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Switzerland · Lake and old town
Zurich
Zurich, with the lake on the doorstep.
A walkable city of old streets, lakefront promenades and hotels ranging from a hilltop resort to small lakeside and old-town addresses.
Zurich is more than a stop between flights and mountains. The Limmat runs through the old town to the lake, and the waterfront becomes the city’s open-air living room in warmer months. From the centre, trams make most neighbourhoods simple to reach.
The five hotels offer different bases. Mandarin Oriental Savoy is on Paradeplatz; Widder occupies historic old-town houses; The Dolder Grand is a full hillside retreat. Baur au Lac has a private park near the lake and Bahnhofstrasse. La Réserve Eden au Lac is a smaller, design-led stay on the Seefeld waterfront. Choose between the city centre, the lake and the hill above it.
Know the city
Where to base yourself.
Paradeplatz and Bahnhofstrasse
The central address for shopping, the lake and the old town.
Old Town
Historic lanes, restaurants and individually scaled hotels.
Adlisberg
A green hill above the city, with space, views and a resort feel.
Seefeld lakefront
Waterfront walks, the Opera House and La Réserve Eden au Lac.
Zurich in pictures
Photos courtesy of the hotels.
When to go
Zurich through the year.
- Janquiet
- Febquiet
- Marquiet
- Aprgood
- Maybest
- Junbest
- Julbest
- Augbest
- Sepbest
- Octgood
- Novquiet
- Decquiet
Best · May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
The lake, waterfront terraces and boat trips are at their easiest.
Good · Apr, Oct
Comfortable city-walking months, with changing colour and fewer peak-season visitors.
Quieter · Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Cooler days for museums, restaurants and the festive season; mountains are within reach.
Getting there
Arriving in Zurich.
Each hotel page lists its address, check-in times and the hotel's own transfer times.
Good to know
- The airport train takes around 10 to 15 minutes to Zurich Main Station.
- The Swiss franc is the local currency, although cards are widely accepted.
- The Dolder Grand is above the centre; allow for a short transfer or use the Dolderbahn.
Practical
Before you go.
- Getting there
- Trains from Zurich Airport (ZRH) reach Zurich Main Station in about 10 to 15 minutes.
- When to go
- Late spring through early autumn suits lakeside walks and boat trips. December brings festive markets; winter is also a useful city stop on a mountain trip.
- Currency
- Swiss franc (CHF). Cards are widely accepted.
- Our tip
- For a short stay, stay near Paradeplatz or in the old town. Choose the Dolder Grand when you want the city to feel like a resort.
Questions
Zurich, answered.
Which Zurich hotel area should I choose?
Mandarin Oriental Savoy and Baur au Lac suit a central stay. Widder is in the old town; La Réserve is on the Seefeld lakefront; The Dolder Grand is a hillside retreat.
When is Zurich best for the lake?
Late spring through early autumn is the easiest time for boats, swimming areas and outdoor dining.
How far is Zurich Airport from the centre?
Frequent trains take about 10 to 15 minutes to Zurich Main Station.
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