Zürich Center Travel Guide

Zürich

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Zürich Center
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Bahnhofstrasse which includes a city and street scenes

Popular places to visit

Zoo Zurich

Zoo Zurich

4.5/5(18 reviews)

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

4.5/5(146 reviews)

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

4.5/5(35 reviews)

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

4/5(22 reviews)

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

4/5(33 reviews)

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

4.5/5(46 reviews)

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

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Zurich Experience City Tour

£31
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Zurich Experience City Tour
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Interlaken & Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich

£91
per adult
Interlaken & Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich
Mount First & Grindelwald Adventure from ZÃ1⁄4rich

Mount First & Grindelwald Adventure from Zürich

£164
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Mount First & Grindelwald Adventure from Zürich
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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 £188 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£188
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,289 reviews)
"Liked everything at this hotel"

Reviewed on 18 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 £162 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£162
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! (1,037 reviews)
"For Seniors, room was a bit tight. My wife had to climb over me to get to the bathroom. Otherwise, everything else was great. Close to main train station. Right next to tram service. I was very impressed with Zurich & our stay was great. Staff was super nice."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

citizenM Zürich
Hotel Scheuble

Hotel Scheuble

3.5 out of 5
Muehlegasse 17, Zürich, ZH
The price is £290 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£290
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,271 reviews)
"Great location however cooling air is at minimum. Small room."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Hotel Scheuble
Zurich Marriott Hotel

Zurich Marriott Hotel

5 out of 5
Neumuehlequai 42, Zürich, ZH
The price is £388 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
£388
24 Aug - 25 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! (1,004 reviews)
"Being a member does come with its perks. We were welcomed with open arms, our check in host was accommodating and helpful. The 2nd time we checked in was ok but I wouldn’t let one person ruin the mood as this hotel does give you the welcoming vibe that other hotels lack."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Zurich Marriott Hotel
Novotel Zurich City West

Novotel Zurich City West

4 out of 5
Schiffbaustrasse 13, Am Turbinenplatz, Zürich, ZH
The price is £215 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£215
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (998 reviews)
"Staff were friendly. The room was clean and tidy. Breakfast was good, there were 2 coffee machine, but weren’t enough for this busy hotel and one of them was faulty. The pool was small but clean. Overall decent for 4 star hotel."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Novotel Zurich City West
easyHotel Zurich City Main Station

easyHotel Zurich City Main Station

2 out of 5
Klingenstrasse 33, Zürich
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £102 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£102
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, cable TV channels and housekeeping. Popular attractions Bahnhofstrasse and Letzigrund Stadium are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (203 reviews)
Great
"Great budget Hotel really good location clean and tidy"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

easyHotel Zurich City Main Station
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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

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