City Centre
In the city centre
In the heart of Zurich, medieval architectural melds with contemporary style. More than suits populate the city’s financial core – those with an artist’s eye shop with intent in the vintage boutiques and designer stores. Cabaret Voltaire, with its neo-Dada movement (and penchant for political art), is evidence that the city is dedicated to “edge”.
Places to stay from £35 per night
Wollishofen
2 miles from city centre
Searching for confection heaven? Find Lindt. The aromas alone’ll knock you off your feet. Push beyond your chocolate comfort zone with surprising flavour combos (champagne milk truffles!). Then sate your cultural hunger with Rote Fabrik’s interdisciplinary artistic performances and the Rietberg Museum’s international collections.
Places to stay from £39 per night
Wiedikon
1.3 miles from city centre
Get a taste of the “real” Zurich in residential Wiedikon, with its colourful houses and wide avenues. A district on the rise, today’s flavours are young, artsy and alternative. Looking for an evening of music? The Falcone serves infamous open jam sessions on Thursdays. If hunger hits, their noodles are the real deal.
Places to stay from £56 per night
Escher Wyss
1.6 miles from city centre
Hoarders of antique and heirloom delight: Zürcher Brockenhaus’s more than a thrift store. Four floors of vintage wares excite those with the patience to peruse. Continue the cool? Don’t miss Freitag’s flagship (father of recycled bags for the hip and indie), the Kunsthalle (for modern art) or Museum für Gestaltung Zürich (for industrial design).
Places to stay from £48 per night
Zürichberg
0.9 miles from city centre
Pamper yourself at the Dolder Hotel (synonymous with luxury and indulgence). It’s the stuff of dreams with its fairy-tale castle, sweeping grounds, and Alp views –you’ll think you’ve landed in a Zurich long gone. Take your pick: a relaxing spa or a day in the clean, mountain air? The zoo is also in these parts – now that’s an afternoon well spent.
Places to stay from £67 per night
Unterstrass
1.4 miles from city centre
The bookish and bespectacled prevail in this university district where IQs are as high as the levels of caffeine in students’ veins. Pick up some Joyce, brush up on your Modernism or head to Dynamo, the youth culture house. Catch a performance, enrol in a workshop (choose from snowboarding to printmaking) or imbibe at their bar.
Places to stay from £96 per night
Seefeld
0.7 miles from city centre
Simmer through summer on Lake Zurich – catch your breath. Glacial mountains frame a sky known to blush pink at dusk. Swiss sun on the limbs, boats bobbing in clear water: it’s a haven for bathers and outdoor-seekers. Rent a boat on the promenade or skip the dinner of cheese fondue in lieu of a waterside barbecue.
Places to stay from £78 per night
A business centre, a nature lover’s paradise and a hotbed of culture – the largest city of Switzerland is all three at once. Located in the heart of Europe, Zürich is the economic and educational centre of its home country.
Zürich’s interesting history is well preserved in the Swiss National Museum. Home to a collection of artworks and crafts, Kunsthaus Zürich is a must-visit for art lovers. The museum presents works by classic artists like Picasso and Monet, as well as contemporary artists like Peter Fischli and Pipilotti Rist.
Lined with designer shops on both sides of the street, Bahnhofstrasse is definitely worth a visit if you're a shopping enthusiast. From premium watches to designer clothes, Bahnhofstrasse offers it all. Europaallee is another shopping quarter in Zürich which presents numerous small and large stores selling clothes, accessories and everyday items. While exploring the area, you can stop for a burger at a takeaway or enjoy a gourmet meal at a nearby restaurant. Cinchona Bar is one such place where you can sit down for coffee or enjoy a few glasses of your favourite drink.
A short pause at Lindenhof park provides some much-needed peace after a day of touring the city of Zürich. Packed with history, this park was the grounds of a Roman fort in the fourth century. Another green space within the city is Platzspitz park, ideal for a short walk or a meet with friends.
Tonight
From £210 per night
This weekend
From £449 per night
Next weekend
From £242 per night
Most popular time to visit | October–December |
Cheapest time to visit | January–March |
Local currency | CHF 10 = £8.77 |
Language | German |
Average weekend price | £155 per night |
Average weekday price | £159 per night |
Typical stay | 1 night |
Letzigrund-Stadion
2.2 miles from city centre
Bahnhofstrasse
0.4 miles from city centre
Uetliberg Mountain
2.7 miles from city centre
Sihlcity
1.2 miles from city centre
Zurich Opera House
0.2 miles from city centre
Paradeplatz
0.3 miles from city centre
Swiss National Museum
0.8 miles from city centre
Beautiful and very accessible to other cities, museums, and...
30 April 2024
Beautiful and very accessible to other cities, museums, and city attractions.Literally hundreds of restaurants and shops. The Swiss trains were extremely timely, clean and convenient to get around the city. No need for a vehicle or taxis.
Zurich is in some ways the best of big city and the best of...
28 April 2024
Zurich is in some ways the best of big city and the best of a small town. If your life revolves around outdoor activities such as hiking, wake boarding, sailing, bicycling, rock climbing, mountain climbing, etc. then it is by far one of the best cities to live in. It's incredibly close to all of these things. It's also centrally located in Europe, so you can easily visit France, Austria, Germany, or Italy with only a few hours train ride. You will travel a lot. The city itself is beautiful. It is cleaner and safer than any other big city in the world. A corollary to the cleanliness is that you will spend far more of your life figuring out how to get rid of your trash than anywhere else you will ever live. (I personally was never able to fold my paper-recycling neatly enough to get it picked up. I am not joking.) The Swiss are incredibly organized. Even the Germans make fun of how organized and un-spontaneous they are. When the government or a bank tells you to expect something within two weeks, it will probably show up in your mailbox within three business days. You will respond to mail faster than you ever have in your life. The core of the city is only about 400,000 people. It's small. You may find yourself going nuts if you come from a big city, or if you like a bit of mayhem in your life. While there are many different activities to do, they may only happen once a week.
Zurich has so much character.
15 April 2024
Zurich has so much character. Unlike other cities around the world, which build so many monuments and attractions, Zurich is “naturally” beautiful!! I spent most of my days traveling to other parts of Switzerland, but while in Zurich I was able to tour the Rhein falls, Lindt chocolate factory, the lake, the shops and much more!
Beautiful city and very peaceful atmosphere.
12 April 2024
Beautiful city and very peaceful atmosphere. It was clean and quite a lot of interesting sites. Great mix of both old and new! Very expensive though. An icecream will be 4chan for 1 scoop and 8 or 9 chg for 2 scoops. A burger and fries at McDonald’s is 15-20chf which we thought was ridiculous. We took a couple of really great bus trips. One day to Leichtenstein and another day to Rheinfall, both were amazing!
Wonderful, breathtaking view.
10 April 2024
Wonderful, breathtaking view. People are nice and transportation is absolutely great . If only most of every thing is inexpensive I would be coming twice or 3 times a year! Over all I love Zürich I will be back again!
Our favorite spots in Zurich were:
9 April 2024
Our favorite spots in Zurich were: 1. The Kunthaus museum, which has a spectacular collection of artworks and an insightful narrative 2. Luigia for dinner 3. Old town for shopping 4. Babu's for breakfast We loved that it was accessible to areas further away like Rhine Falls and Uetliberg What we didn't like 1. Everything was super expensive especially the Airbnb
Seefeld, Zürich
From £261 per night
City Centre, Zürich
From £538 per night
Seefeld, Zürich
From £145 per night
City Centre, Zürich
From £367 per night
Unterstrass, Zürich
From £224 per night