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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P13,406 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
P13,406
P14,410 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,273 reviews)
"Good location , nice staff and clean room"

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2025

Ruby Mimi Zurich
citizenM Zürich

citizenM Zürich

4 out of 5
Talacker 42, Zürich
The price is P11,221 per night from Aug 14 to Aug 15
P11,221
P12,142 total
Aug 14 - Aug 15
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,028 reviews)
"Close to amenities"

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025

citizenM Zürich
Hotel Scheuble

Hotel Scheuble

3.5 out of 5
Muehlegasse 17, Zürich, ZH
Stay at this 3.5-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! (1,257 reviews)
Great Hotel. Perfect location for Old Town.
"Great location. Very nice spacious room. Zurich very expensive. Only negative: Listing states airport transfer. Hotel does not offer an airport transfer."

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025

Hotel Scheuble
Central Plaza Hotel

Central Plaza Hotel

4 out of 5
Central 1, Zürich, ZH
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P24,906 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
P24,906
P26,347 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
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)
"The renovations to this property are tremendous - wonderful set of improvements for a well situated, higher end experience in Santa Monica for a correctly priced hotel. Valet service is top notch- also especially nice are the new jacuzzi and downstairs food convenience~ and of course the restaurant ..."

Reviewed on Aug 7, 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 P22,457 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
P22,457
P23,804 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,001 reviews)
"This hotel is just in front of the main HB station and surrounded by shops and restaurants. It’s easily accessible and tons of dining options around… our room was little outdated but was very quiet and had all the necessary items. Staff were also very friendly and helpful. It was a great stay and ..."

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025

St Gotthard Hotel
Sorell Hotel Rütli

Sorell Hotel Rütli

3.5 out of 5
Zaehringerstrasse 43, Zürich, ZH
The price is P18,510 per night from Aug 13 to Aug 14
P18,510
P19,707 total
Aug 13 - Aug 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free bicycles on site. Popular attractions Bahnhofstrasse and Zoo ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (998 reviews)
"The room was not what we requested. The staff claimed we asked for two children under 2 so they gave us a room with portable cots. When booking through Expedia I put the kids ages 7, 9 in so there was something off in the reservation process…. They removed the cots and gave us 1 mattress. Far from ..."

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2025

Sorell Hotel Rütli
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Zürich

Lindenhof which includes a house, a river or creek and a city

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.

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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.

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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.

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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