.dx847201216466522112) ![Agora, the new cancer research center next to CHUV was finished in 2018. Designed by Behnisch Architekten, it displays an interesting modern #architecture, in particular its outer skin which has the purpose to enhance daylight use in the depth of the building](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4474/9f0e42cd-e177-4064-bbfb-a5f821968c5a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Vallon-Béthusy While Vallon-Béthusy may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Palais de Beaulieu and Fondation de l’Hermitage. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lausanne-Vallon-Bethusy.dx918829732005769216) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Borde-Bellevaux Though Borde-Bellevaux may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Palais de Beaulieu and Hôtel de Ville. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lausanne-Borde-Bellevaux.dx919008764879892480) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Florimont-Chissiez When in Florimont-Chissiez, you can plan a visit to Olympic Museum and Ouchy Port, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lausanne-Florimont-Chissiez.dx918822160649515008) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # La Cité Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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