Zürich Center Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Zürich Center
Popular places to visit
Zoo Zurich
Come face-to-face with rare and exotic animal species, including Amur tigers and snow leopards, which roam in recreations of their natural habitats.
Bahnhofstrasse
Looking to spend some serious money or to merely browse; this is one of Europe's most exquisite shopping strips.
Zürich Opera House
You can enjoy a show at Zürich Opera House during your trip to Zürich. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.
Swiss National Museum
Discover the life of the Swiss people from prehistoric times to the present day while wandering among the rooms of a grandiose riverside castle.
Lindenhof
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.
Zurich Town Hall
Always receiving attention because it seems to float on a major river, this structure had two predecessors that succumbed to time and climate.
Activities
Zurich: Unlimited Switzerland Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Zurich: FIFA Museum Entry Ticket
Interlaken & Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich
Zurich: Open Top Bus Sightseeing Tour with Optional Cruise
Our pick of the best Zürich Center Hotel Deals
citizenM Zürich
clean rooms
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Ruby Mimi Zurich
Did not have breakfast at the hotel, too expensive
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Hotel Scheuble
Room was very nice but extremely small. Staff was super friendly and let us check in early. Great location.
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Central Plaza Hotel
Location! Location! Location! Central Plaza Hotel is central to everything in Zurich indeed. Room was clean and comfortable, perfect for rest after a busy day. The breakfast staff were nice every time I went in to enjoy the restaurant.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
ibis Styles Zurich City Center
Close to main train line and bus stop.
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Crowne Plaza Zürich by IHG
Lovely hotel
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Zürich Center
Old Town Zürich
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Bahnhofstrasse to Fraumuenster – discover Old Town Zürich, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Niederdorf
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.
Langstrasse
Noted for its bars and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Langstrasse. Top attractions like Kanzlei Flea Market and Helvetia Square are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Helvetiaplatz Tram Stop or Backeranlage Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Hochschulen
If you're spending time in Hochschulen, check out sights like Kunsthaus Zurich or Bellevue Square and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kunsthaus Tram Stop or Kantonsschule Tram Stop.
Enge
Travellers choose Enge for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Enge-Bederstrasse Station or Zurich Enge S-Bahn and check out top sights like FIFA World Football Museum.
District 4
While you're in District 4, take in top sights like Kanzlei Flea Market or Helvetia Square, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Backeranlage Tram Stop or Guterbahnhof Tram Stop.
