What's it like in Old Town Zürich?

Old Town Zürich is an historic neighbourhood known for its beautiful lakeside setting and major shopping area. Are you looking for Old Town Zürich travel tips? Make sure that you visit Bahnhofstrasse and Zurich Toy Museum while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Old Town Zürich?

Based on our traveller data, Ruby Mimi Hotel Zurich by IHG is one of the top choices for your stay in Old Town Zürich. This hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Bahnhofstrasse, and it offers a bar and a coffee shop. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Hotel Scheuble and St Gotthard Hotel .

How many hotels will I find in the Old Town Zürich area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Zürich, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 192 Old Town Zürich hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Old Town Zürich, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available in Old Town Zürich.

What is there to do in this Zürich neighbourhood?

Old Town Zürich's sights and attractions like James Joyce Foundation, Museum Strauhof and Beyer Clock and Watch Museum offer insight into the local culture. Bahnhofstrasse and Zurich Toy Museum are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Old Town Zürich include Augustinerkirche, Fraumuenster and Lindenhof. While you're out sightseeing in Zürich, make sure that you visit other sights such as Zurich Town Hall or Zunfthaus Zur Meisen.

How can I get around Old Town Zürich and the greater Zürich area?

For a quick way to explore the city, catch a ride on metro transit at Paradeplatz Tram Stop, Rennweg Tram Stop or Rathaus Tram Stop. If you want to see some sights out of town, hop on a train. Zürich Limmatquai Station is the closest train station, but Zurich (ZLP-Zurich HB Rail Station) and Zürich Central Station are also close by.

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1. ibis budget Zurich Airport

7.7 km from Old Town Zürich

sabrina

RM492 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

2. Ruby Mimi Hotel Zurich by IHG

Old Town Zürich

Dauda

RM1,299 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

3. Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport

9.2 km from Old Town Zürich

Sunita

RM1,005 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

4. Crowne Plaza Zürich by IHG

2.7 km from Old Town Zürich

Charles

RM647 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

5. Saint Georges Hotel

Werd, 0.9 km from Old Town Zürich

Shohreh

RM667 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

6. citizenM Zürich

Old Town Zürich

Jonathan

RM1,005 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

7. Hotel Scheuble

Old Town Zürich

Elaine

RM1,396 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

8. The Home Hotel

1.9 km from Old Town Zürich

Kanita

RM1,100 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

9. Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich

5.8 km from Old Town Zürich

Addison

RM592 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

10. Hyatt Place Zurich Airport The Circle

9.1 km from Old Town Zürich

Michael

RM1,045 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

11. Motel One Zürich

District 2, 0.5 km from Old Town Zürich

Bernard

RM831 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

12. Hotel Limmathof

Old Town Zürich

Magno Allan

RM871 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

13. ibis Styles Zurich City Center

Unterstrass, 1.1 km from Old Town Zürich

Yunjin

RM881 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

14. Bristol Hotel

Unterstrass, 0.9 km from Old Town Zürich

Cindy

RM1,101 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

15. Hotel Stoller

2.4 km from Old Town Zürich

Omayra

RM657 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

16. Boutique Hotel Wellenberg

Old Town Zürich

Gina

RM1,558 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Sept - 6 Sept

17. Zurich Marriott Hotel

District 6, 1.2 km from Old Town Zürich

Randi

RM2,146 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

18. Glockenhof Zürich

Old Town Zürich

Sarah Letitia

RM1,812 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

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19. Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich

Old Town Zürich

Gerald

RM2,879 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

20. Hotel Adler Zürich

Old Town Zürich

Tomos Gwyn Tudno

RM1,120 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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Where to stay in Old Town Zürich

Find the best Old Town Zürich areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A coastal cityscape with a marina, boats, and a clear blue harbor.

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.

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A nighttime cityscape with multi-lane roads and illuminated buildings.

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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A cobblestone street lined with colorful buildings, outdoor seating at cafes, and flags.

Niederdorf

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 take a ride at Rudolf-Brun-Brucke Station.

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A garden with a pond, statues, and a building with columns.

District 2

Lake views, spas and gardens highlight some notable features of District 2. Make a stop by FIFA World Football Museum or Tonhalle Zurich while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Morgental Tram Stop or Butzenstrasse Tram Stop to get around town.

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A panoramic view of a city with a river, historic buildings, and a prominent church spire.

Gewerbeschule

Travellers choose Gewerbeschule for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Limmatplatz Tram Stop or Quellenstrasse Tram Stop and check out top sights like Museum of Design.

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Top Old Town Zürich Hotel Reviews

Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel is conveniently located adjacent to the main train station, and the Banofstrasse, yet the rooms are extremely quiet. Hotel staff were extremely helpful and the room was clean, spacious and well appointed. Highly recommend the hotel!"

Hotel Limmathof

8/10 Good

"The staff was very friendly and the girls at the front desk spoke english very well. Don't get the breakfast buffet thru expedia as it is less expensive directly thru the front desk you just need to let them know before midnight. I was surprised when I saw the scrambled eggs and bacon. The eggs and bacon appeared under cooked BUT they weren't. And they were very good. They also had some fruit and cereals and bread and a toaster along with milk, water, orange juice and some other juice I didn't try. They would bring you coffee if requested. One disappointing thing was the coffee bar in the lobby. It's instant coffee. If your into hot tea they did have several kinds of tea bags available. The other is NO WASHCLOTHS in the bathroom. Apparently not uncommon though as our next stay was the same. Lastly no A/C but thats normal for Switzerland. A really nice thing was the close proximity to the train station. About a 5 minute walk. One other is that Starbucks is just 2 doors away and there are multiple small restaurants on the street with outside seating for when the weather is nice. Before I forget, there is a back entrance that is much easier to use when you have suitcases as the front entrance has stairs. If I were to go back to Zurich for another vacation I would stay there again."

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Our top choices for Old Town Zürich hotels

1. ibis budget Zurich Airport

2. Ruby Mimi Hotel Zurich by IHG

3. Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport

4. Crowne Plaza Zürich by IHG

5. Saint Georges Hotel

6. citizenM Zürich

7. Hotel Scheuble

8. The Home Hotel

9. Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich

10. Hyatt Place Zurich Airport The Circle

11. Motel One Zürich

12. Hotel Limmathof

13. ibis Styles Zurich City Center

14. Bristol Hotel

15. Hotel Stoller

16. Boutique Hotel Wellenberg

17. Zurich Marriott Hotel

18. Glockenhof Zürich

19. Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich

20. Hotel Adler Zürich

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Where to stay in Old Town Zürich

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