Zürich

Travel Guide

Lindenhof which includes a ferry, landscape views and a city
Old Town
Kunsthaus Zurich showing art and interior views
Bahnhofstrasse featuring street scenes, modern architecture and a city
Lakeside Promenade which includes a river or creek and bird life as well as a small group of people

Where to stay in Zürich

Old Town which includes night scenes and a bay or harbor

Old Town Zürich

4.5/5(368 area reviews)

Old Town Zürich is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Bahnhofstrasse and Fraumuenster. See more of Zürich by jumping on the metro at Paradeplatz Tram Stop or Rennweg Tram Stop.

Old Town Zürich
Lindenhof featuring a city, a river or creek and a house

Zürich Center

4.5/5(21 area reviews)

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

Zürich Center
Museum Rietberg

District 2

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

District 2
Spiral staircase in the Volkshaus #architecture. Zurich really has so many interesting staircases !

Langstrasse

3.5/5(71 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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Niederdorf

4.5/5(344 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 catch a ride at Rudolf-Brun-Brucke Station.

Niederdorf
Pink spiral staircase

Oerlikon

4/5(57 area reviews)

Noted for its live music and theaters, there's plenty to explore in Oerlikon. Top attractions like Halle 622 and MFO-Park are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Sternen Oerlikon Tram Stop or Oerlikon Station Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Oerlikon
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
Ruby Mimi Zurich
Ruby Mimi Zurich
4 out of 5
4 Beatenpl., Zürich, ZH
$236 nightly
The price is $254 total per night from Jul 24 to Jul 25
$254 total
Jul 24 - Jul 25
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
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
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
City Pop 2Night Zürich City - Self check-in
City Pop 2Night Zürich City - Self check-in
4 out of 5
Militarstrasse 106, Zürich
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Zürich. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions Swiss National Museum ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (87 reviews)
"Easy to get into the unit and check in. Clean. Staff very responsive to messaging."

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

City Pop 2Night Zürich City - Self check-in
Aparthotel Adagio Zurich Center
Aparthotel Adagio Zurich Center
4 out of 5
Stampfenbachstrasse 60, Zürich
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Zürich. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (274 reviews)
"Location was excellent, everything was accessible. Good breakfast. Helpful staff. Only drawback, being very hot, there was no air conditioning."

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

Aparthotel Adagio Zurich Center
INSIDE FIVE City Apartments
INSIDE FIVE City Apartments
3.5 out of 5
Motorenstrasse 11, Zürich
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Zürich. Enjoy free WiFi, an area shuttle (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions Swiss National Museum and ETH Zurich ...
7.4/10 Good! (410 reviews)
Had a good time in a great location
"I had a phenomenal time in Switzerland and enjoyed having INSIDE FIVE as a home base. There was enough room for the four of us-- and we especially enjoyed late nights on the courtyard! Cheers."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

INSIDE FIVE City Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Zürich

4.5
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
557
5 - Excellent 58%
4 - Good
328
4 - Good 34%
3 - Okay
62
3 - Okay 6%
2 - Disappointing
12
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Beautiful place

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

I know everyone says Switzerland is so expensive, but I was not ready at all for the costs!! It was insane!!!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Very expensive !!!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Love this city!!!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

We loved the ease of transportation and shopping/dining options. Beautiful city and we can’t wait to return.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Great place to visit! We only stayed for the weekend. It’s a great place if you want to visit for a short time and still see all of the sights. If we were able to stay longer, we would have loved to taken one of the day trips to Lucerne or Titlis.

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