Old Town Zürich Travel Guide
Zürich
Visit Old Town Zürich
Popular places to visit
Bahnhofstrasse
You can do some window-shopping at Bahnhofstrasse during your visit to Zürich. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.
Zürich Opera House
You can enjoy a show at Zürich Opera House during your trip to Zürich. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.
Swiss National Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Swiss National Museum during your travels in Zürich. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.
Zurich Town Hall
After visiting Zurich Town Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Zürich. Wander the lakeside in this vibrant area.
Lindenhof
You can find out about the history of Zürich with a stop at Lindenhof. Wander the lakeside in this vibrant area.
Paradeplatz
You can learn about the history of Zürich with a trip to Paradeplatz. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.
Top hotels in Old Town Zürich
Ruby Mimi Zurich
Great stay.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Boutique Hotel Wellenberg
We loved the hotel and would definitely stay again!
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Hotel Scheuble
Excellent location in Old Town. Very well kept hotel with friendly and helpful staff. I’d definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
citizenM Zürich
Great stuff. Breakfast was good. Location was convenient.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Central Plaza Hotel
Good room and good location
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
Amazing
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Zürich
Zürich Center
While you're in Zürich Center, take in top sights like Zurich Toy Museum or Lindenhof, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Rennweg Tram Stop or Sihlstrasse Tram Stop.
Niederdorf
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 take a ride at Rudolf-Brun-Brucke Station.
Hochschulen
If you're spending time in Hochschulen, check out sights like Kunsthaus Zurich or Bellevue Square and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kunsthaus Tram Stop or Kantonsschule Tram Stop.
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 of the city at Werd Tram Stop or Bezirksgebaude Station.
Enge
Travellers 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.
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.
