Old Town Zürich

Zürich
Old Town Zürich
Old Town Zürich
Old Town Zürich
Old Town Zürich
Old Town Zürich
Romantic and charming are apt descriptions of this part of picturesque Zurich. Stroll through this section any time of day, as it never sleeps.

Zurich’s Altstadt, or Old Town, is a whimsical area with Renaissance-period buildings, cobbled streets, quaint bridges and a tranquil river. At night, it transforms into a social spot with many bars and clubs.

Start your visit to Old Town by noticing the landmark twin towers of Grossmünster Protestant Church near the Limmat River, with a 12th-century statue of King Charlemagne, believed to be the church’s founder. Climb the stairs in one of the towers to be rewarded with an unsurpassed view of the city.

Peterskirche is worth visiting to see the largest clock face in Europe after all, Switzerland is famous for its timepieces. View examples of Augusto Giacometti’s works. Marc Chagall made stained-glass windows for the Fraumünster church, a former convent founded in A.D. 853.

In addition to Switzerland’s mastery of watches and fondue, its craftsmanship of chocolate is globally established. Become a temporary chocolatier at the Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolate Factory on the left bank of Old Town.

In 1895 music composer Johannes Brahms inaugurated Tonhalle, a concert hall with superb acoustics. The Zurich Symphony Orchestra has its base here on the left bank, with frequent performances throughout the year.

Hop on a river cruise from a landing point, such as at Old Town’s Bürkliterrasse, to view the interesting architecture and points of interest from the water. The trip takes about an hour as you view the city in any kind of weather from these glass-roofed motor vessels that take you to Lake Zurich.

Shopping is a fun pastime in Old Town, where centuries-old stores are neighbors to chic boutiques. Wander along the mile-long mall on Bahnhofstrasse, one of Europe’s most popular commercial districts.

Enjoy vegetarian delights at Hiltl, the world’s oldest restaurants of its type. To accompany the tasty food, you’re always close to one of about 1,200 water fountains in the city. Forego bottled water as the fountains have fresh-tasting, crystal clear water that flows straight from the nearby mountains.


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Top hotels in Old Town Zürich

Ruby Mimi Zurich
Ruby Mimi Zurich
4 out of 5
4 Beatenpl., Zürich, ZH
The price is P11,853 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
P11,853
P12,752 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 23 - Feb 24
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,150 reviews)
"Good choice hotel"

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2025

Ruby Mimi Zurich
Hotel Scheuble
Hotel Scheuble
3 out of 5
Muehlegasse 17, Zürich, ZH
The price is P13,079 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
P13,079
P14,025 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 2 - Feb 3
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Zürich. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,021 reviews)
Very nice hotel, just a bit noisy.
"Clean, very conveniently located other than being near a church where the bells ring all night. I also felt like an elephant was stomping around overhead, so either I had an inconsiderate upstairs neighbor or the insulation in the floor/ceiling is poor."

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2025

Hotel Scheuble
citizenM Zürich
citizenM Zürich
4 out of 5
Talacker 42, Zürich
The price is P9,394 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
P9,394
P10,200 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 16 - Feb 17
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
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Reviewed on Jan 30, 2025

citizenM Zürich
Hotel Limmathof
Hotel Limmathof
2 out of 5
Limmatquai 142, Zürich
The price is P7,597 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
P7,597
P8,334 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 2 - Mar 3
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (378 reviews)
"Perfect affordable hotel. We only stayed one night and wanted something near the train station, easy to get to airport, and able to walk around the old town. This was great - 10' easy walk from train station, many restaurants and shops nearby. Hotel was a bit old, but clean and comfortable and the ..."

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2025

Hotel Limmathof
Central Plaza Hotel
Central Plaza Hotel
4 out of 5
Central 1, Zürich, ZH
The price is P17,798 per night from 7 Feb to 8 Feb
P17,798
P18,923 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 7 - Feb 8
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Perfect location."

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2025

Central Plaza Hotel
Boutique Hotel Wellenberg
Boutique Hotel Wellenberg
4 out of 5
Niederdorf Strasse 10, Zürich, ZH
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P15,434 per night from 11 Feb to 12 Feb
P15,434
P16,469 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 11 - Feb 12
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Weekend getaway
"Great place in old Town, loved the area, location was perfect and was as advertised. Really like the family owned business and was a really nice property"

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2025

Boutique Hotel Wellenberg
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Zürich

Lindenhof featuring a city, a river or creek and a house

Zürich Center

5/5(1 area review)

While you're in Zürich Center, take in top sights like Lindenhof or Swiss Casinos Zurich, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Rennweg Tram Stop or Sihlstrasse Tram Stop.

Zürich Center
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Niederdorf

5/5(1 area review)

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 catch a ride at Rudolf-Brun-Brucke Station.

Niederdorf
Museum Rietberg

Enge

Travelers 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.

Enge
Spiral staircase in the Volkshaus #architecture. Zurich really has so many interesting staircases !

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.

Langstrasse
Bern which includes a bridge

Zürich District

While you're in Zürich District, take in top sights like Swiss National Museum or Swiss Casinos Zurich, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Museum fuer Gestaltung Tram Stop or Limmatplatz Tram Stop.

Zürich District
Spiral staircase in the Volkshaus #architecture. Zurich really has so many interesting staircases !

District 4

If you're spending time in District 4, check out sights like Helvetia Square or Starkart Urban Art Gallery and hop on the metro to see more the city at Backeranlage Tram Stop or Guterbahnhof Tram Stop.

District 4

Old Town Zürich