Old Town Zürich Travel Guide
Zürich
Visit Old Town Zürich
Popular places to visit
Bahnhofstrasse
You can do some window-shopping at Bahnhofstrasse during your visit 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.
Swiss National Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Swiss National Museum during your travels in Zürich. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.
Zurich Town Hall
After visiting Zurich Town Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in 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.
Lindenhof
You can find out about the history of Zürich with a stop at Lindenhof. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.
Top hotels in Old Town Zürich
Ruby Mimi Zurich
Although our stay was just for few hours everything was excellent. We couldn’t eat at the restaurant, but the bar was open and had pizza. The service and the staff were awesome, very pleasing and attentive. We would like to stay there again to enjoy the city. 5 minutes walking to the Zurich HB ...
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Hotel Scheuble
Breakfast was excellent, room really nice. Showed up unexpectedly early and they checked me in, no problem. No restaurant or bar at hotel, but loads of restaurants within 5 mins walking.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Central Plaza Hotel
Excellent location, efficient friendly front desk staff, have stayed previously. Currently good value for money
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Hotel Limmathof
This property is near restaurants, coop, train station and bus station. Perfect location.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
St Gotthard Hotel
Śniadanie było urozmaicone. Bar przyjemny
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Boutique Hotel Wellenberg
Loved this hotel for our 1 night in Zurich. Beautiful spacious rooms with comfortable beds. The breakfast was wonderful, staff friendly, and the BEST fondue restaurant right across the square. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Zürich
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.
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.
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.
Enge
Travellers choose Enge for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Enge-Bederstrasse Station or Zurich Enge S-Bahn and check out top sights like FIFA World Football Museum.
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.
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.
