Zürich Center Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal cityscape with a marina, boats, and a clear blue harbor.
A river with boats, a bridge, and historic buildings with spires.
A flower shop with shelves of flowers and a statue of a woman.
A grand interior with a central open space, arched balconies, and a high ceiling with decorative lighting.
A spiral staircase with metal railings.

Stay near popular Zürich Center attractions

A panoramic view of a city with a river, historic buildings, and mountains in the background.
Photo by ©Zurich Tourism
Open Photo by ©Zurich Tourism

Lake Zurich

This picture-postcard lake stretches southeast from Zurich and is most certainly the highlight of any trip to this part of Switzerland.
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Activities

Getaway to Rhine Falls

Getaway to Rhine Falls

NZ$107
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Getaway to Rhine Falls
train running along the mountain scape in Switzerland

Eiger & Alpine Glaciers Full-Day Tour from Zurich

NZ$331
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Eiger & Alpine Glaciers Full-Day Tour from Zurich
People walk down the streets of Stein am Rhein

Rhine Falls & Stein am Rhein Tour

NZ$181
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Rhine Falls & Stein am Rhein Tour
Black Forest, Lake Titisee & Rhine Falls Excursion

Black Forest, Lake Titisee & Rhine Falls Excursion

NZ$187
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Black Forest, Lake Titisee & Rhine Falls Excursion
Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket

Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket

NZ$28
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket
Gray Line coach bus parked in Zurich

Zurich Experience City Tour

NZ$73
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Zurich Experience City Tour
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Our pick of the best Zürich Center Hotel Deals

Crowne Plaza Zürich by IHG

Crowne Plaza Zürich by IHG

4 out of 5
420 Badenerstrasse Zürich ZH
The price is NZ$350 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$350
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Friendly staff, clean, easy to access train station and airport"

Reviewed on 21 June 2026

Crowne Plaza Zürich by IHG
Hotel Scheuble

Hotel Scheuble

3.5 out of 5
Muehlegasse 17 Zürich ZH
The price is NZ$418 per night from 28 June to 29 June
NZ$418
28 June - 29 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Zürich. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,534 reviews)
"Fantastic staff, conveniently located in quite a central position. Roughly 7 min walk to the train station. Nestled amongst amazing neighborhoods filled with endless views, foods and drinks. Never had a single issue with anything here. We truly enjoyed hearing the church bells ringing through the ..."

Reviewed on 27 June 2026

Hotel Scheuble
ibis Styles Zurich City Center

ibis Styles Zurich City Center

3 out of 5
Stampfenbachstrasse 60 Zürich ZH
The price is NZ$385 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$385
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,004 reviews)
"Air conditioning unable to cool room even with -3 deg C setting. Complained about the heat in the room & Hotel had to provide stand fan to keep the room cool enough to sleep. Not worth the high price paid for the room."

Reviewed on 25 June 2026

ibis Styles Zurich City Center
Placid Hotel Design & Lifestyle Zurich

Placid Hotel Design & Lifestyle Zurich

4 out of 5
Buckhauserstrasse 36 Zürich ZH
The price is NZ$234 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$234
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (874 reviews)
"Internet problem connection"

Reviewed on 21 June 2026

Placid Hotel Design & Lifestyle Zurich
Ruby Mimi Hotel Zurich by IHG

Ruby Mimi Hotel Zurich by IHG

4 out of 5
4 Beatenpl. Zürich ZH
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$559 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$559
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,429 reviews)
"N/a"

Reviewed on 26 June 2026

Ruby Mimi Hotel Zurich by IHG
citizenM Zürich

citizenM Zürich

4 out of 5
Talacker 42 Zürich
The price is NZ$571 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$571
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,173 reviews)
"Superbement situé, le restaurant/café très attrayant comme un salon!"

Reviewed on 22 June 2026

citizenM Zürich
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Our guide on where to stay in Zürich Center

Find the best Zürich Center areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A riverside promenade with historic buildings, a bridge, and a café.

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.

A nighttime cityscape with multi-lane roads and illuminated buildings.

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.

A cobblestone street lined with colorful buildings, outdoor seating at cafes, and flags.

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.

A garden with a pond, statues, and a building with columns.

District 2

Lake views, spas and gardens highlight some notable features of District 2. Make a stop by Mythenquai Beach or FIFA World Football Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Morgental Tram Stop or Butzenstrasse Tram Stop to get around town.

A panoramic view of a city with a large body of water to the right, surrounded by greenery and urban areas.

Oerlikon

Noted for its live music and theatres, there's plenty to explore in Oerlikon. Top attractions like Halle 622 and Hallenstadion are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Sternen Oerlikon Tram Stop or Oerlikon Station Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Zürich Center Travel Guide

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