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

Hotel Scheuble
Hotel Scheuble
3 out of 5
Muehlegasse 17, Zürich, ZH
The price is P13,241 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
P13,241
P14,195 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 23 - Feb 24
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! (1,041 reviews)
"Every thing was great"

Reviewed on Feb 11, 2025

Hotel Scheuble
Ruby Mimi Zurich
Ruby Mimi Zurich
4 out of 5
4 Beatenpl., Zürich, ZH
The price is P10,714 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
P10,714
P11,571 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 2 - Mar 3
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! (1,162 reviews)
"Fun hotel! Very clean and quiet. Easy to get to many bars, cafes, restaurants and shopping. Very close to the train station."

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2025

Ruby Mimi Zurich
citizenM Zürich
citizenM Zürich
4 out of 5
Talacker 42, Zürich
The price is P8,862 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
P8,862
P9,648 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 17 - Feb 18
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Good value hotel for Zurich city centre. Staff are great and breakfast was of good quality although not extensive. Rooms are small but well equipped, clean and comfortable bed, worked well for me travelling solo."

Reviewed on Feb 14, 2025

citizenM Zürich
Hotel Limmathof
Hotel Limmathof
2 out of 5
Limmatquai 142, Zürich
The price is P7,618 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
P7,618
P8,357 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 17 - Feb 18
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! (389 reviews)
"A pasos de la estacion del tren. Excelente servicio."

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2025

Hotel Limmathof
Central Plaza Hotel
Central Plaza Hotel
4 out of 5
Central 1, Zürich, ZH
The price is P14,752 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
P14,752
P15,763 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 18 - Feb 19
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)
"really nice hotel with a great bar and very well located, super close to the main station. Helpful staff and good facilities."

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2025

Central Plaza Hotel
Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
5 out of 5
Bahnhofplatz 7, Zürich, ZH
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P29,913 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
P29,913
P31,499 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 10 - Mar 11
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and free train station pick-up. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (999 reviews)
"I traveled with my daughter Zurich was last our destination in the Swiss journey and this hotel was amazing . We loved it and hope to visit again soon."

Reviewed on Feb 11, 2025

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

Niederdorf
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
Bern which includes a bridge

Zürich District

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

Zürich District

Old Town Zürich