Zürich Center Travel Guide
Zürich
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Popular places to visit
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.
Letzigrund Stadium
Catch an event at Letzigrund Stadium during your trip to Zürich. Experience the live music and theatre scene in this vibrant area.
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.
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.
ETH Zurich
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at ETH Zurich during your trip to Zürich. Wander the lakeside in this vibrant area.
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.
Things to do
Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum Entry Ticket
Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket
Rhine Falls & Stein am Rhein Tour
Zurich: Unlimited Switzerland Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Top hotels in Zürich Center
ibis Styles Zurich City Center
"Great location close to Zurich Bahnhof and all the old town. Good price being Zurich an expensive city. Great value for money. Close to Trams. Great condition of rooms. Recommend to everyone."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Ruby Mimi Zurich
"Nice hotel room, terrible check-in UI. Like a budget version of the (excellent) CitizenM process."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Hotel Scheuble
"The room is big, very clean, and smells good. Walkable to old town and Zurich HB."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Zurich Marriott Hotel
"Room very clean, spacious but smell of food in the room from restaurant kitchen."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Central Plaza Hotel
"My room was clean and staff were helpful and friendly. I loved the location. I was in walking distance of many shops, food options, cafes and public transportation. The breakfast options here were also great. Everything was fresh and well prepared. I would absolutely stay here again!"
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Placid Hotel Design & Lifestyle Zurich
"Room lovely and clean and the reception staff were very helpful."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Zürich Center
Old Town Zürich
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Bahnhofstrasse to Zurich Toy Museum – discover Old Town Zürich, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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.
Werd
While you're in Werd, take in top sights like Old Botanical Garden or Haus Konstruktiv, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Werd Tram Stop or Bezirksgebaude Station.
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.
Hochschulen
If you're spending time in Hochschulen, check out sights like Kunsthaus Zurich or Bellevue Square and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kunsthaus Tram Stop or Kantonsschule Tram Stop.
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.
