Hard Travel Guide
Zürich
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
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.
Letzigrund Stadium
Catch an event at Letzigrund Stadium during your trip to Zürich. Experience the live music and theatre scene 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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Interlaken & Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich
Rhine Falls & Stein am Rhein Tour
Mount Titlis Day Trip from Zurich
Lucerne & Engelberg Alpine Village Day Trip
Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Hard
Crowne Plaza Zürich by IHG
Excellent. Will come back
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
Room was clean and comfortable. Staff was great.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Ruby Mimi Zurich
Clean, modern room, helpful staff, fantastic location. Just only wish there was a mini fridge.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Hotel Scheuble
The hotel room was very dirty. They clearly did not clean the room nor change the sheets as there was hair everywhere. When we told the hotel they laughed at us and said it was outsourced. The rooms are a lot smaller than the photos. Stay somewhere else
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Boutique Hotel Wellenberg
Nice hotel. Perfect location. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich
The hotel appearance wise was very modern and matching decor. Very nice in that aspect. The layout of the hotel was a little strange and I expected more from a Radisson property. For one, my room was on the 6th floor but in order to access the 6th floor rooms from the lobby you have to either take ...
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hard
Aussersihl
Noted for its cafes and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Aussersihl. Top attractions like Letzigrund Stadium and Swiss Casinos Zurich are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Guterbahnhof Tram Stop or Backeranlage Tram Stop to see more of the city.
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.
Langstrasse
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.
Gewerbeschule
Travellers choose Gewerbeschule for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Limmatplatz Tram Stop or Quellenstrasse Tram Stop and check out top sights like Museum of Design.
Werd
While you're in Werd, take in top sights like Old Botanical Garden or Haus Konstruktiv, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Werd Tram Stop or Bezirksgebaude Station.
Zürich Center
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.
