Zürich District Travel Guide

Zürich

Bern featuring a bridge
Lindenhof showing a city, a river or creek and a house
Grossmuenster showing a bridge, a river or creek and religious aspects
Bahnhofstrasse showing a city, street scenes and railway items
Bahnhofstrasse which includes signage

Popular places to visit

Zoo Zurich

Zoo Zurich

4.5/5(18 reviews)

Come face-to-face with rare and exotic animal species, including Amur tigers and snow leopards, which roam in recreations of their natural habitats.

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

Bahnhofstrasse

4.5/5(146 reviews)

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.

Bahnhofstrasse
Swiss National Museum

Swiss National Museum

4.5/5(35 reviews)

Discover the life of the Swiss people from prehistoric times to the present day while wandering among the rooms of a grandiose riverside castle.

Swiss National Museum
Zürich Opera House

Zürich Opera House

4/5(22 reviews)

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

Zürich Opera House
Lindenhof

Lindenhof

4/5(33 reviews)

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.

Lindenhof
Zurich Town Hall

Zurich Town Hall

4.5/5(46 reviews)

Always receiving attention because it seems to float on a major river, this structure had two predecessors that succumbed to time and climate.

Zurich Town Hall

Things to do

Looking for directions in the mountains in Zurich

Grindelwald, Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen Day Trip from Zurich

฿4,377
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Grindelwald, Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen Day Trip from Zurich
Zurich & Surroundings tour by Coach, Cable Car and Ferry

Zurich & Surroundings tour by Coach, Cable Car and Ferry

฿2,594
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Zurich & Surroundings tour by Coach, Cable Car and Ferry
People walk down the streets of Stein am Rhein

Rhine Falls & Stein am Rhein Tour

฿3,242
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Rhine Falls & Stein am Rhein Tour
Mount Titlis with Cable Car & Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich

Mount Titlis with Cable Car & Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich

฿6,971
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Mount Titlis with Cable Car & Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich
train running along the mountain scape in Switzerland

Eiger & Alpine Glaciers Full-Day Tour from Zurich

฿6,038
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Eiger & Alpine Glaciers Full-Day Tour from Zurich
city view in zurich

Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich

฿2,391
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich
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Top hotels in Zürich District

Crowne Plaza Zürich by IHG
Crowne Plaza Zürich by IHG
4 out of 5
420 Badenerstrasse, Zürich, ZH
The price is ฿5,257 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿5,257
฿5,742 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
"Located within walk to tram and near a couple of cool neighborhoods. Expensive stay in a minimalist room. Friendly service."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

Crowne Plaza Zürich by IHG
Ruby Mimi Zurich
Ruby Mimi Zurich
4 out of 5
4 Beatenpl., Zürich, ZH
The price is ฿8,396 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿8,396
฿9,000 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,253 reviews)
"Helpful staff and clean well presented room."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 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 ฿9,132 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿9,132
฿9,764 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Good: Lobby, Breakfast, clean hallways and rooms. Needs improvement: staff serving breakfast needs more training on how to interact with guests Suggestions: As the room pricing is on the higher side, it would be better if breakfast is included."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025

Novotel Zurich City West
citizenM Zürich
citizenM Zürich
4 out of 5
Talacker 42, Zürich
The price is ฿6,636 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿6,636
฿7,173 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"I really enjoyed the hotel! The room is beautiful and super modern. The lobby is beautifully decorated and most importantly the staff is very friendly and welcoming (Lauro is a gem!)"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

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Hotel Scheuble
Hotel Scheuble
3.5 out of 5
Muehlegasse 17, Zürich, ZH
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Zürich. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,231 reviews)
"The hotel was cute- boutique style, nice breakfast, quiet room, good location. The shower needs to be updated- very new but bad shower head."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

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Hotel Scheuble
ibis Styles Zurich City Center
ibis Styles Zurich City Center
3 out of 5
Stampfenbachstrasse 60, Zürich, ZH
The price is ฿6,671 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
฿6,671
฿7,210 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (830 reviews)
"Great location and friendly staff."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

ibis Styles Zurich City Center
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Other neighbourhoods around Zürich District

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Langstrasse

4/5(24 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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Gewerbeschule

4/5(24 area reviews)

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 St. Josef Church.

Gewerbeschule
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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.

District 4
Lindenhof showing a city, a river or creek and a house

Zürich Center

4/5(2 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 of the city at Rennweg Tram Stop or Sihlstrasse Tram Stop.

Zürich Center
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Old Town Zürich

4.5/5(80 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Bahnhofstrasse to Fraumuenster – discover Old Town Zürich, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Old Town Zürich
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Niederdorf

4.5/5(64 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 take a ride at Rudolf-Brun-Brucke Station.

Niederdorf

Zürich District Travel Guide