Zürich Center Travel Guide
Zürich
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
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.
ETH Zurich
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at ETH Zurich during your trip to Zürich. Wander the lakeside in this vibrant area.
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.
Things to do
Heidi's World & Liechtenstein Day Trip
Zurich & Surroundings tour by Coach, Cable Car and Ferry
Rhine Falls & Stein am Rhein Tour
Mount Pilatus & Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich
Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich
Interlaken & Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich
Top hotels in Zürich Center
Ruby Mimi Zurich
Great location to train station zurich hb
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Hotel Scheuble
Location is the best thing going for it
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Central Plaza Hotel
Very convenient and centrally located by the train station. Reasonable price given the prices of hotels in Zurich. Staff was very helpful. Room OK, not luxury. Overall happy to have stayed here.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Hotel Limmathof
Great location. Comfortable beds and extremely clean!!!
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Boutique Hotel Wellenberg
This was a really nice hotel that was near everything. We could walk to all the areas and it’s nice that it’s only a 10 min walk to the Zürich HB train station. The family room was spacious and it was very clean. We enjoyed the breakfast buffet that was included.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
St Gotthard Hotel
Room were clean staff was helpful and polite, close to main train station and shops
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Zürich Center
Old Town Zürich
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Bahnhofstrasse to Zurich Toy Museum – 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.
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 Helvetia Square and Starkart Urban Art 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.
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.
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.
