Zürich

Travel Guide

Lindenhof which includes a ferry, landscape views and a city
Old Town
Kunsthaus Zurich showing art and interior views
Bahnhofstrasse featuring street scenes, modern architecture and a city
Lakeside Promenade which includes a river or creek and bird life as well as a small group of people

Where to stay in Zürich

Old Town which includes night scenes and a bay or harbor

Old Town Zürich

4.5/5(368 area reviews)

Old Town Zürich is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Bahnhofstrasse and Fraumuenster. See more of Zürich by jumping on the metro at Paradeplatz Tram Stop or Rennweg Tram Stop.

Old Town Zürich
Lindenhof featuring a city, a river or creek and a house

Zürich Center

4.5/5(21 area reviews)

While you're in Zürich Center, take in top sights like Lindenhof or Swiss Casinos Zurich, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Rennweg Tram Stop or Sihlstrasse Tram Stop.

Zürich Center
Museum Rietberg

District 2

Lake views, spas, and gardens highlight some notable features of District 2. Make a stop by Mythenquai Beach or Museum Rietberg while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Morgental Tram Stop or Butzenstrasse Tram Stop to get around town.

District 2
Spiral staircase in the Volkshaus #architecture. Zurich really has so many interesting staircases !

Langstrasse

3.5/5(71 area reviews)

Noted for its bars and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Langstrasse. Top attractions like Helvetia Square and Bernard Jordan Gallery are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Helvetiaplatz Tram Stop or Backeranlage Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Langstrasse
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Niederdorf

4.5/5(344 area reviews)

Visitors often come to Niederdorf for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Central Library Zurich and Polybahn Funicular. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you catch a ride at Rudolf-Brun-Brucke Station.

Niederdorf
Pink spiral staircase

Oerlikon

4/5(57 area reviews)

Noted for its live music and theaters, there's plenty to explore in Oerlikon. Top attractions like Halle 622 and MFO-Park are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Sternen Oerlikon Tram Stop or Oerlikon Station Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Oerlikon
Crowne Plaza Zürich by IHG

Crowne Plaza Zürich by IHG

4 out of 5
420 Badenerstrasse, Zürich, ZH
The price is SAR 573 per night from Aug 1 to Aug 2
SAR 573
SAR 627 total
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Great hotel, staff amazing!!"

Reviewed on 18 July 2025

Crowne Plaza Zürich by IHG
Ruby Mimi Zurich

Ruby Mimi Zurich

4 out of 5
4 Beatenpl., Zürich, ZH
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 745 per night from Jul 31 to Aug 1
SAR 745
SAR 806 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,250 reviews)
"We really enjoyed this hotel, it was different than others which made it unique! The breakfast was fantastic, the location was perfect - close to the train station! We would definitely come back to this location"

Reviewed on 17 July 2025

Ruby Mimi Zurich
Novotel Zurich City West

Novotel Zurich City West

4 out of 5
Schiffbaustrasse 13, Am Turbinenplatz, Zürich, ZH
The price is SAR 1,051 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
SAR 1,051
SAR 1,124 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
Great Location. Friendly Staff. Price was Right.
"First and foremost the Staff was very attentive to our needs whether we needed extra pillows, extra blankets, any info or recommendation on sight seeing or restaurants to eat at the staff was great. It was my wife and two 21 year old daughters staying at the Novatel for 5 nights for holiday from ..."

Reviewed on 15 July 2025

Novotel Zurich City West
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City Pop 2Night Zürich City - Self check-in

City Pop 2Night Zürich City - Self check-in

4 out of 5
Militarstrasse 106, Zürich
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Zürich. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions Swiss National Museum ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (99 reviews)
"Lovely room that with microwave and mini fridge. Cutlery and delph provided however no sponge or dish soap given. Laundry is unfortunately not accessible to short stay guests which definitely is a negative. The pillows were incredibly flat and when I requested one more I was told they didn't have ..."

Reviewed on 18 July 2025

City Pop 2Night Zürich City - Self check-in
Aparthotel Adagio Zurich Center

Aparthotel Adagio Zurich Center

4 out of 5
Stampfenbachstrasse 60, Zürich
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Zürich. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (277 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay here. The location was convenient to the tour bus station and Old Town for dining. The hotel was very clean and offered a great breakfast for a fee. Excellent hotel choice!"

Reviewed on 18 July 2025

Aparthotel Adagio Zurich Center
INSIDE FIVE City Apartments

INSIDE FIVE City Apartments

3.5 out of 5
Motorenstrasse 11, Zürich
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Zürich. Enjoy free WiFi, an area shuttle (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions Swiss National Museum and ETH Zurich ...
7.4/10 Good! (417 reviews)
Great short stay
"Very clean and quiet. Small room with appliances including coffee machine, kettle and a fan."

Reviewed on 10 July 2025

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Popular places to visit

Zoo Zurich

Zoo Zurich

4/5(77 reviews)

Why not meet the animals who call Zoo Zurich home during your travels in Zürich? Attend a sporting event in this culturally rich area.

Zoo Zurich
Bahnhofstrasse featuring street scenes, modern architecture and a city

Bahnhofstrasse

4.5/5(648 reviews)

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Bahnhofstrasse during your trip to Zürich. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.

Bahnhofstrasse
Swiss National Museum showing interior views

Swiss National Museum

4.5/5(171 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Swiss National Museum during your trip to Zürich. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.

Swiss National Museum
Very close to the shores of Lake Zurich the building sits on a large public square. Very clean and nice area.

Zürich Opera House

4/5(76 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at Zürich Opera House during your trip to Zürich. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.

Zürich Opera House
Lindenhof which includes a city and heritage architecture

Lindenhof

4.5/5(100 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Zürich when you stop by Lindenhof. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.

Lindenhof
Zurich Town Hall featuring heritage elements and a bay or harbor

Zurich Town Hall

4.5/5(155 reviews)

After visiting Zurich Town Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Zürich. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.

Zurich Town Hall

Reviews of Zürich

4.5
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
557
5 - Excellent 58%
4 - Good
328
4 - Good 34%
3 - Okay
62
3 - Okay 6%
2 - Disappointing
12
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
4
1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Beautiful place

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

I know everyone says Switzerland is so expensive, but I was not ready at all for the costs!! It was insane!!!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Very expensive !!!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Love this city!!!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

We loved the ease of transportation and shopping/dining options. Beautiful city and we can’t wait to return.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Great place to visit! We only stayed for the weekend. It’s a great place if you want to visit for a short time and still see all of the sights. If we were able to stay longer, we would have loved to taken one of the day trips to Lucerne or Titlis.