Zürich Center Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Zürich Center
Popular places to visit
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
Looking to spend some serious money or to merely browse; this is one of Europe's most exquisite shopping strips.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Mount Titlis with Cable Car & Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich
Rhine Falls & Stein am Rhein Tour
City Tour with Lake Cruise & Visit to Lindt Home of Chocolate
Zurich & Surroundings tour by Coach, Cable Car and Ferry
Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum Entry Ticket
Zurich: Unlimited Switzerland Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Our pick of the best Zürich Center Hotel Deals
citizenM Zürich
Didn’t have breakfast.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Ruby Mimi Zurich
Nice rooms, with common facilities like water refill & ironing board etc on each floor. Very conveniently located near the train station and plenty of bars / restaurants walkable. The hotel bar is open 24x7 and has great service
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Crowne Plaza Zürich by IHG
Excellent hotel. Good for families.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Zurich Marriott Hotel
Nice and convenient stay, short walking distance from the train station and city center and delicious breakfast! The bread pudding was a surprising breakfast treat.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Hotel Scheuble
Room was great, with everything one may need. For me it was a little cold in mid Oct. Heat is controlled from the front desk. It would be useful to have more explanations in the room, like what to dial for the font desk. Breakfast was also very nice. Most of the ladies on the staff were quite nice, ...
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Saint Georges Hotel
No balcony view. Bed was ok. Breakfast was expensive.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Zürich Center
Old Town Zürich
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Bahnhofstrasse to Fraumuenster – discover Old Town Zürich, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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.
Werd
While you're in Werd, take in top sights like Haus Konstruktiv or Old Botanical Garden, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Werd Tram Stop or Bezirksgebaude Station.
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.
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.
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.
