Zürich District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Bern featuring a bridge
Lindenhof which includes a house, a city and a river or creek
Grossmuenster featuring a river or creek, heritage architecture and religious aspects
Bahnhofstrasse which includes railway items, street scenes and a city
Bahnhofstrasse featuring signage

Popular places to visit

Zoo Zurich

Zoo Zurich

4/5(4 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, modern architecture and a city

Bahnhofstrasse

4/5(70 reviews)

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

4.5/5(11 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

4.5/5(18 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

4.5/5(14 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(32 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

Activities

Gray Line coach bus parked in Zurich

Zurich Experience City Tour

AU$65
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Zurich Experience City Tour
From Zurich: Private 4 Countries in 1 Full-Day Tour

From Zurich: Private 4 Countries in 1 Full-Day Tour

AU$2,616
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
From Zurich: Private 4 Countries in 1 Full-Day Tour
mountain view near zurich

Interlaken & Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich

AU$189
per adult
Interlaken & Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich
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Our pick of the best Zürich District 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$357 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$357
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (1,277 reviews)
Excellent Hotel
"Excellent location in proximity to Zürich HB, and a short walk down the river to Lake Zürich. Very well curated hotel with an excellent bar. The only downside is that in their endeavour for lean luxury, there is no way to communicate with the hotel reception once in the room due to absence of room ..."

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

Ruby Mimi Zurich
citizenM Zürich

citizenM Zürich

4 out of 5
Talacker 42, Zürich
The price is AU$310 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$310
17 Aug - 18 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! (1,029 reviews)
"Close to amenities"

Reviewed on 10 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$307 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$307
17 Aug - 18 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! (857 reviews)
"Excellent bed comfort. Excellent service."

Reviewed on 14 Aug. 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$444 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$444
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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$455 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$455
17 Aug - 18 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! (1,262 reviews)
"The staff was very patient and helpful with us Americans. The hotel is updated and has a great location for the price. It’s close to the water, tons of shops and restaurants and was perfect for a short trip to Zurich. The rooms are bigger than others we’ve stayed in around Europe. Beds were comfortable ..."

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025

Hotel Scheuble
Zurich Marriott Hotel

Zurich Marriott Hotel

5 out of 5
Neumuehlequai 42, Zürich, ZH
The price is AU$797 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$797
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Room and location was great for families"

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

Zurich Marriott Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Zürich District

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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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Gewerbeschule

4.5/5(16 area reviews)

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 St. Josef Church.

Gewerbeschule
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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
Lindenhof which includes a house, a city and a river or creek

Zürich Center

5/5(1 area review)

While you're in Zürich Center, take in top sights like Lindenhof or Swiss Casinos Zurich, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Rennweg Tram Stop or Sihlstrasse Tram Stop.

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

Zürich District Travel Guide

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