Rapperswil Travel Guide

Zürich

A historic stone tower with a clock, surrounded by buildings and red flowers.
A historic stone tower with a clock, surrounded by a stone building with arched windows and a tiled roof.
A row of blue and white paddle boats docked at a pier.
A vineyard, a white building, and a bridge over a lake.
A grassy hillside with a stone wall, deer grazing, and a castle in the background.

Stay near popular Rapperswil attractions

Rapperswil Castle

8.6/10 (131 reviews)
You can learn about the history of Rapperswil-Jona with a trip to Rapperswil Castle. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
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Things to do

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£62
per adult
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Small Group Tour with Picnic

Private Tour with Picnic in the Alps

£142
per adult
Private Tour with Picnic in the Alps
Getaway to Rhine Falls

Getaway to Rhine Falls

£46
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Getaway to Rhine Falls
Gray Line coach bus parked in Zurich

Zurich Experience City Tour

£32
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Zurich Experience City Tour
Glass-Roof Bus Tour to Interlaken, Grindelwald & Lauterbrunnen from Zurich

Glass-Roof Bus Tour to Interlaken, Grindelwald & Lauterbrunnen from Zurich

£64
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Glass-Roof Bus Tour to Interlaken, Grindelwald & Lauterbrunnen from Zurich
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Interlaken & Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich

£97
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Interlaken & Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich
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Top hotels in Rapperswil

Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich

Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich

4 out of 5
Thurgauerstrasse 116 Opfikon Zurich
The price is £109 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
£109
per night
13 Aug - 14 Aug
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Opfikon. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich
Crowne Plaza Zürich by IHG

Crowne Plaza Zürich by IHG

4 out of 5
420 Badenerstrasse Zürich ZH
The price is £138 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
£138
per night
29 Aug - 30 Aug
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,019 reviews)
"A very old hotel, rooms are very small and outdated. The carpets are dirty in the room and hallways."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

Crowne Plaza Zürich by IHG
Hotel Scheuble

Hotel Scheuble

3.5 out of 5
Muehlegasse 17 Zürich ZH
The price is £193 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£193
per night
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Zürich. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,538 reviews)
"This is an excellent hotel, especially if it’s your first time in Zurich. It is centrally located, but still quiet at night. Rooms are meticulously clean - I saw the cleaning woman on her hands and knees cleaning underneath the bed in another room. Staff are friendly and helpful. Water pressure from ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

Hotel Scheuble
Mövenpick Hotel Zuerich-Airport

Mövenpick Hotel Zuerich-Airport

4 out of 5
Walter Mittelholzerstrasse 8 Opfikon ZH
The price is £111 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
£111
per night
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Opfikon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Mövenpick Hotel Zuerich-Airport
Saint Georges Hotel

Saint Georges Hotel

2 out of 5
Weberstrasse 11 Zürich
The price is £111 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£111
per night
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
Saint Georges Hotel
Ruby Mimi Hotel Zurich by IHG

Ruby Mimi Hotel Zurich by IHG

4 out of 5
4 Beatenpl. Zürich ZH
The price is £217 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£217
per night
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,465 reviews)
"The hotel was very nice, the staff were super. The air conditioning was a bit anemic. The location is awesome. We would book again."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

Ruby Mimi Hotel Zurich by IHG
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Where to stay in Rapperswil

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A riverside promenade with historic buildings, a bridge, and a café.

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.

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 Zurich Toy Museum or Lindenhof, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Rennweg Tram Stop or Sihlstrasse Tram Stop.

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 Bernard Jordan Gallery and Helvetia Square are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Helvetiaplatz Tram Stop or Backeranlage Tram Stop to see more of the city.

A cobblestone street lined with colorful buildings, outdoor seating at cafes, and flags.

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.

A garden with a pond, statues, and a building with columns.

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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