Lausanne

Travel Guide

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Where to stay in Lausanne

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Lausanne Center

4.5/5(77 area reviews)

Lausanne Center is known for its fantastic lake views, and you can make a stop by Lausanne Cathedral and MUDAC while in the area.

Lausanne Center
Olympic Museum which includes outdoor art and a statue or sculpture

Ouchy

Visitors often come to Ouchy for its lake views, but many stay to explore sights like Ouchy Port and Alpine Panorama Path. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you catch a ride at Ouchy-Olympique Station.

Ouchy
Aula des Cèdres, Jean Tschumi, 1961-1962. The rectangular building has a huge concrete roof that raises at both ends like a veil in order to allow these high windows offering a beautiful view on the trees and the lake. Perfect both for architecture enthusiasts and sunset lovers !

Montriond-Cour

While visiting Montriond-Cour, you might make a stop by sights like Theatre de Vidy and Jardin Botanique Lausanne.

Montriond-Cour
Olympic Museum which includes outdoor art and a statue or sculpture

Montchoisi

While visiting Montchoisi, you might make a stop by sights like Olympic Museum and Musée de l’Elysée.

Montchoisi
Design: Barozzi/Veiga
The museum opened in October 2019 and you can visit the inaugural exhibition for free.

Sébeillon-Malley

While Sébeillon-Malley might 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 International Olympic Committee.

Sébeillon-Malley
Vidy beach, on Lake Geneva, is located just minutes from downtown Lausanne. All services are nearby, from BBQ spots to beach volleyball, basketball etc. There’s also an adjacent campground and a youth hostel is about a 5min walk.
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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
Hotel Continental
Hotel Continental
4 out of 5
Place de la Gare 2, Lausanne
The price is SAR 498 per night from Jul 12 to Jul 13
SAR 498
SAR 572 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Lausanne. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (814 reviews)
"Great location across the road from the station. Lovely breakfast. Room a bit odd…over large bed, could not walk around end of it…no drinks in mini bar…good AC."

Reviewed on 9 June 2025

Hotel Continental
Lausanne Palace
Lausanne Palace
5 out of 5
Rue du Grand Chene 7-9, Lausanne, VD
The price is SAR 1,434 per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
SAR 1,434
SAR 1,553 total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Lausanne. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (598 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, location perfect in Centre of Lausanne"

Reviewed on 8 June 2025

Lausanne Palace
ibis Lausanne Centre
ibis Lausanne Centre
3 out of 5
20 Rue du Maupas, Lausanne, VD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 459 per night from Jun 15 to Jun 16
SAR 459
SAR 527 total
15 Jun - 16 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Lausanne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (987 reviews)
"Great breakfast ! That was a plus of our stay"

Reviewed on 31 May 2025

ibis Lausanne Centre
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.
VISIONAPARTMENTS Lausanne Rue Caroline
VISIONAPARTMENTS Lausanne Rue Caroline
3.5 out of 5
Rue Caroline 23, Lausanne, VD
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Lausanne. Enjoy free WiFi, dry cleaning or laundry services, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Cave a Jazz Chorus ...
7.4/10 Good! (108 reviews)
"Our room still had one rough cement wall and the hallway was not finished either. Other than that, all was very nice. Could have used instructions for the Stovetop. Not all are used to this type."

Reviewed on 6 June 2025

VISIONAPARTMENTS Lausanne Rue Caroline
VISIONAPARTMENTS Lausanne Chemin des Epinettes
VISIONAPARTMENTS Lausanne Chemin des Epinettes
3.5 out of 5
Chemin des Epinettes 11, Lausanne, VD
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Lausanne. Enjoy free WiFi, dry cleaning or laundry services, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the property condition ...
7.4/10 Good! (44 reviews)
"A nice unit and a good location, but the bed was a bit small."

Reviewed on 8 April 2025

VISIONAPARTMENTS Lausanne Chemin des Epinettes
Appartement moderne et lumineux au cœur de Lausanne
Appartement moderne et lumineux au cœur de Lausanne
Lausanne
Stay at this apartment in Lausanne. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Theatre de Vidy and Espace des Inventions are located nearby.
Appartement moderne et lumineux au cœur de Lausanne
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.

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Reviews of Lausanne

4.6
Top Destination
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Lausanne is a beautiful city. Many vintage buildings and structures to see. The old architecture was some of the best parts of Lausanne. The rail system is very nice. Almost always on time. If you like shopping, but built on all hills, steep.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Very cute area; easy to get to Vevey and Montreaux and explore as well. Probably a great place in the warmer weather, lots of boat activity.

3/5 - Okay

Call

Too expensive for what it's worth

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Beautiful city. People were very nice.

5/5 - Excellent

David

It is very easy to get around. The Metro is convenient. Other than that, its a walking city (with steep grades), so bring good shoes or sneakers.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Vibrant city! Lots to do and getting around is so easy by train, bus or walking. Our hotel gave us each a free pass for the local trains and buses. Rooftop bars are a terrific way to spend an evening out.