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 P12,802 per night from 23 Apr to 24 Apr
P12,802
P13,745 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 23 - Apr 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! (1,188 reviews)
Best hotel
"Amazing experience! Easygoing hotel, excellent service and friendly attitude. Fun touches throughout and the rooms are very specious!"

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2025

Ruby Mimi Zurich
citizenM Zürich
citizenM Zürich
4 out of 5
Talacker 42, Zürich
The price is P8,133 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
P8,133
P8,898 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
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)
"We only spent one night but the experience was amazing, it is very centric so we could easily go out and walk around the city. Staff is extremely friendly and very helpful, we truly appreciated it. We highly recommend this place and for sure will stay here in our next trip"

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2025

citizenM Zürich
Hotel Scheuble
Hotel Scheuble
3 out of 5
Muehlegasse 17, Zürich, ZH
The price is P12,423 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
P12,423
P13,351 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31
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! (1,097 reviews)
"Hotel was lovely, clean and friendly staff. I would not stay again as we could not sleep with all the noise, fighting outside, sirens, honking. Room was warm so if you open the windows all you hear is noise and smell cigarettes."

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2025

Hotel Scheuble
Hotel Limmathof
Hotel Limmathof
2 out of 5
Limmatquai 142, Zürich
The price is P7,719 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
P7,719
P8,468 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31
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! (427 reviews)
"Was a wonderful stay!"

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2025

Hotel Limmathof
Central Plaza Hotel
Central Plaza Hotel
4 out of 5
Central 1, Zürich, ZH
The price is P16,821 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
P16,821
P17,916 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Enjoyed every aspect of the hotel. When plans changed and I was in Zurich again, I stayed at the Central Plaza again."

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2025

Central Plaza Hotel
St Gotthard Hotel
St Gotthard Hotel
4 out of 5
Bahnhofstrasse 87, Zürich, ZH
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P17,823 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
P17,823
P18,956 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Very close to the train station."

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2025

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

Niederdorf
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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 Helvetia Square and Kanzlei Flea Market 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