What's it like in Old Town Zürich?

Old Town Zürich is an historic neighbourhood known for its beautiful lakeside setting and major shopping area. Are you looking for Old Town Zürich travel tips? Make sure that you visit Bahnhofstrasse and Fraumuenster while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Old Town Zürich?

Based on our traveller data, Hotel Scheuble is one of the top choices for your stay in Old Town Zürich. This hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Bahnhofstrasse, and it offers a bar and parking. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Ruby Mimi Hotel Zurich by IHG and Boutique Hotel Wellenberg .

How many hotels will I find in the Old Town Zürich area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Zürich, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 192 Old Town Zürich hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Old Town Zürich, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available in Old Town Zürich.

What is there to do in this Zürich neighbourhood?

Old Town Zürich's sights and attractions like Museum Strauhof, James Joyce Foundation and Beyer Clock and Watch Museum offer insight into the local culture. Bahnhofstrasse and Fraumuenster are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Old Town Zürich include Augustinerkirche, Zurich Toy Museum and Lindenhof. While you're out sightseeing in Zürich, make sure that you visit other sights such as Zurich Town Hall or Zunfthaus Zur Meisen.

How can I get around Old Town Zürich and the greater Zürich area?

For a quick way to explore the city, catch a ride on metro transit at Paradeplatz Tram Stop, Rennweg Tram Stop or Rathaus Tram Stop. If you want to see some sights out of town, hop on a train. Zürich Limmatquai Station is the closest train station, but Zurich (ZLP-Zurich HB Rail Station) and Zürich Central Station are also close by.

The Best Hotels in Old Town Zürich, Zürich - 2026 Updated Prices

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A café interior with a bar area, chandeliers, and a glass partition.

1. Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich

Old Town Zürich

Ismael

฿23,424 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A balcony with a table set for dining, overlooking a cityscape with historic buildings.

2. Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich

Old Town Zürich

Mauricio

฿40,370 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a ground-floor restaurant, multiple balconies, and a cobblestone street.

3. Hotel Adler Zürich

Old Town Zürich

Daphne

฿9,112 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern living room with a large flat-screen TV, comfortable seating, and large windows offering city views.

4. Boutique Hotel Wellenberg

Old Town Zürich

richard

฿12,309 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A bar area with multiple tables and chairs, a counter with bottles, and decorative glass panels.

5. Ruby Mimi Hotel Zurich by IHG

Old Town Zürich

Dauda

฿7,693 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern interior with a seating area, bookshelves, and large windows.

6. Sorell Boutique-Hotel St. Peter Zürich

Old Town Zürich

KIRK

฿15,698 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A narrow street with buildings featuring multiple stories, shutters, and flower boxes.

7. Marktgasse Hotel

Old Town Zürich

Aaron

฿11,180 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern dining area with a wooden ceiling, a central chandelier, and a bookshelf filled with books and kitchenware.

8. Hotel Scheuble

Old Town Zürich

Daniel

฿8,643 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A restaurant with wooden decor, a bar area, and tables set for dining.

9. Hotel Kindli

Old Town Zürich

Jonathan

฿18,012 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A courtyard with outdoor seating, a grassy area, and multi-story buildings with balconies.

10. Glockenhof Zürich

Old Town Zürich

Sarah Letitia

฿13,785 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, and a patterned floor.

11. Hotel City Zürich Design & Lifestyle

Old Town Zürich

JUANJO

฿8,742 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

Two people dining on a rooftop with a cityscape in the background.

12. Townhouse Boutique Hotel

Old Town Zürich

Min

฿8,364 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A historic town with a prominent clock tower, reflecting buildings, and a calm river.

13. Storchen Zurich

Old Town Zürich

Steven

฿33,233 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A reception desk with a modern design, featuring a flat surface and integrated lighting.

14. St Gotthard Hotel

Old Town Zürich

Xiaojuan

฿11,945 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern lounge area with red sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a variety of seating options including armchairs and a bench.

15. citizenM Zürich

Old Town Zürich

Christine

฿7,126 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern interior with a stone wall, a fireplace, a white chair, a red sofa, and a vase with flowers.

16. Sorell Hotel Rütli Niederdorf Zürich

Old Town Zürich

Chaosong

฿9,677 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a window overlooking a busy street.

17. Hotel Alexander

Old Town Zürich

Tristina

฿8,118 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and wardrobe.

18. Boutique Hotel Helmhaus Zurich

Old Town Zürich

jacqui

฿13,038 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A multi-story hotel with ground-floor restaurants and a balcony on the second floor.

19. Widder Hotel

Old Town Zürich

Michael

฿32,676 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A dining area with a round table set for four, surrounded by ornate chairs, and a wine rack with bottles behind the table.

20. Central Plaza Hotel

Old Town Zürich

Daniel

฿12,089 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Hotel Kindli	3.5 star property	10.0 Exceptional 126 reviews	View
Lake Side Location Bellevue	3.5 star property	10.0 Exceptional 17 reviews	View
Sorell Boutique-Hotel St. Peter Zürich	4.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 289 reviews	View
Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich	5.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Le Bijou Bahnhofstrasse Paradeplatz	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 20 reviews	View

Where to stay in Old Town Zürich

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A coastal cityscape with a marina, boats, and a clear blue harbor.

Zürich Center

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.

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A nighttime cityscape with multi-lane roads and illuminated buildings.

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.

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A traditional pavilion with a tiled roof, a stone bridge over a pond, and lush greenery.

District 2

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

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A river with boats, a bridge, and historic buildings with towers.

Niederdorf

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.

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A panoramic view of a city with a large body of water to the right, surrounded by greenery and urban areas.

Oerlikon

Noted for its live music and theatres, 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.

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Top Old Town Zürich Hotel Reviews

citizenM Zürich

10/10 Excellent

"Nice vibe, free still and sparkling water, comfortable bed, great blackout curtains"

Ruby Mimi Hotel Zurich by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"While we only stayed overnight in Zurich, the hotel Ruby was an excellent choice. The location is steps from the train station and close to all must see downtown walking tour locations. Check-in was so easy and staff in reception were very friendly and accommodating. The room and on-site amenities were nicely appointed, high tech and eco friendly. It's cool having a Marshall amp in your room in you want to have a quick shed! Thank you for making our stay in Zurich a pleasant one. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Hotel Ruby to anyone!"

Townhouse Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This property was centrally located near the main Zurich train station. It was very easy to find and the check in process was seamless. The room had everything we could need and was very clean. Only negative is that it is located across from a bar that was very noisy until about 4AM, however the noise wasn’t too bad with the windows shut"

Arlette Am Hauptbahnhof Hotel

8/10 Good

"It's just a 3-minute walk from the main train station, with a large supermarket, coffee shops, and the old town all close by. Getting to the airport by public transport is easy too. The room is very basic but perfectly clean. It could use some modernisation, but nothing that affects a short stay. There's a small lift, which is handy with luggage. Reception is only open 8am to 8pm, so keep your room key with you. The TV has decent English-language channels with all the major news stations."

Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich

10/10 Excellent

"I loved everything about this luxury hotel. I wanted to rate everything excellent but I could not get my phone to move over to that part of the field. I loved the candy butler; the small face clothes; the amenities on the refrigerator that is complimentary( being shown to the room; the food on the restaurant was superb( a cafe right next door; a door man; easy to navigate the hallways to the breakfast room and find the elevators; accommodated by making sure the room was nice and cozy. EVERYONE THERE IS SWEET AND AWESOME. This is my favorite hotel so far. Breakfast is included in the room price. Had a nice quiet sleep. Near the train station"

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Our top choices for Old Town Zürich hotels

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2. Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich

3. Hotel Adler Zürich

4. Boutique Hotel Wellenberg

5. Ruby Mimi Hotel Zurich by IHG

6. Sorell Boutique-Hotel St. Peter Zürich

7. Marktgasse Hotel

8. Hotel Scheuble

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10. Glockenhof Zürich

11. Hotel City Zürich Design & Lifestyle

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13. Storchen Zurich

14. St Gotthard Hotel

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16. Sorell Hotel Rütli Niederdorf Zürich

17. Hotel Alexander

18. Boutique Hotel Helmhaus Zurich

19. Widder Hotel

20. Central Plaza Hotel

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Where to stay in Old Town Zürich

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Top Old Town Zürich Hotel Reviews

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