Hard Travel Guide
Zürich
Popular places to visit
Bahnhofstrasse
Looking to spend some serious money or to merely browse; this is one of Europe's most exquisite shopping strips.
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.
Top hotels in Hard
Crowne Plaza Zürich by IHG
Everything is good.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
This “airport” hotel is a long walk from the terminal - so be aware. Rooms are functional.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
ibis Styles Zurich City Center
The rooms and the whole hotel are renovated and look okay but the overall experience is like in Ryanair flights: you have to pay for the air you breathe. On the website it looks like the gym is a hotel amenity, instead, you have to pay 15 CHF to access it. There are little snacks at extortionate ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Ruby Mimi Zurich
Mövenpick Hotel Zuerich-Airport
Really liked the shuttle service to and from the airport. And we were able to grab a late night dinner as well.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
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
Other neighbourhoods around Hard
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 Markthalle im Viadukt.
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.
Altstetten
Noted for its coffee shops and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Altstetten. Top attractions like Hallenbad Altstetten and Swiss Life Arena are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Bachmattstrasse Tram Stop or Lindenplatz Tram Stop to see more of the city.
