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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citizenM Zürich
citizenM Zürich
4 out of 5
Talacker 42, Zürich
The price is P9,877 per night from 22 Apr to 23 Apr
P9,877
P10,738 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 22 - Apr 23
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! (1,016 reviews)
Zurich Hotel
"Centrally located hotel with excellent breakfast daily. Staff were attentive. Tram stop was right across the street and Zurich HB train station was a brisk 10 minute walk."

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2025

citizenM Zürich
Ruby Mimi Zurich
Ruby Mimi Zurich
4 out of 5
4 Beatenpl., Zürich, ZH
The price is P11,176 per night from 24 Apr to 25 Apr
P11,176
P12,087 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 24 - Apr 25
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! (1,197 reviews)
"Beautiful stay in a great location"

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2025

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Hotel Scheuble
Hotel Scheuble
3 out of 5
Muehlegasse 17, Zürich, ZH
The price is P13,247 per night from 22 Apr to 23 Apr
P13,247
P14,237 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 22 - Apr 23
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! (1,133 reviews)
"This hotel has consistently been our top choice when visiting Switzerland. During our most recent stay, I mistakenly booked a single room instead of a double, but the staff was incredibly understanding and quickly accommodated the change for two guests. The location is excellent—very walkable and ..."

Reviewed on Apr 19, 2025

Hotel Scheuble
Central Plaza Hotel
Central Plaza Hotel
4 out of 5
Central 1, Zürich, ZH
The price is P21,291 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
P21,291
P22,586 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28
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! (1,005 reviews)
"The hotel is a short 10 minute walk from the train station. Right in the middle of everything overlooking the river. Close to coffee, restaurants, shopping etc. The propery itself is well kept, clean and safe. Fun lobby to hang out in that spills into a restaurant and also into a lounge. We ate breakfast ..."

Reviewed on Apr 20, 2025

Central Plaza Hotel
Hotel Limmathof
Hotel Limmathof
2 out of 5
Limmatquai 142, Zürich
The price is P8,900 per night from 22 Apr to 23 Apr
P8,900
P9,725 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 22 - Apr 23
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! (398 reviews)
"Exactly what we were looking for"

Reviewed on Apr 16, 2025

Hotel Limmathof
Altstadt Hotel
Altstadt Hotel
3 out of 5
Kirchgasse 4, Zürich, ZH
The price is P14,522 per night from 25 Apr to 26 Apr
P14,522
P15,560 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 25 - Apr 26
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (853 reviews)
"Location was great"

Reviewed on Apr 19, 2025

Altstadt Hotel
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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.

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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 Predigerkirche. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you catch a ride at Rudolf-Brun-Brucke Station.

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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 the city at Werd Tram Stop or Bezirksgebaude Station.

Werd
Zurich Zoological Museum showing interior views as well as an individual male

Hochschulen

While you're in Hochschulen, take in top sights like Kunsthaus Zurich or Bellevue Square, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Kunsthaus Tram Stop or Kantonsschule Tram Stop.

Hochschulen
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 Kanzlei Flea Market 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.

Langstrasse

Old Town Zürich