Zürich Center Travel Guide
Zürich
Visit Zürich Center
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Zürich Center
Ruby Mimi Zurich
Clean room, friendly staff. Couldn’t fault the location! A great stay
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Central Plaza Hotel
Room was clean and comfortable with good amenities. The hotel was excellently located very near the train station with connections to the airport and easy access to the historic centre with its shops and restaurants. Would stay here again on a return visit.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Boutique Hotel Wellenberg
Super chic boutique! Great location
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Hotel Scheuble
Great room and location spot on
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
ibis Styles Zurich City Center
This was a great hotel. It was right in the middle of many attractions we could walk to. The Christmas market was within walking distance. There was an underground car park right next to it, that we used for a fee. We called ahead of time to reserve a spot. The room was small, but sufficient for ...
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza Zürich by IHG
Great experience, staff are very efficient and helpful.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 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 Haus Konstruktiv or Old Botanical Garden, 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.
