Zürich Center Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Lindenhof which includes a house, a city and a river or creek
Zürich Center
Bahnhofstrasse which includes railway items, street scenes and a city
Bahnhofstrasse featuring signage
Bahnhofstrasse featuring street scenes and a city

Popular places to visit

Zoo Zurich

Zoo Zurich

4/5(4 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(70 reviews)

Looking to spend some serious money or to merely browse; this is one of Europe's most exquisite shopping strips.

Bahnhofstrasse
Swiss National Museum

Swiss National Museum

4.5/5(11 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
Zürich Opera House

Zürich Opera House

4.5/5(18 reviews)

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

Zürich Opera House
Lindenhof

Lindenhof

4.5/5(14 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
Zurich Town Hall

Zurich Town Hall

4.5/5(32 reviews)

Always receiving attention because it seems to float on a major river, this structure had two predecessors that succumbed to time and climate.

Zurich Town Hall

Activities

Zurich: Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum Entry Ticket

Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum Entry Ticket

AU$32
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum Entry Ticket
Zurich: Lindt Home of Chocolate Guided Tour & Entry Ticket

Zurich: Lindt Home of Chocolate Guided Tour & Entry Ticket

AU$57
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Zurich: Lindt Home of Chocolate Guided Tour & Entry Ticket
Zurich Old Town Walking Tour: 2-Hours

Zurich Old Town Walking Tour: 2-Hours

AU$24
per adult
Zurich Old Town Walking Tour: 2-Hours
Zurich: FIFA Museum Entry Ticket

Zurich: FIFA Museum Entry Ticket

AU$48
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Zurich: FIFA Museum Entry Ticket
Zurich: Open Top Bus Sightseeing Tour with Optional Cruise

Zurich: Open Top Bus Sightseeing Tour with Optional Cruise

AU$42
per adult
Zurich: Open Top Bus Sightseeing Tour with Optional Cruise
Zurich Old Town Walking Tour: 2-Hours

Zurich Old Town Walking Tour: 2-Hours

AU$24
per adult
Zurich Old Town Walking Tour: 2-Hours
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Our pick of the best Zürich Center Hotel Deals

citizenM Zürich

citizenM Zürich

4 out of 5
Talacker 42, Zürich
The price is AU$324 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$324
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & 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! (1,079 reviews)
"What stood out for me in staying at CitizensM was the excellent, and very helpful staff. Rooms were very clean. My only minor complaint was the very small sink outside the shower and toilet. I would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

citizenM Zürich
Ruby Mimi Zurich

Ruby Mimi Zurich

4 out of 5
4 Beatenpl., Zürich, ZH
The price is AU$292 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$292
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,336 reviews)
"Jasmine was eonderful"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Ruby Mimi Zurich
ibis Styles Zurich City Center

ibis Styles Zurich City Center

3 out of 5
Stampfenbachstrasse 60, Zürich, ZH
The price is AU$316 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$316
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (918 reviews)
"Very convenient location and walkable"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

ibis Styles Zurich City Center
Hotel Scheuble

Hotel Scheuble

3.5 out of 5
Muehlegasse 17, Zürich, ZH
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,321 reviews)
"The room was very clean and modern. Good size, large bathroom / shower, nice separate living space from the bedroom. I would stay there again"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

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Hotel Scheuble
St Gotthard Hotel

St Gotthard Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Bahnhofstrasse 87, Zürich, ZH
The price is AU$605 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$605
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
Good place in Zürich
"The location was very good and conveniently located near the Zürich HB (main train station) and the Bahnhofstrasse (lovely shopping district). The staff were professional, well-organized, and friendly. The room was fairly spacious and the bed and bedding were neat and comfortable, although it could ..."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

St Gotthard Hotel
Zurich Marriott Hotel

Zurich Marriott Hotel

5 out of 5
Neumuehlequai 42, Zürich, ZH
The price is AU$652 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
AU$652
6 Nov - 7 Nov
includes taxes & 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! (1,000 reviews)
"This was a great location and very walkable to Old Town and across from the Limmat River. We stayed in the renovated part of the hotel and it was lovely. The room was clean and the bathroom floors were heated! The staff was very attentive and the amenities top notch, from the bar to the ..."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Zurich Marriott Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Zürich Center

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Old Town Zürich

4.5/5(43 area reviews)

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

Old Town Zürich
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Niederdorf

4.5/5(24 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 take a ride at Rudolf-Brun-Brucke Station.

Niederdorf
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Langstrasse

3.5/5(11 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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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.

Hochschulen
Museum Rietberg

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.

Enge
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District 4

While you're in District 4, take in top sights like Helvetia Square or Starkart Urban Art Gallery, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Backeranlage Tram Stop or Guterbahnhof Tram Stop.

District 4

Zürich Center Travel Guide

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