It's worth starting to explore the city with the Old Town that represents the streets maze. They can be easily explored on foot. Along the riverside you can find baroque guildhouses and a myriad of small boutiques, antique shops, bars and pavement cafes.
Near the main train station ("Hauptbahnhof") is situated the large shopping area. Its artery is the famous "Bahnhofstrasse"- one of the most beautiful shopping streets in Europe. Here you will find everything your heart desire: all sorts of elegant boutiques, department stores and shops with a rich selection of high quality goods.
It's misleading to think that if you are on a budget there's nothing to do in Zürich. Go to the Niederdorf that offers lots of cheaper places to buy, eat and drink.
Even with its halo of being a business centre and a shopping paradise, there are many cultural sites in Zürich: the ‘Grossmünster' and the 'Fraumünster' remarkable old churches with stained glass windows by Marc Chagall; art galleries featuring the finest collections, amongst them Chagall, Miro and Picasso and museums for all sorts of tastes.
Logically enough after all that was said there are no cheap accommodations and hotels in Zürich. But there is plenty of choice and high chances to find something in your price range.
This site will help you to get your head on the best pillow in the city for the best possible price.
5 stars Hotels in Zurich
Alden Hotel Splugenschloss
The Alden Hotel Splügenschloss is the smallest 5-star boutique hotel of Zurich, offering its guest the feeling of “home away from home” while sojourning in Zurich.
Park Hyatt Zurich
Park Hyatt Zurich is a contemporary 5-star hotel in the heart of Zurich, ideally located in the city's financial and commercial district and yet just steps away from the fashionable Bahnhofstrasse shopping street, Lake Zurich, the Zürich Kongresshaus
Widder Hotel
The Widder Hotel is located in a tranquil neighbourhood of downtown Zürich.
4 stars Hotels in Zurich
Hotel Engimatt
The Hotel Engimatt is situated in a beautiful garden with quiet surroundings, away from noise and traffic but still in the city centre.
Swissotel Zurich
The first-class Swissotel Zurich hotel offers you elegantly styled modern rooms and an up-to-date convention centre for up to 1000 people opposite the Zurich Oerlikon railway station.
Helmhaus Swiss Q Hotel
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3 stars Hotels in Zurich
Walhalla Hotel
Ideally located in the centre of Zürich nearby main station exit Sihlquai and tram stop Sihlquai for the trams 4 and 13.
Hotel Adler
The Adler Hotel is a charming, just new renovated 3* hotel located right in the heart of the "Niederdorf" area, Zurich´s lively and charming Old Town with its unique atmosphere.
Sorell Hotel Rutli
The three-star Sorell Hotel Rütli is located at the heart of Zurich's old town, a short distance from the world-famous Bahnhofstrasse.
2 stars Hotels in Zurich
Arlette Am Hauptbahnhof Hotel
Arlette, the pretty little hotel at the main railway station (Fly-Rail).
Hotel Kindli
The Hotel Kindli is located in a quiet area of the city.
Alexander
In the centre of Zurich.
1 stars Hotels in Zurich
Jaegerhof Hotel
This hotel is ideally situated for visitors to the area.
Hotel Martahaus
In the city centre.
Unrated Hotels in Zurich
Apartments Zurich-Oerlikon, Friesstrasse 8
The Apartments Swiss Star in Zurich-Oerlikon offer a kitchen, a bathroom and a balcony with a panoramic view in an up-and-coming district for culture, trade shows and sports.
Apartments Marc Aurel, Badenerstrasse
Situated right next to the Letzigrund stadium and with bus an tram stops only 50 metres away, the Marc Aurel Apartments offer a convenient location and easy access to the centre.