Zürich is one of Switzerland's major cities, home to around 415,367 people.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Local favourites
Rheinfelder Bierhalle
In this huge and boisterous restaurant you get good value food and rich portions (only try the Jumbo Jumbo Cordon-Bleu when really hungry).
Pizzeria Molino
Pizzas and pastas in a relaxed setting. Check website for more locations.
Zurich Fried Chicken
Baba's take-away (Restaurant Pumpstation)
Part of the Restaurant Pumpstation is located direct at the lake promenade (south of Banhof Stadelhofen). From April–October, serves fresh g
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A nice Turkish place with remarkably good kebab, friendly service, and possibility to seat conveniently inside.
Sternen Grill
Zurich's most famous sausage stand near Bellevue tram stop. Red or white sausages for around Fr. 6 (Aug 2015), a piece of bread and (hot!) m
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Hotel Marta
A "clean and friendly" place which doubles as a hostel and a one-star hotel. They also have weekly and monthly rates for rooms, and a couple
Hotel Splendid
This hotel is relatively cheap. The rooms are clean but spare. Private showers and bathrooms are not available, you share with your floor. W
Etap Hotel
This hotel is in a great place if you want to party, next to some great bars and restaurants. The rooms are clean and comfortable. It's also
Hotel Schäfli
The location is the draw in this somewhat run-down hotel. Situated in the old town near the station and by the charming Niederdorfstrasse, w
Hotel Neufeld
The comfortable, modern 3-star owner-run hotel is located just a few minutes away from the city centre. All 40 new renovated rooms are comfo