Zürich District Travel Guide
Zürich
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Popular places to visit
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 vibrant area.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Heidi's World & Liechtenstein Day Trip
Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum Entry Ticket
Zurich & Surroundings tour by Coach, Cable Car and Ferry
Rhine Falls & Stein am Rhein Tour
Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich
Top hotels in Zürich District
ibis Styles Zurich City Center
Generally the hotel is fine for a night or two. However, at this price point, it lacks a lot of basic amenities. The room is very weirdly designed. The shower and sink are inside the room. Yet the toilet is seperate, in a very claustrophobic room. There are no slippers, cotton pads, shoe horn, minibar ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Ruby Mimi Zurich
Hotel Scheuble
Hotel Scheuble is conveniently located 5 minutes on foot from the Central tram station and very close to the Zurich HBH at the top of the Niederdorf area. The location is hard to beat, with easy transportation and many restaurants in the charming old town, and a very easy walk across the Limmat to ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
St Gotthard Hotel
The staff are wonderful and incredibly helpful. The property is superbly located near Zurich station and right on Bahnhofstrasse. The room was a good size. The shower was excellent. The hotel is established and here and there a bit tired. It would not prevent me from staying again but it needs a ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Central Plaza Hotel
Convenient location, although a bit noisy because of trams. Good sized room with a renovated, spotless clean bathroom. The bed was comfortable with perfectly crisp white sheets. We had a pleasant stay.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Zurich Marriott Hotel
Awesome experience
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Zürich District
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 Markthalle im Viadukt.
Langstrasse
Noted for its bars and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Langstrasse. Top attractions like Bernard Jordan Gallery 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.
District 4
While you're in District 4, take in top sights like Helvetia Square or Bernard Jordan Gallery, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Backeranlage Tram Stop or Guterbahnhof Tram Stop.
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.
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.
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.
