Zürich Center Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
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
Mount Titlis Day Trip from Zurich
Zurich: FIFA Museum Entry Ticket
Self-Guided Alpine Expedition in Zurich's Hidden Havens
Top hotels in Zürich Center
Ruby Mimi Zurich
Awesome location and clean room. Friendly staff!
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Crowne Plaza Zürich by IHG
The room was clean, the staff were welcoming and helpful, and it was located very close to the tram.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Hotel Scheuble
Very good hotel. Great location, friendly staff, and a very nice room.
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
citizenM Zürich
Great staff. Nice walkable location. Clean room. A bit small but Europe so expected. Quiet hotel. Nice for solo travelers. Breakfast was decent. Convenient late night food options. Would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Boutique Hotel Wellenberg
The room was beautiful and spotless. The bed was very comfortable. The hotel was situated in perfect place for the Christmas Markets. The staff were wonderful and helpful
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Central Plaza Hotel
Beautiful hotel! Great location! The view from our room was gorgeous!
Reviewed on 8 Dec 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 Predigerkirche. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Rudolf-Brun-Brucke Station.
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.
Langstrasse
Noted for its bars and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Langstrasse. Top attractions like Bernard Jordan Gallery and Kanzlei Flea Market 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.
Zürich Center Travel Guide
Hotels Near Zürich Center, Zürich
- Old Town Zürich Hotels
- Langstrasse Hotels
- District 2 Hotels
- Niederdorf Hotels
- Oerlikon Hotels
- Enge Hotels
- Gewerbeschule Hotels
- Hochschulen Hotels
- Seefeld Hotels
- District 4 Hotels
- Glattbrugg Hotels
- Aussersihl Hotels
- District 8 Hotels
- Unterstrass Hotels
- District 6 Hotels
- Zurich North Hotels
- Oberstrass Hotels
- Altstetten Hotels
- Werd Hotels
- Hottingen Hotels
