Hard Travel Guide
Zürich
Popular places to visit
Letzigrund Stadium
Catch an event at Letzigrund Stadium during your trip to Zürich. Experience the live music and theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Bahnhofstrasse
This is one of the world’s most exclusive retail strips. Even if you can’t afford the price tags, it’s worth a browse for the window-shopping alone.
Zoo Zurich
Come face-to-face with rare and exotic animal species, including Amur tigers and snow leopards, which roam in recreations of their natural habitats.
Zürich Opera House
You can enjoy a show at Zürich Opera House during your trip to Zürich. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.
Swiss National Museum
Discover the life of the Swiss people from prehistoric times to the present day while wandering among the rooms of a grandiose riverside castle.
Lindenhof
This historic quarter is filled with medieval alleyways, Zurich’s finest churches, artisan’s shops and a hilltop featuring Roman ruins and sweeping city views.
Things to do
Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket
Zurich: Unlimited Switzerland Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Interlaken & Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich
Self-Guided Alpine Expedition in Zurich's Hidden Havens
Top hotels in Hard
Crowne Plaza Zürich by IHG
Great experience, staff are very efficient and helpful.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
Perfect
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich
yES
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Ruby Mimi Zurich
Clean room, friendly staff. Couldn’t fault the location! A great stay
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Boutique Hotel Wellenberg
Good
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Hotel Scheuble
Good!
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hard
Aussersihl
Noted for its cafes and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Aussersihl. Top attractions like Letzigrund Stadium and Swiss Casinos Zurich are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Guterbahnhof Tram Stop or Backeranlage Tram Stop to see more of the city.
District 4
While you're in District 4, take in top sights like Helvetia Square or Starkart Urban Art Gallery, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Backeranlage Tram Stop or Guterbahnhof Tram Stop.
Langstrasse
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.
Gewerbeschule
Travellers choose Gewerbeschule for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Limmatplatz Tram Stop or Quellenstrasse Tram Stop and check out top sights like Museum of Design.
Zürich Center
While you're in Zürich Center, take in top sights like Zurich Toy Museum or Lindenhof, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Rennweg Tram Stop or Sihlstrasse Tram Stop.
Altstetten
Noted for its coffee shops and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Altstetten. Top attractions like Swiss Life Arena and Hallenbad Altstetten are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Bachmattstrasse Tram Stop or Lindenplatz Tram Stop to see more of the city.
