Swiss Plateau Travel Guide

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Chateau de Chillon showing a lake or waterhole and château or palace
Chateau de Chillon showing a lake or waterhole and château or palace
Geneva
Bundeshaus showing heritage architecture, a square or plaza and a sunset
Old Town Lucerne showing a church or cathedral, religious elements and a bridge

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Where to stay in Swiss Plateau

Old Town which includes night scenes and a bay or harbor

Old Town Zürich

4.5/5(43 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Bahnhofstrasse to Zurich Toy Museum – discover Old Town Zürich, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Old Town Zürich
Cathedrale de St-Pierre, Geneva, Switzerland

Geneva City Centre

Known for its panoramic lake views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Geneva City Centre. Check out top attractions like Mont Blanc Bridge and Paquis Baths, and jump on the metro at Cornavin Tram Stop or Mole Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Geneva City Centre
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Zürich Center

5/5(1 area review)

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

Zürich Center
Old Town Lucerne showing a church or cathedral, religious elements and a bridge

Old Town Lucerne

Old Town Lucerne is popular for its lake views, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Lucerne Town Hall or Hertensteinstrasse.

Old Town Lucerne
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Downtown Geneva

4/5(21 area reviews)

Known for its panoramic lake views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Geneva. Check out top attractions like Shopping Area Geneve and Flower Clock, and jump on the metro at Coutance Tram Stop or Cornavin Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Downtown Geneva
Saint-Pierre Cathedral showing heritage architecture and street scenes

Geneva Old Town

Historical sites, lake views and shopping are just a few things travellers like about Geneva Old Town. Sights like Saint-Pierre Cathedral and Place du Bourg-de-Four are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Geneva area at Molard Tram Stop.

Geneva Old Town
Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport

Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport

4.5 out of 5
Zurich Airport Kloten ZH
The price is AU$343 per night from 14 Mar to 15 Mar
AU$343
14 Mar - 15 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kloten. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,024 reviews)
Beautiful set up, my young boys were so happy to see their beds set up waiting upon arrival. Very thoughtful for a family traveling and staying at Zurich Airport due to flight cancellation. Thank you.

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
Hotel Scheuble

Hotel Scheuble

3.5 out of 5
Muehlegasse 17 Zürich ZH
The price is AU$405 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$405
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Zürich. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,448 reviews)
Lovely property. Very clean. Centric location. Amazing staff. Thanks!

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Hotel Scheuble
Ruby Mimi Zurich

Ruby Mimi Zurich

4 out of 5
4 Beatenpl. Zürich ZH
The price is AU$293 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
AU$293
13 Mar - 14 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,421 reviews)
Right in the middle of everything Old Town Zürich. 💕 HB Train station, restaurants, Globus and many stores. 24 hour bar, breakfast is very good. Staff are super friendly and wonderful. Highly recommend.

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Ruby Mimi Zurich
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 aparthotel in Zürich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions Bahnhofstrasse and Letzigrund ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (220 reviews)
The principle is great. My first and certainly not my last :) It was clean easy to access. No negative points to say

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

City Pop 2Night Zürich City - Self check-in
Adina Apartment Hotel Geneva

Adina Apartment Hotel Geneva

4 out of 5
Route de Meyrin 125, 1219 Vernier
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Vernier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Adina Apartment Hotel Geneva
VISIONAPARTMENTS Leonhardstrasse

VISIONAPARTMENTS Leonhardstrasse

3 out of 5
Leonhardstrasse 6 Zurich Zurich
Stay at this aparthotel in Zürich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Bahnhofstrasse and Zoo Zurich are located ...
6.8/10 (11 reviews)
Good location,very secure and clean.Not a lot of space for clothes to be stored.

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

VISIONAPARTMENTS Leonhardstrasse
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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