Rapperswil

Zürich

Photo by William Keller
Photo by William Keller
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Photo by Andy Koller
Photo by Andy Koller
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Photo by Val Layne
Photo by William Keller
Photo by William Keller

Popular places to visit

Rapperswil Castle is a castle, built in the early 13th century AD by the House of Rapperswil in the former independent city of Rapperswil. It is located on the eastern Zürichsee respectively western Obersee lakeshore in Rapperswil, a locality of the municipality Rapperswil-Jona in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland. Since 1870, the castle has been home to the Polish National Museum established by Polish émigrés, including the castle's lessee and restorer, Count Wladyslaw Broel-Plater.

Rapperswil Castle

4.5/5(46 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Rapperswil-Jona with a stop at Rapperswil Castle. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Rapperswil Castle
Zoo Zurich

Zoo Zurich

4/5(77 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

4.5/5(648 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 showing interior views

Swiss National Museum

4.5/5(171 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
Very close to the shores of Lake Zurich the building sits on a large public square. Very clean and nice area.

Zürich Opera House

4/5(76 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at Zürich Opera House during your trip to Zürich. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.

Zürich Opera House
Lindenhof which includes a city and heritage architecture

Lindenhof

4.5/5(100 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

Things to do

Gray Line coach bus parked in Zurich

Zurich Experience City Tour

$42
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

$1,670
per traveler
100% of travellers recommend
From Zurich: Private 4 Countries in 1 Full-Day Tour
mountain view near zurich

Interlaken & Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich

$124
per adult
Interlaken & Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich
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Rapperswil Hotel Deals

Ruby Mimi Zurich
Ruby Mimi Zurich
4 out of 5
4 Beatenpl., Zürich, ZH
$243 nightly
The price is $262 total per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
$262 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Total includes taxes and 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! (1,255 reviews)
"Was ok"

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2025

Ruby Mimi Zurich
Crowne Plaza Zürich by IHG
Crowne Plaza Zürich by IHG
4 out of 5
420 Badenerstrasse, Zürich, ZH
$158 nightly
The price is $173 total per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
$173 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Located within walk to tram and near a couple of cool neighborhoods. Expensive stay in a minimalist room. Friendly service."

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

Crowne Plaza Zürich by IHG
Novotel Zurich City West
Novotel Zurich City West
4 out of 5
Schiffbaustrasse 13, Am Turbinenplatz, Zürich, ZH
$279 nightly
The price is $299 total per night from Jul 16 to Jul 17
$299 total
Jul 16 - Jul 17
Total includes taxes and 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! (1,000 reviews)
"Good: Lobby, Breakfast, clean hallways and rooms. Needs improvement: staff serving breakfast needs more training on how to interact with guests Suggestions: As the room pricing is on the higher side, it would be better if breakfast is included."

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

Novotel Zurich City West
citizenM Zürich
citizenM Zürich
4 out of 5
Talacker 42, Zürich
$205 nightly
The price is $221 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$221 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total includes taxes and 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! (1,007 reviews)
"CitizenM is very walkable to central Zurich, with many trams and train station options nearby. The building itself is a bit dated, but they have remodeled it so the room itself is very modern. The smart TV and iPad control aren't very user friendly."

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

citizenM Zürich
Hotel Scheuble
Hotel Scheuble
3.5 out of 5
Muehlegasse 17, Zürich, ZH
$271 nightly
The price is $290 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$290 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total includes taxes and 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! (1,229 reviews)
It was ok
"It was all ok but there is no AC.. they call it recycled air.. it’s not cold and in the summer it’s a problem"

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

Hotel Scheuble
Zurich Marriott Hotel
Zurich Marriott Hotel
5 out of 5
Neumuehlequai 42, Zürich, ZH
$482 nightly
The price is $509 total per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
$509 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Total includes taxes and 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! (1,008 reviews)
"Average for a 5 star hotel"

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

Zurich Marriott Hotel
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Other neighborhoods around Rapperswil

Botanical Garden which includes a pond

District 8

Travelers choose District 8 for its lake views. Hop aboard the metro at Frohlichstrasse Tram Stop or Wildbachstrasse Tram Stop and check out top sights like Botanical Garden.

District 8
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Mühlebach

While you're in Mühlebach, take in top sights like Villa Patumbah or Foundation E. G. Buehrle Collection, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Hoschgasse Tram Stop or Frohlichstrasse Tram Stop.

Mühlebach
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Seefeld

4.5/5(57 area reviews)

Known for its abundant dining options and lake views, there's plenty to explore in Seefeld. Top attractions like Chinese Garden and Zurichhorn Park are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Hoschgasse Tram Stop or Frohlichstrasse Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Seefeld
The Dolder Grand is a city resort perched above Zurich, the fairy tale-like castle building first served as a health spa, during the late-19th century. Today, the spa is housed in one of the new wings designed by Lord Norman Foster. Most striking is the hotel’s art collection with more than 100 artworks including pieces by Andy Warhol, Henry Moore and Salvador Dalí.

Hottingen

4.5/5(40 area reviews)

Noted for its shopping and spas, there's plenty to explore in Hottingen. Top attractions like Dolder Sports and Kulturama Museum of Mankind are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Dolderbahn S-Bahn or Titlisstrasse S-Bahn to see more of the city.

Hottingen
Are you an American in #Zurich? Do you long for pulled pork #barbecue? Or a whopping beef #burger? Do you miss American #brunch? If so, then plop down at Fork & Bottle for a tasty reminder of home! #FoodieFinds #ExpatLife #AmericanFood

Wollishofen

4/5(10 area reviews)

The restaurants and shopping are just a few things visitors like about Wollishofen. Mythenquai Beach and Rote Fabrik are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Butzenstrasse Tram Stop or Wollishofen Tram Stop to get around the larger area.

Wollishofen
Museum Rietberg

District 2

Lake views, spas, and gardens highlight some notable features of District 2. Make a stop by Mythenquai Beach or Museum Rietberg while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Morgental Tram Stop or Butzenstrasse Tram Stop to get around town.

District 2

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