Zurich · Switzerland
Where to Stay in Altstadt (Old Town), Zurich
The historic core of Zurich, on both sides of the Limmat River. It's the postcard centre, with narrow alleys, churches and guild houses.
✦ The vibe
Touristy but genuinely atmospheric, busy by day, lively in the evenings along Niederdorf.
👤 Best for
First-time visitors who want to be in the middle of everything; sightseers.
🏨 Where to stay
Mix of upmarket historic hotels (e.g. Widder Hotel), mid-range chains and a few budget hostels. Expect to pay premium rates.
🚇 Getting around
Very walkable – everything is close. Trams 4, 6, 15 run through; 10–15 min to Hauptbahnhof; train to airport in ~10–15 min.
📍 Nearby
Grossmünster church, Lindenhof viewpoint.
Best hotels in Altstadt (Old Town)
10 hotels ranked by how close they are to Altstadt (Old Town)
Storchen Zürich
300 m from Altstadt (Old Town)
View intelligence briefing →Widder Hotel
309 m from Altstadt (Old Town)
View intelligence briefing →Ruby Mimi Hotel & Bar
337 m from Altstadt (Old Town)
View intelligence briefing →Baur au Lac
777 m from Altstadt (Old Town)
View intelligence briefing →Zurich Marriott Hotel
1.0 km from Altstadt (Old Town)
View intelligence briefing →La Réserve Eden au Lac Zurich
1.2 km from Altstadt (Old Town)
View intelligence briefing →25hours Hotel Zürich Langstrasse
1.3 km from Altstadt (Old Town)
View intelligence briefing →B2 Hotel Zürich
1.8 km from Altstadt (Old Town)
View intelligence briefing →The Home Hotel Zürich, a member of DESIGN HOTELS
2.2 km from Altstadt (Old Town)
View intelligence briefing →The Dolder Grand
2.2 km from Altstadt (Old Town)
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