Best of Zürich
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💎 Eat and drink
cafes + bars + restaurants
Great Vietnamese food with a stylish atmosphere. Book a table in advance.
20 locals recommend
Co Chin Chin
7 GasometerstrasseGreat Vietnamese food with a stylish atmosphere. Book a table in advance.
Oldest vegetarian restaurant in the world (since 1898) with amazing food and atmosphere. Worth a pit stop in one of their units even if just for a coffee. No booking needed, unless on special holiday dates.
115 locals recommend
Haus Hiltl
28 SihlstrasseOldest vegetarian restaurant in the world (since 1898) with amazing food and atmosphere. Worth a pit stop in one of their units even if just for a coffee. No booking needed, unless on special holiday dates.
💎 Coffee and desserts
coffee + tea + finger food + desserts
Classic cafeteria in the main shopping street (Bahnhofstrasse) and financial district. Perfect to relax and watch the passersby while drinking a hot chocolate on a cold and sunny winter afternoon. No booking needed but might get busy.
76 locals recommend
Confiserie Sprungli
21 BahnhofstrasseClassic cafeteria in the main shopping street (Bahnhofstrasse) and financial district. Perfect to relax and watch the passersby while drinking a hot chocolate on a cold and sunny winter afternoon. No booking needed but might get busy.
The interiors feels like having a tea with the royals. Great cakes and patisserie. No booking needed but might get busy. Prepare the wallet.
12 locals recommend
Felix
5 Bellevuepl.The interiors feels like having a tea with the royals. Great cakes and patisserie. No booking needed but might get busy. Prepare the wallet.
💎 Drinks
drinks + fun
Einstein, Jung, James Joice. Right in Bellevue, the iconic spot for intellectuals gathering since its opening in 1911, Cafe Odeon is the perfect mix of Cafe and bar, although I prefer it as the latter.
8 locals recommend
Café Bar ODEON
2 LimmatquaiEinstein, Jung, James Joice. Right in Bellevue, the iconic spot for intellectuals gathering since its opening in 1911, Cafe Odeon is the perfect mix of Cafe and bar, although I prefer it as the latter.
💎 All in one
eat + drinks + shop
Great food court with casual and young atmosphere, little shops and my favourite ice cream place: Gelateria Di Berna. Not covered, therefore not recommended on rainy days.
192 locals recommend
Frau Gerolds Garten
23 GeroldstrasseGreat food court with casual and young atmosphere, little shops and my favourite ice cream place: Gelateria Di Berna. Not covered, therefore not recommended on rainy days.
💎 Neighbourhoods
Industriequartier
Kreis 5. Hipsters, expats and families
Kreis 6. Historical architecture. Highlight: ETH, the tech university where Einstein studied, with amazing interiors and terrace with views over the city.
District 6
Kreis 6. Historical architecture. Highlight: ETH, the tech university where Einstein studied, with amazing interiors and terrace with views over the city.
Traveler advice
Ways to save
💧Waterfountains
There are many waterfountains around the city, so save money and help the environment by carrying a water bottle to refill it.
Customs and culture
🛍 Shops/markets closed on Sundays in all Switzerland
In Central Station (HB) you will find a big supermarket (Migros) open on Sunday.
Getting around
🚦Public transport app (SBB)
Switzerland has an amazing public transport network and a great app (download “SBB Mobile”) where you can buy tickets online, check timetables and see routes in details.
Getting around
🚦Alternative transport
You can rent cars paying by hour (download “Mobility Schweiz”); rent e-scooters (download “Lime - Your ride any time); or rent e-bikes for free (https://portal.wy.by/lessors/aoz#/home).