Zürich Center Travel Guide

Zürich

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Zürich Center
Bahnhofstrasse showing a city, street scenes and railway items
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Bahnhofstrasse which includes a city and street scenes

Popular places to visit

Zoo Zurich

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.

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

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.

Bahnhofstrasse
Swiss National Museum

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.

Swiss National Museum
Zürich Opera House

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.

Zürich Opera House
Lindenhof

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.

Lindenhof
Zurich Town Hall

Zurich Town Hall

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

Gray Line coach bus parked in Zurich

Zurich Experience City Tour

฿1,371
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Zurich Experience City Tour
Getaway to Rhine Falls

Getaway to Rhine Falls

฿2,177
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Getaway to Rhine Falls
From Zurich: Private 4 Countries in 1 Full-Day Tour

From Zurich: Private 4 Countries in 1 Full-Day Tour

฿55,074
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
From Zurich: Private 4 Countries in 1 Full-Day Tour
mountain view near zurich

Interlaken & Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich

฿3,991
per adult
Interlaken & Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich
Mount First & Grindelwald Adventure from ZÃ1⁄4rich

Mount First & Grindelwald Adventure from Zürich

฿7,177
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Mount First & Grindelwald Adventure from Zürich
Grossmunster

Zurich Walking Tour With Cruise and Aerial Cable Car

฿3,629
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Zurich Walking Tour With Cruise and Aerial Cable Car
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Top hotels in Zürich Center

Ruby Mimi Zurich

Ruby Mimi Zurich

4 out of 5
4 Beatenpl., Zürich, ZH
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿7,635 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿7,635
฿8,207 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (1,279 reviews)
"We enjoyed the hotel and nearby amenities. It was walking distance to everything we needed."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

Ruby Mimi Zurich
citizenM Zürich

citizenM Zürich

4 out of 5
Talacker 42, Zürich
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿6,061 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿6,061
฿6,573 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (1,029 reviews)
Very friendly and helpful staff
"Very friendly and helpful staff every single day. Also very accommodating."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

citizenM Zürich
ibis Styles Zurich City Center

ibis Styles Zurich City Center

3 out of 5
Stampfenbachstrasse 60, Zürich, ZH
The price is ฿5,781 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿5,781
฿6,282 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (858 reviews)
"We were so pleasantly surprised by the amenities at Ibis Styles City Center Zurich. There is a great 24 hour "convenience" store in the lobby for any extras you need food or otherwise. The check-was seamless and although we arrived early, Aldo at the front desk was able to get us into our room right ..."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

ibis Styles Zurich City Center
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! (1,269 reviews)
okay
"no view. no ac. room very small. leaky pipe in room. bathroom not very private. nice location, quiet."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

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Hotel Scheuble
Zurich Marriott Hotel

Zurich Marriott Hotel

5 out of 5
Neumuehlequai 42, Zürich, ZH
The price is ฿15,450 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
฿15,450
฿16,319 total
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"We had a problem with our dinner at one of the restaurants."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025

Zurich Marriott Hotel
Crowne Plaza Zürich by IHG

Crowne Plaza Zürich by IHG

4 out of 5
420 Badenerstrasse, Zürich, ZH
The price is ฿4,573 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿4,573
฿5,029 total
24 Aug - 25 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Crown was a great affordable option. In Zurich A little further out from the main city and lake but the tram is very easy to jump on and get around"

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

Crowne Plaza Zürich by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around 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
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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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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.

Hochschulen
Museum Rietberg

Enge

4.5/5(9 area reviews)

Travellers choose Enge for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Enge-Bederstrasse Station or Zurich Enge S-Bahn and check out top sights like FIFA World Football Museum.

Enge
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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

Zürich Center Travel Guide