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Continental Hotel Lausanne

Place de la Gare 2
Rated 8.0 in 3244 reviews

The Continental Hotel Lausanne is a well-regarded establishment situated in the vibrant heart of Lausanne, Switzerland. Perfectly positioned across from the main train station, the hotel offers exceptional convenience for travelers seeking to explore the picturesque city and its surrounding areas. The property promises a blend of comfort and modern amenities, creating an inviting atmosphere for guests.

Stepping inside, visitors are greeted with contemporary interiors that balance functionality and style, ensuring a pleasant stay for both leisure and business travelers. The hotel's rooms are thoughtfully designed, offering a cozy and serene retreat after a day of sightseeing or meetings. Each room is equipped with essential amenities such as high-speed internet access, flat-screen televisions, and well-appointed bathrooms to cater to the diverse needs of its guests.

The Continental Hotel Lausanne also features a restaurant and bar where guests can indulge in a delightful culinary experience, sampling local flavors and international dishes. The attentive staff is committed to providing top-notch service, enhancing the overall guest experience.

With a well-equipped fitness center, the hotel caters to health-conscious guests, providing a space to maintain their exercise routines. Additionally, the hotel offers meeting and conference facilities, making it a suitable venue for business events and gatherings.

Adjacent to a wealth of shopping, dining, and entertainment options, the Continental Hotel Lausanne serves as an excellent base for exploring Lausanne. The combination of its prime location, comprehensive facilities, and friendly service makes it an attractive choice for those visiting this charming Swiss city.

Climate and Weather

January
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February
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March
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 19
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April
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May
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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Michelin Restaurants in Lausanne and near Continental Hotel Lausanne

Collection de l'art brut
Collection de l'art brut
Museum in Lausanne (Switzerland)
1.2km / 0.73mi
The Olympic Museum
The Olympic Museum
Museum in Lausanne (Switzerland)
1km / 0.61mi
Lausanne Cathedral
Lausanne Cathedral
Cathedral of the Swiss Reformed Church
0.7km / 0.41mi
Musée de design et d'arts appliqués contemporains
Musée de design et d'arts appliqués contemporains
Museum in Switzerland
0.5km / 0.32mi
Photo Elysée
Photo Elysée
Museum of photography in Lausanne, Switzerland
0.5km / 0.32mi
Cantonal Museum of Fine Arts
Cantonal Museum of Fine Arts
Museum in Lausanne (Switzerland)
310m / 340yd
Château d'Ouchy
Château d'Ouchy
Château-hotel
1.2km / 0.74mi
Palais de Rumine
Palais de Rumine
Palace in Lausanne, Switzerland
0.7km / 0.41mi
Cantonal museum of Zoology, Lausanne
Cantonal museum of Zoology, Lausanne
Museum in Lausanne (Switzerland)
0.7km / 0.42mi
Château Saint-Maire
Château Saint-Maire
Castle in the centre of Lausanne, Switzerland
0.9km / 0.56mi
Hermitage Foundation
Hermitage Foundation
Museum in Lausanne (Switzerland)
1.3km / 0.81mi
Ale Tower
Ale Tower
Tower as part of the medieval fortifications of Lausanne in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland
0.7km / 0.46mi
Cantonal Museum of Archeology and History
Cantonal Museum of Archeology and History
Archaeological museum in Lausanne (Switzerland)
0.7km / 0.42mi
Cantonal monetary museum
Cantonal monetary museum
Museum collection in Lausanne, Switzerland
0.7km / 0.43mi
Cantonal Museum of Geology in Lausanne
Cantonal Museum of Geology in Lausanne
Museum in Lausanne (Switzerland)
0.7km / 0.42mi
Ancien évêché de Lausanne
Ancien évêché de Lausanne
Building in Switzerland
0.6km / 0.38mi
Lausanne Museum of History
Lausanne Museum of History
Historical museum in Lausanne (Switzerland)
0.6km / 0.4mi
Hand museum
Hand museum
Museum in Lausanne (Switzerland)
1.2km / 0.72mi
Tour Haldimand
Tour Haldimand
Tower in Lausanne, Switzerland
1.6km / 1mi
Montbenon
Montbenon
Square in Lausanne, Switzerland
290m / 320yd
Parc du Denantou
Parc du Denantou
Park in Lausanne, Switzerland
1.3km / 0.78mi
Synagogue of Lausanne
Synagogue of Lausanne
Synagogue in Lausanne, Switzerland
0.6km / 0.36mi
Beaulieu Castle
Beaulieu Castle
Castle in Lausanne, Switzerland
1.1km / 0.71mi
SAPA Foundation
National memorial institution for the field of Swiss dance and theater culture
0.6km / 0.4mi
Église Saint-François (Lausanne)
Église Saint-François (Lausanne)
320m / 350yd
Saint-Laurent reformed church
Saint-Laurent reformed church
Church building in Lausanne in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland
0.5km / 0.33mi
Notre-Dame du Valentin
Notre-Dame du Valentin
Catholic church in Lausanne
0.7km / 0.42mi
Eole
Eole
1.4km / 0.89mi
Typewriter Museum Lausanne
Typewriter Museum Lausanne
Museum in Lausanne (Switzerland)
0.7km / 0.41mi
Shoe Museum
Shoe Museum
Museum in Lausanne (Switzerland)
0.5km / 0.31mi
Église catholique de Saint Nicolas de Flüe
Church building in Lausanne, Switzerland
2km / 1.2mi
Église du Saint-Rédempteur
Church building in Lausanne, Switzerland
1km / 0.61mi
Chapelle du Collège de Champittet
Church building in Pully, Switzerland
1.3km / 0.84mi
Église de Villamont
Church building in Lausanne, Switzerland
0.7km / 0.42mi
Statue of Alexandre Vinet, Lausanne
Statue of Alexandre Vinet, Lausanne
Statue in Lausanne, Switzerland
290m / 320yd
Église de Saint-Jean-Cour
Church building in Lausanne, Switzerland
1.6km / 0.99mi
Sainte-Thérèse
Church building in Lausanne, Switzerland
1.6km / 0.99mi
Château Béthusy
Château Béthusy
1.4km / 0.84mi
Chinese Christian Church Lausanne
Church building in Lausanne, Switzerland
1.3km / 0.81mi
Église Saint-Paul
Church building in Lausanne, Switzerland
1.4km / 0.85mi
Église de la Croix d’Ouchy
Church building in Lausanne, Switzerland
0.7km / 0.42mi
Temple Saint-Luc
Church building in Lausanne, Switzerland
1.4km / 0.9mi
Église des Terreaux
Church building in Lausanne, Switzerland
0.6km / 0.38mi
Temple de Chamblandes
Temple de Chamblandes
Church building in Pully, Switzerland
1.6km / 0.99mi
Parc de Milan
Parc de Milan
Public park in the city of Lausanne
460m / 0.29mi

What to do in Lausanne and near Continental Hotel Lausanne

Collection de l'art brut
Collection de l'art brut
Museum in Lausanne (Switzerland)
1.2km / 0.73mi
The Olympic Museum
The Olympic Museum
Museum in Lausanne (Switzerland)
1km / 0.61mi
Lausanne Cathedral
Lausanne Cathedral
Cathedral of the Swiss Reformed Church
0.7km / 0.41mi
Musée de design et d'arts appliqués contemporains
Musée de design et d'arts appliqués contemporains
Museum in Switzerland
0.5km / 0.32mi
Photo Elysée
Photo Elysée
Museum of photography in Lausanne, Switzerland
0.5km / 0.32mi
Cantonal Museum of Fine Arts
Cantonal Museum of Fine Arts
Museum in Lausanne (Switzerland)
310m / 340yd
Château d'Ouchy
Château d'Ouchy
Château-hotel
1.2km / 0.74mi
Palais de Rumine
Palais de Rumine
Palace in Lausanne, Switzerland
0.7km / 0.41mi
Cantonal museum of Zoology, Lausanne
Cantonal museum of Zoology, Lausanne
Museum in Lausanne (Switzerland)
0.7km / 0.42mi
Château Saint-Maire
Château Saint-Maire
Castle in the centre of Lausanne, Switzerland
0.9km / 0.56mi
Hermitage Foundation
Hermitage Foundation
Museum in Lausanne (Switzerland)
1.3km / 0.81mi
Ale Tower
Ale Tower
Tower as part of the medieval fortifications of Lausanne in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland
0.7km / 0.46mi
Cantonal Museum of Archeology and History
Cantonal Museum of Archeology and History
Archaeological museum in Lausanne (Switzerland)
0.7km / 0.42mi
Cantonal monetary museum
Cantonal monetary museum
Museum collection in Lausanne, Switzerland
0.7km / 0.43mi
Cantonal Museum of Geology in Lausanne
Cantonal Museum of Geology in Lausanne
Museum in Lausanne (Switzerland)
0.7km / 0.42mi
Ancien évêché de Lausanne
Ancien évêché de Lausanne
Building in Switzerland
0.6km / 0.38mi
Lausanne Museum of History
Lausanne Museum of History
Historical museum in Lausanne (Switzerland)
0.6km / 0.4mi
Hand museum
Hand museum
Museum in Lausanne (Switzerland)
1.2km / 0.72mi
Tour Haldimand
Tour Haldimand
Tower in Lausanne, Switzerland
1.6km / 1mi
Montbenon
Montbenon
Square in Lausanne, Switzerland
290m / 320yd
Parc du Denantou
Parc du Denantou
Park in Lausanne, Switzerland
1.3km / 0.78mi
Synagogue of Lausanne
Synagogue of Lausanne
Synagogue in Lausanne, Switzerland
0.6km / 0.36mi
Beaulieu Castle
Beaulieu Castle
Castle in Lausanne, Switzerland
1.1km / 0.71mi
SAPA Foundation
National memorial institution for the field of Swiss dance and theater culture
0.6km / 0.4mi
Église Saint-François (Lausanne)
Église Saint-François (Lausanne)
320m / 350yd
Saint-Laurent reformed church
Saint-Laurent reformed church
Church building in Lausanne in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland
0.5km / 0.33mi
Notre-Dame du Valentin
Notre-Dame du Valentin
Catholic church in Lausanne
0.7km / 0.42mi
Eole
Eole
1.4km / 0.89mi
Typewriter Museum Lausanne
Typewriter Museum Lausanne
Museum in Lausanne (Switzerland)
0.7km / 0.41mi
Shoe Museum
Shoe Museum
Museum in Lausanne (Switzerland)
0.5km / 0.31mi

About Lausanne

Lausanne, situated on the shores of Lake Geneva, offers a blend of cultural, historical, and natural attractions. The Olympic Museum is a key highlight, providing insight into the history of the Olympic Games through engaging exhibits and beautiful lakeside gardens. Nearby, the Ouchy Promenade invites leisurely strolls along the water, where you can enjoy scenic views of the lake and the surrounding Alps.

For those interested in history, Lausanne Cathedral is a remarkable example of Gothic architecture. Climbing to the top of its tower rewards visitors with panoramic views of the city and beyond. The Collection de l'Art Brut showcases unconventional art, emphasizing works created outside the traditional art world, which can be quite thought-provoking.

The city also boasts a vibrant atmosphere in its Old Town, with narrow streets, quaint shops, and charming cafés. Place de la Palud serves as a central square where you can experience local life, particularly during the market days. For a taste of local flavors, exploring the nearby Vineyards of Lavaux, a UNESCO World Heritage site, offers opportunities for wine tasting and enjoying the terraced landscapes.

In terms of cultural experiences, attending a performance at the Lausanne Opera or visiting the Musée de l'Elysée, dedicated to photography, can provide a deeper connection to the local arts. For those who enjoy outdoor activities, the Jouxtens-Mézery Park and the surrounding hills provide walking trails and places to relax amidst nature.

Overall, Lausanne presents a mix of cultural exploration, historical significance, and natural beauty, making it a worthwhile destination for various interests.




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