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Lausanne was once an intellectual capital, attracting great thinkers such as Rousseau and Voltaire. Today it is a haven for those who love water skiing, swimming and sailing. The International Olympic Committee is even headquartered here. The town's history is evident, though, in its medieval cathedral, the museums of the Palais de Rumine, and Ouchy, the port where Lord Byron wrote "The Prisoner of Chillon" and the Treaty of Lausanne was ratified. For great views, hike up to the Signal de... more » Lausanne was once an intellectual capital, attracting great thinkers such as Rousseau and Voltaire. Today it is a haven for those who love water skiing, swimming and sailing. The International Olympic Committee is even headquartered here. The town's history is evident, though, in its medieval cathedral, the museums of the Palais de Rumine, and Ouchy, the port where Lord Byron wrote "The Prisoner of Chillon" and the Treaty of Lausanne was ratified. For great views, hike up to the Signal de Sauvabelin. « less
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56°F 13°C
Aug
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Youth Hostel Lausanne

4 of 5 stars
Los Angeles, CA
Jul 14, 2009

I stayed at Lausanne Youth Hostel for two weeks, while attending a conference at a local university. The university granted my colleagues and me a discounted rate of 30 Swiss Francs per night, which...more

Best Western Hotel de la Paix

4 of 5 stars
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Jul 9, 2009

I stayed here for work in Feb 09, I was very pleasantly suprised. Great location my room looked over Louis Vuitton & Hermes. The hotel Bars are both great and pleanty of great restaurants near by....more

Minotel Crystal Hotel Lausanne

Jul 5, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

I stayed one night at this hotel. We arrived at 11pm. There was car parking available a short walk away at the meter, which runs during business hours. This hotel is located right in the centre of the...more

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