Zürich Center Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Lindenhof which includes a house, a city and a river or creek
Zürich Center
Bahnhofstrasse which includes railway items, street scenes and a city
Bahnhofstrasse featuring signage
Bahnhofstrasse featuring street scenes and a city

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, modern architecture and a city

Bahnhofstrasse

Looking to spend some serious money or to merely browse; this is one of Europe's most exquisite shopping strips.

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

Activities

Zurich: FIFA Museum Entry Ticket

Zurich: FIFA Museum Entry Ticket

AU$48
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Zurich: FIFA Museum Entry Ticket
Zurich Old Town Walking Tour: 2-Hours

Zurich Old Town Walking Tour: 2-Hours

AU$24
per adult
Zurich Old Town Walking Tour: 2-Hours
Gray Line coach bus parked in Zurich

Zurich Experience City Tour

AU$65
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Zurich Experience City Tour
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Our pick of the best Zürich Center Hotel Deals

Ruby Mimi Zurich

Ruby Mimi Zurich

4 out of 5
4 Beatenpl., Zürich, ZH
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$436 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
AU$436
15 Aug - 16 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,276 reviews)
"The breakfast had a variety of choices. Bed confort was excellent."

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

Ruby Mimi Zurich
citizenM Zürich

citizenM Zürich

4 out of 5
Talacker 42, Zürich
The price is AU$312 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$312
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,017 reviews)
"All the staff were excellent. Super helpful and attentive."

Reviewed on 5 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 AU$325 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$325
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (849 reviews)
"It is great location."

Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025

ibis Styles Zurich City Center
Novotel Zurich City West

Novotel Zurich City West

4 out of 5
Schiffbaustrasse 13, Am Turbinenplatz, Zürich, ZH
The price is AU$434 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$434
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Comfortable but small room for 4"

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Novotel Zurich City West
Hotel Scheuble

Hotel Scheuble

3.5 out of 5
Muehlegasse 17, Zürich, ZH
The price is AU$441 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$441
10 Aug - 11 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! (1,254 reviews)
"The property was very nice and is located in a good neighborhood with many shops and restaurants. The property was very clean and the staff were very nice. I would stay here again. I highly recommend."

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Hotel Scheuble
Central Plaza Hotel

Central Plaza Hotel

4 out of 5
Central 1, Zürich, ZH
The price is AU$711 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$711
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Great hotel, beware of the ongoing construction!
"The hotel is located close to the train station and the area is very walkable. Rooms are in excellent condition, beds are very comfortable and the hotel has a great bar/restaurant. I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars because there is ongoing construction facing the hotel making it impossible to sleep ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025

Central Plaza Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Zürich Center

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Old Town Zürich

4.5/5(43 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(24 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

3.5/5(11 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

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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