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.
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.
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.
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
Zurich: FIFA Museum Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Hard
Crowne Plaza Zürich by IHG
This was incredible! Very helpful staff, very nice/large lobby, and also an incredible gym/pool/sauna area. Only cons: you really need to like the person you share your room with, because the bathroom door is a piece of (frosted) glass and faces towards the room. It is not a bad location, around ...
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
Great hotel with a helpful staff.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Ruby Mimi Zurich
Nice and clean room
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Hotel Scheuble
Great service
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich
Room was great, the kitchenette was fantastic and saved us bucks. It was like the usefulness of an AIRBNB with the convenience of a hotel. The staff was exceptional. Highly recommend this place. Great value for the money. (Great gummies at the front desk too)
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Central Plaza Hotel
There are many pluses to staying at the Central Plaza. The proximity to the train station; the location in relation to the river, & its shops, bars & restaurants etc.; the rooms in the hotel are spacious, modern, clean & comfortable, and the staff are very good. Some friends who were also in Zurich ...
Reviewed on 20 Apr 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 Markthalle im Viadukt.
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 Hallenbad Altstetten and Swiss Life Arena are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Bachmattstrasse Tram Stop or Lindenplatz Tram Stop to see more of the city.
